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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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Joyride 2 features the all-new 2012 Kia Sorento. In the Joyride Dream, five characters had several adventures, such as getting a tattoo and playing in the snow. In Joyride 2, a sequel to Joyride Dream, the same characters are back for even more exciting journeys. You can see the traits of the 2012 Kia Sorento (more features, more MPG, more fun!) in Joyride 2. (5 characters in 2012 Sorento in Joyride 2) The five characters start their journey by pressing the ENGINE START STOP button on the 2012 Sorento. The song “Red Light Love” by Those Darlins adds to the joy of the trip. Features of the 2012 Sorento in Joyride 2○ Push engine start/stop button with Smart Key …
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Kia is proud to announce that the company has been recognized in Germany for three of our products: the Sportage, the Optima and the all-new Rio. Kia Motors is one of the main winners in the first-ever Automotive Brand Contest. In the automotive industry, the brand and the brand design are the two most important factors in winning consumers’ hearts. The Rat für Formgebung (http://bit.ly/1xJ8hH, German Design Council) has decided to recognize this fundamental importance of brand and brand design by organizing the first international brand and design award for the automobile industry. The contest, known as the “Automotive Brand Contest 2011,” honors outstanding achievem…
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Didier de Radiguès and Philippe Stéveny came in first under the checkered flag at Spa-Francorchamps at race two. With this victory and the win at the first race on July 8, the Belgian duos’ Kia Pro_Ceed brings them the lead in the Belgian Touring Car Series at the 25H VW Fun Cup. The race was like an action-packed movie starring three teams: No. 2 Edouard Mondron and Stéphane Lémeret; No. 1 Delahaye Mégane, Frédéric Bouvy and Christian Kelders; and our heroes, Didier de Radiguès and Philippe Stéveny with the Kia Pro_Ceed. The Kia team seemed to be falling behind in the sixth round after losing five seconds at the chicane, but Philippe Stéveny managed to retake the l…
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Kia Bulgaria recently announced interesting news. A Kia Motors showroom in Bulgaria received a visit from Miss Bulgaria 2011, Vanya Peneva. She received the all-new Picanto as a gift after winning the competition where she was crowned Miss Bulgaria 2011 on June 26. Vanya was pleased with her all-new Picanto, which is also her very first car. She said, “My brand new Kia Picanto is small and sweet. I think it suits me very well. This is my first car and I am excited to drive it!” Congrats, Vanya! Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Lees hele artikel
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How do you envision the perfect road trip vacation? Kia wants to help realize your dream. Kia is hosting an overseas road trip event, which also includes a test drive of Kia cars. The contest, called “Lucky Tour with Kia,” can be found on Kia Motors Facebook fan page on a tab under the same name. The challenge launched globally on June 20. Contest applicants were asked to submit a road trip plan with an itinerary of the entire trip. A selection committee will choose winners based on road trip ideas that convey both Kia’s brand values and the cultural values of the chosen travel destination. A total number of 5 participants will win an opportunity to go on an overseas…
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Hi Kia Fans, Due to maintenance updates, KiaBuzz will not be accessible from 7-8 p.m. KST, July 12 2011. Thank you for your kind understanding. Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Lees hele artikel
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How should you take care of your car in the case of a sudden downpour or heavy rain? Special care is necessary, as a car is more likely to break down during heavy rain and a car’s lifetime is highly dependent on car maintenance. Here are some tips for easy maintenance and the safe use of a car during heavy rain. 1. Checking the tire pressure, batteries and brakes is essential Driving in the rain is more dangerous than driving in the snow. While snow chains and salt can help prevent accidents on snowy roads, drivers are more helpless on rainy roads. Due to the possibility of hydroplaning on wet roads, it is important to check for the best levels of tire pressure and t…
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Hello everyone. Can you believe that time flies so fast and it’s already July!? The first half of 2011 was very important due to new car launches and events such as Geneva motor show, New York motor show, COPA America 2011, etc. To look back of our activities done in first half of 2011, we’d like to introduce you to three of the most popular posts for those of you who may have missed them. Let’s start from the 3rd! #3. “First Photos of All-new Kia Rio” – February 11, 2011 by the Kia BUZZ Editorial Team http://kia-buzz.com/?p=6629 This post gave a first look at the all-new Rio. The new Rio has a dynamic, sporty stance, strong wedge form and overall proportions. It also …
