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Our 2024 New Zealand Car of the Year Finalists
Ingham represents excellence in the 2024 New Zealand Car of the Year finalists.
New Kia Sportage coming late 2025
The 2025 Kia Sportage has been unveiled with an exciting new facelift.
Kia Tasman redefines the pickup truck
Kia has today unveiled full details of the Kia Tasman, the brand’s first pickup truck.
World’s first car accessory from Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Kia has launched the first-ever car accessory made using plastic ex…
Kia Tasman desert endurance test
In the latest video the Tasman is seen undergoing rigorous testing in the Al Qudra Desert.
Kia Supports The Ocean Cleanup in Removing Plastic From Ocean
Kia has helped enable the removal of over one million pounds of plastic from the Grea…
Extended Range and New Tech for Kia EV3
Kia’s new compact SUV brings the latest EV technology in a sleek, compact package.
Kia EV3 details released
Specs are now available. Kia EV3 – It may seat five, but it has the power to move millions in…
Kia’s getting a ute – and now we know its name
The name of the new Kia Ute has been revealed and will arrive in New Zealand in 2025. Tough, practical and functional, the all-new model will build on the proud heritage of Aussie designed and enginee…
First Kia EV5 arrives in New Zealand ahead of mid-year launch
The first example of the new Kia EV5, the smaller sibling of the multi award-winning…
Auckland Fuel Tax is being removed
The Government will eliminate the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax by the end of June 2024.
Kia wins dual Good Design Awards for EV9 SUV and Infotainment System
Kia has claimed two prestigious accolades at the Good Design Awards 2023, recognising the brand’s dedication to emotive and engaging design as expressed through its transformative ‘Opposites Unite…
Kia secures top honours in 2023 Golden Steering Wheel Awards
The new Kia flagship EV9 has continued its awards success with a Golde…
Kia EV9 Wins Luxury Category in German Car of the Year 2024 Awards
The three-row, seven-seat Kia EV9 electric SUV, has been selected within the “Luxury” category for the German Car of the Year 2024 competition, encompassing all models with a base price exceeding …
Kia EV9 SUV details released
All-new full size, fully electric, seven-seat Kia EV9 SUV details released ahead of local launch
Kia – Best Manufacturer at Autocar Awards
Kia has been awarded the title of Best Manufacturer at prestigious 2023 Autocar Awards.
Clean Car Discount Update – 2023
Changes to the Clean Car Discount will come into effect 1 July 2023.
Kia signed global partnership with The Ocean Cleanup
Kia Niro PHEV wins prestigious Red Dot Award
The Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid has been recognised with a Red Dot Design Award in the cate…
Kia EV9 revealed!
The Kia EV9 will hit our shores later this year, but you can get a sneak preview here.
Kia’s next electric SUV has been revealed in concept form
Sportage sized and obviously in concept form at this early stage, but yet another …
Official details on the all new EV9
Watch the official EV9 Release video
Kia Niro – Women’s World Car of the Year 2023!
The Kia Niro outshined 58 other cars to take this award.
Refreshed new model for the Successful Kia Seltos
The new model introduces a reimagined exterior, cabin environment as well as technology rel…