One step beyond: how Kia plans to shake up the van market

In this transition era for the automotive industry, barely a week passes without a manufacturer wheeling out a bold new electric machine with a flashy presentation that claims it brings tomorrow’s technology to today’s roads and will transform the fortunes of the firm that made it. But those presentations don’t normally include extended sections on… Continue reading One step beyond: how Kia plans to shake up the van market

India’s Top Automakers Oppose Weight-Based Emission Relief for Small Cars

India’s leading automakers including Tata Motors, Hyundai, Mahindra & Mahindra, and JSW MG Motor are urging the government to eliminate a weight-based emission concession for small cars under proposed fuel efficiency regulations, arguing the move would benefit only one company while undermining the country’s electric vehicle objectives, according to Reuters. The controversy centers on India’s… Continue reading India’s Top Automakers Oppose Weight-Based Emission Relief for Small Cars

SMMT announces new President – Paul Philpott, President and CEO, Kia UK

The 84th President of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) will be Paul Philpott, President and CEO, Kia UK. Announced at SMMT’s 108th Annual Dinner, he will assume office from 1 January 2026, replacing Mick Flanagan, Vice President for Adient, who steps down after completing his two-year tenure. Paul’s career in the automotive… Continue reading SMMT announces new President – Paul Philpott, President and CEO, Kia UK

Budget brings gains but EV market made more fragile

The evening before the Autumn Budget this week, SMMT held its 108th Annual Dinner and it was one of the most successful in recent memory, joined by more than 1,000 people, the Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP, Secretary of State for Business and Trade, and a raft of other politicians including a number of former Business Secretaries. It… Continue reading Budget brings gains but EV market made more fragile

Kia India Launches Shine Zone Car Detailing Studio

Kia India has opened its first Shine Zone car detailing studio at its dealership in Jaipur, marking the company’s entry into premium vehicle care services. The facility provides a range of services including ceramic coating, exterior and interior enrichment, AC disinfectant treatment, and underbody protection. The studio is designed to offer professional-grade car care within… Continue reading Kia India Launches Shine Zone Car Detailing Studio

SUV Market worth $1,673.57 billion by 2032 | MarketsandMarkets™

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Nov. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — According to MarketsandMarkets™, the SUV market is expected to reach USD 1,673.57 billion by 2032, from USD 1,180.30 billion in 2025, with a CAGR of 5.1% Browse 134 market data Tables and 67 Figures spread through 345 Pages and in-depth TOC on ” SUV Market – Global Forecast… Continue reading SUV Market worth $1,673.57 billion by 2032 | MarketsandMarkets™

Auto industry set for double-digit growth across segments in November: Report

Passenger vehicle volumes are projected to rise 13 per cent year-on-year, aided by GST cuts, financing availability and rural demand, along with support from new model launches. India’s automobile industry is poised to deliver double-digit year-on-year growth across two-wheelers, passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles in November 2025, supported by strong consumer sentiment and improved affordability… Continue reading Auto industry set for double-digit growth across segments in November: Report

From Government to Gaming, AI Is ‘Strengthening Korea’s Digital Foundation,’ NVIDIA Leader Says at AI Day Seoul

Editor’s note: This post is part of a blog series highlighting NVIDIA AI Days across the globe. Following packed events in Ho Chi Minh City and Tokyo last month, the tour of NVIDIA AI Days — bringing together AI enthusiasts, developers, researchers and startups in different pockets of the world — made its latest stop… Continue reading From Government to Gaming, AI Is ‘Strengthening Korea’s Digital Foundation,’ NVIDIA Leader Says at AI Day Seoul

Customers Can Now Buy Pre-Owned 2025 Models in Raleigh, NC

RALEIGH, N.C. , Nov. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — At Auction Direct USA, shoppers can now browse a wide selection of pre-owned 2025 models in Raleigh, NC Automotive shoppers in Raleigh now have something exciting to talk about, as Auction Direct USA announces the arrival of pre-owned 2025 models, opening the door to newer designs, advanced technology and… Continue reading Customers Can Now Buy Pre-Owned 2025 Models in Raleigh, NC