Repairs ‘Round the World: Fix Network celebrates grand opening in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia — Fix Network World is celebrating the opening of 17 facilities in Saudi Arabia, in partnership with Gulf Motor Company (GMC), a part of United Motors Group (UMG). Fix Network first launched its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) this past January and has since established 17 locations, […]
Molding Mycelium: New Kia EVs add mushrooms to manufacturing process
Toronto, Ontario – The Kia EV3, or at least a concept version of the incoming electric small car, has interiors made of mushrooms, hemp, corn and sugarcane. These grown materials are part of what Kia is calling its “10 must-have sustainable items” in its cabin construction, which also includes sawdust, ‘bio-polyurethane’ leather, floor carpet made […]
Calling on Kia: 20,000 vehicles recalled due to faulty trunk latches preventing ‘any person trapped inside the trunk from opening it’
Toronto, Ontario — Kia is doing its part in stopping kidnappings with its latest recall: the Korean OEM is recalling nearly 20,000 vehicles in Canada due to a faulty trunk release latch that could potentially fail, resulting in any “person[s] trapped inside the trunk from opening it.” “On certain vehicles, a part in the trunk release […]
Pesky Fuel Pumps: Hyundai/Kia recall 113,000 recent model year vehicles for fire risk
Toronto, Ontario — A slew of new models from Hyundai and Kia are due for some recall-induced rest, as the Korean OEM makes the call to pull 113,000 model year 2023 and 2024 vehicles from North American roads for fire risks. This latest recall concerns Hyundai 2023 to 2024 Palisade, 2023 Tucson, Sonata, Elantra, and […]
Sound the Alarm: Kia, Hyundai to extend vehicle alarms, restrict ignition access to combat theft
Toronto, Ontario — With seemingly little other option available to Kia and Hyundai drivers with vehicles already on the road, the pair of automakers have announced that a theft deterrent software is on the way to owners to address widespread reports of such vehicles being easy targets for thieves. Spurred on largely by pressure from […]
All Clear: Insurance blacklist on theft-prone Hyundai vehicles ‘a U.S.-specific issue’, Hyundai Canada says
Toronto, Ontario — Hyundai Canada has spoken out amid recent reports that some of its models, along with vehicles from Kia, have been effectively blacklisted from being insured in certain U.S. states, clearing up that models on our side of the border remain insurable. Reports came in Friday that drivers of certain Hyundai and Kia […]
Persona Non Grata: State Farm, Progressive not insuring certain Hyundai, Kia models due to high theft risk
Toronto, Ontario — Certain Hyundai and Kia models are getting the cold shoulder from two of the U.S.’s largest insurers, as a report from CNN tells that Progressive and State Farm are refusing to insure models in certain cities that are deemed “too easy to steal.” Reports have come in claiming that Hyundai and Kia […]
Home Testing: Automotive Journalists Association of Canada announces best vehicles for 2023 across 12 categories
Toronto, Ontario – The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) announced its candidates for the best vehicles in Canada for 2023 on Thursday, spanning 12 categories, including cars utility vehicles, EVs and more. This brings 11 OEMs one step closer to winning the 2023 Canadian Car of the Year and 2023 Canadian Utility Vehicle of […]
Brightened Up: 2023 Kia EV6 earns IIHS’ Top Safety Pick+ award
Toronto, Ontario — The 2023 Kia EV6 small electric SUV has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) Top Safety Pick+ award, thanks in part to its improved headlights. According to an IIHS press release, 2022 model year EV6s built before September did not earn an award due to a poor headlight rating. However, […]
Smarter and Shinier: 2023 Kia Telluride unveiled with app-powered locks, LED headlights and two new trims
Toronto, Ontario — Kia Canada has announced updates to the design, safety and convenience features of the 2023 Telluride SUV, along with two brand new trims to the lineup. Exterior updates to the 2023 Telluride include new LED highlights and fog lamp design, a redesigned grille, front bumper and wheels, revised LED layout at the rear, […]
