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New Kia Sorento ‘Edition’ shakes up SUV range![Kia Sorento Edition (black)](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--4CSmDbqc--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1656689574/autoexpress/2022/07/Kia%20Sorento%20Edition.jpg)
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New Kia Sorento ‘Edition’ shakes up SUV range
The Kia Sorento ‘Edition’ replaces all trim levels and starts from £49,495
Peugeot 308 vs Kia Ceed vs Volkswagen Golf: 2022 group test review![308 vs Ceed vs Golf - three cars tracking front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--XSqyE9Uq--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1653653601/autoexpress/2022/05/308%20vs%20Ceed%20vs%20Golf.jpg)
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Peugeot 308 vs Kia Ceed vs Volkswagen Golf: 2022 group test review
Upmarket new Peugeot 308 takes on the Kia Ceed and Volkswagen Golf, the benchmark in the compact hatch class
Kia outlines its long-term electric van production strategy![Kia electric vans](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--uZQBodEh--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1652900714/autoexpress/2022/05/Kia%20PBV%20electric%20vans%20teaser.jpg)
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Kia outlines its long-term electric van production strategy
The Korean car maker will set up a new factory for electric ‘Purpose Built Vehicles’ as early as 2026.
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace vs Kia Sorento: 2022 twin test review![Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace vs Kia Sorento - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Xs_80B2x--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1651668807/autoexpress/2022/05/Volkswagen%20Tiguan%20Allspace%20vs%20Kia%20Sorento-3.jpg)
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Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace vs Kia Sorento: 2022 twin test review
The family-friendly Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace and Kia Sorento seven-seat SUVs show off their versatility, but which is better? We find out…
New 2022 Kia Niro pricing and specifications revealed ![Kia Niro EV - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--JwL9NjKF--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1649060498/autoexpress/2022/04/Kia%20Niro%20EV%202022-6.jpg)
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New 2022 Kia Niro pricing and specifications revealed
The second-generation Kia Niro launches in the UK, with prices starting from £27,745
“Why rivals don’t ‘borrow’ Kia’s successful business model is beyond me”![Opinion - Kia](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--dmnpacuD--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1649693214/autoexpress/2022/04/Kia%20-%20opinion.jpg)
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“Why rivals don’t ‘borrow’ Kia’s successful business model is beyond me”
Kia’s sales success in the UK is no surprise to Mike Rutherford, who predicted the Korean brand’s rise ten years ago
New Dacia Jogger vs used Kia Sorento: 2022 twin test review![New Dacia Jogger vs used Kia Sorento - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--na01lWWx--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1649409348/autoexpress/2022/04/New%20Dacia%20Jogger%20vs%20Used%20Kia%20Sorento-3.jpg)
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New Dacia Jogger vs used Kia Sorento: 2022 twin test review
The Dacia Jogger sets new standards in the race to offer the most space per pound, but is it better than a second-hand Kia Sorento SUV?
Citroen C4 vs Kia XCeed: 2022 twin test review![Citroen C4 and Kia XCeed - tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--x8QCcQiM--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1648553732/autoexpress/2022/03/Citroen%20C4%20vs%20Kia%20XCeed%20twin%20test.jpg)
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Citroen C4 vs Kia XCeed: 2022 twin test review
We find out which high-riding crossover hatchback is best
Kia Sportage vs Mazda CX-5 vs SEAT Ateca: 2022 group test review![Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5 and SEAT Ateca - tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--r_5xyWgv--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1647859053/autoexpress/2022/03/Sportage%20v%20CX-5%20v%20Ateca%20-%20group%20test.jpg)
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Kia Sportage vs Mazda CX-5 vs SEAT Ateca: 2022 group test review
The new Kia Sportage takes on Mazda and SEAT rivals to find out which one makes the best family-friendly five-seat SUV
Kia EV6 vs Volkswagen ID.4 GTX: 2022 group test review![Kia EV6 vs VW ID.4 GTX - main](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--QdSbPw7E--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1642070394/autoexpress/2022/01/Volkswagen%20ID.4%20GTX%20vs%20Kia%20EV6.jpg)
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Kia EV6 vs Volkswagen ID.4 GTX: 2022 group test review
The Kia EV6 and Volkswagen ID.4 GTX deliver sportiness to the electric SUV sector - but which does it best?
