Kia Renews Deal with TotalEnergies to Continue Supplying High-Quality Lubricants to Customers Worldwide
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- 2026.03.16 (KST)
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- Kia and TotalEnergies confirm new five-year global cooperation agreement, extending partnership through 2031
- TotalEnergies’ high-quality Quartz lubricants continues to be supplied to Kia customers and dealers worldwide
- Renewed agreement strengthens Kia's ability to support customers globally with quality mobility solutions throughout their ownership journey
(SEOUL) March 16, 2026 – Kia Corporation has agreed a new five-year global cooperation agreement with TotalEnergies, a globally renowned energy company, extending a partnership that spans more than two decades.
Under the renewed agreement, Kia will continue to supply high-quality TotalEnergies engine oils to its customers and retailers globally, ensuring that customers benefit from market-leading lubrication technology throughout the life of their Kia vehicle.
Kia and TotalEnergies marked the extension of the partnership with a signing ceremony at Kia’s Osan Training Center in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. The event brought together Dong-Hwan Hwang, Head of Kia’s Ownership Management Sub-division, and Elodie Luce, Vice President Automotive at TotalEnergies Lubrifiants, highlighting the companies’ commitment to collaboration.
Dong-Hwan Hwang, Head of Ownership Management Sub-division at Kia, said:
“Extending our partnership with TotalEnergies marks an important step in reinforcing Kia’s global competitiveness. By working closely with TotalEnergies, we will continue to elevate service quality, accelerate our progress in the sustainable mobility space, and deliver greater value and confidence to our customers worldwide.”
Elodie LUCE, Vice President Automotive at TotalEnergies Lubrifiants, said:
“We are truly honored 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. 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.”
Why does this partnership matter for Kia customers?
Since first establishing a global cooperation agreement in 2011, Kia and TotalEnergies have renewed their partnership every five years. The latest extension, running through to 2031, reflects more than two decades of shared commitment to delivering outstanding ownership experiences for Kia customers worldwide.
How does the agreement strengthen Kia’s service competitiveness?
Kia’s partnership with TotalEnergies has underpinned a wide-ranging portfolio of joint projects and marketing initiatives developed over the past 15 years. These initiatives will continue under the new agreement, building on proven programs that deliver benefits, including:
- Helping Kia dealers deliver consistently high-quality after-sales care.
- Raising service standards and improving customer satisfaction across markets worldwide.
Kia's partnership with TotalEnergies has been integral to delivering premium ownership experiences for customers worldwide. This renewed five-year commitment strengthens Kia's ability to support customers globally and ensure they receive quality mobility solutions at every stage of their ownership journey.
