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Kia BUZZ is Kia's officiële blog voor het delen van informatie over Kia voertuigen, nieuws, informatie en adviezen. Kia BUZZ is geschreven door een breed gamma van Kia deskundigen en managers vanuit de hele organisatie om zo te helpen Kia dichter bij haar klanten, het bedrijfsleven industriële opinieleiders en auto liefhebbers te brengen.
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Besides the premiere of SPORTSPACE, the stunning new Kia concept vehicle, another spotlight was shone on the new cee’d GT Line during the 85th Salon International de l’Automobile in Geneva (Geneva International Motor Show). The new cee’d GT Line is equipped with the all-new downsized 1.0-litre T-GDI engine as well as new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission in Europe. The GT Line specification is available on all three cee’d body types – the five-door cee’d, three-door pro_cee’d and cee’d Sportswagon. The all-new 1.0-litre T-GDI ‘Kappa’ engine was also unveiled for the first time, marking yet another evolution of the Kia engine, which performs at high efficiency with smal…
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The 85th Salon International de l’Automobile in Geneva (Geneva Motor Show) is underway, and Kia has a lot to present during this prestigious exhibition. From the world premiere of the SPORTSPACE concept to the new cee’d GT Line, the latest powertrain technologies, and the European debut of the enhanced Picanto, Kia has the full package ready for the show. Here we bring you a first look at the new Kia SPORTSPACE concept unveiled during the Geneva Motor Show press conference. The new Kia SPORTSPACE Concept – Simple yet dynamic The new Kia SPORTSPACE concept is the ultimate getaway vehicle, offering drivers both style and practicality. Designed at Kia’s Frankfurt d…
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Who are the artists to watch on YouTube in 2015? The most reliable source, of course, is none other than the 2015 YouTube Music Awards (YTMA) presented by Kia. We have been celebrating our sponsorship of the event with the special REDISCOVERED and the Shhhow music video series, and we are pleased to finally announce the winners of the 2015 YTMA chosen by YouTube users all around the world. Kia is excited to be a part of this meaningful event which supports the video-sharing platform as a place to introduce new music and for artists and fans to truly connect and experience music together. Check out the list of winners below in the video from the official YouTube Music Awar…
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The Chicago Auto Show has come to a close but it definitely left behind a big splash in the auto industry. Kia took part in the largest auto show in the U.S. with 15 Kia models including the Trail’ster, the refreshed Rio, the all-new Sorento and the all-new Sedona (Grand Carnival). Among these outstanding models, the newly introduced Trail’ster, an electric AWD concept vehicle based on the Kia Soul, was easily the center of most attention. Find out what major auto media outlets had to say about the bold and powerful electric AWD concept. Kelly Blue Book “The Soul is the perfect platform for experimentation and the Trail’ster proves this once again. I hope there will b…
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The safety of our customers is one of the foremost concerns when developing our vehicles and, in an effort to nurture responsible drivers from an early age, Kia Motors America has partnered with the B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Safe) Teen Pro-Active Driving School as the official vehicle and presenting sponsor. While driving brings a great deal of enjoyment and convenience, for young novice drivers, one errant turn could be fatal. Together with B.R..A.K.E.S., Kia is offering free lifesaving training with hands-on driving exercises to teens and their parents across the country. B.R.A.K.E.S. is a non-profit organization on a mission to train and ed…
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Kia’s first all-electric zero emissions vehicle for global markets, Soul EV, has been named the Best Eco-Friendly Vehicle at the MotorWeek’s 34th annual Drivers’ Choice Awards. Each year MotorWeek produces a list of winners for different car categories after analyzing industry trends, new products, and technologies, to provide car buyers with a reliable source of information. MotorWeek editors noticed the Soul EV’s roomy interior and cargo space, on top of its best-in-class range, in picking it as the best eco-friendly vehicle. Motorweek’s host and executive producer John Davis commented on Soul EV’s practicality and style, stating that “it has more power and range …
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It’s here. Trail’ster, the electric all-wheel drive concept based on the Kia Soul. At the 2015 Chicago Auto Show, Kia Motors America finally took the wraps off the boldly designed compact CUV. Trail’ster is more efficient and weighs less than the traditional powertrain Soul, and takes the brand’s iconic urban passenger car to the next level with its bold design, smartly integrated e-AWD system, and robust 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. “The Trail’ster concept is a near-future look at how the production Kia Soul would logically evolve into an AWD-capable version that’s built to escape the city streets and roam into the mountain wilderness,” said Tom Kearns, c…
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Excitement over the 2015 YouTube Music Awards continues as Kia presents another episode of the REDISCOVERED campaign. After having Matthew Koma cover Smokey Robinson’s “The Tracks of My Tears”, Kia went out in search of other talented young musicians to cover a legendary song from the past, and found American indie pop band MisterWives in New York City. They accepted the challenge to cover the song “Out of Touch” by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame duo Hall & Oates. Watch how the band pulls off a mega hit from the 80’s in ‘MisterWivey’ style! MisterWives’s cover for “Out of Touch” was recorded at the legendary Electric Lady Studios where the original tune was record…