Best electric company cars![Best electric company cars - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--u0aH56DY--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1637836704/autoexpress/2021/11/Best%20electric%20company%20cars%20-%20header.jpg)
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Best electric company cars
With low emissions and attractive tax rates, an electric company car could mean big savings
New Kia Picanto Shadow edition on sale from £13,845![Kia picanto shadow edition](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--i26_nhhf--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1639667922/autoexpress/2021/12/Kia%20Picanto%20Shadow%20Edition.jpg)
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New Kia Picanto Shadow edition on sale from £13,845
The Shadow edition adds more equipment and exclusive design touches to Kia’s Picanto city car
Kia to go EV-only in 2035 and become carbon neutral by 2045![Kia EV6 front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--PN1yUhM5--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1634728839/autoexpress/2021/10/Kia%20EV6%20uk%20drive.jpg)
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Kia to go EV-only in 2035 and become carbon neutral by 2045
Kia has big eco plans that include ditching combustion power completely and, eventually, launching a new hydrogen fuel cell vehicle
Used Kia Stonic (Mk1, 2017-date) review![Used Kia Stonic Mk1 - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ceFjc-Rb--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1636127223/autoexpress/2021/11/Used%20Kia%20Stonic%20Mk1-2.jpg)
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Used Kia Stonic (Mk1, 2017-date) review
A full used buyer’s guide on the Kia Stonic covering the Stonic Mk1 (2017-date)
Kia celebrates 30th anniversary in Britain![Kia 30th anniversary](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Px4Ahou6--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1635160047/autoexpress/2021/10/Kia%2030th%20anniversary%20-11.jpg)
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Kia celebrates 30th anniversary in Britain
Kia has changed a lot in the past 30 years, going from budget car brand to becoming a rival to some established premium brands - how have they done it…
New 2021 Kia Ceed facelift on sale from £20,105![Kia Ceed facelift - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--5xRjiLjh--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1626275519/autoexpress/2021/07/Kia%20Ceed%20facelift%202021-4.jpg)
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New 2021 Kia Ceed facelift on sale from £20,105
Order books are now open for the refreshed Kia Ceed, which arrives with sportier styling, more driver assistance technology and a revised engine range
Toyota Yaris Cross vs Kia Niro: 2021 group test review![Toyota Yaris Cross vs Kia Niro - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--OAtHz74o--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1632941120/autoexpress/2021/09/Toyota%20Yaris%20Cross%20vs%20Kia%20Niro.jpg)
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Toyota Yaris Cross vs Kia Niro: 2021 group test review
The new Toyota Yaris Cross small SUV faces a serious rival in the form of the freshly revised Kia Niro
Toyota RAV4 vs Kia Sorento![Toyota RAV4 vs Kia Sorento](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--maHCPidW--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1630674788/autoexpress/2021/09/Toyota%20RAV4%20vs%20Kia%20Sorento.jpg)
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Toyota RAV4 vs Kia Sorento
The Toyota RAV4 has been one of the best family SUVs of the past 25 years - so can the new Kia Sportage mount a challenge?
Used Kia Picanto review![Used Kia Picanto Mk3 - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--8LnJc7HT--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1629459248/autoexpress/2021/08/Used%20Kia%20Picanto%20Mk3.jpg)
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Used Kia Picanto review
A full used buyer’s guide on the Kia Picanto covering the Picanto Mk3 (2017-date)
New Kia Soul EV Maxx model arrives![Kia Soul EV Maxx front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ur_jsHrD--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1629392474/autoexpress/2021/08/Kia%20Soul%20EV%20Maxx%202021.jpg)
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New Kia Soul EV Maxx model arrives
The Kia Soul EV model updates swap the old First Edition for the new Maxx model with 280-mile range unchanged
Hyundai Group to launch new pure-electric city car in 2023![Kia teaser](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--vw-YjGKK--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1629209200/autoexpress/2021/08/Kia%20teaser.jpg)
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Hyundai Group to launch new pure-electric city car in 2023
City-car sized EV could launch under Hyundai, Kia or Ioniq brand and will likely be a mini SUV
Surf's up for new one-off Kia Soul EV Boardmasters Edition![Kia Soul EV Boardmasters Edition - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--kVJu7aeL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1628238194/autoexpress/2021/08/Kia%20Soul%20EV%20Boardmasters%20Edition-2.jpg)
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Surf's up for new one-off Kia Soul EV Boardmasters Edition
The bespoke Kia Soul EV Boardmasters Edition has been designed with surfers in mind, featuring wooden decking in the rear and a swing-out arm to dry d…
New 2021 Kia EV6 boasts up to 328 miles of range![Kia EV6 - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ABY9OYnG--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1619787755/autoexpress/2021/04/Kia%20EV6%202021-7.jpg)
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New 2021 Kia EV6 boasts up to 328 miles of range
Kia reveals more specs for its bespoke electric car, with the EV6 offering long range and an 18-minute 80 per cent rapid recharge time
Kia UK boss bemoans lack of electric car charging investment and warns of ‘blackspots’![Kia Soul EV Charging](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--1lb_Rwh8--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1597769242/drivingelectric/2018-10/kia-soul-ev_08.jpg)
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Kia UK boss bemoans lack of electric car charging investment and warns of ‘blackspots’
Kia UK CEO Paul Philpott says support for EV charging infrastructure investment is critical as the ban on petrol and diesel approaches
Vauxhall Mokka-e vs Kia e-Niro![Vauxhall Mokka-e vs Kia e-Niro - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--oishIm8v--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1625829295/autoexpress/2021/07/Vauxhall%20Mokka-e%20vs%20Kia%20e-Niro%20UK%202021-3.jpg)
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Vauxhall Mokka-e vs Kia e-Niro
The Vauxhall Mokka-e is a small electric SUV with concept-car style, but does it have the substance to beat the Kia e-Niro?
Kia UK updates Online Booking Service feature![Kia UK servicing](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--X2K5wNpq--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1622547123/autoexpress/2021/06/Kia%20UK%20servicing.jpg)
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Kia UK updates Online Booking Service feature
Korean brand enhances its one-stop app that manages car maintenance needs