Kia Motors has revealed its new Futuron Concept, an illuminating all-wheel drive SUV coupe which proposes new designs for future electric vehicles. The Futuron Concept represents the modern and confident image of a progressive electric SUV coupe envisioned by Kia. The Futuron name itself is a portmanteau of “future” and “on”, hinting at the switched-on,…
Kia Motors America today announced September sales of 44,619 units, led by the Sorento, Sportage and Optima models. Kia sales are up 2.6-percent compared to the first nine months of 2018 as demand for Telluride – with 5,049 units sold in September – continues to outpace model supply. Kia outperformed the industry through the first…
Kia Motors America’s (KMA) beloved urban runabout the Soul has been awarded Best Multimedia Quality in its award segment in the J.D. Power 2019 Multimedia Quality and Satisfaction Study. The announcement follows Kia’s award as the highest ranked mass market brand in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study for the fifth consecutive year, with the…
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) reached another milestone yesterday evening when the plant’s three millionth vehicle – a white 2020 Telluride SX Prestige – rolled off the assembly line in West Point, Georgia. Representing an investment of more than $1.1 billion, KMMG began mass production on Nov. 16, 2009 and today produces more than…
A video is now available demonstrating the Kia Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) system1 that is standard on all Telluride models. As announced on September 4, 2019, Kia and members of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the Association of Global Automakers (representing a majority of automobile sales in the United States) have ratified a voluntary…
Kia Motors Corporation sponsors the League of Legends European Championship Summer Finals 2019 in Athens for the first time, showcasing its popular vehicles and unveiling commercials designed to win the hearts of millions of Europe’s electronic sports fans. As an official partner of the League of Legends European Championship (LEC) at the Olympic Athletic Center…
Kia’s parent company has developed new Vest EXoskeleton (VEX), a wearable robot created to assist industrial workers who spend long hours working in overhead environments. The VEX enhances productivity and reduces fatigue of industrial workers by imitating the movement of human joints to boost load support and mobility. The wearable vest the polycentric axis –…
Kia’s parent company, Hyundai Motor Group, has developed a new prototype electric scooter. Building on its initial concept presented at CES 2017, the new model boasts rear-wheel drive, a highly-capable lithium battery and stylish front and rear lights. The latest concept is part of a future plan to enable first- and last-mile mobility through integrating…
In this modified episode of 1st Drive, Angelique finally gets an up-close look at the all-new 2020 Kia Telluride SX V6 AWD edition. This Telluride has already found its home so unfortunately we weren’t able to take it for our usual test drive, but it’s ok because there a ton of cool features to cover!…
On Friday, the team of Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) officially began production of the all-new 2020 Kia Telluride, Kia’s largest and most rugged SUV to date. The celebratory vehicle was dark moss in color and came equipped with the SX Prestige package. It was introduced by Kia Motors North America (KMNA) CEO Sean…
