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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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Paris, we’re (almost) here! As always, the finest display of innovation and design in the automotive industry can be found at the Paris Motor Show. So you wouldn’t expect anything else from Kia in Paris this year, and we do have quite a lineup in store for the Paris Motor Show, which kicks off on October 2 for the media. From the highly-anticipated European debut of the all-new Kia Sorento to newly-updated versions of the popular Rio and Venga models, Kia’s design and tech is on full display along with the new Kia Optima T-Hybrid concept, showcasing the wide spectrum that Kia innovation covers. But we are mostly excited to finally unveil the all-new third-generation Kia …
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Slow and steady wins the race? Not for the Kia Racing team! After just a few years of racing, Kia Motors America has been named the winner of the 2014 Pirelli World Challenge (PWC), one of the biggest races in the automotive world. In 2010, Kia first teamed up with Kinetic Motorsports, a world-class racing organization based in Georgia, to start up what is now the Kia Racing team. Kia is the first Korean brand to earn the coveted title of PWC Champion. The Kia Racing team was up against heavy hitters in the world of motor sports, competing against teams from Ford, Chevrolet, Porsche, Aston Martin and Nissan. But the Kia Optima (Optima SX Turbo) held its own this year, …
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Offering the best in design to our customers has been at the core of Kia’s philosophy in recent years. And Kia is now introducing an enhanced concept of corporate value via a new global brand communication project called ‘Re:Design.’ The ‘Re:Design’ project will move Kia’s brand communications away from the previous focus on our vehicles’ design and put more emphasis on using design to bring positive changes to car owners and their lives. To mark the beginning of the new campaign, Kia is inviting fathers and sons to share their stories through the ‘Re:Design the Drive – Father & Son Road Trip Contest’ for a chance to win a special overnight road trip with Kia. Check …
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Kia is known for our love of sports, and this year alone we’ve sponsored the World Cup, the World Extreme Games, and most recently the Kia Korea Open, which is part of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) tour. The 9-day international tournament, lasting from September 13-21, brought together 200 female tennis players from 33 countries. Big-name tennis stars like Maria Kirilenko of Russia and Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland competed on the court for the title of Kia Korea Open champion. Check out some of the Kia car talks with tennis stars below! Maria Kirilenko: Karolina and Kristyna Pliskova: It was a fierce battle, but in the end, Karolina Pliskova of …
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As the number of electric vehicles continues to increase all over the world, Kia has also been making greener moves in the automotive industry, especially with the imminent launch of sales of the 2015 Soul EV—Kia’s first ever all-electric, zero-emissions car for the global market. More Kia retailers and sales offices will soon be outfitted with fast-charging stations for the new Soul EV, supporting our ongoing green efforts as one of the 50 Best Global Green Brands in the world. This month, in response to the greater demand for charging stations for electric vehicles, Kia installed two innovative fast-charging stations at its European headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany…
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Every day, Kia engages with fans from 172 different countries around the world, and their enthusiasm for the Kia brand has been truly amazing. In appreciation of all of our global fans, we have been running a series on Kia’s official worldwide Facebook page called #KiaYourCity featuring Kia vehicles captured in some of the world’s most beautiful cities. The response has been remarkable, with fan photos pouring in from around the globe showing Kia rocking cities everywhere. In this dedicated BUZZ post, we would like to express our gratitude to our fans and offer you a virtual world tour through photos shared by Kia owners on our digital channels. From the vibrant cities o…
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Interested in keeping the environment clean? Or how about saving some extra cash? Here are five green driving tips you can follow to do your part and save some money at the same time. Lighten Your Load The weight of the things you carry around in your car may seem trivial, but they’re not. Extra weight in the car means more energy consumption. The easiest thing you can do to increase fuel efficiency is removing items you don’t need from your car such as all those things in your trunk that you never use. It may be convenient to have them on hand, but it is costing you money to haul them around. This is especially true for small car owners; cleaning up the junk in you…
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From Geneva to New York to Beijing, Kia has been busy this year with appearances at all of the world’s greatest motor shows. This time, we hit Russia! From August 29th to September 7th, Kia is presenting its latest in innovation and style at the 2014 Moscow International Motor Show, also known as Moscow International Automobile Salon. The MIAS is the hottest motor show in Russia, both in terms of size and the level of attention it attracts. There, Kia is showcasing the Kia Quoris and Soul EV models, and organizers expect that Kia will attract more than 1 million attendants to the Crocus Expo during the exhibition period. Cars for the True Russia The ‘Feel the Kia Q…
