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On the opening day of the 2015 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, Kia Motors America (KMA) grabbed the spotlight with six customized cars that evoked a unique American wanderlust. Showcasing the cultural diversity of the American regional landscape, the concept cars captured the essence of an all-American adventure. Check out the videos and explore the designs that KMA brought to this year’s show! A1A Optima: Inspired by the Sunshine State The A1A Optima takes its inspiration from the scenic A1A highway that runs along the coast of Florida. To suit the vibrant scenery and laid-back lifestyle of the Sunshine state, the all-ne…
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The Kia Sorento was awarded the most coveted title of Public Car of the Year at the 2015 Middle East Car of the Year (MECOTY) Awards. After receiving the highest number of votes among 48 nominated vehicles, the all-new Sorento emerged the winner of the highest recognition. In honor of this achievement, Mr. Alex Chung, the President of Kia Motors Middle East and Africa Regional Headquarters said, “The people have spoken! The incredible vote of confidence from the Middle East customers themselves is a fantastic achievement for all of us at Kia and will inspire us all to try even harder to satisfy the exacting standards of car buyers in this region.” Middle East ha…
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[The Globe and Mail] Review: 2016 Kia Optima proves it can compete with the big boys
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“In the 2016 go-round for North American Car of the Year, 21 new cars made the list of candidates. After the first round of voting, the roster was trimmed to 10. One of them is the 2016 Kia Optima. To make a list that also includes the BMW 7 Series, the Mazda MX-5 and the Toyota Prius, Kia has clearly moved beyond the simple formula of more kit for less money. Like its parent, Hyundai, Kia is earning critical respect through solid design and engineering.” Click to Read More Lees hele artikel
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If car lamps are the ‘eyes’ of the car, the engine can only be described as its ‘heart.’ The choice of an engine is an especially important decision for anyone in the market for a new car. The type of engine you choose will have a big impact on your car’s performance. So what should you consider when deciding between a diesel-powered and a gasoline-powered engine? Diesel – Powerful and enduring Diesel fuel delivers great fuel economy and mileage as it is one of the most energy dense fuels available. Because the fuel provides more torque, diesel-powered vehicles also offer impressive towing capacity. The engine itself also boasts a lengthy lifespan as the parts…
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The development of car lamps and the bright future of Kia’s automotive lighting
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Gone are the days when headlights were simple round fixtures on cars. With advancements in lighting technology, headlights have since become a prominent feature of automotive design. Let’s take a look at the development of car lamps and how they have come to be more than just lighting mechanisms. Often referred to as the ‘eyes’ of a car’s symmetrical face, car lamps are first and foremost a safety device created to provide visibility for drivers and to signal and communicate with other motorists. To serve this purpose, car lamps are regulated under strict standards to ensure full and proper functionality when driving. Kia Sportage light placements emphasize…
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“Ask anyone familiar with the current Kia Optima, “What do you think of Kia’s midsize sedan?” and you’ll hear phrases like ”great styling” or “looks like a luxury car” or “lots of value for the money.” Not a bad set of impressions, and proof Kia nailed the last Optima redesign in terms of exterior styling and feature content.” Click to Read More Lees hele artikel
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This year, Kia Motors in collaboration with Hyundai Motors, held the 6th annual R&D IDEA Festival. In adherence to Kia’s corporate philosophy, this year’s theme was ‘Journey Together to a Better Future.’ Read on to explore the wonderfully eccentric entries that reflect the brilliant imagination of our engineers! The 10 finalists chosen from the March preliminaries showed off their inventions at the festival held at the Namyang R&D center. Despite being given only five months to develop, refine and perfect their ideas using a fixed budget and only allowed to spend time on their projects outside of working hours, the entries did not disappoint. Prize wi…
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“As we report in our full review of the 2016 Optima, Kia has made its mid-size sedan better in every way. It’s better-driving, more refined, and fuller-featureed, all while keeping its status, at least in its more affordable trims, as one of the best value-for-money picks on the market—but maybe not quite the radically different head-turner its predecessor was.” Click to Read More Lees hele artikel
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In celebration of the enhanced Kia Picanto, Kia Motors has launched a digital campaign to further entice and intrigue fans worldwide. The campaign, composed of five short micro films, captures the essence of the city car’s bold and vibrant personality. Check out the campaign videos and take a behind-the-scenes look into the campaign’s creative process! One of the campaign’s creative concept sketches The campaign essentially sought to highlight the Picanto’s improved premium features. Each of the five short films focuses on a noteworthy aspect of the enhanced Picanto, showcasing the car’s charm and appeal. A screenshot from the campaign video Staying true…
