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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

Kia building more EVs in sales forecast boost; 15 all-electric models by 2027
More than half of all Kia vehicles produced in 2030 will be all-electric, according to an updated plan released by the Korean brand

2024 Kia Sorento facelift rendered: Due later this year with Kia Connect
Although the reveal is still a few months away, Kia Australia has confirmed an upgraded Sorento will arrive here by Christmas, with revised styling and its connected-car functionality

VFACTS March 2023: SUVs and utes dominate as no passenger cars make top-10
Electric cars may be gaining traction, but the top 10 was all about utes and SUVs in March

2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV: Australia confirmed, EV9 GT due in 2025
Kia’s huge EV9 electric SUV has been officially unveiled in Korea ahead of its Australian launch, set for later this year

Kia Concept EV5: Midsize electric SUV previewed
Kia’s smallest E-GMP-based electric car, the Sportage-sized EV5 medium SUV, will initially launch in China in late 2023

Kia wait times in 2023: How long are Kia’s delivery delays?
Your model-by-model guide to estimated wait times on a new Kia in 2023

VFACTS February 2023: Best Feb since COVID as EV sales gain foothold
Tesla earns a top 10 spot once again, and electric sales overtake hybrids

2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV teased ahead of imminent reveal
Kia has confirmed its latest electric vehicle, the EV9 large SUV, will be unveiled in mid-March. Local deliveries are due later this year

New car delays: Which top 20 models are affected?
So you want to buy a new car, but don’t want to wait or lose out on features? Here’s the lowdown on what’s happening with the market’s key players

Honda slips below Jeep in US reliability study, Lexus & Genesis top charts
The luxury brands led the way in the 2023 study results