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Kia aims to chart a new course for the Software Defined Vehicle era with its flagship EV9 electric SUV

Electric Cars Report

Kia introduced its Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) technology through its EV9 SUV’s on-demand features and over-the-air (OTA) software updates, allowing customers to remotely purchase and install new software functions based on their needs.

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Hyundai & Kia take second place after Tesla in US EV sales

Teslarati

South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia placed second together in US electric vehicles (EV) sales after Tesla, beating Detroit-based legacy automakers Ford and General Motors. Hyundai and Kia, along with the Genesis brand, are owned by Hyundai Motor Group, which holds the fourth-largest share in the US car market.

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Hyundai & Kia launch ‘Active Air Skirt’ Tech to enhance EV performance

Teslarati

Hyundai & Kia launch ‘Active Air Skirt’ (AAS) tech to enhance the performance of electric vehicles (EVs). Hyundai Motor and Kia have already installed the Active Air Skirt tech in a Genesis GV60. Hyundai and Kia have applied for patent related to their AAS tech in South Korea and the United States.

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Wind cheater! Hyundai and Kia devise new tech that will increase EV range, speed and grip ALL at the same time

EV Central

The giant Korean auto group incorporating Hyundai and Kia has detailed a new aerodynamic aid it is planning to roll out on all future EVs that will cut drag on even the slipperiest of its models, boost downforce, enhance high-speed stability and traction all while adding up to six kilometres of range. Hyundai Group Active Air Skirt.

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Upcoming Skoda compact SUV to challenge Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet. Key facts to know

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 04 Mar 2024, 12:35 PM Skoda aims a sizeable share of the Indian SUV market with its upcoming compact SUV, which will share Skoda Kushaq’s platform. Skoda aims a sizeable share of the Indian SUV market with its upcoming compact SUV, which will share Skoda Kushaq’s platform.

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Kia EV9 flagship electric SUV to debut on November 11

Electric Vehicles India

Kia EV9 flagship electric SUV to debut on November 11. Kia has officially teased the sketch of the EV9 an all-electric SUV that is all set to debut on November 11 in a concept form. The fully electric EV9 will become Kia’s flagship electric SUV. A post shared by Kia Worldwide (@kia.worldwide).

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MG targets Tesla Model Y Performance and Kia EV6 GT with new super SUV for Australia

EV Central

Rising Chinese brand MG could have a direct rival for the Tesla Model Y Performance SUV and Kia EV6 GT super SUVs on-sale in Australia as soon as 2024. Known as the IM Motors LS6 in China, the medium SUV with up to 579kW/800Nm, a 252km/h top speed and a 3.5 2024 MG IM Motors LS6.