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Kia Motors ensures smooth transportation with fleet for FIFA Confederations Cup 2013
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Kia Motors Corporation announced that it will provide 198 passenger cars to ensure efficient and smooth transportation during the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 in host country Brazil, and to fulfill its role as a FIFA Partner and official automobile of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 (in conjunction with its sister company Hyundai Motor Company). Kia is supplying numerous models as official tournament vehicles, such as its Cadenza and Optima passenger sedans; Sportage, Sorento and Mohave sport utility vehicles; and Carnival (known as ‘Sedona’ in some markets) multipurpose vehicle. The FIFA Confederations Cup is scheduled to kick off on June 15th in Brasilia with the cha…
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FCEVs run on the electricity generated by the chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen. Since the only by-product is water, FCEVs can tackle the twin challenges of environmental degradation and energy depletion. Moreover, the FCEV system is twice as efficient as that of the existing internal combustion engine drivetrains. For FCEV commercialization, however, the hydrogen-generation process has to become more energy-efficient and a network of hydrogen fueling stations must be set up. Korean and global automakers are working toward the goal of commercializing FCEVs and putting a network of charging stations in place by 2015. There are also discussions on turning to win…
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EVs run solely on electric energy supplied by a high-voltage battery. It takes around six hours to charge the battery at a general charging station and 25 minutes at a high-speed charging station. As they run only on electric power, EVs are zero-emission vehicles. However, given that most electric power is currently generated through fossil fuel-based systems, EVs are responsible for indirect CO2 emissions. Other drawbacks include the lack of charging stations and the charging time, which is longer than what it takes to refuel internal combustion engine vehicles. Kia has 20 years of history developing eco-friendly autos? Kia was Korea’s first automobile manufacturer t…
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As there are growing concerns for environmental protection in today’s world, Kia Motors is continuously researching for ways to make our vehicles more energy efficient thereby minimizing vehicles’ harmful effects on the earth. This is where Kia Motors’ Eco-Dynamics come in, our commitment to enhance people’s lives by providing innovative mobility solutions. Today on Kia BUZZ, we’re jumping into a three part series featuring current and future solutions to provide innovative sustainable mobility. Energy consumption and the transportation sector are responsible for 84%and 23%,respectively, of CO2 emissions, the culprit of climate change.These figures point to the go…
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It’s already time for Kia Fan Photos of the Month. It was tough picking out our five for May, so if you weren’t chosen, don’t worry. Your time to shine may come sooner than you think, so stay tuned and keep submitting. I’m Mike from Massachusetts. This is my Spectra that I race in autoX. I’m also a regular at StreetKIAz.com Mike, we can see you got the need for speed, and can smell that rubber burning on your Kia Spectra (also known as the Kia Forte/Cerato). Be sure to tell us more about auto X racing when you can! And stay tuned for an upcoming Kia-Buzz story on Mark Ingalls, founder of StreetKiaz.com Hi, I’m Alex Wang from Malaysia. I love to take photos of my K…
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The Kia cee’d family offers a host of attractive and alluring benefits covering design, technology and safety. Each model is engineeredto meet our highest quality standards and you can see this in every detail. The cee’d range has a streamlined, sophisticated and unmistakably unique look, which was skillfully conceived by Kia’s award-winning Chief Design Officer, Peter Schreyer, and his European design team. In fact, all members of the cee’d family earned the coveted red dot design awards earlier this year with the Kia pro_cee’d earning the ‘Best of the Best’ distinction. Can you see the signature family look? The Kia cee’d family also offers a host of clever technolo…
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The all-new Kia Carens (known as Rondo in some markets) is ready to shake up the compact MPV segment. How? With thoroughly contemporary and distinctive European styling, coupled with versatility and cutting-edge features -it’s a truly a modern family car with flair. Today on Kia-Buzz, we’re going to take a closer look at some of the Carens key features. Style LED Daytime Running Lights: Fitted and black-bezelled headlamp enhances the cutting-edge look of the Carens as well as lateral visibility by adopting static bending light. It offers clearness but also safety that allows object on the side to be more visible according to the movement of the steering wheel. Fog L…
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The all new Kia Carens (Also known as Rondo in some markets) with a fresh look from the ground up with its sleek design changes made a grand world debut at the Paris Motor Show 2012. We’ve been emphasizing the new Carens’ functionality and spaciousness enough, let’s hear what some of the major automotive reviews had to say about it. 2014 Kia Rondo a roomy family mover with big style upgrades “The Rondo is going to find many new fans because it is the antithesis of a minivan. It is attractive, it delivers a superior, almost sporty, drive and it has all the desirable creature comforts for less coin than its key competitors” Read more: 2014 Kia Rondo a roomy family mov…
