News By Topic: Kia

Kia Motors Produces Two Millionth Vehicle in the U.S.

Mar 30, 2016

WEST POINT, Ga., March 29, 2016 -- Today, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) celebrated as the plant's two millionth vehicle – a white 2016 Sorento SXL – rolled off the assembly line in West Point, Georgia. Representing an investment of more than $1.1 billion, KMMG began mass production on November ... Continue reading

New-Car Sales To Jump 8 Percent In March 2016

Mar 28, 2016

IRVINE, Calif., March 28, 2016 -- New-vehicle sales are expected to increase 8 percent year-over-year to a total of 1.66 million units in March 2016, resulting in an estimated 17.2 million seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), according to Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the vehicle valuation and information source tru ... Continue reading

Kia Motors America And B.R.A.K.E.S. Teen Pro-Active Driving School Extend Multiyear Partnership

Mar 25, 2016

IRVINE, Calif., March 24, 2016 -- To accelerate the education of teen drivers and their parents on safe driving practices, Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced an expanded partnership with B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe), a non-profit organization that provides free, hands-on defensive driving ... Continue reading

2017 Kia Cadenza Reveal At The New York International Auto Show

Mar 23, 2016

NEW YORK, March 23, 2016 -- The Big Apple today is playing host to the world debut of the all-new 2017 Kia Cadenza at the New York International Auto Show. The stunningly beautiful Cadenza improves upon all the elements that made its predecessor an award-winning success, boasting a precisely crafted cabin, cutting edge ... Continue reading

Most And Least Expensive Places In USA To Own a Car

Mar 21, 2016

LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2016 -- There's a $7,216 cost difference between owning a car in Michigan and New Hampshire, finds a new study from personal finance website GOBankingRates.com. The study considered the costs of six key factors affecting the expenses of owning a vehicle in all 50 U.S. states and the District of C ... Continue reading

Car Question? Get Straight Answers From The Auto Lab Saturday March 12 8A-10A

Mar 12, 2016

March 12, 2016 Car Question or Opinion? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 27 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million peop ... Continue reading

2016 World Car of the Year - Top Three Finalists In Five Categories Revealed in Geneva

Mar 9, 2016

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel GENEVA, Switzerland. March 2, 2016. During a press conference at the Geneva Auto Show on Tuesday, the top three finalists have been announced in five categories. The winners of the 2016 World Car of the Year, World Luxury Car, World Performance Car, World Green Ca ... Continue reading

2016 Kia Optima Windy City Review +VIDEO By Larry Nutson

Mar 3, 2016

2016 Kia Optima Value with Pizzazz By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_4486) Even though we keep hearing that everyone is buying SUVs of all sizes and various midsize and large pickups, there’s a large segment of the population buying cars. Kia just had its tenth consecutive m ... Continue reading

SUV Buyers Research 1997-2017 (Still The Best)

Mar 3, 2016

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Kia U.S. Auto Sales February 2016 - Tenth Consecutive Monthly Sales Record

Mar 1, 2016

IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2016 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced best-ever February sales of 49,737 vehicles, a 13 percent increase over the same period last year. The brand's tenth consecutive monthly sales record was led by the Soul and Optima, with 11,842 and 9,630 units sold, respectively. "With our Super ... Continue reading

2017 Kia Sportage First Look

Mar 1, 2016

Fourth-Generation Sportage Compact CUV Boasts Sophisticated Design, a Refined Premium Interior and Significant Ride and Handling Improvements Stiffer structure, new suspension, advanced driver assistance systems, and premium materials take Sportage to the head of the class Cutting-edge design, engaging driving dynamics ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports 2016 Annual Brand Report Card - It Ain't The Money Honey

Feb 26, 2016

Audi, Subaru, Lexus, Subaru & Mazda Keep Pace with Luxury Brands, Porsche, BMW lead the pack April 2016 Cover [Hi-YONKERS, NY— Consumers don’t always have to spend top dollar to get a great car. The Consumer Reports 2016 Brand Report Card reveals mainstream brands like Subaruand Mazda can often deliver as muc ... Continue reading

Marty's Marketing Musings© - Too Many Small Crossovers Means DUELING DOPPELGANGERS!

Feb 25, 2016

by Marty Bernstein Senior Editor at Large The Auto Channel Detroit January 31, 2016; Of all the manufacturers at the recently concluded Detroit Show the one ubiquitous link was the small crossover. It was in almost every booth and it is hot, hot. Year-end sales from 2015 show a dynamic surge in the sales of the mini-mo ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports' 2016 Top Car and Truck Picks

Feb 23, 2016

Ford F-150 named top pickup truck for first time in 17 years YONKERS, NY — Seven new vehicles made Consumer Reports’ 2016 Annual Top Picks list—the Mazda MX-5 Miata, Kia Sorento, Toyota Sienna, Toyota Camry, Lexus RX, Honda Fit, and Ford F-150¬—in each of their respective categories. The redesign ... Continue reading

New Cars For Rich Guys - Rank and Compare $55,000-$490,700 Convertibles, Coupes, SUVs, Sedans, Pickups, Wagons By 100+ Criteria and Specs (If Your Not Too Exhausted)

Feb 22, 2016

compare and see specs, reviews and prices of $100,000 plus Sedans, $100,000 plus Convertibles, $100,000 plus Coupes,$100,000 plus SUV's, $80,000 Pickups ... Continue reading