Kia Starts Production of the Kia Venga in Slovakia
Oct 21, 2011
Kia Motors Slovakia has started to build the Kia Venga alongside the cee'd family and the popular Sportage at its European factory in Zilina, Slovakia. The B-segment MPV model was previously built at its sister company plant in the Czech Republic before production was moved to Zilina. ... Continue reading
Oct 20, 2011
When basketball All-Star Blake Griffin dunked over a Kia Optima during the 2011 NBA Sprite All-Star Slam Dunk contest, he achieved instant notoriety for his athletic prowess and basketball talents, while the stylish and performance-oriented Optima sedan continued its ascent with its head-turning design translating to r ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Posts Highest Brand Loyalty Ranking in Latest Study by Experian Automotive
Oct 17, 2011
Leading global information services company Experian recently released a report regarding automotive brands with the highest loyalty, with Kia Motors America (KMA) landing on top with 47.9 percent. Experian also reported that the Forte compact sedan received the highest loyalty ranking of any vehicle with 67.7 percent, ... Continue reading
2012 Kia Soul Hits the Backroads of Texas with Plenty of Giddy Up
Oct 11, 2011
Kia Motors America (KMA) today officially launched the refreshed 2012 Soul urban passenger vehicle, the product that began the brand's design-led transformation less than three years ago. The iconic hatchback returns to the Kia lineup with a fresh and updated look, more power, and the same funky "outside of the box" de ... Continue reading
All-New 2012 Kia Rio 5-Door Brings a Different Kind of Horsepower to Texas
Oct 11, 2011
With all-new ISG technology, class-leading horsepower and fuel economy of up to 40 miles per gallon (mpg), the all-new 2012 Rio 5-door hatchback officially debuted today in Texas Hill Country. Set to join the Kia Motors America (KMA) lineup in the coming weeks and be joined by its sedan sibling later this year, the Rio ... Continue reading
UK Transport Minister Visit To Kia UK Head Office
Oct 11, 2011
Local MP and Secretary of State for Transport Philip Hammond visited Kia Motors UK Limited., Head Office in Weybridge, to learn more about the company's plans for the future. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors posts 16.3 percent global sales growth in September
Oct 10, 2011
Kia Motors posts 16.3% global sales growth in September - 217,736 Kia vehicles sold globally in September for 16.3% year-on- year growth - September sales in China, North America, Europe, Korea and general markets post year-on-year sales growth of 45.9%, 20.6%, 20.6%, 4.4% and -2.6%, respectively (SEOUL) October 10, 20 ... Continue reading
2011/2012 Kia Forte SX Sedan Review and Road Test By Larry Nutson
Oct 10, 2011
2011/2012 KIA FORTE SX SEDAN Euro-styled and competent By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel The stylish Forte, introduced in 2010, is a very competent compact sedan. For 2011 an all-new 5-door hatchback was added. For 2012 it is pretty much carry-over with a few minor changes. The Forteâs ... Continue reading
Kia Keeps the Pedal Down to Retain Top 10 Ranking
Oct 7, 2011
Kia has shrugged off the challenge of a contracting new car market to maintain its sales momentum and retain a Top 10 position for September, according to official figures released by VFACTS. ... Continue reading
Kia Owner Jumps the Start with All-New Rio
Oct 6, 2011
The first person in Australia to buy one of Kia's all-new Rios was so quick off the mark his local dealership had not yet received stock and most of its staff were in a training session to learn about the new model. ... Continue reading
Oct 3, 2011
Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced best-ever September sales of 35,609 units, a 18.4-percent increase over the same period last year and the company's 13th straight monthly sales record. Kia's design-led transformation has delivered unprecedented growth and market share gains, and with year-to-date sales up 37.1 ... Continue reading
Oct 3, 2011
Kia's innovative and hugely successful urban crossover, the Soul, has been refreshed from top to bottom for the 2012 model year. New or revised 1.6-litre engines and the introduction of a six-speed gearbox on all models improve performance while lowering fuel consumption, emissions and running costs. ... Continue reading
2012 Kia Rio 5-Door Priced Under $14,000
Sep 26, 2011
Kia Motors America, Inc. (KMA) today announced pricing for the all-new and completely redesigned 2012 Rio 5-door subcompact hatchback beginning at an impressive $13,600(3) MSRP, while the Rio 5-door A/T starts at $14,700(4) both lower than the previous generation. The top-of-the-line, sporty SX trim starts under $18,00 ... Continue reading
Kia To Introduce Third Shift At Zilina Factory
Sep 26, 2011
Kia is to introduce a third production shift at its European production facility in Slovakia and recruit 1,000 new employees to keep up with rising demand. Recruitment will be completed by December to allow three-shift operations at Zilina in the first quarter of 2012. ... Continue reading
Kia Rondo a Real Star in Wheels Award
Sep 23, 2011
Kia's pint sized people mover, Rondo has finished at the top of its category in the recent Wheels Magazine Gold Star Awards. ... Continue reading
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