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As the weather cools down with fall season upon us, it’s time for our September series of Kia Fan Photos of the Month. We hope you enjoy this month’s rides! My name is Marc St. Louis and I live in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I LOVE my 2010 Vanilla Shake Kia Soul. My Soul is the kind of vehicle designed to have fun with. I always get people asking me what kind of car is that. I belong to the Soul Club of Ontario, a club that has GREAT Cars and Great people. We are always attending Soul Meets and Excursions together. Love my Soul. Thanks Kia. Hi Marc, this photo looks like a desktop wallpaper or calendar shot. We’re glad to hear you’re having a great time with your Va…
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Click here to Color Your Soul Hello Kia fans! My name is Hailey and this is my debut posting. I recently joined the Kia-Buzz team and I am excited to blog about all things Kia for fans worldwide. Today, I want to share a fun event happening via Kia Motors FacebookPage, which has been running in connection with the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, where all-new Soul has just debuted. Unfortunately, I’m not Frankfurt, and I’m sure many of you in the same situation. But that doesn’t mean we can’t check out the Soul in a fun and colorful way. Take part in our Color Your Soul Campaign, where you can be entered to win one of two prizes for participating: Brand new Nikon 1 J2 co…
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Concept cars are made to showcase new styles and technology that will gauge consumer and media reactions. And with all the excitement over the Kia Niro concept at Frankfurt Motor Show, the Kia Buzz team is feeling a little nostalgic for past motor show concepts. Let’s go back in time and take a closer look into Kia’s love affair with concept cars. We are going to start this trip down memory lane with our KCV concept series and work our way up. 2003: KCV-3 Kia designed the KCV-3 convertible coupe to show how powerful emotions, the cyber-style artistic movement and dream-world computer fantasies, can be combined together and expressed in automotive terms. This next-gen…
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Kia at the Frankfurt Motor Show – Watch the live stream WATCH THE LIVE STREAM OF OUR PRESS CONFERENCE HERE All-new Kia Soul makes its debut An all-new version of the Kia Soul makes its European debut today at the 65thInternationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) in Frankfurt. It is joined by a dramatic new urban B-segment concept vehicle, the Kia Niro, which makes its world premiere, as well as the new bi-fuel Kia Picanto LPG and upgraded Kia Optima. The all-new Kia Soul stays true to the original iconic design, with modern design cues matched by improved dynamics and a range of economical engines. The smooth new-look exterior is inspired by the 2012 Kia Track’ster …
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Kia has confirmed that its dramatic new European concept, to be unveiled at the 65th Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) in Frankfurt, will be called the Kia Niro. The Kia Niro hints at a possible future B-segment contender ready to take on the urban environment with style and tenacity, and will preview an innovative new powertrain when it is revealed on 10 September. The car was designed at Kia’s Frankfurt design studio – less than a kilometre away from the IAA – under the direction of Gregory Guillaume, Chief Designer Europe. Accepting any challenge that the assured modern motorist may throw at it, Niro combines a mischievous character in a clearly robust and s…
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Original Article by Michael Choo, General Manager, Overseas Communication Updated by Jeet Dhindsa, Assistant Manager, Overseas Communication Over the past few months we’ve been introducing our Kia Buzz readers to some passionate individuals who have been bringing people from all walks of life together – both on- and off-line to share their desire for community and interest in Kia cars. Drivers from all across the globe have been recognizing Kia’s quality in design, performance and reliability, so it’s only natural that like-minded individuals find a means to connect and discuss their cars. Today we’re going to feature the online group StreetKiaz.com that was first …
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The all-new 2014 Kia Soul compact SUV will make its European debut at the 65th Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) in Frankfurt, before going on sale across Europe early next year. Inspired by the 2012 Kia Track’ster concept, the 2014 Soul introduces a thoroughly fresh, more grown-up appearance, which makes it instantly recognisable as a Soul. The new vehicle – shown in European specification for the first time – echoes the outgoing model’s upright stance, squared shoulders, wraparound greenhouse, high-mounted tail lights and confidence-inspiring SUV ride height. The new Soul also features an all-new interior, with higher quality materials and a more driver…
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Totally Transformed! The Second Generation Kia Soul and its Iconic Hamsters Rock Out to Lady Gaga
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Hamsters Hit the gym to the Sounds of Lady Gaga’s new single “Applause” for a makeover that mirrors the new-found refinement of Kia’s second-generation urban passenger vehicle Since bursting on the scene in 2009, Kia Motors America’s portly, brightly clothed hamsters have had their paws on the pulse of pop culture and become some of the most-watched advertising icons of all time. Nearly five years later, the hamsters have slimmed down and slicked their hair back to introduce the world to the latest version of Kia’s most iconic people mover – the all-new 2014 Soul – in the “Totally Transformed” campaign set to the new single, “Applause,” from multi-platinum and …
