2009 LA Auto Show: All-New 2011 Kia Sorento CUV
Dec 2, 2009
LOS ANGELES, December 2, 2009; Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the official North American debut of the all-new Sorento crossover utility vehicle (CUV) during a press conference at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show. The first vehicle to be built at the all-new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, Kia Motors ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces November 2009 Sales
Dec 1, 2009
IRVINE, CA -: Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced November sales of 17,955 units, an 18.3-percent increase over the same month last year. Year to date sales totaled 279,015, a 7.8-percent increase over the same period last year. KMA's growing lineup of distinctly styled new vehicles - including Soul, Forte and For ... Continue reading
Community survey winner takes delivery of new Kia Cerato
Nov 26, 2009
When Ruth Mason from Coogee shared her thoughts about her local community in a survey conducted by her local newspaper, it put her in the running to win a new Kia Cerato sedan. ... Continue reading
All-new Sporty and Dynamic Kia Cadenza Makes its Debut
Nov 26, 2009
The all-new Kia Cadenza luxury sporty sedan (called the K7 in Korea) will be a 'big step into the future' for Kia when it goes on worldwide sale next year. New Cadenza will make its overseas world premiere at next month's Riyadh Motor Show in Saudi Arabia on 12 December, followed immediately by an appearance at the Dub ... Continue reading
All-new Kia Soul awarded 2010 'Top Safety Pick' by US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Nov 24, 2009
Further exemplifying its exceptional quality and safety, the 2010 Kia Soul has yet again been recognized by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the US and been given a 2010 'Top Safety Pick' award for the second consecutive time this year in the Small Car category. ... Continue reading
All-New Sporty and Dynamic Kia Cadenza Makes its Debut - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 24, 2009
All-new sporty and dynamic Kia Cadenza makes its debut 1. 'Big step into the future' for Kia's masculine and luxurious sedan 2. 290 ps V6 gasoline engine, plus 6-speed automatic 3. High-tech features such as 'Welcome' system, cabin mood lighting, keyless entry, engine 'start' button and RPAS reversing sensors (Seoul) N ... Continue reading
Nov 20, 2009
Posh and Becks famously named one of their offspring after Brooklyn, and now Tony and Sam have done it⦠with Kia. ... Continue reading
IIHS 2010 Top Safety Picks - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 18, 2009
27 winners of 2010 Top Safety Pick award; new requirement to win is good rating for protection in rollovers ARLINGTON, VA â Nineteen cars and 8 SUVs earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award for 2010 For the first time, good performance in a roof strength test to measure protection in ... Continue reading
Nov 18, 2009
Kia Urban Passenger Vehicle Wins Second Consecutive Highest Honor from Institute - Soul recognized for superior safety ratings in all impact crash safety tests - Five-passenger vehicle presents consumers with an attractive, quality and safety feature-laden vehicle IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 18 -- ... Continue reading
First Us-Built Sorento Rolls Off Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia Production Line
Nov 18, 2009
Kia Motor's first US-built vehicle, a white all-new Sorento, has rolled off the production line at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG), officially opening the company's first US production plant. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Posts 34.6% Increase in October Global Sales
Nov 17, 2009
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 October 2009, recording a total of 148,583 units sold. This figure represents a year-on-year increase of 34.6%. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors' First U.S. Manufacturing Plant Starts Production in West Point, GA - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 17, 2009
$1 Billion Manufacturing Plant To Create 2,500 Jobs - State-of-the-art facility is capable of producing 300,000 vehicles annually - All-new 2011 Sorento CUV is first vehicle built at the plant WEST POINT, Ga., Nov. 16 -- The first U.S.-built Kia vehicle(1), a white 2011 MY Sorento CUV, rolled off the production line to ... Continue reading
Kia Soul Named Recipient of the 'Super Value Award' by The Active Network, Inc.
Nov 16, 2009
Attractive and Versatile Urban Passenger Vehicle Honored in the 2010 Active Lifestyle Vehicle Awards -- Kia's halo vehicle offers active consumers flexibility, value and fun -- Soul touted for being well-suited for an active lifestyle and overall functionality IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 16 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today a ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Posts 34.6% increase in October Global Sales
Nov 11, 2009
Kia Motors posts 34.6% increase in October global sales - 148,583 Kia vehicles sold globally in October - October sales in China, North America, general markets, Europe and Korea post year-on-year sales growth of 119.3%, 41.7%, 31.7%, 30.1% and 7.2%, respectively - Cumulative sales in 2009 reached 1,336,378 units, repr ... Continue reading
Kia appoints Havas Media for media planning and buying
Nov 9, 2009
Kia Motors appoints new agency for global consolidation of media planning and buying - Central- and localized advertising campaigns to differentiate Kia's brand image around the world (Seoul) November 9, 2009 - ... Continue reading
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