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
First Rollover Tests of Midsize SUVs
Jun 3, 2010
First rollover tests of midsize SUVs: 5 of 12 models earn marginal ratings ARLINGTON, VA â New test results show that some automakers are doing a good job of designing vehicle roofs that perform much better than current federal rollover standards require. The roofs on other vehicles need improvement. In the first ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Sets All-Time May Record
Jun 2, 2010
Sales Up 20.6 Percent Month Over Month and 14.6 Percent Year to Date All-New 2011 Sorento CUV is Best-Seller for Fifth Consecutive Month IRVINE, Calif., June 2 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the brand's best May sales ever of 31,431 units, a 20.6-percent increase over the same period last year, while surpa ... Continue reading
May 26, 2010
Game-Changing Kia Halo Vehicle Still Stands Apart From Competition - 2010 Soul urban passenger vehicle rolls in clever, hip hop style spot - Pop culture Hamsters compare Soul's style and creature comforts to other boxy rides IRVINE, Calif., May 26 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today officially released a new advertising ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Gets The World Cup Moving
May 21, 2010
Kia Motors helped to get the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa⢠on the move today by presenting the tournament organisers with a fleet of over 200 Kia vehicles at a handover ceremony held at the Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg. ... Continue reading
Score a Soul in Kia's World Cup Giveaway
May 17, 2010
Whilst not everyone in the UK may have a football team to cheer in this summer's World Cup, they do all have the chance to win a new Kia Soul. To celebrate being an Official Partner of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Kia Motors is offering anyone who enters a free prize draw at a Kia dealership, between the 17th May and 11th ... Continue reading
Kia Motors posts 36% Increase in April Global Sales
May 13, 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 April 2010, recording a total of 174,505 units sold. This figure represents a year-on-year increase of 36.0%. ... Continue reading
All-New Special Edition 2010 Kia Ghost Soul Arrives in Dealer Showrooms
May 12, 2010
Limited-Run Special Edition Kia Soul Brings New Personality to the Soul Line - Ghost Soul adds unique light gray-blue exterior and gray side-stripe - Fourth special edition Soul extends personalization theme for popular urban passenger vehicle IRVINE, Calif., May 12 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the speci ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Posts A 36 Per Cent Increase In April Global Sales
May 12, 2010
Kia Motors Corporation today announced its global sales figures for April 2010 - passenger cars (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants), recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles - recording a total of 174,505 vehicles sold. This figure represents a year-on-year increase of 36 per cent. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors posts 36% Increase in April 2010 Global Sales
May 11, 2010
Kia Motors posts 36% increase in April global sales - 174,505 Kia vehicles sold globally in April - April sales in General markets, China, Korea, Europe and North America, post year-on-year sales growth of 62.9%, 54.6%, 32.8%, 24.1% and 17.4%, respectively (SEOUL) May 11, 2010 -- Kia Motors Corporation announced today ... Continue reading
As Rivals Rein in Spiffs, Toyota Goes to the Whip
May 10, 2010
Washington DC May 10, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to Automotive News, Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. outperformed the U.S. market in April and matched the robust sales gains posted by Ford Motor Co., Hyundai-Kia and Chrysler. But Toyota did it by piling on incentives, while the other three groups â ... Continue reading
Dana Engine Cooling Technology Featured on 2011 Hyundai, Kia Models
May 10, 2010
MAUMEE, Ohio, May 10 -- Dana Holding Corporation announced that it is supplying engine oil cooling technology on the all-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata and Kia Sorrento, as well as the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. All vehicles feature a powerful 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine, boasting up to 200 horsepower. (Logo: http://www.newsc ... Continue reading
Upward Trend Continues For Kia In April
May 10, 2010
The popularity of Kia Motors Australia continued to increase in April with year-to-date sales figures up 23.8% compared to the same period last year according to April VFACTS figures. ... Continue reading
May 7, 2010
Kia has maintained its surge up the UK new car sales charts as motorists continue to swing towards the brand in ever increasing numbers. ... Continue reading
2010 Kia Soul Named One of 'Best Family Cars for 2010' - VIDEO ENHANCED
May 5, 2010
Kia Hatchback Included in "Budget" Category - Soul recommended for its family appeal, safety features and overall value proposition - Soul's funky styling and ample interior space make it a viable option for families on the go IRVINE, Calif., May 4 -- A proven consumer and media favorite, the 2010 Kia Soul urban passen ... Continue reading
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