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We are winding down summer and as August comes to a close, it’s time again for another round of Kia Fan Photos of the Month. We hope you enjoy these photos that give a peek into the lives of Kia owners around the world. Greetings Kia fans, I am Lewis from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I am so glad that I could make a group of friends who are driving the exact same Kia Forte as me. We’re just like a family, we always hang out together and even organized this wedding proposal for one of our members. It turned out great and the reflective sticker on our cars created a wonderful effect. The wedding proposal was a huge success! We hope to meet more Kia fans out there to share th…
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Rolling foothills of the European Alps, vast vineyards, large lakes and a world famous racetrack in the Italian city of Franciacorta set the stage for the local media’s test drive of the all-new Kia pro_cee’d GT. The pro_cee’d GT powers Kia into one of the most high-profile market segments in Europe, and it’s among our most performance-focused production cars ever. And last month was an opportunity to make an impression with the Italian automotive pros, who are no stranger to high-performance with Italy being a leader in producing the world’s best supercars. Fitted with a six-speed manual gearbox as standard, the front-wheel drive models can accelerate from 0 to 100 kph…
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All-new Kia Soul and dramatic new Kia urban concept set to premiere at Frankfurt Motor Show
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An all-new version of the Kia Soul will make its European debut at the 65th Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) in Frankfurt on 10 September 2013. It will be joined by a dramatic new urban B-segment concept vehicle, which makes its world premiere, as well as the new bi-fuel Kia Picanto LPG and upgraded Kia Optima. The all-new Kia Soul stays true to the original iconic design, with modern design cues matched by improved dynamics and a range of economical engines. The smooth new-look exterior is inspired by the 2012 Kia Track’ster concept and introduces a thoroughly fresh, more grown-up appearance without losing its individualistic edge. Availability? The all-ne…
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Playful but gutsy, sturdy yet impish – Kia’s dramatic new European concept to be unveiled at the IAA in Frankfurt on 10 September hints at a possible future B-segment contender ready to take on the urban environment with style and tenacity. Accepting any challenge that the assured modern motorist may throw at it, this concept car combines a mischievous character in a clearly robust and substantial yet stylish bodyshape featuring a mix of contrasting materials in compact, purposeful dimensions. Born out of Kia’s determination to seek new compact-car options for the individualistic and demanding driver for whom size is an issue, the concept features intriguing elements no…
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When it comes to quality and customer service, Kia is all ears. Even the company’s top man is willing to take advice, while one of the world’s leading hotel chains is helping dealers improve the way they treat buyers. Just as designers use boat shows, furniture exhibitions and fashion parades as inspiration for future models, so Kia’s customer-facing staff and quality inspectors are happy to use outside expertise. In Korea, Kia enlisted the help of the Ritz-Carlton hotel chain in 2011 to develop customer service programs, including a training manual for sales and service staff. It has recently been expanded to include sales promotion and marketing. Meanwhile, at corpor…
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There are many factors to consider when you decide on which car to get such as brands, sizes, models, prices, etc… One of the most important factors of course would be its exterior, especially the color. We’ve heard that the color of your color can reveal a great deal about yourself. That’s why Kia pays close attention when selecting colors for vehicles, so you can express yourself to the fullest. With that being said, Kia Motors Facebook has been running a #ColorYourLife campaign, highlighting Kia’s car hues that are both bold and elegant to meet your style needs. Let’s take a look. Soak up the sun. #ColorYourLife Here’s a Sorento in a “Remington Red” color, which r…
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2013 Kia Soul ranked highest in class for compact MPV in J.D. Power APEAL study
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Kia Motors has been one of the fastest growing automotive companies in the U.S. in recent years, and three of its vehicles – the 2013 Optima, Rio and Soul – recently ranked at or near the top of their respective segments within the J.D. Power 2013 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study. The Soul claimed the highest ranking in the “Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)” category for the second year in a row, while the Optima and Rio came in second in the “Midsize” and “Sub-Compact” car segments, respectively. The APEAL Study measures new-vehicle buyers’ satisfaction based on ratings of Design, Performance, Comfort, Features and Style. “Kia’s rankings in …
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We are officially in summer mode, which means vacation season. How are our Buzz readers out there spending their summer vacation? Maybe you’d like to visit some of the destinations featured in July’s edition of Kia Fan Photos of the Month below – enjoy! Gary from Malaysia here. A friend of mine took this picture of our Sorentos while off-roading. Gary, we noticed you’re quite the adventure seeker. Where do you go off-roading and how’s your Sorento on this terrain? Keep up the fun and have an awesome ride in your Sorento! You might also enjoy this post about one Sorento off-roader’s adventure that took him on an ultimate road trip from Poland to Korea. Hi my name is…
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Today we’re going to highlight some Kia news from all over the world to let you in on what’s happening on different corners of the planet. Kia builds millionth car at West Point, GA. Last week was another milestone in Kia history, when a snow white 2014 Sorento SXL rolled off our assembly line as the one millionth vehicle made at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG). The facility began rolling out completed vehicles since 2010 and it’s been amazing to see how far it’s come in such a short time. Read more here (USA Today). World tennis sensation Rafael Nadal gets a special gift for his birthday. Kia Motors’ brand ambassador and tennis superstar Rafael Nadal …
