January 2015 U.S. Auto Sales Scorecard
Feb 4, 2015
Auto sales took off last month, setting the tone for what dealers expect will be a successful sales year. Light trucks drove gains in January, with sales up 19.3 percent from January 2014. Cars trailed with a 7.7 percent improvement. Honda saw sales rise 11.6 percent, Lexusâ sales was up 31.2 percent, and Toyotaâ ... Continue reading
New Kia Sorento wins 'iF Design Award'
Feb 4, 2015
âiF Design Awardâ for third-generation Kia Sorento All-new Sorento on sale across Europe in March 2015 WALTON-ON-THAMES, UK -- February 3, 2015: Kia Motors continues to reel in awards for its outstanding design. Now the Kia Sorento, the brandâs flagship SUV, has received the prestigious âiF Design A ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces Record January Sales
Feb 3, 2015
Optima and Soul Lead Sales; All-New 2016 Sorento CUV Now in Showrooms IRVINE, CA -- Feb. 3, 2015: Kia Motors America's (KMA) record-setting momentum carried into 2015 with best-ever January sales of 38,299 vehicles, up 3.5 percent over the same period last year. Kia's strong start was led by the U.S.-built* Optima and ... Continue reading
Jan 30, 2015
Multifaceted Campaign Introduces the Premium Utility Experience of Kia's Most Capable and Refined CUV Ever - "Perfect Getaway" premieres online today with an extended cut available at Kia.com/Sorento, followed by in-cinema on January 30 and the broadcast debut in the third quarter of Super Bowl XLIX - Charging over sno ... Continue reading
2015 Detroit Auto Show Summary and Refreshingly Honest and Knowledgeable Opinion
Jan 16, 2015
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Kia Reports Best Ever Full year Sales in 2014
Jan 5, 2015
Annual Sales Up 8.4 Percent as Kia Surpasses Half a Million Vehicles for Third Straight Year; Optima Achieves All-time Single Nameplate Sales Record IRVINE, CA -- Jan. 5, 2015: Kia Motors America (KMA) capped a record-setting year with best-ever December sales of 45,587 vehicles â up 35.6 percent over the same per ... Continue reading
2015 Car Review: Kia Sorento By Larry Nutson
Dec 28, 2014
2015 Kia Sorento A Georgia peach of an SUV by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_9622) SUVs are the ticket to have, or so it seems, and compact SUVs are even hotter. This year each month about 8000 new vehicle buyers chose Kiaâs Sorento. Through October around 84,000 new Sorento ... Continue reading
IIHS 2015 Top Safety Picks +VIDEO
Dec 23, 2014
afety gains ground: More vehicles earn top honors from IIHS The number of vehicles earning either of the Institute's two awards has jumped to 71 from 39 this time last year, giving consumers more choices for optimum protection in crashes. The number of winners in the top tier â Top Safety Pick+ â has increase ... Continue reading
Dec 22, 2014
"Showdown" is First in a Series of 60- and 30-Second Ads Debuting on Network and Cable and Can Be Viewed Today - Series of spots titled "Blake Griffin in, The Optima" set to run throughout the 2014-2015 NBA season - Multiplatform campaign includes online, television and social media elements IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 22, 20 ... Continue reading
Kia Sportage Awarded Used Car of the Year Award at the Car Dealer Magazine Used Car Awards
Dec 5, 2014
Impressed judges with its performance, residual values and press reviews Voted for not only by judges but also Car Dealer Magazine readers The Kia Sportage has been awarded with the Used Car of the Year Award at the coveted Car Dealer Magazine Used Car Awards. Impressing the judges with its sales performance in showroo ... Continue reading
5 Star Euro Safety Rating for the Kia Sorento
Dec 4, 2014
Maximum safety rating for all-new Kia Sorento Significantly stronger body shell and wide range of active safety technology On sale across Europe in first half of 2015 The all-new Kia Sorento has been awarded the maximum five-star crash safety rating by Euro NCAP. Kiaâs new SUV scored highly in all four areas (90 p ... Continue reading
Kia Announces November 2014 Sales
Dec 2, 2014
Annual Sales Surpass 500,000 Units for Third Straight Year; Year-to-Date Sales Up 6.6 Percent IRVINE, CA --Dec. 2, 2014: Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced November sales of 44,936 units, pushing the fast-moving brand beyond the 500,000-unit mark for the third consecutive year and on pace for an all-time annual s ... Continue reading
2015 Kia K900 Named 'International Car of the Year'
Nov 20, 2014
K900 Recognized for Distinctive Design, Advanced Technology and Unmatched Luxury -- 2015 K900 luxury sedan earns top honors from Road & Travel Magazine International Car of the Year (ICOTY) jury -- Kia claims unprecedented third consecutive ICOTY victory with new flagship sedan LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20, 2014 -- In conjunct ... Continue reading
Kia K900 And Soul Receive Prestigious 2015 Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy Awards
Nov 19, 2014
The K900 luxury sedan earns best-in-class status in the Premium Large Car category - The fun and funky Soul urban passenger vehicle receives the top honors in the Subcompact Car category IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 19, 2014 -- Consumer Guide Automotive has awarded the Kia K900 and Kia Soul its prestigious Best Buy Awards for ... Continue reading
The 2016 Kia Sorento CUV Makes its Entrance at the LA Auto Show
Nov 19, 2014
With a new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine option as well as a stronger body structure, longer wheelbase and dynamic driving improvements, Sorento delivers a premium utility experience Kiaâs popular U.S.-built Sorento is the first vehicle in North America to offer Clari-Fi1 digital music restoration technology by Ha ... Continue reading
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