Un-Named Four-Door Concept Sets New Direction for Kia at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show +VIDEO
Aug 19, 2011
FRANKFURT - August 19, 2011: Powerful, dynamic and forward-looking, Kia's new concept car signals the company's distinctive new design direction. This rear-wheel drive four-door sports sedan marries sleek and muscular proportions with a sophisticated and elegant four-seater cockpit. "No matter from which perspective yo ... Continue reading
Kia Awarded Three Environmental Certificates By TÜV Nord
Aug 18, 2011
Kia Motors Corporation has been awarded three environmental certificates by TÜV Nord, an independent technical inspection organisation, in recognition of the strong eco-credentials of its three newest models. ... Continue reading
Kia Appoints Andy Dunson as National Rental and Leasing Manager
Aug 17, 2011
Kia is strengthening its plan to grow its presence in the UK fleet market with the appointment of Andy Dunsdon to the newly-created role of National Rental and Leasing Manager. ... Continue reading
2011 Kia Sedona Named Consumer Search "Best Reviewed" in Budget Minivan Category
Aug 15, 2011
ConsumerSearch.com, a website that analyzes expert and user-generated consumer product reviews and recommends the best products to purchase, recently named the 2011 Kia Sedona as "Best Reviewed" in the Budget Minivan category for its industry-leading warranty, extensive list of standard safety features, handling and co ... Continue reading
Kia Picanto 3-Door Joins The Range For The First Time +VIDEO
Aug 15, 2011
Following on from the recent launch of the all-new Picanto city car Kia is introducing a three-door version to the line-up for the first time since the model appeared in 2004. The distinctively styled three-door version, with a new range of trim levels, will go on sale in the UK from 1st September. ... Continue reading
Where New Cars Sold in USA Are Built
Aug 15, 2011
Featuring Where Built Data For 2010, 2011, 2012 Model Years Where in the world is the car you are interested in buying being built this model year? Like trying to find Waldo, it might be built anywhere in the USA, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Hungry, Netherlands, Poland, China, Japan, South Korea, France, UK, Australia, Au ... Continue reading
One Millionth Kia Vehicle Comes Through the Port of Tacoma
Aug 12, 2011
The one millionth Kia vehicle to come into the United States through the Port of Tacoma-- a 2011 Optima Hybrid, still covered in protective wrap -- rolled off a ship at the Port's Blair Terminal on August 11. "We congratulate Kia Motors on reaching this milestone at our Port," said Connie Bacon, commission president, P ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Posts 15.0% Global Sales Growth in July
Aug 10, 2011
Kia Motors Corporation announced today its global sales figures (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants) for passenger cars, recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles for July 2011, recording a total of 208,074 units sold. This figure represents a year-on-year increase of 15.0%. ... Continue reading
Kbb.com Editors Rank Top Five New, Top Five Used Rides for Students
Aug 9, 2011
editors from Kelley Blue Book's www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, today name the 2011 Top 10 Back-to-School Cars. Â In a new twist on an annual list published by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, this year the editors chose five new cars and five used cars for the Top 10 list, and ranked ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Australia Remains Steady in Tough Market
Aug 9, 2011
Kia Motors Australia remains in positive territory with sales growth of 3.1% so far this year in a market which has returned a 5.9% downturn over the same period according to VFACTS figures released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces Record July Sales
Aug 2, 2011
Aug. 2, 2011 -- After completing an historic first half of 2011 with record sales and market share gains, Kia Motors America's (KMA) upward trajectory continues as the company recorded its best-ever July sales of 45,504 vehicles. Â Led by the U.S.-built(1) Sorento CUV, which posted its all-time best monthly sales of 1 ... Continue reading
Model Refresh For Australia's Top People Mover - Kia's Carnival
Aug 1, 2011
Australia's most popular people mover under $55,000, Kia Carnival, has just received an upgrade resulting in four long wheel base models, Bluetooth across the range and the introduction of the legendary "R-series" CRDi turbo diesel engine to the line up. ... Continue reading
Jul 29, 2011
"Kia Motors America (KMA) is one of the automotive industry's current fuel economy leaders, and we have supported the White House and various Federal agencies in the creation of the new national greenhouse gas (GHG)/fuel economy program for passenger cars and light duty trucks," said Byung Mo Ahn, group president & CEO ... Continue reading
Millie Allen Joins On Student Placement Scheme
Jul 27, 2011
Kia Motors (UK) Ltd., has welcomed Millie Allen to the Press Office team under its Student Placement Scheme. ... Continue reading
Jul 26, 2011
Kia's widely lauded Optima has scored another tick for design with the bestowing of a Design Award at the gala Australian International Design Awards function in Melbourne ... Continue reading
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