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Kia Electric News Episode #153 29th March 2026
Your weekly roundup of EV news from Kia,Hyundai & Genesis
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Timecode
00:00 Titles
00:07 Intro
00:12 In case you missed it this week
00:15 Kia EV3 Mould video
00:31 What do I think is causing the Mould?
00:50 Kia Connect Store News Video
01:04 Do I think World Cup themes are coming to EV3, EV6 Facelift,EV9?
01:49 New Kia Connect store Map item for £76
02:02 Gen5W Maps update confusion
02:23 Quick tip if you have multiple Kia Cars in the App
02:32 Massive Hyundai UK ICCU News
02:44 Colin McDerment Facebook post
03:26 Yet another ICCU software update is currently coming
04:31 Are Kia going to match this?
04:54 Kia EV2 Production begins in Slovakia
05:47 Updated Kia App for Android & iOS Released
05:58 Genesis GV90 to get ConnectW System
06:48 Genesis expands into Netherlands
07:46 KCB Pokémon themes expand to more cCNC Cars
09:12 Hyundai Samsung Car to home service
10:21 Recalls & Service Bulletins
10:25 UK/EU Kia EV9 Mirrors not folding
10:50 Kia UK Parking index & EV2 RSPA
13:21 Outro
13:25 Welcome new channel member
13:42 Channel Memberships
13:53 Octopus referral codes
14:10 Hit that Hype button baby😂
14:23 Endscreen
Links to source stories & Videos:-
My Kia EV3 Mould Video
youtu.be/0kkAnHCmPqI
My Kia Connect Store update video
youtu.be/f6yJ7iztPk4
EU Press Kia Launches FIFA World Cup 2026™ Display Themes, Igniting Global Football Fever
press-eu.kia.com/document/633#/latest-news/kia-launches-fifa-world-cup-2026-display-themes-igniting-global-football-fever
US FIFA press release
kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/24543/kia-launches-fifa-world-cup-2026-display-themes-igniting-global-football-fever
UK FIFA press release
kiapressoffice.com/releases/1963
Kia Fifa World Cup display themes short video
youtube.com/shorts/4M8XZ8bhHvs?si=YOlQEuB3RWSbSvea
Kia starts EV2 production in Žilina, strengthening European electrification
kiapressoffice.com/releases/1962#images
press-eu.kia.com/document/738?q=Kia+starts+EV2+production+in+Žilina%2C+strengthening+European+electrification
Genesis GV90 to Premiere “ConnectW”: The Next Evolution of Luxury Vehicle Intelligence
thekoreancarblog.com/genesis-gv90-to-premiere-connectw-the-next-evolution-of-luxury-vehicle-intelligence
GENESIS CONTINUES EUROPEAN EXPANSION WITH NETHERLANDS LAUNCH
genesisnewseurope.com/english/news/genesis-continues-european-expansion-with-netherlands-launch/s/174edc69-0f50-4b66-9879-bce799da6f25
Hyundai Expands Pokémon In-Car Display Themes to More Models: 2026 Rollout Schedule
thekoreancarblog.com/hyundai-expands-pokemon-in-car-display-themes-to-more-models-2026-rollout-schedule
Samsung, Hyundai let drivers control home devices from cars
koreaherald.com/article/10700619
Samsung Press release
news.samsung.com/kr/삼성전자-현대차·기아와-카투홈-서비스-선봬
Kia Parking Index: Kia reveals the UK’s parking woes and the city that ranks worst for finding a space
kiapressoffice.com/releases/1965
Kia Parking Index:EV2 RSPA parking video
youtu.be/SD6KGawm04Q?si=zKWLMY0Jw3rduRw-
Kia Electric News Episode #153 29th March 2026
Your weekly roundup of EV news from Kia,Hyundai & Genesis
Please support this channel by liking,subscribing & giving Superthanks.
In the UK you can support this channel by using my Octopus referral codes below.
