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Korean Auto firm Kia unveils a new brand identity in India, drops 'Motors'

The move is aimed re-positioning itself as mobility solution provider

From Hyundai's Creta to Kia's Seltos, SUVs drive auto recovery in February

Their popularity suggests that the market has travelled beyond the search for value-for-money

Hyundai to invest $200 mn to build localised EVs for mass market in India

The company refuses to give a launch timeline, says it is in talks with battery makers and suppliers to localise a large portion of manufacturing in order to bring the cost down

Hyundai Motor, Kia take $8.5-billion hit after Apple deal called off

Hyundai is traditionally known for its reluctance to work with outsiders

Hyundai, Kia say they're not in talks with Apple on autonomous cars

Hyundai Motor Co said it is not in talks with Apple on autonomous electric vehicles, sending its shares skidding a month after it said it was in early-stage talks on cars with the tech giant

Nissan adds third shift to reduce waiting time for its new SUV Magnite

Employs 1,000 hands at factory and more staff at the dealerships towards this end. Plans to export the car to Indonesia and South Africa

Kia Motors aims to take rural road to cement position in Indian market

The company, which has achieved success in India with models like Seltos and Sonet, is also focussing on enhancing the profitability of its dealer partners

Kia Motors India aims to reach optimal capacity utilisation by 2022

The local arm of the Korean carmaker has been riding high on Sonet and Seltos in the domestic market in less than two years since it rolled out the first model

Kia Motors recalling 295,000 vehicles due to risk of engine fires

Kia is recalling nearly 295,000 vehicles in the US because the engines can stall or catch fire

Hyundai, Kia agree to $210 million US auto safety civil penalty

The settlement covers recalls in 2015 and 2017 for manufacturing issues that could lead to bearing wear and engine failure

Maruti's S-Presso mini SUV does poorly in global agency's safety test

Carmaker defends mini SUV, says 'safety cannot be left to the opinion of any self-proclaimed party'.

Kia Motors logs in best ever monthly sales in October with 21,021 units

Kia Motors India on Monday reported its highest ever monthly sales at 21,021 units in October, registering 64 per cent jump from the same period last year.

Kia Motors receives over 50,000 bookings for compact SUV Sonet in 2 months

The 50,000 booking milestone by the model has been attained within two months of opening of bookings on August 20, it added

Car makers drive in top-of-the-line models in defiance of slowdown

Buyers have been lapping up new model launches, show booking and sales trends

Kia Motors looks to ace SUV segment in India with Seltos and Sonet

South Korean automaker Kia Motors is vying for the top slot in the high selling entry-level, mid-SUV segments in India with Seltos and Sonet generating robust volumes for the company, according to a senior company official. The company, which reported its highest-ever retail sales in the country in September, has already raced to number one position in the sub-four meter compact SUV segment last month with its newly launched model Sonet dominating the segment. Kia sold 9,266 units of Sonet in September thus getting the better of the likes of Hyundai Venue and Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza. Similarly, it sold 9,079 units of Seltos last month to take the second spot behind Hyundai Creta which sold 12,325 units. "We are now present in both SUV low and mid segments with Sonet and Seltos and we would be market leaders in both of them," Kia Motors India Vice-President & Head Marketing and Sales Manohar Bhat told PTI. Both the models are high on design and features and come with wide range

Auto companies show signs of recovery, increase dispatches by 13%

Tractor sales also increased with largest tractor seller Mahindra & Mahindra selling 18 per cent more farm equipment indicating that a good monsoon was driving the rural economy

Kia, Toyota, Audi lead in dealer satisfaction study on Covid recovery: FADA

Automobile dealers expect manufacturers to support them in restarting their business and improving profits

Kia Motors launches Sonet, priced between Rs 6.71 lakh and Rs 11.99 lakh

South Korean auto major Kia Motors on Friday launched its compact SUV Sonet in India, priced between Rs 6.71 lakh and Rs 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom), marking its foray into the highly competitive segment

Kia's second coming with its new compact utility vehicle Sonet

With the Sonet, the Hyundai subsidiary is hoping to replicate the successful debut it had with the Seltos

The Kia Sonet is a feature-rich compact SUV with funky body language

On the highway, it pulls along with ease and offers smooth commuter ride and drive experience, and also has little competition