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Kia to drive in EV6 electric sedan in India; bookings open next month

South Korean automaker major Kia is planning to foray into the electric vehicle segment in India with the launch of its high-end premium electric sedan EV6 later this year.

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

Carmakers to ramp up production by 18-20% as semiconductor shortage eases

If companies end up manufacturing vehicles according to plan, production is likely to exceed the pre-Covid volumes of Q4FY20

Flattish so far, market for three-row, seven-seater SUVs heats up

With prices starting from Rs 899,000, Kia launches the Carens

S Korean government to create a fund to cope with supply chain challenges

The President said the government will make a list of raw materials and other items essential for 'economic security' purposes and manage them to protect local companies against shortages

Kia India garners 7,738 bookings for its latest model Carens on first day

Automaker Kia India said it has received 7,738 bookings of its upcoming model Carens on the first day of commencing the order process

Kia to focus on being a premium brand, stay away from sedans and hatchbacks

Firm is aiming at 30% YoY growth next year as it plans to raise production by over 75,000 units. It plans to expand its footprint from 198 cities with 339 touch points to 225 cities, 400 touch points

Kia unveils all-new 'Carens', launch in first quarter of next year

South Korean automaker Kia on Thursday unveiled its all-new model 'Carens' for the Indian market.

Hyundai and Kia's market share decline from 3.1% to 2.1% in China

Sales of Hyundai Motor and Kia have continued to decrease in the Chinese market.According to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) on the 10th, Hyundai Motor and Kia's combined share of the Chinese market fell 1 per cent from 3.1 per cent (2.2 per cent for Hyundai Motor, 0.9 per cent for Kia) in November last year to 2.1 per cent (1.4 per cent Hyundai Motor, 0.7 per cent Kia) in November this year.Last month, retail sales of automobiles decreased by 13 per cent year-on-year to 1,845,000 units in the Chinese market. The sales of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs) fell 13 per cent to 1,816,000 units and commercial vehicles fell to 28,000 units, similar to last year.However, Hyundai Motor and Kia's performance was far below the market average.Retail sales of Hyundai Motor Beijing fell 42 per cent year-on-year to 26,000 units in November, and Dongfeng Kia fell 30 per cent to 13,000 units.Sales of Hyundai Motor Group have significantly decreased in the Chinese market ...

Kia set to expand product range in India; new model launch in Q1 next year

The new model would have generous space like a big family vehicle and the boldness of an SUV, the carmaker said

Kia India registers 22% decline in wholesales in October

The company dispatched 10,488 units of Seltos, 5,443 units of Sonet, and 400 units of Carnival last month to dealers

Automaker Kia India reports 23% decline in wholesales in September

The company sold 4,454 units of Sonet, 9,583 units of Seltos, and 404 units of Carnival last month to dealers.

Kia Sonet crosses 100,000 cumulative sales mark in less than one year

Kia India on Tuesday said its compact SUV Sonet has crossed one lakh cumulative sales mark in less than one year of its launch in the market. During the same period, the vehicle has also become the fourth highest-selling SUV in the country, the automaker said in a statement. Introduced in September 2020, Sonet has emerged as a breakthrough product in its segment, contributing almost 17 per cent to the segment and 32 per cent to Kia's overall sales, it added. The Sonet was launched when the auto industry was facing its worst slump in history with the advent of COVID-19 pandemic. The market was battling rock-bottom customer sentiment amidst manufacturing and supply chain setbacks. We introduced the Sonet in September last year against all odds, and it would not be an understatement to say that it has rewritten Kia's success story in India and has made a stronghold in the segment with its industry-leading features and specifications," Kia India Executive Director and Chief Sales & ...

Why mass passenger car makers are going slow on electric vehicles

In the absence of a specific policy push and incentives, launching models at a price point that is within the bounds of an average car buyer is still some distance away

Kia sells 200,000 units of SUV Seltos in 2 years of operations in India

South Korean auto major Kia on Friday said it has sold two lakh units of its flagship SUV Seltos in two years of its operations in India.

Kia takes less than 2 years to cross 300,000 cumulative sales mark in India

Kia India on Thursday said it has become the quickest brand in the country to cross three lakh cumulative sales mark in the country.

Hyundai, Kia expected to log sharp rebound in operating profit in Q2

Hyundai Motor and its affiliate Kia are set to report a sharp rebound in operating profit for second quarter on strong demand for their vehicles that offset output disruptions by chip shortages

For Kia, the name is the game in India's hyper-competitive auto market

The Korean car-maker's rebranding just two years after entering India points to ambitions beyond cars

Kia sees 31% dip in dispatches to 11,050 units in May from 16,111 in April

Automaker Kia India on Tuesday reported a 31 per cent decline in dispatches to dealers at 11,050 units in May compared to 16,111 units in April this year

Hyundai plans to invest $7.4 bn in US by 2025 on EVs, production facilities

Hyundai plans to invest $7.4 billion in US by 2025 to make electronic vehicles, enhance production facilities and invest further in smart mobility solutions