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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.

 

Kia has a strong history of supporting meaningful causes across the United States, and now they've added another impactful initiative to their legacy. On March 21st, Kia announced a new partnership with The Nature Conservancy—a respected organization dedicated to freshwater conservation and global environmental improvement. While Kia has long been involved in environmental and community efforts, this marks their first collaboration with The Nature Conservancy.
 

 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.
 

The Kia EV9 continues to earn recognition, recently being named Cars.com’s Best Electric Vehicle of 2025. This all-electric luxury SUV not only delivers exceptional comfort for the entire family but also offers outstanding practicality. Its bold exterior design and attractive starting price add to its appeal. Let’s take a closer look at what made the EV9 a standout choice for Cars.com’s team.
 

Beyond simply introducing a new model for 2025, Kia has engineered a sedan that has also achieved top safety ratings. The all-new 2025 Kia K4 has earned the prestigious Top Safety Pick (TSP) award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).