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Kia has released the first official teasers and video of its new EV2, a baby electric SUV that will sit at the very bottom of the brand’s EV line-up when it makes its world debut tomorrow at the Brussels Motor Show on January 9, 2026. It is aimed squarely at Europe, with design, development and production all centered there, and it will become Kia’s smallest and most affordable dedicated EV beneath the EV3, EV5, EV6 and EV9. Related: Kia’s $30,000 Electric SUV Moves Closer to Reality The EV2 i

The New Telluride, Familiar Foundations The new Kia Telluride gets the expected updates – sharper looks, a refreshed cabin, and a hybrid setup that pushes the SUV in a more modern direction. But underneath, it shares its bones with the Hyundai Palisade. Sharing a platform has always meant both SUVs get the same strengths: roomy packaging, smooth ride, and family-friendly features. Now, it looks like they share the same weak spots, too. Kia has already recalled some early 2027 Telluride models be

Buttons Aren’t Dead, They’re Just Selective Not too long ago, carmakers seemed determined to see who could strip away the most buttons from their interiors. As touchscreens took over and dashboards got sleeker, physical controls quietly disappeared (looking at you, Mercedes-Benz), hidden in menus or dropped entirely. Even simple tasks started to demand a look away from the road. But not every brand followed that trend. Hyundai vowed to keep physical controls for the features that matter most, an

For nearly three decades, Kiaplayed second fiddle to Hyundai in South Korea. That changed in April 2026. For the first time since Hyundai took a controlling stake in Kia back in 1998, the younger brand outsold its corporate parent in their shared home market. It wasn't a fluke driven by Hyundai stumbling, though a parts supplier fire did dent Hyundai's output in March. Kia's growth was its own to claim, built on a string of EVs that consumers are genuinely choosing over the competition.

The Kia Tasman is a midsize pickup, and that should mean it's automatically a smash hit, right? Kia's reliability and practicality in a segment that always has plenty of buyers sounds like a winning recipe for the brand, but the Tasman's quirky design appears to be the one big thing counting against it. And yet, Kia is in no rush to redesign the truck, despite sharing renders of a better-looking Tasman on its own website. Speaking with local publication Drive, Kia Australia general manager of pr

Compact Crossovers: A Crucial Segment If you take a look at the sales charts, four of the top-ten best-selling models in America are compact crossovers. Granted, pickups still rule the roost, but the compact crossover effectively replaced the good ol' sedan as the default choice. Nearly every top-seller from every brand out there is also a small wagon on tall tires. For Kia, it's the Sportage that continues to rake in cash for the South Korean automaker. Last year, it sold 182,823 Sportages in A

Kia America posted its best annual sales in history in 2025, with 852,155 vehicles sold across the country, a healthy increase of 7%. Together with Hyundai, the Korean brands saw strong growth last year, largely a result of class-leading design and vehicles spanning multiple segments. But what’s particularly intriguing about Kia’s sales figures are the two models that saw the biggest growth for the company in America last year. Although the Kia Sportage remains the brand’s top-selling model and

Kia has released pricing for its smallest and most affordable EV in Europe, the EV2, and it looks like a pretty good deal for buyers who are in the market for an urban electric car. In Germany, the first market where the EV2 has gone on sale, the subcompact EV starts at €26,600, which is the equivalent of around $30,800 at the current exchange rate. That’s a good price considering the expected target was €30,000. That said, the upcoming Volkswagen ID. Polo, which is a direct competitor, is expec

The Future Is About Safety We often talk about what the next step is for the automotive industry. What used to be a conservative industry has quickly become an adaptive one, making sure that all products on sale are up to par with modern times and needs. Safety is a huge selling point for all brands, ensuring fewer chances for drivers, passengers, and bystanders to be involved in accidents. In fact, most developments and next-generation technologies are geared towards safety, with advancements i

Kia’s lineup in the United States is on a roll, with the Korean marque shattering sales records almost every quarter. But there’s been a void ever since the fun but underrated Kia Stinger sedan was discontinued in 2023. Easily one of the most desirable Kia models, the Stinger boasted engaging rear-wheel-drive dynamics and an alluring design. No successor has arrived, but that could change in the not-too-distant future, as Kia plans to build a production version of the exciting Vision Meta Turism

Kia has found success in multiple vehicle segments. From cheap sedans to near-premium midsize SUVs, the company’s brave design choices and diverse powertrain lineup have seen sales surge. So, it’s especially disappointing that the brand’s first pickup, the Tasman, has been unable to achieve the same level of success as other Kias. It marks a rare misstep for the otherwise thriving Korean marque. In the latest sales results out of Australia—where midsize pickups like the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ran

Kia’s momentum in the United States has carried over to the new year. Throughout 2025, the manufacturer sold 852,155 vehicles across the country, a record result, and January 2026 sales reached another all-time high. Last month, Kia sold 64,502 vehicles, a 13% increase over January 2025. No less than six different Kia models set January sales records, while sales of electrified models and SUVs also set new records. And, while the Kia Soul went out of production last year, this appears to be bene

How many new wagons with a manual gearbox can you think of? Zero is the only right answer, at least in the United States. When even Volvo has ditched wagons, it’s obvious the body style is on a downward trajectory, and adding a manual shifter in an era where automatics dominate is even more unexpected. But this is exactly the sort of car Kia has just revealed—the new K4 Sportswagon is a compact wagon that can be had with a manual gearbox. It’s a refreshingly unorthodox arrival in a sea of crosso

