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Kia India expects 40% of sales to accrue from iMT trims amid rising demand

Automaker Kia India aims to garner 40 per cent of its overall sales this year from cars with an intelligent manual transmission (iMT) as demand for automatic vehicles continues to grow in the domestic market, according to a senior company official. The automaker is replacing manual transmission with intelligent manual transmission (iMT) in turbo petrol and diesel trims of Seltos, Carens and Sonet. The entry-level trims of the models, which come with a 1.5-litre petrol engine, would however continue to feature the manual transmission in order to cater to the price-conscious customer. The iMT trims come with a gear shift lever but no clutch thus enhancing ease of driving especially in city conditions. It also gives the buyers an option to shift from automatic to manual mode. In an interaction with PTI, Kia India National Head (Sales and Marketing) Hardeep Singh Brar said the company sold 1.35 lakh units in 2020 and out of that iMT contribution stood at 7 per cent. "Last year we sold

570,000 Kias, Hyundais recalled due to fire risk. What to do if you own one

Vehicles should be parked away from homes even if they are turned off because they could experience an electrical short that could start a fire, US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said

Kia India YoY sales increases by 36% in February at 24,600 units

Automaker Kia India on Wednesday reported a 36 per cent year-on-year increase in domestic wholesales at 24,600 units in February. The company had sold 18,121 units in the year-ago period. "With continued support from our esteemed customers, Kia has recorded another successful sales run in the month of February," Kia India National Head Sales & Marketing Hardeep Singh Brar said in a statement. Achieving 35.8 per cent growth against the industry's growth of 10 per cent shows the love and confidence the Indian consumers have for the brand, he added.

Kia's vehicle sales in India grow 48% to 28,634 units in January

Automaker Kia India on Wednesday said its sales grew 48 per cent at 28,634 units in January. The company's sales stood at 19,319 units in the year-ago period. The growth was driven by Seltos and Sonet models, as their sales stood at 10,470 and 9,261 units, respectively, during the reported month, followed by Carens with 7,900 units and Carnival with 1,003 units sold domestically, Kia India said in a statement. The company also said it recorded the highest-ever monthly sales of Carens. "We have witnessed an encouraging start to CY2023 with sales of 28,634 units in January. It reflects a strong demand for our products. We also plan to introduce PBVs (purpose-built vehicles) this year for special services in India," said Hardeep Singh Brar - National Head for Sales and Marketing at Kia India.

Hyundai, Kia sued in US for lack of anti-theft technology in some models

A Seattle City attorney in the US has filed a lawsuit against Hyundai Motor and its affiliate Kia for the lack of anti-theft technology in some of their models, the carmakers said.

Auto firms have foot on price pedal, even as commodity costs tail off

Between March 31 last year and January 13 this year, the prices of raw materials such as Aluminium, Copper and Tin have decreased at the London Metal Exchange

Auto Expo 2023: Automakers go all out with green offerings on day 1

The key highlight of the day was the unveiling of its first electric SUV, the eVX, by the country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki, which is likely to hit markets by 2025

Kia unveils EV9 concept electric SUV, Carens ambulance at Auto Expo 2023

The South Korean automaker announced that it would invest Rs 2,000 crore over the next few years in the EV segment

Kia India forays into certified pre-owned car biz; plans 30 sales outlets

Automaker Kia India on Tuesday said it has commenced certified pre-owned business in the country with a plan to have 30 sales outlets by the end of the year. The company said its certified pre-owned car business 'Kia CPO' intends to provide a new age experience to customers, in line with new car buying experience, that will allow them to sell, buy or exchange pre-owned cars, backed by ownership transfers and customised finance options. "With Kia CPO, we want to rewrite the rules of the game for the pre-owned car market. Currently, Indian customers have limited access to certified and verified information when it comes to the pre-owned car segment and we intend to change this notion with our entry into the business," Kia India Chief Sales Officer Myung-sik Sohn said in a statement. The company's proactive approach of starting CPO business at such an early stage of its existence in the country will ensure that all systems and processes are in place even before the first lot of product

Kia India profit down 25% in FY22 as tax outgo slams the brakes

Kia is one of the few unlisted global carmakers in India that saw a contraction in profits

Kia India looks to bring in more EV6 units to cater to pending orders

Kia India is looking to bring in more EV6 units into the country in order to cater to the pending bookings, the automaker said on Thursday. The company said it has delivered 200 units of the EV6, which comes as a completely built unit (CBU), to customers till date. This number is already twice the initially planned 100 units for the entire year, the South Korean automaker said in a statement. "Now, the company is planning to further increase the total allocation of EV6 in 2022 and complete most of the pending deliveries within this year," it added. The company had launched EV6 in the country in June this year, and the deliveries to customers began last month. "At the launch of EV6, amid the very positive response received, we had promised our customers to bring in more units of the EV6, over and above the initially allotted 100 units for 2022. Going forward, our focus will be on completing the deliveries of all the existing and new bookings at the earliest," Kia India Chief Sales .

How Kia turned out to be a 'sweet price band' for upper middle class

Hyundai's sister concern has established a respectable presence in India despite a pandemic-year launch

TaMo takes a shot at mainstreaming EVs with sub-Rs 10-lakh priced e-Tiago

India's first electric car is acknowledged to be the Lovebird, from Eddy Current Controls (India) in 1993

Kia India retail sales up 33.27% in Aug, helped by consumer sentiment

Company says its performance is a good sign for the Indian automotive market

Volvo XC40 Recharge EV to be launched in India on July 26; check details

The XC40 Recharge is likely to be priced between Rs 60 lakh and Rs 70 lakh and it is expected to compete against Kia EV6, and the Hyundai Ioniq 5

Kia India forays into EV segment, drives in EV6 priced at Rs 59.95 lakh

Kia India on Thursday forayed into the electric vehicle segment in the country with the launch of EV6, priced at Rs 59.95 lakh (ex-showroom).

Regulatory support, charging infra to aid faster EV adoption in India: Kia

Regulatory support in terms of incentives for personal segment and standardisation of charging infrastructure can help in the faster adoption of electric vehicles in the country

From Maruti Brezza to Kia Sonet: Five CNG SUVs set to hit Indian roads soon

Compressed natural gas is cheaper and more eco-friendly than petrol and diesel, and several top carmakers are now launching their popular models in CNG variants

Kia India launches new versions of Seltos, Sonet: Check details here

The refreshed Kia Seltos has been updated with 13 new enhancements, while the Sonet has been updated with 9 additional features

Car review: Kia Carens packs style with smart pricing

It's good looking, with stylish design cues, yet it manages to retain an authentic DNA that had come to be expected of the Korean badge