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Kia Marks Japan Debut with PBV ‘PV5′ at Japan Mobility Show 2025

Kia Corporation is making its entry into the Japanese automotive market by participating in the Japan Mobility Show 2025. At the event, held in Tokyo from October 29 to November 9, Kia will unveil its first PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle) model, the PV5, marking…

The Kia PV5 Cargo sets a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title: 693.38 kilometers on a single charge with maximum payload

Kia has made history, setting a new global benchmark for all-electric range (AER). The Kia PV5 Cargo, the company’s first dedicated electric light commercial vehicle (eLCV) and part of its pioneering Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) line-up, has officially broke a…

Dongfeng BOX crumples in Euro NCAP testing

Euro NCAP LEUVEN, BELGIUM – As demand for EVs grows, the choice in affordable electric cars is increasing – but one new contender in the European car market has performed poorly in Euro NCAP safety testing. The Dongfeng BOX, an affordable…

The Kia EV5 Delivers Authentic SUV Practicality in an Accessible Electric Package

Kia Corporation The Kia EV5 introduces exceptional versatility to Kia Corporation’s SUV line-up, delivering a fully electric solution tailored to meet the diverse needs of today’s buyers. Its launch marks a strategic milestone in Kia’s mission to broaden access to…

NEXEN TIRE Supplies OE Tires for KIA’s SUV, the Kia EV5

– ROADIAN GTX and N’FERA SPORT to be mounted on KIA’s core electric SUV  – Strengthening global OE partnerships with tires optimized for heavy-duty and high-power electric vehicles SEOUL, South Korea, October 13, 2025 – NEXEN TIRE, a leading global tire manufacturer,…

2026 Kia EV9 Recognized as Cars.Com Top 3−Row EV Pick

The all-electric 2026 Kia EV9 has been named to Cars.com Top EV Picks of 2026, taking the win as the “Top Pick: 3-Row Electric SUV” for the second year in a row. Selected from a highly competitive lineup of three-row electric…

Kia and Red Sea Global Launch PBV Pilot and Explore Long−term Mobility Partnership

Kia Corporation has entered into a pilot agreement with real estate developer Red Sea Global (RSG), first signed in May 2025, to deliver next-generation electric vehicles, beginning with the Kia PV5. Developed through Kia’s Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) global business strategy, the vehicles combine commercial utility with modular adaptability, supporting sustainable, future-forward mobility. As part of…

Kia advances EV Mobility experience with new Plug and Charge Technology

Kia America announced the launch of Plug & Charge, a new technology designed to simplify the public charging experience for Kia EV drivers, is coming soon and will expand the charging experience through Kia Charge Pass. Seamlessly integrated into the…

MINI Cooper E and FIAT 600e top Green NCAP’s new Sustainability Ratings

LEUVEN, BELGIUM – It’s the question on many drivers’ minds: how eco-friendly is my car?Answering it has never been easy – until now. For the first time, the introduction of Green NCAP’s whole-life assessment of new vehicles means consumers can see and compare thetrue environmental impact of cars throughout their life and compare their real-world efficiency, range, and charging capability. Green NCAP tested and compared 12 popular carsunder this new rating regime to illustrate the vastly different impact they make on theenvironment. New, extensive testing by Green NCAP, designed to better reflect the real-world use of today’s cars, assesses the impact of weight, compares efficiency in warm and cold weather, and considers the hidden harmful emissions of tyres and brakes. More…

Electric cars as batteries

Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH Bidirectional charging has been possible on a technical level for a long time. So what is holding back the potential of this quiet revolution in the switch to renewable energies that has become known by the…