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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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Kia to add OTA performance boost in Australia

EV Central

Kia will soon join EV specialists Tesla and Polestar in offering over-the-air (OTA) performance boosts for its electric vehicle range. The boost will become available when the second phase of the new Kia Connect telematics system rolls out OTA and features on demand in about 12 months. 2022 Kia Niro EV. 2022 Kia Niro EV.

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Hyundai Motor to invest $85B over next 10 years to accelerate transition to smart mobility provider

Green Car Congress

At an Investor Day event in Seoul, Hyundai Motor said that it will accelerate its transition toward becoming a smart mobility solution provider by securing a large-scale investment of KRW 109.4 In the second-generation platform, the scope of vehicle development extends beyond the mid-sized SUVs covered by the current E-GMP system.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. But with the 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) we obliterated the “official” number in our real world driving.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

Clean Fleet Report

When Kia says the 2023 Sportage is all-new, believe them. But it is more than a larger and more capable Sportage, now in its fifth generation and Kia’s longest-running model, but one that offers three propulsion systems, including the X-Pro trail-rated model for those who want to go off-roading. kW motor, Gasoline-Electric.

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More details on the Kia EV9 3-row electric SUV

Green Car Congress

Kia revealed more details of the Kia EV9, its first three-row seat electric flagship SUV ( earlier post ). Numerous technological breakthroughs include the Highway Driving Pilot (HDP) system, available in the Kia EV9 GT-line in the future, enabling conditional Level 3 autonomous driving in selected markets.

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Rising disposable income giving a thrust to connected cars in India – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Given the robust demand, carmakers have started offering such features in all premium SUVs sold in the local market. For instance, in the latest Kia Seltos SUV, as much as 48% of sales are from variants having connected features. They are aware, tech-savvy and aspirational. They are aware, tech-savvy and aspirational.

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