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Kia EV9 Recall: Remote Parking Assist Issue

Kia EV9 Recall: Remote Parking Assist Issue

Kia has issued a recall for certain 2024 EV9 vehicles due to a software error that affects the Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) feature. This malfunction could lead to miscalculated stopping distances, increasing the risk of accidents. The recall impacts…

Hyundai and Kia are recalling 3.3 million vehicles with possible ABS defect

Hyundai, Kia ABS Recall Grows by 3.3 Million

WASHINGTON – Hyundai Motor America and Kia America have expanded their recall of vehicles which could combust due to a defect in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) as well as issuing a “park outside” advisory. The latest recall notices cover…

2023 Kia Telluride SX-Prestige X-Line tops the Kia range

Telluride Tops Kia’s Potent SUV Line

CHATHAM, Mass. – Four years ago, Kia introduced its range-topping Telluride three-row sport-utility vehicle (SUV), but the Korean auto maker refuses to sit on its laurels infusing the 2023 version with several upgrades, as well as two off-road-skewed trim levels…

Kia EV6 GT brakes

Kia EV6 GT Brakes

PALO ALTO — The BRAKE Report realized it left out a significant photo for the recent review the 2023 Kia EV6 GT super EV — the lime-green brake calipers and huge ventilated rotors The brake system, as we mentioned in…

The EV6 GT is the most powerful Kia ever produced

Kia Unleashes the Super EV6 GT

PALO ALTO, Calif. – Outside — big, wide Z-rated tires mounted on open 21-inch rims revealing fluorescent lime green calipers and massive ventilated brake discs. Runway red paint. Inside — wide-bolstered, manually adjustable seats. The new Kia EV6 GT AWD…

Kia unveiled its new EV9 three-row SUV

Kia EV9 Unveiled at NY Auto Show

NEW YORK – The all-new three-row battery-electric (BEV) sport-utility Kia EV9 made its North American debut yesterday during the media day at the 2023 New York International Automobile Show. “With the launch of the EV9, we are incorporating our experience…

Hyundai has settled its years-long ABS-fire class-action lawsuit

Hyundai, Kia Settle ABS-fire Suit

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Complainants in a class-action lawsuit alleging certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles sold in the U.S. had defective anti-lock brake (ABS) modules which could result in their vehicles spontaneously catching on fire, this week asked a federal judge…

Kia recalls Sedona and Sorento for malfunctioning shift-lock

Kia Recall for Shift-Lock Fault

IRVINE, Calif. – Kia America, Inc. has agreed to recall certain model-year 2016 Sedona minivans and Sorento sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) which can be shifted out of “Park” without the driver activating the brake pedal. According to the National Highway Traffic…

The all-new 2023 Kia Soul has enhanced ADAS

Kia Enhances ADAS for 2023 Soul

Source: Kia America announcement IRVINE, Calif. — Kia has announced pricing for the all-new 2023 Soul which will have improved advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) as part of the model range. Enhanced ADAS and convenience technology includes six standard collision avoidance…

Upgraded ADAS featured in 2023 Kia Seltos

ADAS Upgrades Highlights 2023 Kia Seltos

IRVINE, Calif. – Kia America announced the 2023 Kia Seltos subcompact sport-utility vehicle (SUV) or crossover-utility vehicle (CUV) with enhancements to its advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) as the primary change for the new model year. The S trim version –…

The new Kia Niro: filled with ADAS and available in one of three electrified versions

New Kia Niro: ADAS and 3 Electric Flavors

Source: Kia announcement NEW YORK, N.Y. — The all-new Kia Niro CUV (crossover utility vehicle) made its North American debut this week at the New York International Auto Show. With striking styling cues, a commitment to sustainability and connectivity as…

K5, one of 8 Kia models to get IIHS Top Safety award

KIA RECEIVES 8 IIHS TOP SAFETY AWARDS

Source: Kia announcement IRVINE, Calif., – The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recognized eight Kia vehicles – tied for second most in the industry – on its 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) and TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) awards lists. The…

2021 Kia Soul and Hyundai Venue added by NRS Brakes

Kia Soul, Hyundai Venue Latest Adds to NRS Line

Source: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO — Designed to meet the versatility and adventure that Hyundai Venue and Kia Soul drivers demand, NRS Brakes recently released galvanized brake pads engineered for these smaller sport utility vehicles (SUVs). NRS Brakes’ premium brake…

The all-new 2021 Kia Sorento is a terrific SUV

Sorento Another Stellar SUV from Kia

CHATHAM, Mass. – The all-new 2021 Kia Sorento X-Line AWD is a terrific vehicle, continuing the South Korean brand’s succession of impressive new models. Vehicles like the Telluride, Carnival, K5, Stinger and Seltos instantaneously put Kia in the top of…