New Styling for the Kia Sorento is Bold and Sophisticated
Jul 30, 2014
The all-new third-generation Kia Sorento will be unveiled in Korea next month, featuring bold, swept-back exterior styling. The new model boasts a lower roofline, higher beltline, more muscular stance, rounded shoulders at the rear and deeply sculpted body surfaces. Together with a larger, more upright âtiger-nose ... Continue reading
Kia GT4 Stinger Concept And 2014 Soul Earn International Design Excellence Awards
Jul 18, 2014
Kia Motors has built a reputation for world-class design over the last several years, and recently, the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) has added to the Korean brand's renown with a pair of prestigious design awards. Kia received International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) in the transportation categor ... Continue reading
Kia Announces Sponsorship of England Women's Cricket Team
Jul 16, 2014
Major new sponsorship deal sees Kia become the first ever official England womenâs cricket partner 19 all-new Kia Sportage vehicles to be provided to the England womenâs cricket team Kia Motors (UK) Limited has announced a major new sponsorship deal as the official partner of the England womenâs cricket ... Continue reading
Kia Tops Mainstream Brands In Strategic Vision's Total Quality Index Study
Jul 2, 2014
Kia Soul and Optima Score Highest in Their Segments and Enhance Overall Brand Strength - Soul wins small multi-function segment for second consecutive year - Customers value safety, functionality and styling of Kia's model line -- Kia Motors America's (KMA) two most popular vehicles, the 2014 Optima and 2014 Soul, were ... Continue reading
Kia Announces Best First-Half Sales Performance In Company History
Jul 1, 2014
On the heels of its highest-ever J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS) ranking â sixth among all automakers â Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced June sales of 50,644 units, contributing to the company's best-ever first-half performance with 297,413 vehicles sold thus far in 2014. With Kia's year-to-dat ... Continue reading
Kia Becomes Official Automotive Partner Of Segerstrom Center For The Arts
Jun 30, 2014
Irvine-Based Automaker Joins with Orange County's Largest Non-Profit Arts Organization to Showcase All-New K900 Flagship Luxury Sedan - Multifaceted K900 launch extends with three custom-built vehicle displays throughout the Center's campus and involvement with special events, including the Off-Center Festival, Movie M ... Continue reading
2014 Kia Soul Named One Of The 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000
Jun 27, 2014
Kia Motors America's (KMA) popular urban hatchback, the 2014 Soul, is one of the 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000 in 2014, according to Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com. Soul ranked third out of ten on KBB.com's annual list highlighting the hippest and most affordable cars on the market. Editors at Kelley Blue Book added the So ... Continue reading
2015 Kia K900 Review By John Heilig +VIDEO
Jun 22, 2014
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Model: 2015 Kia K900 Engine: 5.0-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 420 hp @ 6,400 rpm/376 lb.-ft. @ 5,000 rpm Transmission: 8-speed automatic Wheelbase: 119.9 in. Length x Width x Height: 200.6 x 74.8 x 58.7 in. Tires: P275/40R19 (R)/ P245/45R19 (F) Cargo: 15.9 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2014 Kia Optima And Soul Receive AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards
Jun 19, 2014
U.S.-built* Optima Midsize Sedan Wins Award for Second Consecutive Year while Soul Urban Utility Earns Honor for First Time - 18th annual AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards identifies most appealing cars in the market and assists consumers in making informed vehicle purchasing decisions - Survey measured responses ... Continue reading
Kia Ranks Sixth Among Automakers In 2014 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study
Jun 19, 2014
Cadenza and Sportage Recognized as Segment Leaders as Fast-Moving Brand Moves Up Four Positions Over Last Year - Kia achieves its highest-ever IQS ranking and outpaces the industry average - Sportage claims second-consecutive IQS award in a tie while Cadenza receives first-time honors ... Continue reading
Kia Soul EV achieves major TUV Nord Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) certificate
Jun 19, 2014
ISO 14040 certification considers whole-life environmental impact of Soul EV Soul EV to go on sale in the UK late 2014 The Kia Soul EV has become the latest model from the Korean brand to earn important certification for its outstanding whole-life environmental credentials. TÃV Nord, an independent technical inspect ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim Reviews the 2014 Kia Soul +VIDEO
Jun 16, 2014
Kia Motors America Amps Up For The 20Th Anniversary Vans Warped Tour
Jun 16, 2014
Kia Motors America (KMA) is shifting into high gear this summer as it crisscrosses the country as the "Official Vehicle of the Vans Warped Tour®" with a long list punk-rock and indie bands. Now in its 20th year, concertgoers in 40 U.S. cities will enjoy live music performances and the opportunity to participate in a ... Continue reading
New May sales record for Kia with 6,015 vehicles delivered
Jun 6, 2014
Record year-to-date sales of 33,589 Updated Sportage continues to lead the way Kia continued its winning ways with UK car buyers in May, setting yet another new monthly sales record by delivering 6,015 vehicles to customers during the month â up more than seven per cent on last Mayâs sales of 5,604 and led by ... Continue reading
California, Texas and Florida Lead U.S. in Diesel and Hybrid Vehicles
Jun 5, 2014
Diesel car registrations have increased 30% and hybrids have increased 64% since 2010. ​WASHINGTON June 5, 2014; NACS Online reported that California, Texas and Florida lead the country in registrations of fuel-efficient clean diesel and hybrid passenger vehicles, according to a new analysis and data released yes ... Continue reading
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