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Kia Motors November 2016 Sales

Kia Motors November 2016 Sales

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 1, 2016 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced record November sales of 52,504 units, a 15.3 percent increase over the same period last year. ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL: 2008-2009 Kia Sportage

NHTSA RECALL: 2008-2009 Kia Sportage

SUMMARY: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured August 9, 2007, to May 13, 2009. The wire harness cover on the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may be improperly sealed allowing water to get onto the HECU circuit board. If the water is contaminated ... Continue reading

Average Age Of 284 Million Cars On U.S. Roads Rises Again in 2016 to 11.6 Years, IHS Markit Says, None Can Ever Become EV's, TACH Says

Average Age Of 284 Million Cars On U.S. Roads Rises Again in 2016 to 11.6 Years, IHS Markit Says, None Can Ever Become EV's, TACH Says

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—The average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the U.S. has once again climbed slightly this year, to 11.6 years, according to industry experts at IHS Markit , a leading provider of business information and analysis for the global automotive industry. Registrations for light VIO, including ... Continue reading

2017 Kia Sportage Wins Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com Best Buy Award For Small SUV/Crossover

2017 Kia Sportage Wins Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com Best Buy Award For Small SUV/Crossover

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 15, 2016 -- Kia Motors America's (KMA) longest running nameplate in its fourth-generation, the Sportage, wins the Best Buy of the Year Award among small SUVs/crossovers on behalf of Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com. The all-new 2017 Sportage earned a spot on Kelley Blue Book's list of 12 winners after an ... Continue reading

2016 LA Auto Show: 2017 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Finalists Announced

2016 LA Auto Show: 2017 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Finalists Announced

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2016 -- Finalists for 2017 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) were announced Tuesday at Automobility L.A., the conference that precedes the Los Angeles auto show. ... Continue reading

2016 LA Auto Show: 2017 Kia Soul Turbo Makes North American Debut

2016 LA Auto Show: 2017 Kia Soul Turbo Makes North American Debut

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2016 -- It's hard to make something great even better, but Kia did when it added a 201-horsepower turbocharged engine to one of its best-selling, most-iconic and most beloved vehicles. ... Continue reading

Kia Motors America Announces 2017 Cadenza Pricing

Kia Motors America Announces 2017 Cadenza Pricing

Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced pricing for the all-new second-generation 2017 Cadenza full-size premium sedan. When the Cadenza arrives in dealerships later this month it will be offered in three trim levels – Premium, Technology and Limited, with the Premium MSRP starting at just $31,9901. Adding a suite o ... Continue reading

October 2016 US Auto Sales Scoreboard - AIADA

October 2016 US Auto Sales Scoreboard - AIADA

Washington DC November 2, 2016; The AIADA reported that sales in October slowed from the pace they enjoyed earlier in the year. However, the month's relatively minor decline in sales suggests that the market may have plateaued at a healthy pace. ... Continue reading

Kia Motors America October 2016 US Sales

Kia Motors America October 2016 US Sales

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2016 -- In a month that saw Kia Motors ranked in the top five in the U.S. auto industry for reliability in the largest independent survey of its kind – and rise five spots to become the world's 69th most valuable brand in Interbrand's 17th annual Best Global Brands report – Kia Motors Americ ... Continue reading

Kia At SEMA -Four Hand-Built Concepts

Kia At SEMA -Four Hand-Built Concepts

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1, 2016 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today unveiled four all-new customized vehicles at the opening day of the 2016 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. ... Continue reading

All-New Mazda CX-5 To Debut at 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show

All-New Mazda CX-5 To Debut at 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show

New generation of the popular compact SUV features refined look, enhanced technology HIROSHIMA - October 27, 2016: The all-new Mazda CX-5 will make its world premiere at the upcoming 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show. Mazda has refined all aspects of its award-winning compact SUV’s design and technology to deliver new dimen ... Continue reading

Kia Soul and Cadenza Named Active Lifestyle Vehicle Of The Year Award Winners

Kia Soul and Cadenza Named Active Lifestyle Vehicle Of The Year Award Winners

For the fifth consecutive year, Kia Motors America's (KMA) iconic urban passenger vehicle, the Soul, was named a winner at the 13th annual Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year awards held recently in Chandler, Arizona. ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS October 10-16, 2016

NHTSA RECALLS October 10-16, 2016

NHTSA RECALLS October 10-16, 2016 ... Continue reading

Auto Lab LIVE From NYC - Saturday October 15, 2016; 7-9 AM (EDT) Radio Call-in Show

Auto Lab LIVE From NYC - Saturday October 15, 2016; 7-9 AM (EDT) Radio Call-in Show

The Auto Lab Radio Show is Broadcast Saturday's 7 to 9 AM On New York City's WNYM Radio AM 970 and Streamed Worldwide On The Auto Channel Broadcast Date: October 15, 2016 Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted ... Continue reading

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