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Kia Motors is interacting with our global fans across a range of social media channels. Instagram is no exception. It has been a year since we started sharing photos and videos and interacting with our followers on this popular channel. Check out the top posts from Kia Motors Worldwide Instagram and discover all the different sides of our brand, including the cute pets, amateur photography and behind-the-scenes outtakes from brand events. One of the most loved posts from our Instagram featured the famous YouTube vlogger couple, EatYourKimchi team, and their Kia Soul travelling to their favorite spots in Seoul, Korea Pierce Brosnan was another highlight wi…
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Another clue concerning Kia’s newest concept vehicle was recently discovered. The world premiere of a new concept vehicle, the Trail’ster, has given every auto enthusiast a reason to look forward to the Chicago Auto Show this year. This electric all-wheel drive concept model was conceived for city dwellers who dream of outdoor adventures. Indeed, its bold design, fully retractable canvas roof, and smartly integrated rear electric all-wheel drive system is the talk of the town. The turbocharged Kia Trail’ster concept will be unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show on February 12. Please stay tuned for more news! Lees hele artikel
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The new Kia Soul continues to be recognized for its iconic design and popularity – this time in Moscow, Russia, where the ceremony for the prestigious Golden Klaxon automotive award was held. Golden Klaxon is one of Russia’s top 3 automotive awards and highly influential among car owners. Of more than 130 automobile models taking part in the competition, Kia Soul came out on top in the best compact SUV category. We are thrilled that the improvements made to the second generation Soul – the more masculine styling touches, enhanced comfort, and most importantly, improved safety features – were so well received. Ever since its launch in the spring of 2014, the new Kia Sou…
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Outstanding design has been Kia’s signature brand value since the hiring of Peter Schreyer as our Chief Design Officer in 2006. Today, we have been honored with yet another prestigious iF Design Award for our flagship SUV, all-new Sorento, marking Kia’s seventh iF Design Award. Each year, the jury of the globally-recognized design award program selects the products that meet its high standards in overall design, finish, degree of innovation, and environmental impact & safety. The all-new Sorento has been recognized for its stylish and practical design features along with its high level of innovation. “I am very proud of this award for the Kia Sorento because i…
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It’s a wrap! Novak Djokovic took home his fifth crown from the Australian Open after an intense final match against Andy Murray. As the major sponsor of Australian Open 2015, Kia enjoyed taking part in the tournament and watching the competition between the world’s best tennis players. Although all the matches are over, the excitement over the winners and great matches is still in the air. Check out the highlights from on and off of the tennis court from the 2015 tournament! Rod Laver Arena The Kia X-Car based on all-new Sorento and inspired by X-Men Wolverine was presented to the public. A bit of laughter during the match between Rafael N…
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Chicago Auto Show 2015 is right around the corner and is sure to be a special one for Kia Motors. That is where we plan to unveil our newest concept, an advanced and capable electric all-wheel drive (e-AWD) concept vehicle that was conceived by Kia’s California design studio and built for city dwellers seeking the ultimate urban escape. Kia BUZZ is offering a small sneak peek before its unveiling on February 12 on the Kia stand at the Chicago Auto Show. With a bold look, the new concept is intended to embody the wilderness and an adventurous spirit. It will appeal to those who pursue active lifestyle that includes outdoor activities like skiing, snowboarding, camping,…
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Kia Motors is excited to be back with a new Super Bowl commercial, this time featuring Pierce Brosnan parodying his role as James Bond. This is the 6th consecutive year we have placed creative advertising in one of the most watched American television broadcasts of the year. Find out for yourself what type of the ‘Perfect Getaway’ mission Pierce has taken on with the all-new Sorento armed with more luxurious amenities and refinement. With his sophisticated persona and appearances in so many action-packed adventures, Pierce Brosnan embodies all the personality traits of the all-new Sorento, making him the perfect fit as a Super Bowl spokesman. “Along with the two lea…
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Shhh…it’s a surprise! Building on the enthusiasm created by our partnership with the YouTube Music Awards (YTMA), Kia is excited to present the second episode of The Shhhow with Clean Bandit. The Shhhow, a series of music performances that occur outside of traditional venues, is designed to delight music fans with great music created at the spur of the moment. This time, electronic group Clean Bandit from the UK surprised their biggest fans at a warehouse located in East London which was totally transformed into a surreal world for their newest album, ‘New Eyes’. Watch the story behind the first music video for their new song ‘Real Love’. Clean Bandit posted a video on…
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There’s a lot of excitement around the launch of the all-new Kia Sorento which goes on sale in the global market in early 2015. With its luxurious design, excellent safety features and technology, the all-new Sorento meets all the requirements of being the ideal SUV. To provide an insider’s look at the newest model, we sat down with the Kia teams involved in the development and sales of the all-new Kia Sorento and asked them about what makes it the ideal SUV model for today’s motorists. Below are their answers and some photos taken at signature spots from around the globe. Posing at the Chateau de Fontainebleau, France Product Team – “Bigger cabin and plenty of space…
