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Kia EV9: Is this the giant, electric, seven-seat SUV Aussies want?
So who’s buying a massive, seven-seat, electric SUV that weighs in at almost 3000kg? Arms are wide open, it seems
2024 Kia EV9 walk-around review: Electric SUV due in October
Local ride and handling development for Kia’s largest and heaviest vehicle yet, the all-electric EV9, has been completed ahead of its October arrival
2024 Kia EV5 mid-size electric SUV revealed in leaked images
The Chinese-built Kia EV5 electric SUV has made an early debut in leaked regulatory images. A full reveal is expected this month
2023 Kia EV6 wait times fall to around 3 months, backlog to soon clear
Kia has severely trimmed EV6 wait times, with new buyers promised a (relatively) short three month turnaround
Recall roundup: Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Ram, Nissan, BMW, Jaguar, Polestar, Citroen
Multiple recalls issued for the latest Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Ram 2500/3500 and BMW iX1, amongst faults for Kia, other Mercedes, Nissan, Jaguar, Polestar and Citroen vehicles
2024 Kia K3 revealed as bold Rio replacement, not for Australia
The Kia K3 has been officially unveiled, as the successor to the Rio that adopts the Cerato badge overseas
VFACTS July 2023: New monthly record sees Ford Ranger stomp to victory
New cars were delivered in record numbers for July – all led by the Ford Ranger
2024 Kia Sorento facelift revealed, in Australia later this year
The mid-life update for Kia’s popular seven-seat Sorento arrives in Australia by Christmas with revised styling and its connected-car functionality
The tech race is crippling new car reliability, study finds
The survey, now in its 37th year, has revealed increasingly tech-laden new cars have impacted reliability.
VFACTS June 2023: HiLux holds strong, Model Y EV outsells Ranger
Electric vehicles are climbing to new heights in Australia and beating hybrids, while the Tesla Model Y surpasses the Ford Ranger in a shock defeat
2024 Kia Picanto facelift revealed, due here later this year
Kia has unveiled a major update for its six-year-old Picanto light hatch with EV9-inspired looks and more tech
2024 Kia Niro updated with more tech for base EV, price rises
Kia has increased pricing for its electrified Niro small SUV, as one variant receives more tech
Kia ‘GT1’ EV: 450kW Stinger successor rumoured & rendered!
The Stinger could be coming back… in the form of a long range, electric-only GT.
2024 Kia Cerato successor spied, global naming alignment likely
It looks like Kia isn’t ready to bow out of the shrinking small sedan market, but what will this new ‘Cerato’ be called?
Recall: 2022-23 Kia Sportage, Seltos & Niro affected by seat belt warning fault
More than 7000 Kia vehicles have been called back due to a software issue that could cause the seat belt warning not to illuminate
Kia Sportage Hybrid confirmed for Australia
While it won’t rival RAV4 on volume, healthy supply will boost mid-sizer’s popularity
Wheels mag June 2023: Legends! The 70th anniversary issue (1 of 3)
Wheels kicks off its 70th birthday celebrations with the first of a trilogy of collectors’ magazines.
VFACTS May 2023: Utes take top 3 spots, SUVs fuel record registrations
Small, medium and large SUVs account for almost half of a record month in new car registrations
Recalls: Toyota Corolla Cross, Kia Carnival, AMG CLA 45, Peugeot & Citroen models
New recall notices have been issued for the Toyota Corolla Cross, Kia Carnival, Mercedes-AMG CLA 45, and some Peugeot and Citroen vehicles
Wheels mag May 2023: Face off! Hero utes, halo EVs, hot hatches & hybrid SUVs
It’s the showdown issue, with two-up comparisons across a handful of popular segments. Which one grabs you?
VFACTS April 2023: Strong RAV4, Model Y, Outlander sales see medium SUVs reign supreme
Utes may take the top two spots, but improving supply levels see family SUVs assert market dominance
2023 Kia Sportage GT-Line orders temporarily paused due to chip shortage
Kia Australia has temporarily paused orders for the flagship Sportage due to several component shortages
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace reportedly set to be replaced by larger Tayron
A new report claims Volkswagen’s seven-seat Tiguan Allspace will be replaced by a globalised version of the second-gen Tayron
Which banks offer special loans for electric cars?
A growing list of financial institutions are providing lower electric vehicle loan interest rates to help Australians to make the switch