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As Kia’s luxury flagship sedan by Kia Motors, Kia Quoris is a game-changer that pushes the horizons of its segment. It invites drivers to experience what we call “New Luxury,” a breakaway and brand new take of what it means in modern terms – feature rich technology. Passionate attention has been paid to the finer details including innovative, high-tech touches that enhance both Kia Quoris’ functionality and aesthetic allure. In addition to providing a dynamic driving experience never before seen in a Kia, Kia Quoris employs high-strength steel throughout the chassis to ensure a higher level of protection against collisions. Take a closer look at Kia Quoris and learn about…
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Last month, we did a call for entries asking Kia-Buzz readers to send us photos of their Kia rides, whips, rigs and ‘insert hip lingo for a car’ – We want to give a hat tip to all participants because you proved to be quite the photographers. We got a lot of entries and it’s a shame we can’t post them all, but here is the first roll out of five rides we selected for the April fan photos of the month. I’m Patrick from Quebec, Canada, also known as FMuscle on SoulHamsters.com, the premier forum for Soul owners. I took this picture in my backyard, but I also took the Soul out for pictures in Niagara Falls, Toronto, Chicago, Washington, Philadelphia, Myrtle Beach, Daytona,…
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Auto News – Experts weigh in on the upgraded Kia Cadenza with first test drives and reviews
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The upgraded Kia Cadenza, which made its North American debut at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year, has been making headlines as of late. We wanted to post some test drives and reviews by automotive experts over the past week and share what they have to say about our luxury sedan. The Cadenza moves the Kia brand further up market by offering customers an impressive list of standard and optional equipment that takes in-car technology and premium features to an entirely new level. But don’t take our word for it – be sure to check it out for yourself when it’s available in your area, and tell us what you think. 2014 Kia Cadenza, with features galore, challenges p…
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We’ve got a special message from an Indonesian Kia Picanto enthusiast named Arwan who started his own customer community, which gathers Picanto drivers from all walks of life to participate in and enjoy a variety of on- and off-line social community events. His Picanto club piqued our curiosity because it’s not managed by Kia whatsoever and is 100% customer driven, so we asked Arwan to share how this all got started and posted his comments and photos. Hello Kia BUZZ fans, My name is Arwan from Indonesia and I’d like to talk to you about our community called “Picanto Club Indonesia”. Our community first started with Kia Picanto owners in 2004 via mailing list…
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The Big Apple, perhaps America’s most iconic metropolis, played host to the global unveiling of Kia Motors’ most iconic people mover, the all-new 2014 Soul urban utility vehicle, at the 113th New York International Auto Show. The signature Soul design is instantly recognizable yet thoroughly fresh, with more than a passing nod to the hot Track’ster concept that was unveiled last year. Riding on a new chassis that is stiffer, longer and wider, the all-new Soul has grown up without losing its edge, allowing for more passenger and cargo room while reducing NVH levels. Increased torque and significant suspension upgrades make the 2014 Soul a nimble and agile companion in co…
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Kia Motors has teamed up with DC Entertainment and Super Street magazine to build a head-turning Kia Sportage inspired by Wonder Woman’s power, inspiration and sense of equality. Unveiled in conjunction with the 2013 New York International Auto Show, this uniquely customized Sportage signals the continuation of a 10-month, eight vehicle partnership between Kia and DC Entertainment based on the iconic characters that make up the Justice League – Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg. An eighth and final vehicle will be an amalgamation of all seven Super Heroes in one. Influenced by the artistry of comic book visionary, Jim Lee, th…
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Kia Motors announced the third and final member of the completely redesigned Forte (Cerato) lineup when it unveiled the sleek and purposeful all-new Forte Koup at the 2013 New York Auto Show. Following the launch of the Forte sedan and Forte 5-door, the all-new two-door Forte Koup SX boasts European-inspired design and performance to match with a 1.6-liter gasoline direct-injected (GDI) turbocharged four-cylinder engine putting out 201 horsepower and 195 lb.-ft. of torque. As equipped, the SX is the most powerful Forte Koup ever. Sales are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2013, and pricing will be announced closer to the Koup’s launch. Similar to its Forte 5-…
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Kia Motors sprang a major surprise on visitors to the 9th Seoul International Motor Show in Korea with the world premiere of its all-new ‘CUB’ concept. Designed at the Kia headquarters studio in Seoul, under the direction of President and Chief Design Officer, Peter Schreyer, the CUB is less than four meters long, has rearward-opening rear doors and an ‘access-all-areas’ interior concept without traditional B-pillars, providing excellent access to the luxuriously trimmed cabin. The exterior styling of the CUB highlights that it is both sleek and small, with a cheerful face and a daring character. Design features created by Peter Schreyer for the 2007 Kia Kee 2+2 conc…
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Kia Motors unveiled a significantly updated version of its best-selling Optima mid-size sedan at the 2013 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Just three years ago, Kia turned the automotive world on its head when the Peter Schreyer-penned Optima mid-size sedan was unveiled at the 2010 NYIAS. Since that time, Optima has become Kia’s sales leader, selling more than 150,000 units last year and gaining worldwide acclaim for its European-inspired design and fun-to-drive performance. The 2014 Optima, built in the U.S.* at Kia’s West Point, Ga., facility (KMMG), arrives with updated front and rear fascias, retaining the vehicle’s dynamic and sporty proportions. Availab…
