Kia makes tasteful updates to the Sportage for 2026 as it adds more technology and a new transmission into the mix. Korean market gets the 2026 Sportage first but it will eventually be coming to the U.S.
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Kia Teases Off-Road EV9 and Electric Van Concepts For SEMA
Kia teases off-road EV9 and a mysterious electric van concept as the Korean car giant prepares to electrify the art of trail-busting at SEMA.
Kia Gets Pinched By New Lawsuit Over Faulty Carnival Sliding Doors
Kia gets pinched by a new lawsuit from Carnival owners over faulty sliding doors who say original recall didn’t fix the problem and that Kia breached its warranty agreements with owners.
Kia Niro Tri-Fuel Goes All Out for Fuel Economy
Kia goes big in its attempt to achieve maximum fuel economy with Niro Tri-Fuel. Three fuel types promise triple the fuel savings at the pump.
Kia’s K8 Carries on Brand’s Sedan Legacy, But is it Also Previewing the Future?
Kia’s K8 sedan is a glimpse into the brand’s new styling language as it also prepares to enter a world where SUVs and other utilities have become the dominant forces in automotive sales.
Hyundai, Kia Cuts “Most Stolen” Cars Theft Rate in Half with Software Upgrade
A few years ago, late model Hyundai and Kia vehicles were in the spotlight — the kind no automaker enjoys. Car thieves found a simple way to steal the cars because there were no immobilizers on them. The issue became such a problem a documentary film about the Kia Boyz was made, revealing the dangerous exploits of the car thieves. The automakers implemented a software update that appears to have put a dent in the problem. Go to Headlight.News for the story.
2025 Kia Sportage gets Bump in Price and Minor Option Changes
Kia brings minor changes and pricing changes to the 2025 Kia Sportage in an attempt to keep the model fresh in a sea of tightening competition. Tweaks to options and the pricing ladder attempt to maintain the Sportage’s path to success.
Hyundai Faces New Theft Threat From “Game Boy” Hack
Hyundai is facing a new theft threat as high-tech thieves target Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis EV models. Growing problem shines the spotlight on vehicle security challenges.
Kia Unveils Refreshed 2025 Carnival, Including New Hybrid Model
While Kia’s tried to separate its Carnival from the minivan pack by calling it a multi-purpose vehicle, the new 2025 version features a new hybrid powertrain — just like all the other minivans. Check out more on the new Carnival at Headlight.News.
Toyota, Honda, and Hyundai Report Strong Sales During May, Electrified Vehicles Leading The Way
Automakers post strong May sales numbers as they prepare for summer sales surge. Toyota and Lexus have strong showing while Kia and Hyundai bank on EVs.
Kia Teases EV3 Ahead of May 23rd Debut, Will be Brand’s First Entry-Level EV
Kia is preparing to enter the entry-level EV wars with the all-new EV3. EV3 will help expand the pool of customers Kia can reach and will make its debut on May 23rd.
First Look: 2025 Kia K4 – Taking the Compact Sedan to a New Level
Kia has a new compact sedan coming for the 2025 model year. It gets a new design, new features and technology, new safety features – and a new name, the Kia K4.