Tag Archives: Kia

The Kia EV3 has been named ‘UK Car of the Year 2025’ in a decision made by 31 industry experts. The EV3 is Kia’s newest EV on sale, representing the next step in the company’s ‘Plan S’ strategy. The vehicle has a range of up to 375 miles on a single charge. Paul Philpott, President & CEO of Kia UK, ...

Kia UK will make its debut at the 2025 Commercial Vehicle (CV) Show next month where it will launch its electric van, the PV5. The brand’s first fully electric van will dominate its stand (5C95) at the show where specification and other customer centric information will be announced. Kia will also deliver insight into its first ever commercial vehicle business ...

The overall UK Car of the Year is set to be revealed on 6 March. However, panellists have named the winner of the Family Car category, the Executive Car category, the Large Crossover category, the Small Crossover category, and the Small Car category. The Škoda Superb won the Family Car category. Top Gear’s Ollie Marriage commented: “The world may be ...

The Kia Ceed (petrol, up to a year old) and the Kia Carens (5-10 years old) are taking an average of just 11 days to sell, which is significantly faster than the overall market average of 29 days, says Auto Trader. Overall, used cars are selling 10 days more quickly than last month. Richard Walker, data & insight director at ...

Kia has unveiled the EV4, showcasing the saloon and hatchback models. The EV4 reflects Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy as it blends sharp, distinctive lines with bold, technical detailing. The design of the EV4 saloon and the EV4 hatchback models ensures both look at home on urban streets or continent-crossing adventures. Karim Habib, Executive VP and head of Kia global ...

Holden Kia Norwich will officially open its new showroom, reflecting Kia’s latest brand evolution, this week following a transformation. A Grand Opening Upgrade Event will take place from 13 to 17 February offering exclusive benefits and deals for customers looking to upgrade to a 25 plate Kia or a used car. Darren Anderson, general manager at Holden Kia Norwich, said: ...

Kia UK’s National Dealer Conference, held in Liverpool yesterday, was attended by over 1,000 Kia dealer staff. The Awards celebrates performance across the network of 190 Kia dealerships in the UK. The conference opened with a new mantra for the coming year: ‘Take the Lead’. Paul Philpott, President and CEO of Kia UK, said: “In 2024, Kia experienced record sales ...

Grainger Motor Group won six awards at the KIA UK dealer conference which took place at the ACC in Liverpool yesterday. Mantles Kia took top spot in the Dealer of the Year 2024 category, followed by EMG Motor Group Cambridge and EMG Motor Group Thetford. In a LinkedIn post, Neal Grainger said: “These accomplishments wouldn’t have been possible without the ...

Kia UK’s total volume in 2024 reached 112,252 units sold with a market share of 5.7%, making Kia the fourth best-selling brand overall, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Kia’s EV lineup has earned various accolades, receiving 68 awards throughout 2024. The new EV6, EV9 and Niro EV, welcomed the EV3 to the Kia product lineup ...

Hendy Group has pumped £6m into the development of a multi-franchise dealership in Tunbridge Wells. The dealership, representing Ford, Mazda and Kia, is also a Ford Transit Centre. The dealership, on an ex-John Lewis site, will have the capacity for eight display vehicles per brand inside, with separate reception and waiting areas for each marque. Outside, Hendy will display over ...