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The Kia Tasman will soon be upon the world and the Korean carmaker has given a clear (albeit camouflaged) first look at the pick-up truck earlier today. Kia says that the model will be launched in global markets, including Korea, Australia, and the Middle East starting in early 2025. A mid-size pick-up, it will take the fight directly to long-standing rivals like the Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max, and Mitsubishi Triton – and along the way, contend with the upcoming BYD Shark. Also read:

Kia is the fourth best-selling brand in Australia in 2023 behind Toyota, Mazda, and Ford but with its upcoming model designed for Down Under, it might get a chance to reach the podium. Set to launch in 2025, Kia’s first-ever pick-up truck will aim squarely at the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux which are the top two best-selling cars in Australia. The Korean carmaker recently revealed that it will be named the Kia Tasman after years of speculation. The name itself follows Kia’s tradition of naming

Kia Corporation held its CEO Investor Day in Seoul, Korea, providing insights into its future strategies and financial targets. The company highlighted its commitment to electrification and PBV business during the event, updating its mid-to-long-term business strategy. Kia reaffirmed its ambitious 2030 annual sales target of 4.3 million units, including 1.6 million battery electric vehicles (BEVs), representing a 34.4 percent increase compared to the 2024 target. Kia plans to achieve a higher pr

At the 2024 World Car Awards ceremony held at the New York Auto Show, the Kia EV9 received double awards for World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle. Selected by a jury of 100 distinguished automotive journalists representing 29 countries, the World Car Awards recognized the Kia EV9’s innovative design, spacious seven-seat interior and competitive price point. Established in 2003, the World Car Awards are renowned globally as a premier standard for automotive excellence and leadership,

Earlier this week, Kia announced that production of the Kia EV5 has begun in China for export markets. This comes a few days after the battery electric (BEV) crossover made its right-hand drive (RHD) market debut in Thailand. The Kia EV5 made its world debut at the Chengdu Motor Show in August 2023 and was initially thought to be exclusive to the Chinese market. However, following the EV5’s Thai launch, it will be the first China-made global BEV for Kia. The EV5 is built by Yueda Kia at its Yanc