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What great news to start off the new year! Kia Motors Slovakia set its highest record for production in 2014 with more than 323,000 cars and 493,000 engines produced at its Zilina production facility, the sole European manufacturing plant owned by Kia Motors. That represents a 3 percent increase in car production output compared to the previous year. Thanks to the increased demand from its major markets, including Russia, United Kingdom, and Germany, the Zilina plant was able to run at full production capacity. Kia Sportage manufactured at Zilina plant, Slovakia With its distinctive look and practicality, the Kia Sportage remained the most popular Kia model produced b…
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The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), also known as the Detroit Auto Show, is the first chance of the year to catch a glimpse of what’s ahead for the international automotive industry. Amid the excitement sit 25 of Kia’s finest vehicles, including the all-new Sorento, the all-new Sedona (Grand Carnival), the enhanced K900 (Quoris), and the Cadenza. The Kia Soul Red Zone is another highlight of the Kia booth, with its chic black body and 18-inch alloy wheels grabbing everyone’s attention. Enjoy these photos of Kia Motors from NAIAS 2015! Kia Soul Red Zone version with red accentuating the front, rear, and side The all-new Sorento at the NAIAS 2015…
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To celebrate the Australian Open 2015, Kia is presenting to the world the Kia X-Car, based on Kia’s all-new Sorento premium SUV. The Kia X-Car was inspired by Wolverine who fights the evil Sentinels with his invincible Adamantium claws in the latest X-Men series, X-Men: Days of Future Past. Watch the Kia X-Car “making of” film for a glimpse behind the scenes and an interview with the design team. Main designer Jung Chul Lee shares the overall concept for the Kia X-Car and its design process. Wolverine’s identity is clearly emblazoned on the all-new Sorento’s front and back, where his signature Adamantium claws provide bold accents, and the ‘X’ on the grill stands …
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Most of us would agree that driving an electric vehicle is an eco-friendly and cost-efficient choice when it comes to choosing a car. Despite its multiple advantages, the relatively short range of EVs has been a major concern for many car buyers. In terms of range, Kia Soul EV is setting a new benchmark in its class, with a single-charge driving distance of 132 miles. Next Green Car, a group of renowned eco and green car experts based in the UK, recently conducted a real-world range test to verify Soul EV’s actual driving range. The results were even better than could be imagined! Watch as the Soul EV takes a range test through the beautiful cities and countryside of S…
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Adding to the excitement of Kia’s sponsorship of the 2015 YouTube Music Awards, we are presenting to music fans across the world the REDISCOVERED series. The REDISCOVERED campaign involves Kia collaborations with the talented artists of today who step outside of their genres and cover a classic song from the past. Watch as emerging American musician Matthew Koma covers Smokey Robinson’s legendary ‘The Tracks of My Tears’. The first episode features Matthew Koma’s journey to California and his initial reaction to discovering that his REDISCOVERED cover is ‘The Tracks of My Tears’: The next episode shows how inspired Matthew was by the song and how he put his own sp…
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If you are a fan of X-Men series produced by Marvel, look out for the Australian Open 2015. As the major sponsor of the Australian Open, held in Melbourne, Australia every January, Kia is teaming up with the X-Men heroes and tennis superstar Rafael Nadal to wow tennis fans all over the globe. We collaborated with Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment to produce the Kia X-Car, an X-Men inspired all-new Kia Sorento, the third generation of the brand’s best-selling SUV. Watch the video below to see the Kia X-Men dream team take on the evil Sentinels who are threatening the Australian Open 2015: And for those tennis enthusiasts who want to show their passion for …
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New year is just around the corner. It has been a truly great year, with lots of exciting moments for Kia. From the lively international auto show scenes to the unveiling of new vehicle models, Kia BUZZ has captured the very best of Kia for our global fans. For the 2014 year in review, here we present the top five blog posts most loved by our fans. Number 5: Kia named one of Interbrand’s Best Global Green Brands again (Click to read more) 2014 has been a year when Kia’s green efforts have really paid off. Kia Motors was ranked 35th in the list of the Best Global Green Brand, up from 37th in 2013 and 87th in 2012. Number 4: Meet the Eatyourkimchi Soul! (Click to read …
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As the year-end holidays approach, some of you are already facing up to the bitter cold. Did you know that when it’s cold outside your cars require the most care and upkeep? Today, for a safer and merrier winter for our fans, Kia presents the most helpful tips for cold weather car maintenance. 1. Avoid warming up your vehicle in an enclosed area While all of us prefer getting into a warm car during the chilly seasons, it can be very dangerous to heat up a vehicle in an enclosed area without air circulation. However cold outside, it is simply not worth the chance of carbon monoxide poisoning. Warm up your car outside or only after you have opened your garage door. …
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