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Kia Syros 2025 variants explained: Bookings starting from January next year

The Syros, Kia India's much awaited compact SUV for the Indian automobile industry, is here. Prices are anticipated to be out next month with bookings opening on 3 January 2025

Kia unveils subcompact SUV Syros, launch in Jan at Bharat Mobility Expo

Kia Syros's design is inspired by the Korean automaker's global models Kia EV9 and Kia Telluride

Kia unveils Syros subcompact SUV: Bold new design meets smart tech | Car reviews and ratings

Kia India launched the all-new Kia Syros, a subcompact SUV built on its updated K1 platform with a boxy silhouette and a tall-boy design. It offers Level 2 ADAS with 16-autonomous safety features.

Kia India aims for 20% sales growth in 2025 driven by new launches

In 2024, the company expects its sales to remain at similar levels to those recorded in 2023

Kia Syros 2025: Launch, price, features, bookings and other key details

Kia India has launched the Syros, its fifth SUV in the Indian market. Kia's position in the SUV market is strengthened by this new model, which caters to a high-end market

Tata Motors, Kia India to hike passenger vehicle prices from Jan 2025

Tata Motors and Kia India on Monday announced plans to hike vehicle prices from January to offset the impact of rising input costs. Tata Motors said it will hike the price of its passenger vehicle portfolio, including electric vehicles, by up to 3 per cent from January next year. The price hike is being undertaken to partially offset the rise in input costs and inflation, the Mumbai-based auto major said in a statement. "Effective January 2025, the price increase will vary depending on model and variant," it added. Tata Motors sells a range of passenger vehicle models ranging from Tiago hatchback to SUVs Harrier and Safari. Kia India, which sells models like Seltos and Sonet, said it will increase prices of its entire model range by 2 per cent from January. The price hike, effective from January 1, 2025, is primarily due to rising commodity prices and escalating supply chain-related costs, the automaker said in a statement. Kia India Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing -

Hyundai, Mahindra, Kia among firms fined Rs 7,300 cr for emission breach

The Centre has imposed Rs 7,300 crore penalty on eight automakers, including Hyundai, Mahindra, and Kia, for violating fleet emission norms in FY22-23

Kia tops Fada's overall customer experience index in mass-market space

In the luxury segment, Audi takes the top spot

India should stay focused on promoting EVs: Kia's Hardeep Singh Brar

It is not just the Centre. During the last several months, certain state governments like Telangana and Karnataka have decided to reintroduce road taxes on EVs, adding another layer of complexity

Tech wrap May 23: POCO F6, Nvidia chips, Kia EV3's AI assistant, and more

Nvidia plans new AI chips every year. The POCO F6 has been launched in India. Kia has introduced the EV3, featuring a new AI assistant powered by OpenAI's ChatGPT

Kia EV3 SUV debuts with OpenAI's ChatGPT-based AI voice assistant: Details

The Kia EV3 SUV is the company's first electric vehicle to feature an artificial intelligence powered voice assistant, backed by OpenAI's ChatGPT

Hyundai, Kia tie up with Exide for electric vehicle battery localisation

The two auto majors plan to focus on the production of lithium iron phosphate cells. This will make them pioneers in the space

Hyundai, Kia partner with Exide Energy for EV battery localisation in India

South Korean auto majors Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation on Monday announced a partnership with homegrown battery maker Exide Energy Solutions Ltd for electric vehicle battery localisation in India. Hyundai Motor Company and group firm Kia Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Exide Energy Solutions Ltd, a leading Indian battery company, as part of their electric vehicle (EV) expansion plans, Hyundai Motor Group said in a statement. Hyundai Motor and Kia aim to localise their EV battery production, specifically focusing on lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) cells in line with the expansion of their EV plans for the Indian market, it added. "This strategic move will position them as the pioneers in applying domestically produced batteries in their upcoming EV models in the Indian market," the statement said. India is a key market for vehicle electrification due in part to the government's carbon neutrality goals, which makes securing cost competitivene

