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Can high fashion and eco-friendly cars go together? With Kia’s newest electric vehicle, the Soul EV, they sure can. Apart from its cutting-edge technology, Soul EV boasts stylish and spacious design identical to its gasoline counterpart, the all-new Kia Soul. In collaboration with some renowned fashion photographers, Soul EV has evolved into a high-fashion object in urban settings. Check out the coolest of the Soul EV fashion photos. (Photography by JANG DUK HWA) With “pioneering cool design” as its theme, the Soul EV illustrates a life fully charged with style. Featured with everything from fashion models to everyday items like chairs and lamps, Soul EV’s iconic desi…
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Kia Motors revealed another surprise for customers, and it all happened at a small petrol station in London. In celebrating the launch of Kia Soul EV’s online information center in the UK, Kia rolled out a stunt targeting customers who came to fill their cars with petrol by charging them only the cost of a full charge of the Kia Soul EV instead of their actual petrol price. Watch as these customers, puzzled by the unbelievably low cost of their fill-up, discover the meaning of a ￡2.80 bill (approximately $4.40 in the US): The brand’s first globally sold electric vehicle, Soul EV, is an all electric, zero-emission car that is stylish and innovative, with some exci…
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It’s been described as sleek, bold and luxurious, and now you can add ‘green’ to the list. The all-new Kia Sorento has recently been recognized as the 12th Kia vehicle to receive the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) certificate from TÜV Nord, the renowned international technical inspection organization. The LCA certificate is awarded exclusively to vehicles that have satisfied the demanding ISO 14040 standards, which consider the environmental impact of the vehicle throughout its whole lifespan, from the production process all the way to its decomposition. Kia cee’d and Optima are just two of our previous recipients. The all-new Sorento’s Photochemical Oxidants Creation Po…
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Kia’s premium SUV model, the all-new Sorento, made its overseas debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show earlier this year. While it wowed the crowd with its bold look at first glance, there’s lots more to discover when it comes to this exciting new generation’s wide variety of features and specs. Spencer Cho, head of Kia’s Overseas Product Marketing Team, has broken down the reasons why the all-new Sorento is poised to be the best in its class. Watch the full presentation here: Roomy and Luxurious Design The 3rd generation Sorento is longer, wider, and lower than the previous generation. Its new look is not only sleeker but also provides more room for passengers, while…
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Kia Motors brought home another prestigious award, with the Kia Soul EV winning the Car of the Year title in Norway. The largest consumer information service providing organization in Norway, Dinside, has named the Kia Soul EV the best car for 2015 based on its price, space, handling, technology, and environmental friendliness. Soul EV gained the highest marks among 10 eligible candidates, thanks to its excellent design, spacious interior, and the best range (212km) on a single charge among the available electric vehicle (EV) models. Unlike some other eco-friendly cars with limited cargo space, Soul EV has been able to maximize the passenger and cargo room thanks to it…
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Kia is the defending champion of the International Car of the Year (ICOTY) award organized by Road & Travel Magazine! During the 2015 LA International Auto Show, the Kia K900, known as Quoris in some markets, was honored by Road & Travel Magazine as the most emotionally compelling vehicle for 2015. It is the first time in the award’s history that the same brand was selected for three consecutive years. Previously, we were recognized for our premium sedan, the Cadenza, and our best-selling Optima midsize sedan. (2015 Kia K900 (Quoris)) Road & Travel Magazine honors a single annual winner each year after taking into consideration product attributes as well a…
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From June 11 to July 4 next year, football fever will engulf the South American continent once again during the 44th Copa América 2015 hosted by Chile. Kia is excited to take part in this world-class event as a platinum sponsor of the football championship for national teams within South America. After successfully sponsoring three World Cups, we are very proud to continue to bring the excitement of football at the Copa América Championship to fans all around South America. Just last week, Kia handed over the first 10 official tournament vehicles to ANFP, Chile’s professional football association. Kia’s frontline vehicles, including the Sorento, Sportage and Quoris, wi…
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The curtain was raised on the LA Auto Show on November 21, 2014, where Kia Motors presented thirty of its top cars, including the New Sorento, New Sedona, K900 (Quoris), and Soul EV. Kia’s booth featured four sections with each one rocking a ‘California Adventure’ theme. Ranging from dry desert to fruit-filled valley, the Kia booth attracted visitors with a variety of themes based on music, decoration, food and cars. But above all, the spotlight shone on Kia’s highly anticipated new SUV model, the third generation Sorento which had its overseas premiere at the Paris Motor Show just a few months ago. The completely re-engineered version of Kia’s popular SUV features a s…
