Compare EPA MPG Estimates With Real World Owner Shared MPG
May 26, 2011
FYI: Rank cars and trucks by MPG FYI: Find Your Exact Fuel Costs For 1997-2011 Vehicles Fuel Economy.Gov is a U.S. government web site that has created very useful tools and collected useful and surprising MPG data. Below you will find comparisons of the EPA estimated MPG compared to the MPG of drivers like you. In thi ... Continue reading
May 25, 2011
IRVINE, Calif., May 25, 2011 -- After more than seven million views online and the launch of their own clothing line, the style and flair of the music-loving hamsters from Kia Motors America's (KMA) award-winning Soul advertising campaign is hitting the streets with the arrival of the special edition 2011 Hamstarââ ... Continue reading
All New Kia Picanto: The Small Car, Grown Up
May 25, 2011
The new, second-generation Kia Picanto goes on sale in the UK on 17 June and sets out to prove that small cars can offer more of everything without ballooning in size and cost. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Places Two Vehicles on MSNBC.com's List of "Ten Most Improved Cars of 2011"
May 24, 2011
IRVINE, Calif., May 24, 2011 -- Coming on the heels of back-to-back all-time monthly sales records and a series of consumer and critical acclaim, the 2011 Kia Sorento CUV and 2011 Kia Optima midsize sedan were recently recognized by MSNBC.com as two of the "Ten Most Improved Cars of 2011." Ã Both vehicles were prais ... Continue reading
2011 Kia Sportage Earns AutoPacific 2011 "Vehicle Satisfaction Award"
May 19, 2011
The 2011 Kia Sportage has received numerous accolades since its launch and sales of the compact CUV have tripled since it hit showrooms last summer. AutoPacific 2011 "Vehicle Satisfaction Award," based on positive feedback from Kia owners. ... Continue reading
2011 Kia Optima EX Review and Road Test - Amazing
May 16, 2011
2011 KIA OPTIMA EX REVIEW Another Fine Korean Sedan By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com The new Kia Optima, Amazing front-wheel drive, mid-size, 5-passenger sedan is perhaps the most car you can get for the money in its class. The 2011 Kia Optima is indeed all new. The platform was developed for both the Optima . ... Continue reading
New Dealer Development Focus At Kia
May 16, 2011
Kia Motors (UK) Ltd., is restructuring some parts of its internal teams to create a new stand-alone Dealer Development Department to be headed by a board Director to add increased focus on Customer Experience and dealership profitability. ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Redesigned Kia Optima Now Ranks in Top-Ten of Four-Cylinder Family Sedans
May 15, 2011
YONKERS, N.Y., May 10, 2011 -- The redesigned Kia Optima outpointed the high-selling Honda Accord in a face-off between the two family sedans conducted by Consumer Reports. The Optima now ranks among the top 10 of all four-cylinder family sedans tested by the organization. The Optima now ranks sixth among the four-cyli ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces Pricing for First-Ever Kia Hybrid Vehicle in the U.S.
May 14, 2011
IRVINE, Calif., May 10, 2011 -- With a stunning design, roomy interior, class-leading fuel efficiency and a starting price of $26,500, the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid ââ¬â Kia Motors America's (KMA) first hybrid vehicle in the U.S. ââ¬â will attract those looking for a stylish and well-appointed seda ... Continue reading
Kia Motors posts 23.1 percent global sales growth in April
May 14, 2011
Kia Motors posts 23.1% global sales growth in April - 214,817 Kia vehicles sold globally in April for 23.1% year-on-year - April sales in North America, China, Europe, general markets and Korea post year-on-year sales growth of 53.5%, 23.0%, 19.9%, 11.2% and 10.4% respectively (SEOUL) May 11, 2011 -- Kia Motors Corpora ... Continue reading
Kia Hits One Million Engines At Zilina Factory
May 13, 2011
A four-cylinder 1.4 litre petrol engine became the one millionth engine to be produced at Kia Motors Slovakia's Zilina engine production facility - a mark reached within five years of the factory's opening. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Posts 23.1% Global Sales Growth In April
May 12, 2011
Kia Motors Corporation announced today its global sales figures for passenger cars (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants), recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles for April 2011, recording a total of 214,817 units sold. This figure represents a year-on-year increase of 23.1%. ... Continue reading
Kia Sportage Claims Another Victory
May 11, 2011
Diesel Car magazine has named the Kia Sportage "Best Crossover" in its annual Car of the Year issue - the fifth such title won by Kia's compact SUV in the UK in less than a year. ... Continue reading
Kia Offers Exclusive First Test Drive of All-New 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid to Motor Press Guild
May 6, 2011
IRVINE, Calif., May 5, 2011 -- The Motor Press Guild (MPG), the largest automotive media association in North America, is excited to announce that Kia Motors America (KMA) will offer its members an exclusive first test drive of the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid at the organization's luncheon. Hosted by Kia at their Irvine hea ... Continue reading
Carly Escritt Joins The Kia Press Team!
May 4, 2011
Kia Motors (UK) Ltd is delighted to announce that Carly Escritt has joined the Press Team as Press Officer to handle the day to day running of the Press Fleet, bringing the department back up to full complement. ... Continue reading
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