My Octopus referral code:-
Use this link to sign up to Octopus Share £100-
https://share.octopus.energy/rose-gecko-431
My Octopus Electroverse Charge Card referral code. Share £10:-
https://electroverse.octopus.energy/sign-up/magic?referralCode=rose-gecko-431
You can also join this channel to get access to perks such as early access to videos
youtube.com/channel/UCKhu_onecpS9_vQvrvUp-Mw/join
Timecode
00:00 Titles
00:07 Intro
00:12 In case you missed it this week
00:15 Kia EV3 Mould video
00:31 What do I think is causing the Mould?
00:50 Kia Connect Store News Video
01:04 Do I think World Cup themes are coming to EV3, EV6 Facelift,EV9?
01:49 New Kia Connect store Map item for £76
02:02 Gen5W Maps update confusion
02:23 Quick tip if you have multiple Kia Cars in the App
02:32 Massive Hyundai UK ICCU News
02:44 Colin McDerment Facebook post
03:26 Yet another ICCU software update is currently coming
04:31 Are Kia going to match this?
04:54 Kia EV2 Production begins in Slovakia
05:47 Updated Kia App for Android & iOS Released
05:58 Genesis GV90 to get ConnectW System
06:48 Genesis expands into Netherlands
07:46 KCB Pokémon themes expand to more cCNC Cars
09:12 Hyundai Samsung Car to home service
10:21 Recalls & Service Bulletins
10:25 UK/EU Kia EV9 Mirrors not folding
10:50 Kia UK Parking index & EV2 RSPA
13:21 Outro
13:25 Welcome new channel member
13:42 Channel Memberships
13:53 Octopus referral codes
14:10 Hit that Hype button baby😂
14:23 Endscreen
Links to source stories & Videos:-
My Kia EV3 Mould Video
youtu.be/0kkAnHCmPqI
My Kia Connect Store update video
youtu.be/f6yJ7iztPk4
EU Press Kia Launches FIFA World Cup 2026™ Display Themes, Igniting Global Football Fever
press-eu.kia.com/document/633#/latest-news/kia-launches-fifa-world-cup-2026-display-themes-igniting-global-football-fever
US FIFA press release
kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/24543/kia-launches-fifa-world-cup-2026-display-themes-igniting-global-football-fever
UK FIFA press release
kiapressoffice.com/releases/1963
Kia Fifa World Cup display themes short video
youtube.com/shorts/4M8XZ8bhHvs?si=YOlQEuB3RWSbSvea
Kia starts EV2 production in Žilina, strengthening European electrification
kiapressoffice.com/releases/1962#images
press-eu.kia.com/document/738?q=Kia+starts+EV2+production+in+Žilina%2C+strengthening+European+electrification
Genesis GV90 to Premiere “ConnectW”: The Next Evolution of Luxury Vehicle Intelligence
thekoreancarblog.com/genesis-gv90-to-premiere-connectw-the-next-evolution-of-luxury-vehicle-intelligence
GENESIS CONTINUES EUROPEAN EXPANSION WITH NETHERLANDS LAUNCH
genesisnewseurope.com/english/news/genesis-continues-european-expansion-with-netherlands-launch/s/174edc69-0f50-4b66-9879-bce799da6f25
Hyundai Expands Pokémon In-Car Display Themes to More Models: 2026 Rollout Schedule
thekoreancarblog.com/hyundai-expands-pokemon-in-car-display-themes-to-more-models-2026-rollout-schedule
Samsung, Hyundai let drivers control home devices from cars
koreaherald.com/article/10700619
Samsung Press release
news.samsung.com/kr/삼성전자-현대차·기아와-카투홈-서비스-선봬
Kia Parking Index: Kia reveals the UK’s parking woes and the city that ranks worst for finding a space
kiapressoffice.com/releases/1965
Kia Parking Index:EV2 RSPA parking video
youtu.be/SD6KGawm04Q?si=zKWLMY0Jw3rduRw-