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Kia Motors will reveal an all-new, compact, four-door coupe concept on Thursday, March 28th at the Seoul International Motor Show. The new Kia ‘CUB’ is less than four meters long and is styled to appeal to trend-setting urban dwellers. CUB is both sleek and small, with a super-smooth exterior, a cheerful face, a daring character and headlamps that feature two-point LED lights – similar to those on the Kia Quoris flagship sedan. Full details of the Kia CUB concept will be released at 11:10 a.m. (local time) during the Kia press conference on March 28th. What do you think? Looking forward to this baby on the road? Tell us what you think below. Lees hele artikel
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Are you a proud Kia owner who wants to show off your ride? Then we’ve got a great opportunity for you right here on Kia-Buzz! You can use a simple point-and-click camera phone, DSLR, or whatever works best for you. It would be great if you’re in the picture with your Kia, but if you’re a little camera shy– no problem. Just send us a photo of your Kia. Have fun and be creative, and keep your eye on Kia-Buzz to see if your photo has been featured across Kia’s global social community. Here’s how it works: 1) Pick/Take a favorite photo of yourself and your Kia. 2) Tell us a little bit about yourself and your car. Your name, where you live, the favorite thing about …
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Get ready to hit the open road with The Croods, as Kia Motors Corporation and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. join forces for a promotional campaign in support of the all-new Kia Carens and DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming 3D comedy adventure. At the campaign’s centerpiece is an original co-branded short video titled “Meet the Carens” featuring the world’s first modern family, The Croods, and the all-new Kia Carens compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). The promotion kicks off an integrated marketing campaign that will span 25 markets worldwide* and reach consumers through print, outdoor, online and television media and extensive in-dealer activation. The goal of the campaig…
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Kia’s design team has won four prestigious ‘red dot’ design awards, including a ‘Best of the Best’ distinction for the new Kia pro_cee’d in the product design category. The Kia cee’d five-door, cee’d Sportswagon and Carens compact MPV models collected ‘Winner’ awards. Along with the iF product design award in November 2012, this is the second prize won by the Kia pro_cee’d before the new model goes on sale later this month. The four 2013 awards bring the total number of Kia’s red dot wins to 10 since 2009. Kia’s Soul, Venga, Sportage compact SUV and D-segment Kia Optima sedan – the latter was awarded the coveted ‘Best of the Best’ prize – were followed last year by aw…
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The all-new high-performance Kia pro_cee’d GT and cee’d GT made their global debuts at the 83rd Salon International de l’Automobile in Geneva. This new duo powers Kia into one of the most high-profile market segments in Europe, and they are the brand’s most performance-focused production cars ever. The two new models are powered by a new version of Kia’s 1.6-litre GDI (gasoline direct injection) engine equipped with a twin-scroll turbocharger and strengthened internal components. Power and torque outputs are dramatically increased (compared with the non-turbo engine), with maximum power up 51% to 204 ps, and torque up 61% to 265 Nm. The Kia pro_cee’d GT and cee’d GT e…
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Most of us spend a significant amount of time in our cars, so it’s not a stretch to think they can become an extension of ourselves both physically and emotionally. In fact, this is an idea we wanted to explore further, and you might have read our earlier post about an experiment we were working on to see if we can map the emotional connection between car and driver, specifically with our all-new Kia Cerato (Forte). Today on Kia-buzz, we wanted to present our readers with the results of our experiment, which can be seen in the video below: Cerato Digital Croquis Art A combination of motion detection, bio feedback and computer graphics all came together to visualize th…
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You might have seen our sneak peek sketches of our provo concept in our previous posting, but here it is in all its glory – and just in time for International Geneva Motor Show. Looking every centimetre a road-legal racer, Kia’s new provo concept, unveiled at the 83rd Salon International De l’Auto in Geneva, mixes ultra-modern technology with a self-confident and agile look to deliver an exciting new B-segment car for enthusiasts. The sleek, low, yet muscular coupe-style hatchback mixes a petrol-fueled turbo-charged engine with clever regenerative-electric motors to bring a smart-hybrid solution to this fun-focused concept that points to Kia Motors’ future B-segment exp…
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State-of-the dealership serves as a flagship example for sustainability and eco-friendly operation Kia Motors South Africa opened its first eco-friendly solar powered 3,620m² dealership in Weltevreden Park on 19 February 2013, which is a first in the local automotive industry, and for Kia dealerships worldwide. Official construction for this new dealership started in January 2012, and was completed one year later on January 2013. The two major areas that contribute to this dealership’s eco-friendly philosophy include power saving in the form of renewable energy and water recycling. The dealership is powered by 288 roof-mounted solar panels, creating a daily maximum…
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