News By Topic: Kia

Advancements in Kia's highly regarded UVO voice-activation telematics system highlighted at CES

Jan 7, 2014

Thoughtful updates in smartphone integration and voice-activation technologies advance functionality and safety New suite of Electric Vehicle-centered telematics serves as a preview to upcoming introduction of Kia’s highly anticipated Soul EV Innovative Kia KND-7 concept makes North American debut The journey thro ... Continue reading

Kia Motors Announces Executive-Level Appointments At U.S. Manufacturing Plant And Headquarters

Jan 7, 2014

Promotions Further Kia's Long-Term Strategy to Concentrate on Quality, Strengthen the Brand and Elevate the Ownership Experience - Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia elevates Randy Jackson to senior vice president, human resources and administration; Stuart Countess to vice president, quality sub-division - Kia Motors Am ... Continue reading

New CEO for Kia Motors Australia

Jan 6, 2014

Kia Motors Australia's new President and CEO, Mr SH (Sang-Hyun) Cho, will bring extensive senior executive management experience when he officially takes up his new role on January 6. ... Continue reading

Kia U.S. Sales Surpass Half a Million Vehicles for Second Straight Year

Jan 3, 2014

Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported the company's second-best annual sales in 2013 of 535,179 vehicles following the delivery of seven all-new or significantly redesigned vehicles over the course of the year. For the second straight year the U.S.-built* Optima was KMA's best-seller and December's total of 33,631 un ... Continue reading

Kia's Seven Year Warranty Lauded By Carbuyer As It Hits Seventh Year

Jan 3, 2014

The Kia Seven Year Warranty - still the simplest and most straightforward in the industry - has been lauded with the CarBuyer 'Buyer's Award' in its 2014 honours. ... Continue reading

Most Popular Cars and Trucks USA in 2013

Dec 31, 2013

2013 was the year of the full-size truck, according to new car shoppers on AutoTrader.com®. Trucks made up nearly half of the top 20 most popular new vehicles on the site this year, including three of the top five. Aligning with its longstanding status as the best-selling vehicle in the U.S., the Ford F-150 retained i ... Continue reading

Consumer Advocates Will Closely Scrutinize Hyundai/Kia Settlement

Dec 26, 2013

Consumer Watchdog will closely scrutinize the formal settlement, filed on December 23, between Hyundai, Kia and two law firms that would resolve dozens of lawsuits brought on behalf of 900,000 consumers whose gas mileage did not meet the miles per gallon advertised by the South Korean car companies, the California-base ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2014 HONDA ODYSSEY REVIEW

Dec 24, 2013

HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE ODYSSEY VEHICLE The Odyssey continue to improve itself with a refreshed take on power, styling, safety and interesting features – like an in-car vacuum system – for 2014. A now-standard six-speed automatic transmission helps ... Continue reading

First Drive Review: 2014 Kia Cadenza by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO

Dec 24, 2013

New entry ... added value By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel GLENDALE, CA - December 24, 2013: Last year, I was impressed by the Optima, Kia’s new midsize sedan. Not only did I like the design, but also the handling and quality of fit and finish. When I opened the door of the 2014 Cadenza, it ... Continue reading

Kia Motors America Agrees To Resolve Litigation Pertaining To Restatement Of Fuel Economy Ratings

Dec 24, 2013

Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced a proposed settlement of disputes that were raised by current and former owners and lessees of vehicles affected by the automaker's November 2012 restatement of fuel economy ratings. The adjustment affected approximately 300,000 2011-13 model year Kia vehicles. While today's pro ... Continue reading

2014 Kia Soul Earns NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating

Dec 23, 2013

Kia Motors America's (KMA) popular urban passenger vehicle, the all-new 2014 Soul, has earned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) 5-Star overall safety rating. With its extensive list of standard safety features and use of high-tensile steel, Soul earned five stars in the frontal and side impac ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2014 KIA CADENZA REVIEW

Dec 21, 2013

HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE CADENZA VEHICLE Premiering in as the most technically advanced Kia in the lineup to date, the all-new Cadenza hopes to captivate shoppers with a sophisticated full-size sedan focused on delivering as much luxury as possible for a fair ... Continue reading

IIHS Highest 2014 Top Safety Pick Award Earned By Twenty-Two Vehicles +VIDEO

Dec 19, 2013

ARLINGTON, Va. — Twenty-two vehicles earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's highest safety award for 2014, Top Safety Pick+, thanks to a high level of protection in crashes and the availability of front crash prevention technology to avoid many collisions in the first place. An additional 17 earn Top Sa ... Continue reading

2014 Kia Sedona Earns NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating

Dec 16, 2013

Already a popular choice among minivan buyers, the 2014 Kia Sedona has earned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) coveted 5-Star overall safety rating. Netting five stars in the frontal and side impact tests and four stars in the roll-over test, the 2014 Sedona combines a rigid and durable pass ... Continue reading

2014 Kia Forte Named Best New Compact Sedan By Cars.com

Dec 13, 2013

Kia Motors America's (KMA) 2014 Forte has been named the Best New Compact Sedan of 2014 by Cars.com, putting Kia's European-inspired sedan in contention for the respected website's Best of 2014 award. Cars.com editors picked six cars to compete for the annual award, and the Forte topped its segment with its style, perf ... Continue reading