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Welcome to our Kia news page, your go-to source for all the latest Kia news. Stay informed with updates on Kia’s newest car models, innovative advancements in electric vehicles, and the latest news from Kia’s press office.
Explore updates on Kia’s award-winning models, including the EV6 and EV9, as well as the latest car launches and innovations shaping the future of driving.
Posted 7 January 2025
The Kia Sportage has been crowned the UK’s best-selling SUV and second best-selling car of any make or model in 2024 with 47,163 units sold of the popular family car, according to full year results published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Posted 23 December 2024
Kia’s drive for success continues at the 4x4 of the Year Awards 2025, presented by Overlander 4x4 magazine, this year, taking home three titles overall: ‘Best Large SUV’ for the Sorento, ‘Best Electric SUV’ for the new EV6, and for the third year in a row, ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ for Kia.
Posted 23 December 2024
The EV9 GT is set to arrive in Europe in 2025. Combining GT-specific additional power, high-performance technologies, and unique design elements with the range, efficiency and versatility customers expect from the Kia EV9.
Posted 3 December 2024
Kia’s sequence of success continues with new awards for the latest addition to its line-up, the EV3.
Posted 27 November 2024
The Kia EV3 has made waves in the automotive industry by securing the prestigious ‘Crossover of the Year’ title at the 2024 TopGear.com Awards.
Posted 26 November 2024
10 years ago, Frozen was trending at the box-office, Pharrell Williams’ ‘Happy’ rang out across radios worldwide, and social media was awash with ALS ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ videos. Kia also commenced UK sales of the first-generation Soul EV on 11 November 2014, marking the brand’s first step into the EV market.
Posted 20 November 2024
Kia has collected a double win at the Auto Express Used Car Awards, with both the Ceed and Sorento taking home overall class victories and defending the titles they both won in 2023.
Posted 18 November 2024
Selected by 60 jurors from 23 countries, the Kia EV3 is one of just seven finalists out of an initial 42 models. This marks the fourth consecutive year that a Kia EV has been shortlisted for the prestigious award, with the Kia EV6 winning in 2022.
Posted 5 November 2024
The Kia Sportage achieved significant sales milestones in October, ranking as the best-selling car in the UK for the month and marking Kia’s highest October sales to date.
Posted 27 December 2024
The all new Kia EV3 has been named overall 'Car of the year' in the 2024 Electrifying.com Awards. The EV3 was praised for its incredible value for money, sleek style, extensive range, unending space and futuristic tech.
Posted 25 October 2024
The Kia EV9 has been named ‘Best Large Electric Car’ in the 2025 Carbuyer Awards, adding another impressive accolade to its resumé.
Posted 21 October 2024
The Kia EV9 has been named ‘Best Seven-Seater Car’ for 2025 at the annual Parkers New Car Awards.
Posted 18 October 2024
Kia Corporation (Kia) has developed the world’s first car accessory made from plastic extracted from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) by The Ocean Cleanup.
Posted 11 October 2024
The Kia EV3 and new Kia Picanto have each collected their first UK awards, being named ‘Small SUV/Crossover of the Year’ and ‘City/Small Car of the Year’ at the annual News UK Motor Awards.
Posted 2 September 2024
Kia has introduced the new EV6, an enhanced version of the first EV model based on the brand’s industry-changing E-GMP (Electric-Global Modular Platform).
Posted 2 September 2024
Kia UK has announced pricing and specifications for the new Kia EV6, with orders opening from today (2 September 2024) for the brand’s refreshed pioneering electric crossover.
Posted 25 July 2024
In 2004, Greece was the top nation in European football, Shrek 2 was the highest-grossing film of the year, and Scissor Sisters eponymous debut album was the UK’s best-seller. And in the same year, Kia also launched the first-generation Picanto in the UK.
Posted 3 July 2024
The Kia EV9 has been named victorious at the Auto Express New Car Awards 2024, collecting a category win as ‘Large Company Car of the Year’, flexing its award-winning credentials yet again.
Posted 1 July 2024
The Kia EV9 has been named ‘Best Large Car’ at the 2024 Autocar Awards, following its introduction to the UK market at the start of the year.
Posted 20 June 2024
The Kia EV6 has once again demonstrated its award-winning abilities at the Auto Trader New Car Awards 2024, being named both ‘Best Car for Families’ and ‘Best Car for Dog Owners’.
Posted 23 May 2024
With its combination of bold design, innovative technology, and groundbreaking features, the EV3 sets new standards never before seen in the compact EV SUV sector.
3 May 2024
Kia UK has won a brace of awards at the coveted AM Awards 2024, for the EV9 and Sportage.
Posted 28 March 2024
The Kia EV9 has achieved a remarkable dual victory at the 2024 World Car Awards.
Posted 8 March 2024
The Kia EV9 has been named ‘UK Car of the Year 2024’. The Awards celebrate the best new vehicles available to UK customers today across eight categories.
Posted 19 January 2024
Kia UK has won four awards at the 2024 What Car? Car of the Year awards, including major category wins for the Kia Sportage and Kia EV6.