Kia recalls 427,000 Telluride SUVs due to defect that they might roll away

Kia is recalling more than 427,000 of its Telluride SUVs due to a defect that may cause the cars to roll away while they're parked. According to documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft of certain 2020-2024 Tellurides may not be fully engaged. Over time, this can lead to unintended vehicle movement while the cars are in park increasing potential crash risks. Kia America decided to recall all 2020-2023 model year and select 2024 model year Tellurides earlier this month, NHTSA documents show. At the time, no injuries or crashes were reported. Improper assembly is suspected to be the cause of the shaft engagement problem with the recall covering 2020-2024 Tellurides that were manufactured between Jan. 9, 2019 and Oct. 19, 2023. Kia America estimates that 1% have the defect. To remedy this issue, recall documents say, dealers will update the affected cars' electronic parking brake software and replace

Kia India looks to expand sales, service network to 700 touchpoints

Kia India on Friday said it is planning to have around 700 sales and service touchpoints in 300 cities by the end of the year. The automaker, which sells models like Seltos and Sonet, has 522 such touchpoints across 236 cities. The company said it is focussed on strengthening its presence in Tier-1 and Tier-2 markets, contributing 40 per cent to its total network strength. Kia India is also focused on expanding its touchpoints in the Tier-4 and upcountry markets, it added. "We have expanded our touchpoints network from 285 to 522 since starting our operations in India. As part of Kia's 2.0 strategy, we are aiming to close the year with over 700 touchpoints, thereby making Kia more accessible to our esteemed customers," Kia India National Head Sales & Marketing Hardeep Singh Brar said. The automaker is also committed to sustainability by introducing the green workshop concept and encouraging all its dealer partners to transition to eco-friendly workshops, he added. Kia India also

Kia India onboards multiple charge point operators for EV charging

Kia India on Wednesday announced onboarding multiple charge point operators (CPOs) for EV charging and the addition of a new feature, 'K-Charge', in its charging app. The new feature in the 'MyKia' app allows users to discover over 1,000 EV charging stations nationwide, the company said in a statement. Besides, the carmaker has also extended access to this charging network to non-Kia customers, Kia India said. Kia has collaborated with five CPOs -- Statiq, ChargeZone, Relux Electric, Lion Charge, and E-Fill -- to enable this initiative, the company said. "K-Charge is not just a convenience initiative for our customers but a step towards making sustainable mobility convenient and accessible for everyone. We strongly believe that the technology transition towards a complete EV future ought to be smooth, and the K-Charge, integrated into the 'MyKia' app, is a well-thought-out step in that direction," Hardeep Singh Brar, national head of sales and marketing at Kia India, said. With th

Kia India sales jumps 4.4% at 24,351 units on positive festive season view

Kia India on Wednesday said its sales increased 4.4 per cent year-on-year to 24,351 units in October. The company had dispatched 23,323 units in October 2022. Last month, Seltos led the sales for the company with 12,362 units while Sonet sales stood at 6,493 units, followed by Carens with 5,355 units and the EV6 with 141 units in the domestic market. "During the festive season, our customers' positive outlook has helped us achieve our fourth-highest monthly sales ever in India. The fact that our products like Seltos, Sonet, and Carens continue to dominate in their respective segments despite multiple new launches by competition is a major accomplishment," Kia India National Head, Sales & Marketing Hardeep Singh Brar, said in a statement. The company is working towards maintaining the same momentum in the coming months, he added.

Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk

Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires. The recalls cover multiple car and SUV models from the 2010 through 2019 model years including Hyundai's Santa Fe SUV and Kia's Sorrento SUV. Documents posted Wednesday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration say the anti-lock brake control module can leak fluid and cause an electrical short, which can touch off a fire while the vehicles are parked or being driven. The automakers are advising owners to park outdoors and away from structures until repairs are done. Dealers will replace the anti-lock brake fuse at no cost to owners. Kia says in documents that it will send notification letters to owners starting Nov. 14. For Hyundai the date is Nov. 21. Hyundai reported 21 fires in the affected vehicles in the U.S., and another 22 thermal incidents including smoke, burning and melting of parts, the documents say.

Hyundai global boss pushes electric vehicle credentials on India visit

HMIL to introduce five EVs by 2032; Kia targets 10% market share

Hyundai, Kia recall 91,000 vehicles in US over damaged electrical component

The models that are likely to be recalled include Hyundai 2023-2024 Palisade, 2023 Tucson, Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles and 2023-2024 Seltos, 2023 Kia Soul, and Sportage