Kia Motors Ends Record-Breaking 2011 with 18.6% Increase in Global Sales
Jan 11, 2012
Kia Motors Corporation has announced that its global sales for passenger cars (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants), recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles for 2011, reached an all-time high of 2,478,959 units, reinforcing Kia's position as one of the world's fastest growing automak ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Debuts UVO e-Services at 2012 Consumer Electronics Show
Jan 10, 2012
Kia Motors America (KMA) today unveiled UVO eServices, the next iteration of the company's innovative voice-activated infotainment system, during the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Showcased in Kia's stunning Optima Hybrid midsize sedan, UVO eServices represents an evolution from the original UVO system's capabi ... Continue reading
Kia Optima Goes On Sale in UK Beginning February 1st
Jan 10, 2012
The Kia Optima, the all-new flagship saloon that is the latest model to be launched in Kia's design-led product offensive, goes on sale in the UK from 1 February bringing fantastic design, high levels of standard specification and low running costs to the D-segment, from just £19,595 on-the-road. ... Continue reading
Jan 9, 2012
2011 was a record-shattering year for Kia Motors America (KMA) that saw record sales every month, more awards and accolades for its vehicles and the Kia brand than ever before, and the 17th straight year of increased market share to an all-time high of 3.8 percent as the company broke its annual sales record with 485,4 ... Continue reading
Jan 9, 2012
When the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) opens tomorrow in Las Vegas, show goers will glimpse into Kia Motors' electrified vehicle future as the Ray production Electric Vehicle (EV) and Naimo EV concept car are displayed for the first time in North America. Both vehicles feature advanced lithium polymer battery ... Continue reading
Jan 4, 2012
After surpassing its all-time best annual sales total in the first nine months of 2011, Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported record December sales of 43,390 units, a 42.5-percent increase over the same period in 2010, which contributed to the brand's best-ever full-year sales of 485,492 vehicles. Kia, one of the fas ... Continue reading
Kia introduces Korea's first production electric vehicle
Dec 24, 2011
Kia introduces Korea's first production electric vehicle - Kia Ray EV marks beginning of new era in Korean motoring - EV assembled on same production lines as regular models - Range up to 139 km (86 miles) with fast-charging in 25 minutes - Unique EV navigation system locates closest recharging stations - 2,500 units t ... Continue reading
The Boston Globe Names The Kia Optima One of the Top Drives For 2012
Dec 23, 2011
PR Newswire IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 23, 2011 IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 23, 2011 -- The critically acclaimed, U.S.-built, Kia Optima added another accolade to its trophy case this week when it was named to The Boston Globe's annual Top Ten Drives List for 2012, beating out more than 100 cars and trucks. Optima's world-class d ... Continue reading
Kia Sorento Wins Total 4x4 Accolade For Second Year In A Row
Dec 16, 2011
The Kia Sorento has been named as Total 4x4's Best SUV for the second year in a row - beating off keen competition in a well-established segment. ... Continue reading
Award Winning Engine Available in Kia Rio
Dec 15, 2011
The 1.6-litre Gasoline Direct Injection (GDi) Gamma engine available in the new Kia Rio has been named one of the 'Ward's 10 Best Engines' by WardsAuto World. ... Continue reading
Heels On Wheels: Katrina's 2012 Top 5 Vehicle Picks
Dec 14, 2011
Find Your Perfect New Car Match HERE HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE 2012 VEHICLES. Compact, sporty, fuel-saving engines with a fun-to-drive factor define many of my top 2012 vehicles. From the Hyundai Veloster to the Toyota Prius Plug-in, the trend with carmakers is ... Continue reading
Dec 14, 2011
Television personality Matt White is the latest "A" list celebrity to join Kia Motors Australia's ambassador program. ... Continue reading
Dec 13, 2011
For the 2012 model year, Kia Motors America (KMA) equips the all-new Rio subcompacts and enhanced Soul urban passenger vehicle with a state-of-the-art 1.6-liter GDI four-cylinder Gamma powerplant, which was recently honored as one of Ward's "10 Best Engines." The editors of WardsAuto recognized the engine's combination ... Continue reading
Kia Motors posts 22.8 percent global sales growth in November
Dec 11, 2011
Michael Choo, General Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia Motors posts 22.8% global sales growth in November - 220,037 Kia vehicles sold globally in November for 22.8% year-on- year growth - November sales in Europe, North America, China, general markets and Korea post year-on-year sales growth of ... Continue reading
Grand Carnival Keeps On Keeping On
Dec 8, 2011
Kia's perennial favourite with the folks that know, the Grand Carnival, has continued an unprecedented run of success by winning a fourth consecutive carsales.com.au People's Choice Award as Australia's most popular people mover. ... Continue reading
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