2011 Kia Sportage Named 'Best New Crossover Vehicle' in About.com's 2011 Readers' Choice Awards
Mar 17, 2011
PR Newswire IRVINE, Calif., March 17, 2011 IRVINE, Calif., March 17, 2011 -- In addition to being named the "International Truck of the Year" by ICOTY jurors and a "Top Safety Pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the 2011 Kia Sportage compact CUV now has achieved "Best New Crossover Vehicle" ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Posts 18.5% Global Sales Growth In February
Mar 11, 2011
Kia Motors Corporation has announced its global sales figures for passenger cars (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants), recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles for February 2011, recording a total of 169,727 units sold ... Continue reading
Kia Sorento And Cerato Shine As Local Market Stalls
Mar 9, 2011
Kia's Sorento, new Cerato, Carnival and Rondo have returned a month of strong sales over a period where the market headed south in terms of month on month and year to date sales. ... Continue reading
Kia Sportage Is Carbuyer's First Car of the Year
Mar 7, 2011
The Kia Sportage has been named CarBuyer's Car of the Year as well as Best 4x4 in the website's inaugural awards. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Australia Extends Support To Timor-Leste
Mar 7, 2011
Kia Motors Australia is helping the world's oldest Catholic Charity extend its palliative care and medical services throughout East Timor (Timor-Leste) by providing it with a Kia Sorento AWD. ... Continue reading
2011 Kia Optima Earns Five-Star Crash Safety Rating From U.S. Government
Mar 5, 2011
PR Newswire IRVINE, Calif., March 3, 2011 IRVINE, Calif., March 3, 2011 -- The all-new 2011 Kia Optima midsize sedan has achieved an overall five-star crash safety rating ââ¬â the highest possible score ââ¬â after attaining five stars in each of the overall ratings categories in the latest crash ... Continue reading
2011 Kia Sorento EX AWD - Review
Mar 4, 2011
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2011 Kia Sorento EX AWD Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 276 hp @ 6,300 rpm/249 lb.-ft. @ 5,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 106.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 183.9 x 74.2 x 67.3 in. Tires: P235/60R18 Cargo volume: 9.1/37.0/72.5 c ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Introduces More Powerful Sportage SX Turbo Crossover
Mar 4, 2011
PR Newswire ORLANDO, Fla., March 4, 2011 ORLANDO, Fla., March 4, 2011 -- On the heels of its 2011 International Truck of the Year recognition by ICOTY jurors, Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the launch of the all-new 2011 Sportage SX compact CUV, scheduled to arrive in dealer showrooms later this month. Â As ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces Record February Sales
Mar 1, 2011
PR Newswire IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2011 IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2011 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the brand's best ever February sales of 32,806 units, besting the previous February record of 24,052 set in 2010 by 36.4 percent. Ã Year-to-date sales are up 31.2 percent and the 2011 Sorento was KMA's ... Continue reading
Three Premieres for Kia at 2011 Geneva Motor Show
Mar 1, 2011
Three premieres for Kia at Geneva Motor Show - World premiere of all-new Kia Rio compact car - International premiere for all-new Kia Picanto small car - European premiere of new Kia Optima Hybrid sedan (SEOUL) March 1, 2011 - Kia is celebrating a 'landmark year' in its remarkable history by holding the premieres of th ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Names First-Timers Ford Mustang and Kia Sorento Among Six New Top Picks for 2011
Feb 28, 2011
YONKERS, N.Y., Feb. 28, 2011 Honda Fit, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Sienna, and Chevrolet Avalanche also join elite list YONKERS, N.Y., Feb. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Ford Mustang and Kia Sorento are among six new models named to the Consumer Reports annual Top Picks car list for 2011, earning spots in the Sporty ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Partners with Homestead-Miami Speedway for Grand Prix Weekend
Feb 28, 2011
PR Newswire IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 28, 2011 IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 28, 2011 -- Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge race will be named the 'Kia 200' Sponsorship furthers Kia's efforts to raise the profile of second-year motorsports program Just five weeks after capturing its first podium finish at Daytona, Kia Motors will ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Signs Agreement With Vodafone To Develop Telematics Opportunities In Europe
Feb 28, 2011
Kia Motors Corp. has signed an agreement with Vodafone, one of the world's leading mobile communications companies, to explore business opportunities in telematics services in Europe. The initial agreement is expected to boost Kia's competitiveness in vehicle IT systems and reach out to a wider customer base in Europe. ... Continue reading
Feb 25, 2011
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), General Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia Motors intends to join the Clean Energy Partnership to promote Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles in Germany - Kia to showcase its excellence in Fuel Cell technologies i ... Continue reading
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