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On August 28, over 10 years since Kia‘s best-selling SUV first hit the global markets, Korea got the first real look at the third-generation Sorento. The all-new Sorento, which was officially unveiled to the media in Seoul, features more muscular, rounded shoulders at the rear. A series of teasers across all of our digital channels helped hype up our fans. See all the Kia fan reaction by clicking the posts below: " data-width="550"> Post by Kia Motors Worldwide. "> This is the first major makeover for the Sorento in over 5 years, and as a testament to the Sorento’s popularity, Kia has high hopes, expecting to sell 270,000 of these third generation S…
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So what does “geek chic” really look like? Kia Motors America uses the Soul hamsters to show you that smart is indeed the new sexy. As a fun way to introduce the new 2015 Soul EV, KMA brings back the Soul hamsters in its latest Soul EV TV ad, featuring Maroon 5’s new song, “Animals.” This is part of KMA’s “Fully Charged” campaign for the 2015 Soul EV, set to go on sale later this year in America. The ad debuted during the August 24th broadcast of the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. The 2015 Soul EV is Kia’s first mass-market, all-electric, zero-emissions car and the centerpiece of Kia’s Clean Mobility program. Check it out below! Now, with “geek chic” newly added to th…
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For Kia, football fever didn’t end with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil in July. After supporting this year’s World Cup as an official sponsor, this month Kia turned to Canada to sponsor and support the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup with transportation vehicles and various marketing events including the Kia Mascot Friends initiative. Throughout this year’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, Kia is providing 70 vehicles to help transport all officials and teams across Canada. Before and during the games, Kia also held several events to help get fans engaged and excited for the U-20 Women’s World Cup. As an extension to the Kia Mascot Friends program from this year’s Wor…
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Everything you need to know about the Kia Soul EV, right at your fingertips! Kia’s latest free iPad app for the Kia Soul EV lets users check out all the distinct features of the Soul EV through a digital interface, with interactive photo galleries and several videos. Explore the exterior On the app, users can click on the wide variety of exterior features of the Soul EV, like the charge port, alloy wheels (with reduced air resistance), head lamp features, and different color combinations for more detail. Explore the interior Take a look at interior features such as the gauge cluster, start button, electric parking brake, ventilated front seats/seat warmers, and the ch…
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As a global automaker, Kia is always seeking opportunities to grow with local communities and firmly believes in the value of corporate social responsibility (CSR). For Kia, this just means giving back to the community—which is why Kia launched the ‘Green Light Project’ back in 2012 for communities in Africa, which help build facilities, such as new schools, that aim to provide improved access to health care and education by supporting the sustained growth of the community. Today, Kia takes another great leap in the Green Light Project with the opening of a new Green Light School in Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi, a small country located in Southeast Africa. Kia has bui…
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Today, we give you a first look at the official photos of the all-new Kia Sorento. The all-new Kia Sorento, Kia’s best-selling SUV, gets a fresh look for 2015. Check out the official photos below! The third generation Kia Sorento showcases Kia’s hallmark design with more space and a number of innovative features. The new look is an upgrade of the current Sorento model, incorporating fresh visual elements inspired by theKia Cross GT concept that debuted at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show and carrying over the long bonnet and the distinctive wide D-pillars from the previous Sorento. The front of all-new Sorento features a more upright and larger ‘tiger-nose’ grille, with a…
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Following last week’s sneak peek video of the 3rd generation Kia Sorento, we present to you another look at the latest Sorento model, but this time a peek at the interior. The latest version of Kia’s popular CUV gets an upgraded interior, focusing on luxury with a modern, wrap-around dashboard. The interior was styled by the Kia design team in Frankfurt, Germany. Its smoothly-contoured cabin features soft-touch materials such as high-quality leather and stitching, and centered on the dashboard is a large infotainment screen, the latest in Kia’s HMI (human-machine interface). The all-new Kia Sorento will be showcased in Korea later this month and make its European p…
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What’s better than a Kia Soul? A customized Kia Soul. Some of Korea’s best automotive technicians are currently competing to produce the best customized Kia Soul. As part of the Tuning King Korea competition, three automotive technician crews, Dexcrew, Pico Sound, and Chang’s Custom, have been customizing the Kia Soul with specific design directions and specs in mind. The last episode of ‘Tuning King Korea’ aired on August 2, marking the end of the intense competition with the reveal of the final three customized Kia Soul models. And on August 2, the three final Kia Souls were on display for the public to view at Ansan Speedway in Ansan, South Korea. Smart Car vs. Rac…
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Congratulations to Kia Motors in China! Together with our Chinese joint venture partner, Dongfeng Yueda Kia Motors, we celebrated total cumulative local production of 3 million cars on July 24. This is quite an accomplishment considering that Kia hit the 3 million unit production mark just over 10 years after entering one of the fastest-growing automobile markets in the world. Fittingly, a grand ceremony to commemorate this milestone took place in front of dozens of Chinese media and was broadcasted live on the country’s largest social networking site, Weibo. The K4 sedan also showed up for the ceremony, grabbing all of the media’s attention. Specially designed for …
