Kia and TotalEnergies renew partnership by five years

Kia Corporation and TotalEnergies Lubrifiants have renewed their global partnership for an additional five-year term effective 1st April, 2026, building on a 15-year collaboration.

Under the renewed partnership, Kia dealerships worldwide will continue to offer Quartz high-performance engine oils. The cooperation also leverages TotalEnergies’ expertise in lubricant technology, marketing support and electric mobility solutions.

“We are truly honoured to extend our longstanding partnership with Kia as we embark on a fourth consecutive global term, continuing to build together a trusted collaboration dedicated to excellence and to creating meaningful value for customers worldwide”, said Elodie Luce, vice president automotive business unit at TotalEnergies Lubrifiants.

“This renewed commitment strengthens our ability to accelerate the development of cutting-edge lubricant solutions tailored to the rapidly evolving demands of modern powertrains, including the latest hybrid and electric technologies.”

Dong-Hwan Hwang, head of ownership management subdivision at Kia Corporation, added: “TotalEnergies has been a valued partner for the past 15 years. The renewed agreement will enable us to explore new opportunities together, further enhancing the ownership experience for Kia drivers and improving service competitiveness in the changing market.”

Sean Holland, managing director Finol Oils, the Irish distributor for TotalEnergies, said: “We are delighted to see Kia continue to place its trust in TotalEnergies Lubricants and the proven performance the TotalEnergies Quartz engine oil range delivers, in terms of engine reliability and protection.

“Through our partnership with TotalEnergies, which now spans almost five decades, we have developed a strong and valued relationship with Kia Ireland. We look forward to continuing to support this partnership and building on its success into the future.”