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Kia is excited to once again serve as the exclusive presenting sponsor of the 2015 YouTube Music Awards, in partnership with YouTube and executive producer VICE Media. During this festive event to take place in March 2015, Kia and YouTube will celebrate the emerging artists for 2015 selected by music fans from around the globe. Following the 2013 YouTube Music Awards’ success with more than 54 million total views, we can’t wait to make the 2015 event even bigger! Over the upcoming weeks, some of the most talented musicians and artists around the world will release new music videos on the #YTMA channel. Check out the GD X TAEYANG video released today ! Along with…
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It is that time of the year again. Kia Motors and our joint venture in China, DongfengYueda Kia (DYK), is back at the 12th China Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition, with 23 different models. But this year, Kia held a very special global premiere for a new concept car named KX3, a C-segment SUV that Kia is aimed exclusively at the Chinese market. Kia KX3 concept SUV KX3 is an SUV concept with a smooth yet sporty and tough look. Its body is 2,460 mm long, 1,765 mm wide and has of 2,590 mm wheelbase to give passengers plenty of room. Its design will appeal to young and passionate Chinese consumers who pursue high-quality automobiles and an outdoor lifestyle. …
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The official mascot for the UEFA EURO 2016 TM, to be held in France from June 10 to July 10, 2016, sponsored by Kia has been revealed. The half-boy, half-hero mascot, who has the magic power to fly around the globe and connect people through the power of football, will appear at key events for the UEFA EURO 2016TM Tournament and meet football fans from around the globe. He will be featured with Kia Sportage, the best-selling CUV model in France. So if you are a football lover, keep an eye out for this little boy at the UEFA EURO 2016TM tournament! He is excited to meet fans from around the world and celebrate this international festival of football! Check out the video…
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In 2014, Kia introduced the Soul EV, the brand’s first-ever electric vehicle for overseas markets based on the second-generation iconic Soul urban crossover. With its fresher appearance and ultra-low operating costs, the Soul EV boasts an 81.4 kW electric motor, producing 285 Nm of torque, and a high-capacity 27 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack. On a single charge, Kia Soul EV can travel up to 212 km (131 miles), and it comes with industry-leading warranties in its major sales markets (a comprehensive 7-Year, 150,000 km warranty in Europe and 10 year/100,000 mile warranty in US). With sales now getting underway in overseas markets, here are some fun facts about Soul E…
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Kia is no stranger to exciting road trips. Just recently, we launched the Father and Son Road Trip project to encourage fathers and sons to share their stories with us and win a special overnight road trip. Today, we are putting together a list of tips for a great road trip for our fans. If you are planning a road trip in the near future or if you’ve always wanted to go on a road trip but were unsure where to begin, here are some tips to help you get started. Think about whether you want to travel alone or with others If you plan to travel alone, prepare a set of CD’s or a playlist to keep yourself entertained. Even better, you can prepare some playlists with certain…
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The Kia Ray, a vehicle that is only marketed in Kia’s home country of Korea, recently had a chance to play dress-up with some Ray drivers and fans that got a firsthand look at unique and personalized Ray vehicles on display at the second annual Ray Dress-Up Festival in Korea! A total of 22 Ray owners who customized their own vehicles entered their cars into a contest hosted by a Kia Ray fan community site online, and fans then had a chance to vote for the top five Ray vehicles after seeing the cars on display. In the end, the black Ray with a connected caravan, completely equipped for camping, came out on top as the Best Ray. The winner received a fuel certificate wor…
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Kia Motors America had a fun display this year at the 2014 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show in Las Vegas, bringing the sights and sounds of the race track to the Kia booth. Kia celebrated its second title-winning season at the 2014 Pirelli World Challenge with the “A Day at the Races” 2014 SEMA display commemorating the company’s racing success. The booth embraced the tastier side of trackside festivities, with a modified Sedona serving up handcrafted Ballast Point brews, and a festive Soul EV, outfitted with iconic finishes from the classic ice cream truck serving up Smitten Ice Cream. Check out these fun transformations in the videos below: Whi…
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Kia’s GT RIDE smartphone app is not just a fun car game for your phone, but also one of the most well-designed. The app was recently awarded the prestigious Red Dot ‘Best of the Best’ design award in the Communication Design category. The Kia GT RIDE app, available to download for free on both Apple and Android devices, lets users design their own unique race track by moving their smartphone through the air and using its motion sensors to plot a route. Users can then race on their own GT RIDE circuits, steering a Kia pro_cee’d GT around the course and setting their own race times. They can also share their unique race track with friends over Facebook and invite them to…
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As a global automaker, Kia always looks for chances to help make the world a better place, and Kia’s Green Light Project is just one of the ways in which Kia is giving back to local communities. As one of Kia’s leading corporate social responsibility projects, the Green Light Project provides children in underprivileged regions of the world with the resources to move forward—whether it is through schools, community facilities, or transportation. Most recently, Kia opened a Green Light School in Malawi, giving the local community in this Southeast African nation greater access to educational resources and encouraging social mobility. Learn more about the Green Light Proje…
