Hyundai Builds Market Share With Good Design Value and Low Prices
Sep 22, 2009
It was not exactly a planned strategy, but the recession, particularly in the United States, has been very good for Hyundai. According to the New York Times, after years of struggling to prove to consumers than it was more than a second-tier brand, Hyundai Motor America and its affiliate, Kia Motor America, accounted f ... Continue reading
Hybrid Power for New-Look Kia Cee'd and All-New Kia Sorento
Sep 18, 2009
Making their first appearance at the Frankfurt Motor Show are the new-look Kia cee'd Hybrid and the all-new highly innovative Kia Sorento Diesel Hybrid concept cars - created at Kia's European R&D Centre as research 'tools'. These vehicles will be tested over many thousands of kilometres across Europe and will generate ... Continue reading
Kia Makes a Splash at Frankfurt Motor Show With All-New Models and 'EcoDynamics' Sub-Brand
Sep 18, 2009
Kia Motors has made its presence felt at the 63rd Frankfurt International Motor Show by showcasing several new models, including the new Venga B-segment MPV for Europe, its new eco-friendly prototype vehicles and the company's 'EcoDynamics' sub-brand. ... Continue reading
New Kia Venga Debuts at 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show
Sep 16, 2009
Kia's all-new, uniquely spacious and dynamic B-segment MPV makes its global debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. Called 'Venga', the new model will be manufactured in Europe, and will go on sale across Europe later this year - backed by two warranties: Kia's unique '7-Years (drivetrain) / 5-Years (whole car) / 150,0 ... Continue reading
WSJ Opinion: Why Hyundai Is an American Hit
Sep 14, 2009
Washington DC September 14, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that last year Hyundai's global sales bucked the industry's decline and rose 5 percent to 4.2 million cars and trucks. Even in the U.S., the world's most competitive car market, Hyundai's sales rose 0.8 percent in the first eight months of this year. Hyund ... Continue reading
Kia Named UK Automotive Company Of the Year by Institute of Transport Management
Sep 11, 2009
Kia Motors (UK) Limited has been named UK Automotive Company for 2010 by the Institute of Transport Management in recognition of "its innovative and dynamic efforts to lead the way towards a healthier industry, in both financial and environmental terms" ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Joins Industry Leaders To Urge Action on Hydrogen Infrastructure
Sep 10, 2009
Kia Motors Corporation has joined with other leading global automakers to urge governments, energy companies and other organizations to develop easily accessible and affordable hydrogen infrastructure to ensure the successful introduction of fuel cell electric vehicles into the marketplace. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors posts 24.1% increase in August global sales
Sep 10, 2009
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia Motors posts 24.1% increase in August global sales - 139,656 Kia vehicles sold globally in August - August sales in China, North America and ... Continue reading
Kia Dealers Rank Franchise Even Higher in Latest Survey
Sep 7, 2009
Kia has leapt to become the third highest-ranked franchise amongst dealers according to the latest Retail Motor Industry National Franchised Dealers Association survey - just behind Audi and Toyota. ... Continue reading
Sep 5, 2009
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS< 2010 Kia Soul+ The car is the 2010 Kia Soul. Designed in Southern California, it's the Korean automaker's entry in the "urban" car niche, and like its competitors from Scion and Nissan, the Soul is the box it came in, all the better to fit friends and stuff in style. A now-convent ... Continue reading
Kia Soul Named one of '10 Great And Safe Rides For Teens' by AutoWeek Magazine
Sep 4, 2009
Popular and Stylish Urban Passenger Vehicle Honored by Well-Known Automotive Publication -Kia five-door appeals to youthful consumers with personalization options and style -Soul touted for value, safety features, fuel economy and overall appeal IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Following a slew of prestigious honors and reco ... Continue reading
Five premieres for Kia at Frankfurt Motor Show
Sep 2, 2009
To celebrate the world premiere of the all-new Kia Venga at the 63rd Frankfurt International Motor Show on 15 September, Kia Motors will be displaying five examples of its uniquely spacious and dynamic B-segment MPV - in a special 'Venga' zone throughout the 13-day event. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces All-Time Record Sales
Sep 1, 2009
August Sales of 40,198 Units Shatter Previous All-Time Record IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced all-time record monthly sales of 40,198 in August, up 37 percent over July and 60.4 percent year over year from August 2008. Offering an array of standard technology features, the highly sty ... Continue reading
Five premieres for Kia at Frankfurt Motor Show
Sep 1, 2009
Frankfurt Motor Show - World premiere of all-new Kia Venga B-segment MPV, re-engineered 'new look' Kia cee'd and Kia's EcoDynamics range of vehicles - European premiere of all-new seven-seat Kia Sorento SUV and new Kia Forte LPI Hybrid sedan - Press Conference: 13.00 hrs (CET), Stand A19, Hall 3.1, 15 September (Seoul) ... Continue reading
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