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Kia's PV5 named 2026 Int'l Van of the Year, first Asian model to win honor

Kia's all-electric PV5 van has been named the 2026 International Van of the Year (IVOTY), becoming Asia's first model to receive the honor.

2025-11-20

Kia completes EVO Plant East and breaks ground on EVO Plant West

Kia is bolstering its production capabilities with purpose-built vehicle (PBV) plants. The automaker held a ceremony for the completion of EVO Plant East and groundbreaking of EVO Plant West at Autoland Hwaseong in Ujeong-eup, Hwaseong, on Friday.

2025-11-14

From moving people to packages, the Kia PV5 can be whatever you need it to be

Kia showcased its electric PV5 purpose-built vehicle, which adopts a modular concept that allows buyers to customize everything from the interior layout to the body type to perfectly suit their needs.

2025-07-23

Seoul to roll out Kia's purpose-built vehicle as taxi this year

Kia's PV5 vehicle will launch as a universal design taxi in Seoul by the end of this year, targeting passengers including wheelchair users and families, with plans for broader rollout.

2025-06-26

Kia to install Samsung’s SmartThings controls in electric vans

Kia partnered with Samsung to apply Samsung’s SmartThings Pro service to Kia’s purpose-built vehicles (PBVs).

2025-02-27

In moving people or cargo, Kia's PV5 EV seeks to move market

With the release of Kia's PV5 EV, which can be customized to the needs of consumers, the automaker is looking to take on heavy hitters like the Volkswagen ID. Buzz and Ford E-Transit.

2025-02-27

Kia electric vans to launch in Japan in 2026

Kia partnered with Sojitz Corporation to launch electric vans in Japan by 2026.

2024-09-24

Qualcomm, Hyundai collaborate on infotainment system

The infotainment system for Hyundai Motor’s future purpose-built vehicles (PBVs) will run on Qualcomm’s latest automotive solutions.

2023-08-03

Kia to break ground on PBV facility in Hwaseong in March

Kia will break ground on its new purpose-built vehicle (PBV) facility in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi, in March after ending a year-long negotiation with its labor union over capacity.

2023-01-17

This futuristic car will bring people to airports

Hyundai Motor Group unveiled a mockup of a purpose-built vehicle Friday that it believes to be the future of automobiles.

2022-09-18