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  • Former Kia India workers, scrap dealers face probe over theft of 1,008 engines

    Former Kia India workers, scrap dealers face probe over theft of 1,008 engines

    The two former employees are yet to be formally charged with any offence, but have been named as accused in the investigation, which is still in initial stages.

  • Kia India wholesales in July rise 47% to 22,022 units

    Kia India wholesales in July rise 47% to 22,022 units

    The company had dispatched 15,016 units in July 2021. The automaker sold 8,451 units of Seltos and 7,215 units of Sonet last month.

  • Automakers report robust domestic dispatches in May as demand remains strong

    Automakers report robust domestic dispatches in May as demand remains strong

    Leading caramakers Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Tata Motors reported robust dispatches to dealers in May on the back of strong demand for passenger vehicles across regions, even as the global semiconductor shortage continued to impact production.

  • Maruti, Hyundai witness dip in wholesales in March; Tata Motors, Kia post highest-ever sales

    Maruti, Hyundai witness dip in wholesales in March; Tata Motors, Kia post highest-ever sales

    The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said its domestic dispatches in March declined 7 per cent to 1,43,899 units from 1,55,417 units in the year-ago period.

  • Auto Sales in 2022| Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Auto, TVS Motors show slump, Mahindra & Mahindra rise

    Auto Sales in 2022| Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Auto, TVS Motors show slump, Mahindra & Mahindra rise

    The auto sale figures come at the backdrop of FM Sitharaman announcing measures to enhance the EV ecosystem in India.

  • SUVs vs MPVs : Which is the more practical choice?

    SUVs vs MPVs : Which is the more practical choice?

    Behind our strong preference for SUVs lie notions of security, upward mobility and the growing need for space. But do SUVs truly represent the pinnacle of practicality and comfort? Or is there a better alternative?

  • Will Maruti Suzuki succeed in its effort to claw back lost ground?

    Will Maruti Suzuki succeed in its effort to claw back lost ground?

    The auto company appears to have lost its way, with nimbler rivals eating into its share 

  • Kia Motors names Hardeep Singh Brar as head of sales, marketing

    Kia Motors names Hardeep Singh Brar as head of sales, marketing

    Hardeep Singh Brar, who brings over two decades of experience in the automotive industry, will be responsible for enhancing the automaker’s position in the Indian market and for enabling the next wave of growth, Kia Motors India said in a statement.

  • Park outside: Kia recalls nearly 380,000 vehicles for fire risk

    Park outside: Kia recalls nearly 380,000 vehicles for fire risk

    The recall comes after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began investigating Kia and Hyundai engine fires in 2019.

  • Apple nears deal with Hyundai-Kia for electric vehicle: Report

    Apple nears deal with Hyundai-Kia for electric vehicle: Report

    Reuters had in December reported that Apple is moving forward with self-driving car technology and is aiming for the production of a passenger vehicle in 2024.

  • Apple to invest $3.6 billion in Kia Motors for production of the Apple Car: Report

    Apple to invest $3.6 billion in Kia Motors for production of the Apple Car: Report

    Kia Motors Corp. jumped as much as 14.5 percent after the reports.

  • Kia Motors unveils new logo, global brand slogan

    Kia Motors unveils new logo, global brand slogan

    The introduction of the new logo represents the South Korean automaker’s ambitions to establish a leadership position in the future mobility industry by revamping nearly all facets of its business, Kia Motors said in a statement.

  • Sold 1 lakh 'connected cars' in India, says Kia Motors

    Sold 1 lakh 'connected cars' in India, says Kia Motors

    One out of two Kia cars sold in India is a connected car, which is equipped with the company's UVO connect system, an advanced and dynamic solution that seamlessly integrates smartphone or smartwatch with the car and its infotainment system into a single unit, Kia Motors India said in a statement.

  • Autos: Headwinds lose speed, pave the way for a broader recovery

    Autos: Headwinds lose speed, pave the way for a broader recovery

    The upward trajectory may not, however, be a smooth one as seen by stuttering auto retail sales in October and November

  • From Kia Sonet to Toyota Innova Crysta, these are the best family cars for a post-lockdown road trip

    From Kia Sonet to Toyota Innova Crysta, these are the best family cars for a post-lockdown road trip

    Since the lockdown rules have eased significantly, a lot of us are itching to go out on a road trip. If you’re in the market looking for something that will help ferry the entire family, here’s a list we think could make that choice easier.

  • This week in Auto: Kia Sonet bookings skyrocket to 50,000; Nissan’s last-ditch effort for India

    This week in Auto: Kia Sonet bookings skyrocket to 50,000; Nissan’s last-ditch effort for India

    Here is a look at all the important developments in the auto space this week

  • Hyundai Motor, Kia Motors flag $2.9 billion earnings hit from quality costs

    Hyundai Motor, Kia Motors flag $2.9 billion earnings hit from quality costs

    The costs would include additional provision expenses related to the South Korean car makers' "Theta" engines, the companies said in separate regulatory filings.

  • Kia Sonet, Hyundai Creta or Maruti Swift: Which of these takes the crown of being the highest-selling car in September?

    Kia Sonet, Hyundai Creta or Maruti Swift: Which of these takes the crown of being the highest-selling car in September?

    As the auto industry wakes up from the forced slumber of COVID-19, check out which cars were the most favoured by consumers in September. This is a list of top 10 most-selling cars in India in September.

  • Kia Sonet compact SUV could get manual transmission option on the 1-litre turbo-petrol variant

    Kia Sonet compact SUV could get manual transmission option on the 1-litre turbo-petrol variant

    At the moment, Kia offers the turbo-petrol with two gearbox options, an automatic and an iMT. The iMT, Kia says, will be the transmission of the future.

  • As Kia Sonet drives in, check these other global Kia models that Indian auto enthusiasts keenly await

    As Kia Sonet drives in, check these other global Kia models that Indian auto enthusiasts keenly await

    Ever since the launch of the Carnival and the Seltos, Kia Motors has been doing exceptionally well in India. The Seltos SUV has been posting in the top-10 best-sellers consistently over the past few months and the Sonet that was launched recently seems to be climbing up that ladder as well.

  • Kia Sonet Compact SUV launched in India at an introductory price of Rs 6.71 lakh

    Kia Sonet Compact SUV launched in India at an introductory price of Rs 6.71 lakh

    Kia Sonet has been launched and despite the compact SUV segment being fairly overcrowded in India, the Sonet packs in features that make it a definite competitor.

  • Kia Sonet to be launched today — here is everything you need to know

    Kia Sonet to be launched today — here is everything you need to know

    Though almost everything is known about Kia's latest launch - Kia Sonet - the prices will be released today.

  • Toyota to invest Rs 2,000 crore in India; denies reports of non-expansion

    Toyota to invest Rs 2,000 crore in India; denies reports of non-expansion

    The announcement came hours after a news article claimed that the carmaker was bringing all new investments in India to a halt

  • Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Creta or Kia Seltos? Which was the highest selling car despite the lockdown?

    Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Creta or Kia Seltos? Which was the highest selling car despite the lockdown?

    Soon after the lockdown was relaxed, there were some cars that emerged winners and managed to capture people's attention. Check out 10 cars that defied the odds and ended up as most-selling cars:

  • In Pics | Kia Sonet first drive review

    In Pics | Kia Sonet first drive review

    The Kia Sonet is definitely a looker and with all the features piled up in the car, it makes for an interesting option in the compact SUV segment. The only thing remaining is the price.

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