For the third year running, the Kia EV9 has secured the title of KBB Best 3-Row EV. This high-profile accolade places the 2026 Kia EV9 in a league of its own. Experts at KBB highlighted the SUV for its passenger-oriented interior, rapid charging speeds, remarkable range, and industry-leading warranty coverage.
For those who want to play it safe on the road, the 2026 Kia Sorento is a perfect option. Drivers looking for maximum peace of mind should consider the 2026 Kia Sorento. This SUV recently achieved the prestigious 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK+ designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). As the highest honor in the automotive industry, this award highlights the Sorento's exceptional engineering and crash protection. It joins several other models in the Kia lineup that have secured this top-tier safety rating.
For eight decades, Kia has built its reputation on the pillars of value and excellence. To commemorate 80 years of success and community impact, the company hosted a gala dedicated to the craftsmanship of the Kia brand. Joined by partners like the Hyundai Motor Group, the event served as a sophisticated yet warm gathering for the global Kia family and their long-time supporters.
It's basketball season once again, and few are more thrilled than the team at KIA America. On October 29, 2025, the NBA revealed that it would renew its partnership with Kia America while also extending that collaboration to include the WNBA and the NBA G League. The renewed agreement is a major win for the leagues and for Kia, paving the way for even more NBA, WNBA, and G League events supported by Kia’s leadership and continued commitment.
There’s a saying that all good things eventually come to an end—and in the automotive world, that often means saying goodbye to beloved models. At the close of the 2025 model year, Kia announced it would retire the spirited Soul from its vehicle lineup. Still, the automaker plans to celebrate the Soul’s legacy by honoring its distinctive personality, impressive versatility, and the one-of-a-kind character it brought to the Kia brand.
Kia is a global leader in the automotive world, and it recently added another achievement to its long list. Kia’s all-electric vehicle, the EV9, was awarded the Mass Market honor in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Tech Experience Index Study. The 2025 EV9 received this recognition for its one-pedal driving system, which drivers report is efficient, convenient, and easy to use.
Vincentric's Best Fleet Value in America award is a respected benchmark in the automotive world. As a trusted source of data, insights, and analysis, Vincentric evaluates the "Dynamic Cost to Own" across a wide range of vehicles. Their research helps many organizations better understand the total cost of ownership for models like the Kia EV9.
The latest Financial Times' Future of the Car Summit showcased an exciting reveal: the Kia PV5 WAV (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle). For individuals with mobility challenges, finding a vehicle that truly meets their needs can be a daunting task. Traditional EVs often fall short. Recognizing this, Kia developed the PV5 WAV to deliver greater accessibility and convenience for all drivers.
Kia America recently reached a major milestone by selling one million certified pre-owned vehicles. While hitting the one-million mark for any type of vehicle is impressive, certified pre-owned car, truck, and SUV sales carry a unique significance of their own.
IONNA – the joint venture backed by top automakers including BMW, General Motors, Kia, and Honda – has recently declared its move from public beta testing to a full-scale national launch.