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- Founded1944
- HeadquartersSeoul, South Korea
About the brand
Kia Corporation was founded in 1944 in Korea (as a bike/tube maker) and later became a major car brand. It is part of the Hyundai Motor Group. Recent lines emphasize design-led crossovers and battery-electric models such as EV6 and EV9.
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4 Popular Cars You Didn’t Know Are Built in South Korea4 Popular Cars You Didn’t Know Are Built in South Korea
South Korea has quietly become a global automotive powerhouse, churning out over four million light vehicles in 2025 alone. That output makes it the world’s sixth-largest car-producing nation, behind only China, the U.S., Japan, India, and Germany. Yet despite its…
The DIN Standard For Car Stereos May Be Obsolete, But It Was Better And I Can Prove ItThe DIN Standard For Car Stereos May Be Obsolete, But It Was Better And I Can Prove It
The DIN standard for car stereos, developed by the German Institute for Standardization, was a uniform standard that allowed for easy installation of aftermarket stereos. The standard, which included a 2- by 7-inch slot for single-DIN stereos and a 4-…
Average New Car Prices Reach Record High Of $51,974, Yet Sales Remain StrongAverage New Car Prices Reach Record High Of $51,974, Yet Sales Remain Strong
The average marketed price of a new car has hit a record high of $51,974, according to data from Automotive News and Catalyst IQ. This represents a $2,421 or 4.9% increase from the same day last year, and $314 higher…
2027 Kia Niro Hybrid Refresh: Better Looks and Tech, But EV and PHEV Axed2027 Kia Niro Hybrid Refresh: Better Looks and Tech, But EV and PHEV Axed
Kia’s subcompact Niro crossover is getting a 2027 refresh that sharpens its styling, upgrades its tech, and refines its ride—while dropping both the fully electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains. The updated Niro keeps the same hybrid setup: a 1.6-liter four-cylinder…
Kia Sales Skyrocket, Smashing Two Records in a Single Month
Kia America has delivered a blockbuster June, posting its best-ever monthly sales and setting a new all-time record for first-half deliveries. Total June sales jumped 10.4% year-over-year to 70,507 units, while year-to-date sales surged 3.4% to 430,727 units. The surge…
Here’s How Much a 2021 Hyundai Palisade Has Depreciated in Five YearsHere’s How Much a 2021 Hyundai Palisade Has Depreciated in Five Years
A 2021 Hyundai Palisade, once priced between $33,860 and $49,085 when new, now commands roughly $20,300 for the base SE trim or about $27,200 for the top Calligraphy model—depreciating 40% and 44% respectively after five years. Industry data from Car…
Ranking the 5 fastest production minivans on sale todayRanking the 5 fastest production minivans on sale today
Minivans have never been poster children for speed, but today’s crop of family haulers is packing serious muscle. Back in 1984, the original Plymouth Voyager’s top engine option produced just 104 horsepower and hit 94 mph with a 0–60 mph…
If the new Toyota RAV4 is too pricey, here are cheaper 2026 compact SUV alternativesIf the new Toyota RAV4 is too pricey, here are cheaper 2026 compact SUV alternatives
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 has arrived as a hybrid-only sixth generation with a starting MSRP of $33,320 (including destination), but dealer markups and limited availability may push real-world pricing higher. That sticker shock has buyers hunting for cheaper compact SUV…
Slate Claims All Its Trucks Will Be Profitable—Because You Pay Extra for Basics Other Cars IncludeSlate Claims All Its Trucks Will Be Profitable—Because You Pay Extra for Basics Other Cars Include
Slate CEO Peter Faricy has declared that every one of the startup’s no-frills electric pickups will turn a gross margin profit, even at its revised starting price. The bold claim comes after Slate adjusted pricing for its budget electric truck…
Tesla and Jeep Are the Only American Automakers in the Top 10 of Cars.com’s 2026 American-Made IndexTesla and Jeep Are the Only American Automakers in the Top 10 of Cars.com’s 2026 American-Made Index
Cars.com has unveiled its 2026 American-Made Index, ranking the most American-built vehicles available in the U.S. market. The results reveal a stark reality for domestic automakers: only two American brands—Tesla and Jeep—appear in the top 10, while Japanese and Korean…