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With the release of the fourth generation Optima in April, Kia has continued to revolutionize and advance its line up of luxurious midsize sedans. The new Optima’s prowess embodies the growth and progress of Kia Motors as an influential and innovative automobile manufacturer. Today, let’s take a look at the inspiration and groundwork that have shaped the evolution of Kia’s midsize sedan into the dynamic and powerful fourth generation Optima. Kia Concord (1987) The origin of Kia’s midsize sedan dates back to the Concord in 1987. Even then, the Concord boasted the kind of power that rivaled larger sedans, paving the way for Kia in the midsize sedan market. Than…
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“Kia might live under the corporate shadow of parent company Hyundai, but don’t confuse the Kia Optima for a rebadged Hyundai Sonata. That hasn’t been the case for years, and the new 2016 Optima is more of its own car than ever before.” Click to read more Lees hele artikel
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After recently hitting the two millionth vehicle production milestone, Kia’s manufacturing plant located in Zilina, Slovakia continues to be instrumental in Kia’s growth and success in Europe. Today we present a glimpse of our state-of-the-art European facility. The main models being produced at the Zilina plant include the Kia cee’d line-up, Sportage (the brand’s best-selling vehicle in Europe), and Venga. Since opening in 2006, the Zilina plant has also assumed the role as the European production base for Kia’s gasoline and diesel engines. (Top left: cee’d, top right: cee’d GT, bottom left: Venga, bottom right: Sportage) There are 3,800 highly skilled…
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[New York Daily News] 2016 Sorento: Hide the badge and Kia could charge $10K more!
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“When it comes to the 2016 Kia Sorento SXL sport-utility I recently tested, cheap was the last thing that came to my mind. Part of the reason is because this Kia is many things, but cheap it ain’t. Almost fully-loaded, equipped with the optional 290-horsepower 3.3-liter V-6 and all-wheel-drive, this Sorento had a price firmly fixed in the mid-$40K range. This alone might cause some readers to head for the hills, or abandon all hope of taking the new Sorento for a meaningful test drive. It shouldn’t, and here’s why.” Click to Read More Lees hele artikel
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The Kia Sportage is back with an all-new model, five years after the launch of the previous generation vehicle. First unveiled at this year’s Frankfurt International Motor Show, the all-new Sportage instantly caught the attention of many car lovers with its powerful look and improved features. The development project of the 4th generation Sportage was initiated back in April 2012, with involvement of global Kia design teams in the US, Germany and Korea. Check out the interesting behind-the-scenes stories of the all-new Sportage design, shared by actual Kia exterior and interior designers. Revolutionary Exterior Design “Designing the all-new Sportage was a gre…
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We are proud to announce that Kia stands proudly at number 74 on the international brand consultancy Interbrand’s 2015 list of 100 Best Global Brands. Kia has demonstrated strong performance as a global brand, making Interbrand’s exclusive list for Best Global Brand for the fourth consecutive year. Despite the unfavorable economic environment of the past year, Kia has sustained a brand value increase of 5%, growing to an estimated value of 5.7 billion USD. This value is an outstanding 530% growth since 2007. Interbrand attributes this remarkable growth to Kia’s dedication towards “excellent design, high quality and innovative brand management in the global ma…
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Are you looking for cool new gear for your car, home or office? Then Kia’s newest online shop featuring the ‘Rhythm in Basic’ brand collection will be worth a visit. In an effort to bring more convenience and fun to our customers, Kia has introduced a range of simple, stylish lifestyle accessories that reflect the brand’s ‘young-at-heart’ identity. Kia’s ‘Rhythm in Basic’ brand collection is composed of various accessories for car, travel, home, office and fashion, including leather wallets, money clips and portable smartphone speakers. For the car, Kia’s brand collection features practical accessories embellished with a unique textile pattern designed exclusivel…
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Earlier this year, the Kia Rio went through a number of visual improvements to maintain its competitiveness in the global subcompact market. Available in five-door hatchback and four-door sedan body styles, the Rio is the brand’s best-selling vehicle range worldwide, with more than 500,000 units sold in 2014. Today, hop in and take a ride in the Rio five-door hatchback, the subcompact that’s as fun to look at as it is to drive! A fresh exterior look Under the direction of Peter Schreyer, President and Chief Design Officer of Kia Motors Corporation, the enhanced Rio has received a number of small modifications to its ‘face’. The radiator grille is refreshed wit…
