KIA Awards

Gemma Benbow, Kia UK People & Organisation Director, wins the 2026 Inspiring Automotive Woman of the Year Award for leadership and inclusion."

Kia UK has drawn a confident line under another record-breaking year while setting its sights firmly on what comes next, unveiling its new 2026 business strategy, Shaping our Future, at the annual Kia National Dealer Conference in Liverpool. With more than 1,000 dealer partners and employees in attendance, the event served as both a celebration […]

A new name has been etched into the International Van of the Year (IVOTY) trophy—one that marks a pivotal moment for the global light commercial vehicle landscape. For the first time, Kia has secured the industry’s most coveted honour, with its forward-thinking PV5 earning unanimous support from all 26 members of the IVOTY jury. The […]

Kia UK has achieved an extraordinary milestone, being named ‘Carmaker of the Year’ for the third year in a row at the Motor Trader Industry Awards 2025. Announced on 19 November at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel—one of the automotive sector’s most anticipated annual gatherings—the award underscores Kia’s consistent performance in innovation, electrification, and dealer-focused strategy. […]

Seoul, South Korea – July 21, 2025 — In a remarkable affirmation of its leadership in innovative and sustainable mobility design, Kia has received five prestigious accolades at the Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2025. Among the honours, the brand’s bold and adventurous PV5 WKNDR Concept claimed the competition’s highest distinction: Best of the Best. […]

Kia has once again demonstrated its dominance in the electric vehicle segment, taking home two prestigious titles at the 2025 Great British Fleet Awards, hosted by Fleet World. The Korean automaker’s acclaimed electric SUVs — the all-new Kia EV3 and the flagship Kia EV9 — were crowned ‘Best EV Small SUV’ and ‘Best EV Large […]

Kia named Manufacturer of the Year, while EV3 scoops New EV and New Car of the Year titles Kia UK has kicked off 2025 with a commanding performance at the prestigious AM Awards, walking away with not one but three major accolades. The brand has been crowned ‘Manufacturer of the Year’, reaffirming its status as […]

Automaker celebrates a three-year milestone in its partnership with The Ocean Cleanup as it leads the charge for transformative environmental impact Kia has been officially named ‘Sustainability Disruptor of the Year’ at the 2025 Newsweek Auto Disruptor Awards in New York City, a prestigious recognition that reinforces the brand’s unwavering commitment to environmental responsibility. The […]

Johannesburg, 4 February 2025 – Kia South Africa marked another milestone in automotive excellence this past weekend by recognising and rewarding its top-performing dealerships across the country. The 2024 Kia Dealer of the Year Awards, covering achievements from July 2023 to December 2024, took centre stage at the brand’s leadership conference held at The Marriott […]

Kia continues to cement its reputation as a leading force in the automotive industry, winning three prestigious accolades at the 2025 What Car? Car of the Year Awards. The brand’s achievements include the Kia EV3 being named ‘Best Small Electric SUV,’ the Kia Sportage claiming ‘Best Family SUV’ for an impressive third consecutive year, and […]