A Modular EV Built Around Real Work The Kia PV5 is the first real-world test of its PBV, or Platform Beyond Vehicle, approach. Instead of a standard van, the PV5 is built as a modular tool. The E-GMP.S skateboard platform and Flexible Body System let Kia swap out different upper bodies on the same electric base. In practice, that means one vehicle can handle a range of jobs, depending on what you need. Even with all that flexibility, the PV5 keeps a compact footprint. It is actually smaller than

A Familiar Idea, Reimagined for an Electric Era When Kia showed the Vision Meta Turismo late last year, it was clear this wasn’t just another show car. The proportions and stance immediately reminded many of the Stinger GT, even if Kia didn’t say so outright. There was intent behind the design, not just a collection of futuristic ideas. At Milan Design Week, Kia revealed more about the Vision Meta Turismo. The Korean marque positions itself as a grand tourer built for the digital era, blending p

Across the Atlantic, the cheapest all-electric Kia is the EV2, which starts around the $31,000 mark, but it's too small for American buyers, so today at the New York International Auto Show, Kia has revealed the stylish new 2027 EV3. The automaker calls it a "right-sized all-electric entry SUV," and with up to 320 miles of range and a native NACS port opening up access to most charging stations, it seems like a decent runaround. All-wheel drive is also available, so it can be used in the winter,

A Workhorse With a Question Mark By now, you should know that Kia has an entry in the midsize truck segment called the Tasman. It’s aimed squarely at established names like the Ford Ranger, and early feedback has been mixed – styling and tough competition are both part of the conversation. A recent test in Australia probably won’t help the Tasman’s image right now. While the Tasman is actually a capable off-road machine, a pickup’s main job is to carry heavy loads in the bed without drama. If so

Kia Pushes Further Into Adventure EV Territory Hyundai's been betting on off-road-oriented vehicles lately, with the new Crater Concept making a small splash at the LA Auto Show. Its sister company, Kia, looks just as committed to that direction. The brand already experimented with rugged "Weekender" versions of the Tasman and PV5, and the newest addition just debuted in Guangzhou: the Kia EV5 Weekender Concept. Like the Tasman Weekender before it, this version of the EV5 gets the kind of upgrad

An Enthusiast Dream That Didn’t Sell The Kia Stinger was one of those rare modern cars that earned genuine praise from enthusiasts. Its rear-wheel-drive platform and available twin-turbo V6 powertrain gave it credentials that went beyond the typical expectations attached to the Kia badge. Despite that validation, however, the Stinger never translated that appeal into a substantial commercial success. Now, the Korean automaker appears poised to re-enter the four-door flagship space, previewing a

Following a surprise teaser earlier this week, Kia has revealed its new sedan concept, dubbed the Vision Meta Turismo, as part of its 80th anniversary celebrations. And because of its proportions, correlations to the departed Stinger GT are already forming. Whether this will be a rear- or all-wheel-drive car like that sedan remains to be seen, as Kia hasn't revealed everything about the concept just yet. However, the short front end and the fact that this design is meant to preview Kia's future

Out of the Blue Whenever Kimera is brought up in conversation, the usual topics are its classic Lancia-inspired designs, like the K-37 and K-38. The brand is no stranger to improvement and iteration, as is the case with the Kimera EVO38, whichfeatures a lightweight body, at just over 2,400 lbs, and up to just 650 horsepower. Now I say "just" because Kimera has one-upped itself again with the new Kimera K-39 - Powered by Koenigsegg. Coming in at just under 2,500 pounds and fitted with a Koenigs

That’s right, it’s January and that means that King of the Hammers is coming! King of the Hammers 2026 officially starts on January 22nd and will continue for more than two weeks. It features tons of prerunning, qualifying, and racing over those weeks and is an absolutely amazing event. If you dig off-road racing then you’ll like this event becuase there are vehicles of all kinds racing on two and four wheels. This is one of the gnarliest races in the world, and it all happens at the dry lake be

Shannon Campbell is no stranger to King of the Hammers obviously, and I can tell you from first hand experience that he’s a legend out there. From pioneering A-Arm front axle cars to running the race solo, he’s done a lot that others wouldn’t even think of doing. I’ve been fortunate enough to cover King of the Hammers several times and have seen so much craziness, and a lot of it thanks to Shannon Campbell. He’s made some insane manuevers, courageous repairs, and incredible performances over the

It’s time for a couple of weeks of off-road racing across Johnson Valley California at King of the Hammers 2026. We’ve got the livestream rocking right here the whole time, so make sure you tune in and keep up. We’re starting off with the motorcycle racing and will continue with all the four wheel classes as well. What was once called King of the Hammers week is now an event that is officially lasts January 24th through February 8th, for a total of 15 days. That of course doesn’t take into acco

Koenigsegg Looking Beyond Extreme Performance Koenigsegg doesn't need much help staying in the news. Its recent record-setting efforts, including Sedair's Spear's latest track feat, keep the brand's engineering front and center. For a company producing roughly 35 cars a year, it punches far above its weight. Yet there's a sense that the next chapter won't be defined only by lap times or aerodynamic experiments. Founder and CEO Christian von Koenigsegg has acknowledged that the company has been s