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Rebranded “Kia Connect” Suite Builds on Success of UVO In-Car Connectivity

November 1st, 2021 by
Kia Connect

Kia America has rebranded its long-standing in-car and app-based telematics system from “UVO” to “Kia Connect” aligning with the automaker’s new future-focused brand direction centered around electrification.

Posted in EV6, Technology

All-New 2023 Kia Sportage Gets Bigger and Bolder

October 28th, 2021 by
2023 Sportage SX

The Kia Sportage has undergone its most significant change to date as the fifth generation is unveiled.

Posted in Sportage

2022 Kia Forte Arrives With a New Design & More Advanced Technology

October 11th, 2021 by
2022 Kia Forte

The 2022 Kia Forte compact sedan is coming into the new year with a host of enhancements including a new front and rear design, a newly available 10.25-inch widescreen navigation display, and an expanded suite of new and upgraded Drive Wise technology.

Posted in 2022, Forte

Kia America Earns Highest Number of J.D. Power Initial Quality Awards in the Industry

September 8th, 2021 by
2021 Kia Soul

Kia owners across five vehicle segments reported the fewest quality issues during the first 90 days of ownership!

Posted in Awards

Kia America Donates $200K to The American Red Cross to Support Hurricane Ida Relief Efforts

September 1st, 2021 by

Kia America today made a donation of $200,000 to the American Red Cross to assist with disaster relief efforts and provide shelter, food and comfort to those affected by Hurricane Ida.

Posted in Community

2022 Kia Carnival Earns 2021 IIHS Top Safety Pick Award

August 24th, 2021 by
2022 Carnival

The 2022 Kia Carnival MPV has been awarded the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick rating!

Posted in 2022, Carnival, Safety

New 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV Joins the Lineup

August 19th, 2021 by
2022 Sorento PHEV

The 2022 Kia Sorento Turbo Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) is the latest addition to Kia’s “Plan S” electrification strategy.

Posted in 2022, Sorento

RoadShow Lists the Kia Sorento as on of the Best SUVs for 2021

August 11th, 2021 by
2021 Sorento Line Up Hybrid, SX, X-Line

Midsize SUVs are the perfect size, spacious enough to haul cargo and passengers, but small enough to easily travel through city streets and parking spaces. RoadShow by CNET has made a list of the best SUVs of 2021 and the Kia Sorento topped the list.

Posted in Sorento

The Kia EV6 Earns a Product Carbon Footprint Certification from The Carbon Trust

August 10th, 2021 by
2022 EV6 reveal

The Kia EV6 has earned a Product Carbon Footprint Certification and a ‘Carbon Measured’ label from Carbon Trust, the global climate change and sustainability consultancy, making it the first Korean vehicle to receive this certificate.

Posted in Awards, EV6

Consumer Reports Names the Telluride The Best SUV of 2021

July 30th, 2021 by
2022 Telluride

Consumer Reports shared their new rankings of the best SUV choices in 2021 for automotive customers. The top 10 picks were chosen for their top-notch performance, safety, reliability, and more.

Posted in Awards, Telluride
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