Kia Timeline

Events

• 2026-10-20 - Partnership - Hyundai and partners plan two-truck autonomous logistics trial - Two Xcient test vehicles, one hydrogen-electric and one conventional, are scheduled to be provided in early 2027. Mars Auto and RideFlux will integrate autonomous-driving systems, with Mobis and Glovis supporting logistics-route validation. Planned routes… - source: yna.co.kr
• 2026-10-13 - Market Signal - Hyundai Motor and Kia invest in VAST Data - 42dot consolidated ADAS and language-model development on VAST AI OS with a Hopper-based NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD. VAST reports 2:1 data reduction on sensor and video data in the operating development environment. S3 and NFS access let simulation, training and… - source: irobotnews.com
• 2026-07-23 - Partnership - Kia, KT and SUM target PV5 remote-driving service launch - Kia is responsible for vehicle development and integration, KT for communications infrastructure and SUM for the remote-driving system. The initial applications are planned for vehicle-sharing and mobile public-service use cases. The partners target… - source: en.edaily.co.kr
• 2026-04-09 - Market Signal - Kia sets a 2030 roadmap spanning PBVs, autonomous driving and robotics - Kia plans KRW 49 trillion of investment for 2026-2030, including KRW 21 trillion for future businesses. The roadmap targets first urban Level 2++ autonomous-driving rollout in early 2029. Atlas deployment is planned first at HMGMA in 2028 and at Kia AutoLand… - source: worldwide.kia.com
• 2026-04-09 - Market Signal - Boston Dynamics Atlas slated for Kia Georgia deployment in 2029 - Kia identified 16 core manufacturing processes for phased robotics work focused on safety, productivity and quality. The roadmap pairs factory demand and data collection with investment in Physical AI infrastructure and talent. Hyundai Mobis actuator… - source: worldwide.kia.com
• 2026-03-16 - Partnership - Kia, Hyundai Motor and NVIDIA expand autonomous-driving partnership - The collaboration combines Hyundai Motor Group software-defined-vehicle capabilities with NVIDIA autonomous-driving technology. It targets scalable Level 2 and above systems across selected vehicles. The parties also plan to support Motional robotaxi services. - source: worldwide.kia.com
• 2025-07-23 - Production Milestone - Kia begins mass production of PV5 Passenger and Cargo Long - PV5 production uses Kia’s E-GMP.S electric platform and Flexible Body System for modular body configurations. The initial manufacturing run covers Passenger and Cargo Long models, with further configurations scheduled to follow. Kia designed the common front… - source: worldwide.kia.com