Kia has released images of its new large SUV called the Mohave. This is the production version of the Mohave Masterpiece concept car which debuted earlier this year. It’s clear to see the Mohave is pitched as a robust and prominent SUV, borrowing heavily from the Masterpiece’s design. In fact, […]
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Kia Seltos goes on sale in Australia during fourth quarter
The booming small SUV market is about to welcome a new product; the brand new Kia Seltos. It’s Kia’s first entrant into the popular class, sharing platforms and some components with the Hyundai Kona. From the exterior point of view, the design doesn’t look like anything else in the Kia […]
Hyundai develops world’s first Active Shift Control transmission for hybrids
Hyundai Motor Group has developed what it is calling the world’s first Active Shift Control transmission for hybrid powertrains. It will debut in the all-new Sonata arriving later this year. The technology promises optimised transmission efficiency because it is able to monitor gear shifts 500 times per second, and can […]
Hyundai announces clever CVVD valve control tech, debuts with G1.6 T-GDi
Hyundai has revealed plans to introduce a “world-first” engine technology that it’s calling Continuously Variable Valve Duration (CVVD), which will start to make its way into production cars as early as later this year. What is CVVD? It’s essentially an extended version of variable valve timing, except instead of controlling […]
Kia XCeed revealed as stylish new small SUV for Europe
Kia has revealed a new small SUV called the XCeed, based on the Ceed five-door hatchback. It is being introduced for the European market only. Once again Kia seems to have produced yet another lesson in automotive design. The new XCeed blends sporty hot hatch tones, with a swooping shooting […]
Kia Seltos revealed as all-new compact SUV
Kia has revealed its new compact SUV, called the Kia Seltos. It will go on sale in global markets, including Australia, later this year, slotting below the Kia Sportage. This is a great move by Kia as it doesn’t currently offer a product for the small or compact SUV market […]
Genesis tops 2019 JD Power Initial Quality Study, Land Rover most improved
Genesis has topped the 2019 JD Power Initial Quality Study for a second year running, while the lower end is made up of some familiar faces. Interestingly, the top three were made up of Hyundai Motor Group brands. The study this year was based on responses from 76,256 owners who […]
Kia Seltos name confirmed for new small SUV
Remember the Kia small SUV previewed a couple of weeks ago? It’s now been officially confirmed it will be called the Kia Seltos, a name inspired by Greek mythology. The name represents Celtos, the son of Hercules. However, for the Kia the name uses an ’S’ to represent speed and […]