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What better way to enjoy a more active lifestyle than with a car that suits that lifestyle? Take the 2015 Kia Soul for instance, which was recently named the Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year, for the third time in a row, at the 11th annual Active Lifestyle Vehicle awards. The 2015 Kia Soul is a fun and funky urban passenger vehicle that is perfectly suited to a fun and funky urban lifestyle. Nina Russin, founder of the Active Lifestyle Vehicle program, noted that the Soul’s “cargo area, [which is] versatile enough to meet the needs of triathletes, cyclists, skiers and kayakers,” was a huge factor in being chosen this year. That with the Soul’s compact frame, easy m…
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The all-new third-generation Kia Sorento has clearly been making waves in the automotive world after it was unveiled at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. The third-generation Kia Sorento is much more than just an upgraded SUV; it’s more of a luxury SUV. The latest Sorento was designed as a collaborative effort among Kia’s design teams in Korea, the United States and Europe. The end product? An SUV you just can’t take your eyes off of. Taking design cues from architectural structures, the all-new Sorento is both luxurious and sophisticated, the two design concepts that were the focus for both the exterior and interior. The initial exterior sketches below give us a peek into …
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Kia, the Official Automotive Partner of the NBA, welcomed yet another high-profile brand ambassador on board when ten-time NBA All-Star LeBron James signed a multi-year partnership with Kia Motors America (KMA) to represent the K900, also known as Quoris in some markets. As a renowned car enthusiast, James reached out to Kia to gain some firsthand experience with the brand’s flagship sedan. His personal experience with the Kia K900 directly led to the Kia endorsement deal with the most popular athlete in the U.S. James posted pictures of the car on Instagram in August, showing his genuine affection for Kia’s rear-wheel drive luxury sedan. “I was a Kia K900 dri…
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After being named one of Interbrand’s Best Global Green Brands earlier this year, Kia Motors has jumped to number 74 on the definitive list of 100 Best Global Brands. This is nine spots ahead of last year’s ranking on the annual list put out by international brand consultancy Interbrand, which ranks the world’s most valuable brands. Moreover, Kia’s brand value has skyrocketed about 480% since 2007, after hiring Peter Schreyer as chief design officer and placing design at the core of its management philosophy. Peter Schreyer speaks to the media at the 2014 Paris Motor Show Additionally, high-profile marketing campaigns including sponsorship of the 2014 FIFA World Cup B…
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The 2014 Paris Motor Show is still in full swing until next week, and the Kia booth has a total of 23 cars on display for all visitors to see! Not in Paris? No worries! All Kia fans can now get a Kia Virtual Tour of the Kia booth in Paris thanks to Google View. Google View allows all Kia fans to visit the Kia displays at the Paris Motor Show from the comfort of their own home, even getting a peek inside the all-new third-generation 2015 Kia Sorento, the enhanced Kia Rio and Venga models, and the revolutionary Optima T-hybrid concept and the Soul EV! Powered by Google View, Kia Virtual Tour displays general information about each vehicle model, and gives fans a full 360° …
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Last week we gave a quick glimpse at a power chef duo bringing new flavors to the Kia Media Lounge during the Paris Motor Show, and today we finally reveal the ultimate Kia-inspired menu! Brought to you by world-renowned Michelin 3 star-awarded Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and his wife Marja Vongerichten, our new sensory branding initiative called ‘Taste of Kia’ includes dishes created under the concept of ‘approachable but luxurious.’ The ‘Signature’ recipes that make up a three-course meal include a crab and avocado salad starter, a beef tenderloin steak with Gochujang (Korean spicy red pepper paste)-butter sauce main course, and dark and white chocolate mousse wit…
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We’re finally done teasing the 2014 Paris Motor Show, which is Europe’s last big motor show of the year, and are now ready to open the Kia booth to the public after holding our official press conference. Members of the media who stopped by the Kia booth had a chance to see the European debut of the 3rd generation Kia Sorento as well as the world premiere of the enhanced Kia Rio and Venga! Our green corner at the stand showcased a prototype model of the Kia Optima featuring Kia’s new T-Hybrid technology as well as the Soul EV. Feeling left out? Don’t worry, because Kia’s got you covered. Watch our recap video below with behind-the-scenes action from Paris and more about t…
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We’ve been teasing this year’s Paris Motor Show over the past couple weeks, and today we had the chance to unveil the 3rd generation Sorento in Europe exclusively to the media. The Kia Media Lounge gave journalists their first look at the all-new Sorento in the metal! Today, we are sharing this special moment exclusively here on the Kia BUZZ from the moment of the unveiling to some behind-the-scenes action. Check out our photos below! The all-new Sorento instantly stole the show, with journalists busy taking photos and checking out the new design and styling in person for the first time! pms_kia-media-lounge_1 ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 7 The m…
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