Kia Continues Strong Corporate Growth Despite Global Economic Turmoil
Aug 12, 2009
Kia Motors Corporation has posted a strong half-year financial performance and increased July global sales reflecting its successful efforts to stave off the global economic downturn. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors posts 17.5% increase in July global sales
Aug 12, 2009
July global sales - 143,588 Kia vehicles sold globally in July - July sales in China, Korea and North America post year-on-year sales growth of 101.3%, 26.5% and 7.8%, respectively - Cumulative sales in 2009 reached 892,916 units, representing a 6.4% year-on-year increase - Cumulatively in 2009, China, Korea and genera ... Continue reading
'Stand-Out' Styling for All-New Kia Sorento
Aug 10, 2009
Modern, powerful styling with a clear dynamic look differentiates the all-new seven-seater Kia Sorento that makes its European debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. ... Continue reading
New Look Kia Cee'd at Frankfurt
Aug 10, 2009
Kia's best-ever selling C-segment car gets a new look at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in September and when the car goes on sale in the UK from October 1 a new ECO-dynamics model will be added to the range ... Continue reading
"Cash For Clunkers" Rewarding Consumers With Up To $4.5k For Turning In Old Vehicles - VIDEO STORY
Aug 6, 2009
DETROIT - August 6, 2009: After more than a year of declining car sales and closing dealerships, the auto industry may be getting a second wind. With the success of "Cash for Clunkers", cars sales are on the rise. Officially known as the Car Allowance Rebate System, the program rewards people for turning in older gas g ... Continue reading
For Kia Motors; All-New Soul, Total Immersion Creates Augmented Reality Application on Facebook
Aug 6, 2009
LOS ANGELES--Set your mouse aside, thereâs a new rodent at the keyboard â and this oneâs got legs. Kia Motorsâ first taste of augmented reality in the social media arena pits consumers in a race with the Kia Soul hip-hop hamsters in a game created for Facebook® â and, appropriately enough, o ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Launches 'Go Hamster Go!' Application on Facebook Platform
Aug 4, 2009
Members Can Compete with Kia Soul Hamsters in Augmented Reality Automotive Game - Game-changing Soul is focus of first Kia Motors augmented reality application - The Kia Soul continues its growth in social media, beating boxy and cube-like competitors IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 4 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today lets loose ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces Record July Sales
Aug 3, 2009
All-new Soul and Forte Support Brand in Surpassing Previous Record July IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced July sales of 29,345 units, up 9.3 percent from June and year-to-date sales of 176,749 total units. Soul sales increased more than 2,000 units from June and Forte posted strong firs ... Continue reading
While Truth About CASH FOR CLUNKERS Funds Remains Unclear More Money is Approved
Jul 31, 2009
AUTO CENTRAL - July 31, 2009: Late yesterday the Associated Press published a report stating that the CARS "Cash for Clunkers" program was being suspended because funds had run out (just days after the program commenced). AP cited an annonymous source. This source has still not been revealed. The story was published ev ... Continue reading
Half of All UK Drivers Potentially Unfit for the Road, Warns Kia Motors
Jul 31, 2009
Have you ever wondered how you would fare if you re-sat your driving test after years behind the wheel? In a new experiment, Kia Motors UK challenged experienced drivers to retake their test, resulting in a shocking 50% failure rate. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Releases First Images of All-New Model
Jul 30, 2009
The new model, currently known by its code name VG, was shown in concept form at the Seoul Motor Show earlier this year and is set to replace the existing Opirus model in Korean, North American and European markets. ... Continue reading
Kia to Share in Joint Focus on Green Growth
Jul 27, 2009
Kia will bring a raft of 'green' vehicles to Europe as part of the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group's commitment to develop environmental technology. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Supports Car Allowance Rebate System With 12 Eligible Models
Jul 24, 2009
cash for clunkers, Full Array of Kia Vehicles Qualify For NHTSA New Buyer Incentive Program IRVINE, Calif., July 24 -- In support of the recently signed Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) by the U.S. government, Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced that consumers in need of a new vehicle will be able to choose from ... Continue reading
Hyundai Says Record Q2 Profit With Share Gain
Jul 23, 2009
SEOUL July 23, 2009; Jong-woo Cheon writing for Reuters reported that Hyundai Motor Co is likely to struggle to replicate its record quarterly profit as the benefits from a weaker won and government stimulus fade but the popularity of its small, cheap vehicles will help it gain share in a weak global market. South Kore ... Continue reading
Kia Starts Its Green Market Future
Jul 17, 2009
Kia Motors has launched its first commercialised hybrid electric vehicle, the Forte Liquid Petroleum Injection Hybrid, onto the Korean market. ... Continue reading
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