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We have yet another surprise for you! Check out this teaser video featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the birth of the design of Kia’s all-new third generation Kia Sorento. The latest version of Kia’s best-selling SUV will be showcased at the end of August in Korea, then make its global motor show premiere on October 2 at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. The newest Kia Sorento features sophisticated and bold, swept-back exterior styling and a larger, more upright ‘tiger-nose’ grille. It was styled as a collaborative effort by designers at Kia’s design studios in Korea, Germany and United States. Stay tuned—there is still more to come. Lees hele artikel
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Earlier this month, we met up with Simon and Martina Stawski of Eat Your Kimchi and hitched a ride in the Eat Your Kimchi Soul for an interview. But this time, we had a chance to ride around the city again to visit some of Eat Your Kimchi’s top 5 favorite places in Seoul while acquiring some useful travel tips. Having lived in Korea for the past 6 years, Simon and Martina have become seasoned experts on where to go and what to do in the city of Seoul. They picked their top 5 favorite spots and let us come along for the drive in the Eat Your Kimchi Soul. Follow along for our exclusive Eat Your Kimchi tour of Seoul! 1. Bukchon Hanok Village We started our day at Bukch…
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Kia knows a thing or two about being a brand that practices sustainability, especially in the areas of staying green and fulfilling our corporate social duties, in addition to exploring and implementing new technology in our vehicles. Fittingly, the Kia Motors Sustainability Magazine 2014, ‘MOVE,’ has received the Platinum Award in its category (Sustainability Report), for the Vision Awards for the sixth consecutive year. The Vision Awards, hosted by the California-based League of American Communications Professionals (LACP), are recognized as the one of the most prestigious international annual report competitions in the world. Currently, the LACP evaluates annual repor…
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Today, we’re taking a moment to acknowledge the creativity and innovation in car design, and what better way to do so than with Kia’s top 4 concept cars? Over the years, Kia has introduced concept cars that are experimental, fun, and sporty, but most of all—innovative. Driven to surprise our fans, Kia strives to always introduce exciting new concept cars that test the limits of both creativity and functionality. So we picked out the top 4 of Kia’s recent concept cars—the must-sees that have proved to the public and the automotive industry exactly what innovation is all about. Check out the vehicle specs and debut stories of our top 4 concepts below. GT First up on o…
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When it comes to design, Kia is reaching new heights, and we are being recognized for our innovation. The GT4 Stinger and 2014 Kia Soul once again proved their car design prowess, especially after the Industrial Designers Society of America awarded Kia with a pair of prestigious design awards. The GT4 Stinger concept and the 2014 Kia Soul earned Silver and Bronze honors, respectively, in the transportation category of the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). Since handing over the reins for design work to chief design officer Peter Schreyer in 2006, our vehicles have been consistently praised by the media for innovative, European-inspired design direction. In…
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Kia not only believes in the power of sports like this past World Cup, but also in the spirit of the arts that can bring people together. And to show our support and appreciation for the arts, we decided to give back to one of our fans in the best way we know, with our flagship sedan, the Kia K900, also known as the Kia Quoris in some markets. What better way to celebrate classical music than with the classy K900? We handed over the 2015 K900 to Mr. Zubin Mehta at his home in Los Angeles, California as a sign of appreciation for Mr. Mehta’s love for Kia. Mr. Mehta has held posts such as Music Director for the Montreal Symphony Orchestra and New York and Los Angeles Ph…
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When it comes to sports, Kia takes things pretty seriously. As the official sponsor of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, we had the chance to celebrate this mega sporting event with football fans from all over the world this year. Over the past month, there were indeed many surprises in Brazil, as superstar teams went head-to-head for the title of best national football team in the world. Congratulations to Germany, who claimed the FIFA World Cup Trophy and have been named the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ champions following a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final match. " data-width="550"> Post by Kia Motors Worldwide. As the football festivities slo…
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Kia is getting its very own sound. Fittingly, the new Kia trademark sound is called, ‘The Rise of Surprise,’ showing Kia’s commitment to its brand slogan of ‘The Power to Surprise.’ After unveiling the latest Kia brand film, Kia continues its efforts to expand upon the brand’s creativity with this musical approach, also known as sonic branding. Drivers will hear the trademark sound when they start and stop their vehicles, in addition to various warning alerts. The first vehicles to feature the Kia sound will be the Kia Soul EV, Kia’s first full-electric model for overseas markets, and the all-new Carnival MPV (known as the Sedona in some markets). Expect to hear the tr…
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