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We are happy to announce that our beautiful minivan, the Sedona (known as Grand Carnival in some markets) has been dubbed the ‘Ultimate Minivan’ by Cars.com and MotorWeek in the USA! After a multi-day comparison test consisting of detailed analysis of many minivan models, Kia’s all-new Sedona was picked the winner. Sedona’s SUV-like styling and decidedly premium interior helped it top the segment full of long-standing stalwarts, while beating its competitors in criteria like technology, features, and drivetrains. Kia Motors America Vice President of product planning, Orth Hedrick, proudly said that “the fully reimagined Sedona has been a tremendous success for…
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[Clean Technica] Kia Crushes German Competition In Germany (August Electric Car Sales)
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“Clearly, one of the biggest Germany EV sales stories this month (well, I think the biggest) is that the Kia Soul EV crushed every other model, surging far into #1. It was like Usain Bolt against the fastest women in the world. That propelled the car into #5 for the year through August.” Click to read more Lees hele artikel
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More and more consumers are turning to alternative powertrain cars such as the beloved Kia Optima Hybrid to go green, but there seems to be a lack of understanding about eco-friendly cars in general. Here are a number of misconceptions about eco-friendly cars and the facts that set them straight. Short-lived batteries Contrary to popular belief, batteries in many hybrid cars have exceptional longevity. The lithium ion polymer batteries in Kia’s eco-friendly cars have excellent durability, and batteries in fuel cell vehicles can be used semi-permanently. Hybrid cars are susceptible to electric shock Many fear electrocution when their cars get wet. However, the batt…
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Kia has really upped its game in recent years — and the 2015 Kia Cadenza proves it. If you haven’t heard of the Cadenza, it’s a full-size premium sedan that boasts luxury-car comfort and performance. It offers two trim levels — the well-equipped Premium, which starts around $35,000, and the fully loaded Limited, which starts at just over $40,000. While the Cadenza lacks aV8 or hybrid option, it does offer a powerful 293-horsepower 3.3-liter V6 engine that’s paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Click to read more Lees hele artikel
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At one of the hottest places on Earth, a fleet of Kia vehicles made an appearance for the ultimate test. In Death Valley, in eastern California in the U.S., the all-new Sportage underwent the final stages of its development with the most extreme and rigorous vehicle testing implemented by the company yet. This ‘Hot Test’ was designed to test the durability of the all-new Sportage in the harshest environments, with the focus on its superior heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Three sets of tests were conducted, including the up-hill climb, the stop-and-go drive and a slow drive. For the up-hill climb, the Sportage was driven on a steady …
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Today marks one of the most anticipated moments for Kia in 2015. We are finally taking the wraps off of the all-new Kia Sportage at the 66th Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA). Entering its fourth-generation, the new Sportage compact SUV instantly became the talk of the town with its attractive design, a range of advanced technology features and greater quality. Check out the new Sportage in real-life at the grandiose motor show stage, along with many other surprises along the way! All-new Sportage takes the IAA by storm Continuing the success of its predecessor model, the all-new Sportage has been revamped with an innovative and sophisticated package and prem…
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We are proud to announce that Kia Motors Russia surpassed 1,000,000 sales in less than 6 years of operations! Thanks to our Russian customers’ continued support and the devotion of all our employees, Kia’s market share in Russia now accounts for 10%, more than double that in 2009. The 1 millionth Kia to be sold in Russia was none other than the much beloved Rio sedan, the most popular Kia model in Russia. Mr. Ivan Lobanov, winner of the lucky customer campaign, chose another Rio for his giveaway vehicle, saying that both its quality and design are beyond satisfactory. Mr. Lobanov was also pleasantly surprised with the free tickets to the UEFA Euro 2016 preliminar…
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Silence isn’t golden. While car manufacturers have been focusing on producing quiet cars for a long time, they are now looking into making cars with “just the right amount of sound”. And in that respect, Kia’s NVH technology keeps on making progress. Did you know a car is typically composed of over 30,000 parts? The intricate network of components that go into a car, including the engine and chassis, generates noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), which altogether largely affect the driving sensation. At Kia, we have specialized R&D units such as our NVH2 Research Lab and Noise Vibration Development Team dedicated to minimizing uncomfortable noise and maximiz…
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