Sep 22, 2011
Kia Motors Australia provided valuable support for Muscular Dystrophy Australia's annual fundraising bike ride, Tour Duchenne, by supplying four vehicles to assist with logistics and rider support. ... Continue reading
Kia Wins Used Car Scheme Of The Year in the Auto Express Used Car Awards 2011
Sep 15, 2011
Kia's Approved Used Car Scheme has been recognised as the best in the industry having been crowned Used Car Scheme of the Year in the Auto Express Used Car Awards 2011 which were announced today. ... Continue reading
Two World Premieres for Kia at Frankfurt Motor Show +VIDEO
Sep 14, 2011
World premiere of all-new Kia GT concept car - World premiere of three-door hatchback Kia Rio (SEOUL) September 13, 2011 - Kia Motors celebrated two world premieres at the 64th Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) today (Tuesday) in Frankfurt, Germany. The powerful, dynamic and forward-looking Kia GT concept car, ... Continue reading
Frankfurt Premieres For New Kia Rio Three-Door And Refreshed Kia Soul
Sep 13, 2011
While the all-new Kia Rio five-door hatchback is generating positive media coverage around the world and arriving in dealer showrooms across Europe this month, Kia is celebrating the world premiere of its new Rio three-door model at the Frankfurt Motor Show. ... Continue reading
Kia Europe COO Receives Automotive News Europe 'Eurostar' Award
Sep 12, 2011
Kia Motors Europe Chief Operating Officer, Paul Philpott, has been awarded a coveted ANE Eurostar award by leading motor industry publication, Automotive News Europe. ... Continue reading
Kia Picanto Captures What Car? Green Supermini Title
Sep 8, 2011
The all-new Kia Picanto - launched in June - has captured the Best Supermini title in What Car? Magazine's Green Awards 2011. ... Continue reading
First Kia Vehicles to Offer HD Radio Technology Are Now Available
Sep 6, 2011
iBiquity Digital Corporation, the developer of digital HD Radio Technology for AM and FM audio and data broadcasting, today announced the first Kia vehicles equipped with HD Radio Technology 2012 model-year Optima, Sorento and Sportage -- have begun arriving in showrooms. The funky 2012 Kia Soul urban passenger vehicle ... Continue reading
Kia Optima Named "Most Gorgeous Car Under $20K" by Esquire
Sep 6, 2011
With U.S. production of the stylish and performance-oriented Optima getting underway last week at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG)(1), the head-turning design of Kia's popular midsize sedan continues to earn high praise, including the title of "Most Gorgeous Car Under $20K" from the sophisticated men's lifestyle ... Continue reading
Sep 6, 2011
Kia has broken back into the Top 10 for August with a sales increase of almost 10 per cent over the previous year, according to official industry figures released by VFACTS. ... Continue reading
U.S. Production of the 2012 Kia Optima Begins at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia
Sep 2, 2011
Following the completion of a series of expansion projects to raise annual capacity, the first U.S.-built* 2012 MY Kia Optima midsize sedan rolled off the production line today at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG), joining the popular Sorento CUV as the second Kia vehicle to be produced at the West Point fa ... Continue reading
All New Kia Rio Sets Light Car Packaging Benchmark +VIDEO
Sep 1, 2011
Kia Motors Australia has launched its fourth-generation Rio setting a new packaging benchmark in the light passenger vehicle category and introducing a choice of 3-, 4- and 5-door body styles across the range. ... Continue reading
2012 Kia Rio Delivers the UK's Best Fuel Economy and Emissions +VIDEO
Aug 29, 2011
WEYBRIDGE, England - August 29, 2011: The all-new 4th generation Rio goes on sale in the UK on 1st September and is a major step forward in Kiaâs relentless drive to upgrade the style and quality of its entire model range while hammering down fuel consumption and CO2 figures. By 2012 Kia aims to have the newest pr ... Continue reading
Kia Optima Hybrid Gears Up for Fuel Economy Record Attempt +VIDEO
Aug 26, 2011
(SEOUL) August 26, 2011 -- Two motorists are preparing to drive a 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid into the pages of the Guinness Book of World Records this week as they aim to set a new record for lowest fuel consumption (in a gasoline hybrid car) while driving through all 48 adjoining states of America. Taking on the epic 8,00 ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel's Branded Buyers Guide's Daily Visitor Count Scoreboard
Aug 23, 2011
Is a new car model's TV commercial effective? Does a car maker's new sales incentive message reach an in-market audience? Has a new truck model created a buzz? Find out here on The Auto Channel's Buyers Guide Visitor Scoreboard.Visitor count and corresponding interest in every one of The Auto Channelâs 42 Single B ... Continue reading
2012 Kia Soul Priced Under $14,000
Aug 19, 2011
Kia Motors America, Inc. (KMA) today announced pricing for the more powerful and fuel-efficient 2012 Soul will begin at a best-in-class(1) $13,900 MSRP(2) while the Soul A/T starts at $15,700(3). The funky urban passenger vehicle's highest trim level Soul! (Exclaim) starts under $20,000(3) and delivers refined and mode ... Continue reading
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