2017 Kia Sportage CUV U.S. Prices
Feb 22, 2016
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 22, 2016 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced pricing for the all-new 2017 Sportage CUV. Offered in three trim levels â LX, EX, and SX Turbo, the all-new Sportage is priced aggressively with a starting MSRP of just $22,9901 for the FWD LX. The fourth-generation Sportage, Kia's longest r ... Continue reading
Kia To Unveil Optima Plug-In Hybrid at 2016 Geneva Motor Show
Feb 18, 2016
The all-new Optima Plug-in Hybrid provides greater battery capacity and pure electric range than earlier Optima Hybrid models, enabling drivers to travel up to 33 miles in zero-emissions electric-only mode before the efficient 2.0-litre GDI (gasoline direct injection) engine is required to provide propulsion. Kiaâ ... Continue reading
2016 Chicago Auto Show Highlights By Steve and Thom, News, Photos and Video
Feb 15, 2016
HIGHLIGHTS OF 2016 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW By Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Photos by Thom Cannell Lede Photo Cannell_2016 Chicago_Intro-0122 The Chicago Auto Show claims to be the biggest in the country. They are accurate in terms of actual floor space (over a million square-feet) and number ... Continue reading
2017 Kia Optima Hybrid Unveiled At 2016 Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO
Feb 11, 2016
CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2016 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today unveiled the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid (HEV) at the Chicago Auto Show. The Optima HEV enjoys the same full redesign â inside and out â as the conventional gas-powered model, the all-new fourth-generation Optima sedan, bringing with it a new hybrid powertra ... Continue reading
2017 Kia Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle Arrives In The Windy City At 2016 Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO
Feb 11, 2016
CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2016 -- A key component to Kia Motors' Green Car Roadmap was unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show today as Kia Motors America (KMA) hosted the global debut of the all-new 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle (HUV). A no-compromise vehicle that combines driving enjoyment with eye-catching design, functional u ... Continue reading
All-New 2017 Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid Makes Global Debut At Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO
Feb 11, 2016
CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2016 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today unveiled the all-new 2017 Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) at the Chicago Auto Show. Kia's first PHEV joined two other fuel-efficient additions to the brand's growing line-up of eco-friendly vehicles, including the all-new 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle (HUV) and a ... Continue reading
Super Bowl 50 Commercial Impact For Car Brand Advertisers
Feb 8, 2016
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 8, 2016 -- The Audi R8 increased 7,780 percent in new-car searches on KBB.com following its commercial, the most of any advertised model during Super Bowl 50, according to Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the only vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and t ... Continue reading
Feb 6, 2016
HOLLYWOOD USA - February 6, 2016: Hollywood Car Designer and Host Fireball Tim takes us on a weekly automotive journey through his show FIREBALL MALIBU VLOG. Top episodes this week include reviews on the 2016 Kia Optima, Chrysler 300 Platinum and Mazda3 Grand Touring. But the fun continues exclusively on the dirt track ... Continue reading
2016 Kia Optima And Sedona Named Two Of 16 Best Family Cars List
Feb 4, 2016
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 4, 2016 -- Kia Motors America's (KMA) all-new 2016 Optima midsize sedan and 2016 Sedona minivan were both named to Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com 16 Best Family Cars for 2016 list. The recent winner of KBB.com's 2016 Best Buy Award, the Optima was touted by editors for being stylish, feature-packed and ... Continue reading
Kia Sports Sedan To Rival BMW 4 and Audi 5 Series
Feb 3, 2016
SEOUL February 3, 2016; Hyunjoo Jin reporting for Reuters wrothe that Kia Motors <000270.KS> plans to launch its first sports sedan next year, people familiar with the matter told Reuters, seeking to burnish a sporty, younger image as larger sibling Hyundai Motor <005380.KS> builds up its premium offerings. Kia aims to ... Continue reading
Feb 3, 2016
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 2, 2016 -- Extended cut of "Walken Closet" can be viewed now at YouTube.com/Kia; 60-second broadcast version will debut during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl 50 #AddPizzazz social media campaign includes partnerships with Mobile First influencer platform Influential, social media creator network ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Auto Sales January 2016
Feb 2, 2016
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 2, 2016 -- After setting an all-time annual sales record in 2015, Kia Motors America (KMA) recorded best-ever January sales of 38,305 vehicles. Kia's ninth consecutive monthly sales record was driven by sharp increases over the same period last year for the Soul urban passenger vehicle, Sportage CU ... Continue reading
Marty's Marketing Musings© Kia Owned 2016 Australian Open
Feb 1, 2016
Kia owned the 2016 Australian Open the FIRST TENNIS GRAND SLAM EVENT FIRST TENNIS GRAND SLAM EVENT FIRST TENNIS GRAND SLAM EVENT by Marty Bernstein Editor at Large The Auto Channel January 31, 2016; Sunday, after a fortnight of almost 500 individual matches, nearly 750,000 tennis fans in attendance, thousands of hours ... Continue reading
2016 Kia Sorento Windy City Review By Larry Nutson
Jan 31, 2016
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Heels on Wheels - 2016 Kia Sedona Minivan Review
Jan 29, 2016
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