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Wonder Woman-Inspired Kia Sportage Lassos New York

Wonder Woman-Inspired Kia Sportage Lassos New York

Kia Motors America (KMA) has teamed up with DC Entertainment and Super Street magazineto build a head-turning Kia Sportage inspired by Wonder Woman's power, inspiration and sense of equality.‚ Unveiled today in conjunction with the 2013 New York International Auto Show, this uniquely customized Sportage signals the co ... Continue reading

Kia Cub Springs A Surprise At Seoul Motor Show

Kia Cub Springs A Surprise At Seoul Motor Show

Kia Motors sprang a major surprise on visitors to the 9th Seoul International Motor Show today in Korea with the world premiere of its all-new 'CUB' concept. ... Continue reading

Kia Motors America Unveils All-New Turbocharged Forte Koup At 2013 New York Auto Show

Kia Motors America Unveils All-New Turbocharged Forte Koup At 2013 New York Auto Show

Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the third and final member of the completely redesigned Forte lineup when it unveiled the sleek and purposeful all-new Forte Koup at the 2013 New York Auto Show. Following the launch of the Forte sedan and Forte 5-door, the all-new two-door Forte Koup SX boasts European-inspired ... Continue reading

Kia Motors America Introduces Refreshed 2014 Optima At New York International Auto Show

Kia Motors America Introduces Refreshed 2014 Optima At New York International Auto Show

Kia Motors America (KMA), one of America's fastest-growing car companies over the last five years1, unveiled a significantly updated version of its best-selling Optima mid-size sedan today at the 2013 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Just three years ago, Kia turned the automotive world on its head when the Pe ... Continue reading

Kia Unveils All-New 2014 Soul At New York Auto Show

Kia Unveils All-New 2014 Soul At New York Auto Show

The Big Apple, perhaps America's most iconic metropolis, is playing host to the global unveiling of Kia Motors' most iconic people mover, the all-new 2014 Soul urban utility vehicle, today at the 113th New York International Auto Show. The signature Soul design is instantly recognizable yet thoroughly fresh, with more ... Continue reading

DreamWorks Animation's The Croods hit the road in Kia Motors' stylishly New Kia Carens (Rondo)

DreamWorks Animation's The Croods hit the road in Kia Motors' stylishly New Kia Carens (Rondo)

DreamWorks Animation's The Croods hit the road in Kia Motors'stylishly New Kia Carens ... Continue reading

New Kia Cub To Spring A Surprise In Seoul

New Kia Cub To Spring A Surprise In Seoul

Kia Motors will reveal an all-new, compact, four-door coupe concept on Thursday, March 28th at the Seoul International Motor Show. ... Continue reading

2013 Kia Optima Hybrid

2013 Kia Optima Hybrid

Since its debut, the Optima mid-size sedan has garnered awards and accolades for Kia Motors America (KMA) in recognition of its design, performance and value. In 2011, the Optima Hybrid introduced a new level of efficiency to the brand's most popular name plate. Now, KMA is pleased to announce the arrival of its update ... Continue reading

Kia Motors America And LPGA Star Michelle Wie Donate New Car To Camp Pendleton's Armed Services YMCA Operation Hero Program

Kia Motors America And LPGA Star Michelle Wie Donate New Car To Camp Pendleton's Armed Services YMCA Operation Hero Program

On the eve of the fourth annual Kia Classic Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) tournament at Aviara Golf Club, located at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Kia Motors America (KMA) and Kia's official golf ambassador -- two-time LPGA winner Michelle Wie -- paired up today to donate a new 2014 Sorento CUV to Operati ... Continue reading

Kia Motors America Announces Pricing For All-New 2014 Forte Sedan

Kia Motors America Announces Pricing For All-New 2014 Forte Sedan

Value has long been a hallmark of the Kia brand, and the all-new 2014 Forte sedan is no exception as it will carry the lowest starting MSRP in the compact segment at $15,900, plus $800 in destination charges. The lower, longer and wider Forte will offer a sportier and more upscale design, better performance, greater in ... Continue reading

Kia Motors America Launches Mobile Version Of Kiamedia.com

Kia Motors America Launches Mobile Version Of Kiamedia.com

Kia news is now at your fingertips, no matter where your travels may take you. Kia Motors America (KMA) today launched the mobile-device optimized Kiamedia.com, providing busy journalists with quick access to everything Kia while on the go. Optimized for iPhone and Android phones, the mobile version includes key featur ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2013 KIA SOUL REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2013 KIA SOUL REVIEW

MORE INFO Kia Specs, Prices, Reviews and Comparisons - Kia Buyers Guide (1997-Present) Is The 2013 Kia Soul Your Perfect New Car Match? HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE SOUL VEHICLE When the Kia Soul arrived on the market three years ago, it struck a chord with compac ... Continue reading

Kia Wins Four 'red dot' Awards for its Compact Models

Kia Wins Four 'red dot' Awards for its Compact Models

Kia's design team has won four prestigious 'red dot' design awards, including a 'Best of the Best' distinction for the new Kia pro_cee'd in the product design category. ... Continue reading

New Car for the Family Millennials - An Experience of a Lifetime

New Car for the Family Millennials - An Experience of a Lifetime

By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel Good news! Daughter No. 1, now post-university, living in Chicago, and married for just over a year, has been offered a new job. We’re all excited for her. After a few conversations about the new job, exiting her former employer, and transitioning to ... Continue reading

Kia Motors Global Sales Up 4.5% Through February

Kia Motors Global Sales Up 4.5% Through February

Kia Motors Corporation has announced its global sales figures (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants) for passenger cars, recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles through February 2013, recording a total of 408,822 units sold. ... Continue reading

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