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Apple’s famous “there’s an app for that” tagline has not only become a catchy clichéd phrase, but an expectation amongst consumers in today’s connected era. Last Wednesday marked the five year anniversary of the Apple App Store, and it’s amazing to see how much the role of apps has changed, especially for brands. When brands first began inhabiting the mobile app space roughly four years ago, simply having a branded app was considered an innovative concept. It didn’t have to do anything special or be particularly good, but merely be an app. Now that’s changed, especially with over 30 billion apps downloaded last year alone. In other words, if brands want to communicate …
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Did you know there’s an actual museum in South Korea that shows Kia Motors’ vehicle history? The Kia R&D Museum located in Hyundai Kia R&D Center in South Korea opened in 2007, displaying 20 cars on display and 190 cars in storage. All the significant models from Kia Motors starting with T-600 truck from back in 1969 are exhibited. Let’s take a look. This right here is Kia Motors evolution – From right to left it’s T-600 Truck from 1969, Brisa from 1974, K-111 military vehicle (which later came out as “Rocsta” for civilians in 1990), Bongo from 1980 and so on. Here’s a red hot Elan, which production started with Kia Motors in 1996 ending back in 2000. It’s …
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How do you get a YouTube audience’s attention away from “Kittens doing ______” and towards helping important humanitarian causes like a children’s hospital? You make a super slick action-packed spy thriller. And that’s exactly what Kia Motors France, the French Red Cross and filmmakers Franck Guedj & Daniel Bésikia set out to do via a viral independent French film called LINK II. The Story A special agent from a covert group known as LINK travels to Korea on a mission to retrieve a metal canister that has unknown contents. It needs to be brought back to a drop off point in the Margency Children’s Hospital in France. The mission is all going according to plan when th…
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Kia receives top-ten ranking for Initial Quality in 2013 J.D. Power and Associates study
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J.D. Power and Associates’ 2013 Initial Quality Study (IQS) has ranked the Kia Soul and Kia Sportage as leaders in the Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle and Sub-Compact CUV segments, respectively, in the U.S. And, for the first time, Kia ranks among the automotive industry’s top 10 nameplates for initial quality. The 2013 Soul ranked first in the Compact MPV segment for the second consecutive year,and the Sportage tied for the highest ranking in the Sub-Compact CUV category. “Kia Motors is committed to building vehicles that are defined by award-winning design,fun-to-drive performance and world-class quality,and the Soul and Sportage epitomize these attributes,” said Byu…
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We’ve got some screensaver-worthy photos from this month’s submissions! It looks like Kia owners out there have some photography skills because these shots just keep getting better and better. Let’s take a look at this month’s rides. Hello! My name is Erick and this is my 2006 Kia Rio. I live in Dallas, Texas where many Kia meets are organized by me, including last year’s US Streetkiaz National Event. Many modifications are done to my Rio, but the outside body remains the same – since I really love it. Erick, did you have a Hollywood lighting crew set up this shot or is that electric blue Rio just shining in all its glory? Awesome looking ride, we’re still working on …
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Kia Motors has been named 37th in Interbrand’s list of the 50 Best Global Green Brands 2013, a debut for the Korean car manufacturer in the annual ranking of sustainability and environmental performance of the world’s 100 most valuable brands. Interbrand assesses businesses based on market perception and the actual environmental performance of the company and its products and services. This latest recognition by Interbrand follows hot on the heels of Kia’s recent introduction to the 100 Best Global Brands 2012 rankings, in which Kia placed 87th. According to the 50 Best Global Green Brands 2013 study, Kia has placed eco-management at the forefront of its brand managemen…
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We’d like to introduce you to a campaign we’ve been pushing on our Facebook page and Twitter account called “#Makesure.” Why? Because we wanted to‘make sure’ you get the most out of the Kia experience by calling out those little things that make a big difference – whether it’s styling, safety or convenience features. Let’s go through some of our #Makesure postings so you get the idea of what we’re talking about. Fold up tray in the new Carens: The backs of both driver and front passenger seats are fitted with convenient trays that feature an additional cup holder for extra convenience of the 2nd row seat occupants. Rear Entertainment System in Kia Quoris: Rear seat…
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For the seventh year in a row, Kia Motors is the proud title sponsor of the Kia World Extreme Games (formerly known as ‘Kia X Games Asia’), which resonates strongly with sports and car enthusiasts around the world. From June 9 to 12, 2013, Kia vehicles and branded kiosks will be situated around the competition venue, providing visitors to the event in Shanghai, China with the chance to experience the extreme side of Kia. Earlier this year, Kia Motors announced a three-year agreement to serve as the title sponsor of the Kia World Extreme Games. The sponsorship is in line with the automaker’s other high profile sport sponsorships including its role as the major sponsor …
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