New Kia Sportage from Kia Motors Slovakia Attracts
Jun 28, 2010
Kia Motors Slovakia has launched the volume production of the new compact sport-utility model, the Kia Sportage SL. In 2010, the company plans to produce about 35,000 units of this model for export to Europe. The car component supplies are provided by manufacturers from the Slovak Republic, other European countries, th ... Continue reading
Kia Sportage Sees Final Development In The UK
Jun 21, 2010
The new Kia Sportage, which goes on sale in August, is Kia's latest European-designed model to have been specifically developed for the UK's roads and drivers. Research & development experts from Kia Motors (UK) have been involved with the testing of the new Sportage, to be built at the ilina plant in Slovakia, from ... Continue reading
Kia A Driving Force Behind SIDS And Kids
Jun 21, 2010
The SIDS and Kids ACT, Hunter & NSW offices will benefit from a new relationship with Kia Motors Australia which will see them each receive two brand new Kia Soul vehicles to help run their programs, services and outreach. ... Continue reading
Kia Soul Event in Seoul Enhances Appreciation of Korean Design
Jun 18, 2010
On the road again ⦠by Marty Bernstein The Auto Channel Senior Editor-at-Large Korea â¦just the name of the Southeast Asian country conjures images and words from contemporary political events, history, food, culture and of course, automobiles. But design, especially Korean design? Itâs tantamount to the ... Continue reading
Kia Sedona Wins Best MPV Title in Practical Caravan-What Car? Towcar Awards
Jun 16, 2010
Long-time caravanners' favourite, the Kia Sedona has added the Practical caravan-What Car? Towcar wards best MPV title to its list of accolades - winning over the judges with its prodigious towing capability thanks to its new 2.2 litre diesel engine and six-speed automatic transmission. ... Continue reading
The Focus Is On Safety With The Kia Carnival Facelift
Jun 15, 2010
Australia's most popular people mover is now safer, more fuel efficient and priced to set new value standards in the segment. ... Continue reading
Jun 14, 2010
- Kia UVO, short for 'Your Voice,' is a breakthrough user interface providing simple and quick access to vehicle's multimedia and infotainment systems - UVO is the first in-vehicle solution to integrate full Microsoft(R)(1) intelligent speech engine technology IRVINE, Calif., June 9 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today an ... Continue reading
Kia Recalls Some Picanto And Cee'd Models
Jun 14, 2010
On-going product testing and monitoring at Kia Motors has revealed that some cee'd and Picanto models require remedial work on a small number of customer cars to avoid possible safety issues. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Posts 23.4% Increase In May Global Sales
Jun 10, 2010
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 May 2010, recording a total of 175,098 units sold. This figure represents a year-on-year increase of 23.4%. ... Continue reading
Kia Soul Hamster Commercial Honored With 2010 Silver EFFIE Award - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 10, 2010
Popular Kia Ad Campaign Resonated With Consumers and Recognized by Marketing Community -- Kia urban passenger vehicle showcased by toe-tapping hamsters as 'A New Way To Roll' -- Four distinct and downloadable music tracks furthered ad's youth market appeal IRVINE, Calif., June 9 -- Recently named Nielsen "Automotive Ad ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Posts 23.4% Increase in May Global Sales
Jun 8, 2010
Kia Motors posts 23.4% increase in May global sales - 175,098 Kia vehicles sold globally in May - May sales in general markets, China, North America, Europe and Korea post year-on-year sales growth of 59.3%, 28.9%, 19.5%, 18.7% and 5.0%, respectively (SEOUL) June 8, 2010 -- Kia Motors Corporation announced today its gl ... Continue reading
Kia Sells More In Five Months Than The Whole Of 2007
Jun 7, 2010
Kia Motors (UK) Ltd. has passed another sales milestone, selling more cars in the first five months of 2010 than it did in the whole of 2007. ... Continue reading
Kia Cee'd makes a stunning debut in 2010 J.D. Power survey
Jun 7, 2010
The Kia cee'd achieved a stunning debut result of 4th overall in the 2010 J.D. Power and Associates/What Car? Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study (VOSS), with a score of 83.8 per cent, finishing just behind luxury vehicles from Lexus and Jaguar. ... Continue reading
Kia Forte Awarded Edmunds.com Consumers' Top Rated Vehicle Award
Jun 3, 2010
Forte is Top-Rated Sedan by Consumers in 'Under $15,000' Category - Kia compact sedan recognized for high owner satisfaction - Forte lauded for style, abundant features and overall value IRVINE, Calif., June 3 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the 2010 Kia Forte compact sedan has been named the top-rated seda ... Continue reading
Kia Sorento Awarded 'Top Safety Pick' by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Jun 3, 2010
2011 CUV Wins Highest Recognition from IIHS - Sorento receives top ratings for front, side, rollover, and rear impact protection - CUV becomes fourth new generation Kia vehicle to be named 'Top Safety Pick' IRVINE, Calif., June 2 -- Joining the 2010 Forte compact sedan and 2010 Soul urban passenger vehicle, the 2011 So ... Continue reading
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