Transport Canada announced a significant recall affecting multiple Kia models due to a critical issue with the brake system. The brake hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) has been identified as a potential fire hazard. This defect could lead to a…
The all-new 2025 Kia K4 compact sedan emerges as a technology powerhouse, setting a new standard in the segment with its advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and a commitment to safety and convenience. Unveiled at the 2024 New York International…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Value has been a cornerstone of the Kia brand since its coming to America and the refreshed 2024 Kia Seltos SX AWD subcompact sport utility (SUV) reinforces this legacy. Often, the term refresh when applied to a…
Kia America, Inc. has recently announced a safety recall for their 2015-2019 Kia Soul EV models. These vehicles, manufactured between July 15, 2014, and September 28, 2018, may experience unintended movement. Specifically, when these vehicles are left powered ON without…
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…
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…
TORONTO – NRS Brakes has added seven new part numbers for model-year 1999-2023 Ram, Hyundai, Volvo, Kia, Buick, Cadillac and GMC vehicles covering 3.9 million vehicles with its galvanized premium brake pads product line. These new brake kits also include…
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…
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…
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…
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…
TORONTO — NRS Brakes added new part numbers for model-year 2002-2022 Honda, Hyundai, Ford and Kia vehicles covering 2.2 million vehicles in its galvanized premium brake pads product line. Brake kits also include abutment hardware and caliper piston cushions. Canadian-made…
Source: ADVICS announcement TORRANCE, Calif., — ADVICS, the leader in advanced braking technology and member of the AISIN Group of companies, is expanding its brake rotor product line by adding approximately 28 million to its vehicle in operation (VIO) axle…
Source: Kia announcement IRVINE, CA -– The 2023 Sportage and Sportage Hybrid have been awarded the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) award. The designation applies to the Sportage and Sportage Hybrid when equipped with…
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…
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…
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 –…
FOUNTAIN VALLEY and IRVINE, Calif. – Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America are issuing a recall of certain model-year 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 vehicles to address a potential fault which would allow the electric sport utility…
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…
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…
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announcement WASHINGTON – Kia Motors America and Hyundai Motor America recommend that owners of select model year 2014-2016 Kia Sportage, 2016-2018 Kia K900 and 2016-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles park their vehicle outdoors and…
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…
Source: Kia announcement IRVINE, Calif. – The 2022 Kia Carnival MPV has been awarded the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) rating just months after the vehicle’s introduction. The designation applies to the Carnival when equipped with…
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…
IRVINE, Calif. – Kia Motors America (KMA) is again recalling a total of 440,370 model year 2013-2015 Optima sedans and 2014-2015 Sorento sport utility vehicles (SUV) because of a potential for them to catch on fire due to a short…