Kia News
Hyundai Motor Group has three plants operating in the U.S., but will continue to stay flexible to navigate uncertainties around auto tariffs.
Vehicle thefts in the United States recorded their biggest yearly drop in four decades as automakers, mainly Hyundai and Kia, bolstered anti-theft measures, while easing supply chain constraints made stealing vehicles for parts less lucrative.
IIHS' 2025 safety ranking was dominated by import brands, with Mazda taking home eight awards, more than any other single brand.
Kia is building its new PV5 electric commercial vehicle in South Korea, and that means it is not destined for the United States, which imposes a 25 percent tariff on imported light trucks.
While industry fundamentals are strong, the impact of tariffs on the rest of the year remains unknown.
Strong consumer demand, aided by rising incentives, is pushing the market, but softer fleet deliveries will hold back the total.
Kia CEO Ho Sung Song said the carmaker may tease a concept of an affordable, mass-market entry, a possible EV1, as early as next year.
Korean automaker Kia is launching a slew of electric vehicles in various global segments, including this sharp-looking PV5 people mover.
The Korean-built PV5 faces a 25 percent tariff on light trucks in the U.S., Kia's biggest overseas market.
Kia aims for affordable mass-market EVs by dipping into lower segments with a compact EV4 sedan and hatchback and a pint-sized EV2 crossover as it looks to cast a wider net amid softening EV demand and regulatory uncertainty.
