William Stopford
Kia's other ute could miss the boat to Australia
Kia is working on a dedicated electric ute, but planned US production means it's likely off the table for Australia.
11 Months Ago
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William Stopford
Kia isn’t sure about PHEV utes
Kia's Tasman could receive battery power during its lifecycle, but the company has cast doubt on whether it'll launch a plug-in hybrid.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
Kia Tasman won’t need AdBlue in Australia
The Kia Tasman won't require AdBlue in Australia as local-market vehicles are designed to meet less stringent emissions standards.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
Kia's Hyundai Palisade cousin remains shut out of Australia
Australia has missed out on the three-row Kia Telluride SUV since the current model launched in 2019, and it's set to miss out on its replacement, too.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
Kia Tasman being eyed by Australian tuning firms
Kia says local engineering companies have already approached it about making a more offroad-ready version of the Tasman ute.
11 Months Ago
James Wong
Kia EV9 SEMA concept is ready for 'ADVNTR'
Kia America has shown off a rugged EV9 electric off-roader concept alongside a futuristic camper van based on the Concept PV5 electric van.
11 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
2026 Kia EV2 spied: EV hatch will take on Volkswagen ID.2
The Kia EV2 is a new, boxy electric vehicle that has been developed with the European market front of mind.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 Kia Sportage revealed with fresh look, mechanical updates
Revised styling, more tech, a new transmission and a tweaked hybrid powertrain are the major changes for the 2026 Kia Sportage.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
Kia considered a Ram 1500, Ford F-150 rival
Kia says its Tasman was conceived after it studied the possibility of a full-sized pickup to take on the Ford F-150.
11 Months Ago
James Wong
Podcast: Kia Tasman, BYD Shark, D-Max Blade plus the cheapest EVs in Australia!
Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Sean Lander hosts the panel as we talk the latest in automotive news and reviews.
11 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
2025 Kia Sportage buyer's guide: Picks for the city, suburbs and wilderness
Everything you need to know about the Kia Sportage lineup, with variant recommendations for every lifestyle.
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Josh Nevett
The 10 cheapest sedans in Australia
Sedans have lost their allure among Australian new car buyers, but there are still some bargains to be found in the shrinking segment.
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William Stopford
Why Kia says its Tasman doesn’t need any more grunt
Kia doesn't think giving the Tasman the same torque figure as its top-selling rivals "would really change anything", praising its transmission.
11 Months Ago
James Wong
Here's your first look at the 2025 Kia Tasman single cab
Kia's first dual-cab ute also has a single-cab sibling, with the brand's Korean division publishing first photos of the workhorse versions.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
Kia Tasman vs BYD Shark 6: Which new ute won the launch battle?
Two new utes, one from an established brand and one from a relative newcomer in Australia. Which one has received more attention?
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
Kia Tasman is the Korean brand's most Australian vehicle yet
Kia Australia says it has been more involved in the development of the Tasman than in any vehicle in its history.
11 Months Ago