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The association of Kia’s image with the soccer world reached a peak last year in South Africa, where it sponsored the World Cup. That was only the beginning. Kia hopes to be one step closer to South American fans through football, one of the world’s most beloved sports. Last April, Kia became a Global Gold sponsor of Copa America 2011, the world’s oldest, and South America’s biggest, football championship. Copa America (http://www.ca2011.com/) is an international football competition contested by the men’s national teams of the members of CONMEBOL (the South American Football Confederation) and has the longest history in the world of football competitions. This …
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Hello! Today, I’d like to talk to you about the Optima Hybrid. We couldn’t take our eyes off the Optima Hybrid when we saw its combination of futuristic details with the simplicity of its straight lines and environment-friendly features. Let’s take a closer look at the Optima Hybrid in its eco-friendly outfit. ❶ The Optima Hybrid’s Unique Design Features The Optima Hybrid implements dynamic attributes to differentiate its appearance from the current Optima by including the environment-friendly features that hybrid vehicles pursue. The Optima hybrid especially emphasizes an eco-friendly and modern image with its high-quality materials. As a foundation, the front feature…
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Nic Jönsson and Michael Galati once again took their #10 Infinity Audio Kia Forte Koup to the top of the podium at Road America (http://www.roadamerica.com/). Photo Credit: Melissa K. Smith Photography Road America’s victory was the second win for Kinetic Motorsports and Kia Motors America in the 2011 season and the third time for the drivers of the #10 car to stand on the podium. A highlight video below details Kia’s remarkable entry and success into the racing world. After the race, Nic Jönsson (#10 Infinity Audio Forte Koup driver) said, “We were very concerned coming here because it’s one of those tracks with long straightaways. It is a track where turbo- …
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Hello, Kia fans. Have you seen the “Picanto Nail Art Animation” preview? The full version of the Picanto nail art animation film has been released. Have a look at the video below. Hope you enjoy it! Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Lees hele artikel
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Hello! Today, we’d like to introduce the new environmentally-friendly Optima Hybrid. With nature and the future in mind, Kia Motors has taken its first steps at becoming a major player in eco vehicle commercialization. We will now tell you more about the all-new Optima Hybrid and how it came to have a green heart. ① Hybrid-exclusive Theta II 2.4 Engine A new, specially-developed Theta II Hybrid engine replaces the gasoline Theta engine in the new Optima Hybrid. The Theta II hybrid class-leading engine performance offers a maximum output and torque of 168 horsepower and 21.4 kgfm. It also offers comparable performance and approximately 10 percent better fuel economy t…
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Hello, Kia fans. A new animation film for the all-new Picanto will be released soon. Before its official release, let’s take a look at the trailer. “Could we paint a car and make it moving on the small surface of a fingernail?” How do you think this question will be shown in the video? We’ll get back to you with the full version of the video on Friday. Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Lees hele artikel
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The All-New Picanto, Decorating Roads Around the World “If we are not able to properly understand what appeals to our global consumers emotionally, we will not be able to satisfy them no matter how much effort we put into improving the vehicle’s performance.” By collaborating with the Kia design center in Europe, we extensively analyzed local consumers’ lifestyles and trends. We then proceeded to coordinate colors that appeal to their emotional senses. Exterior Color The concepts for the Picanto’s exterior color are “Vintage Paint Box,” “Play House,” “Blusher” and “Tinted Silver.” We suggested a solid color with a vintage feeling (Vintage Paint Box), a lively colo…
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Q1. Hello. Thank you for taking the time to talk with us. To start, could you please introduce yourself? My name is Seokgwon Kang and I am a creative director of the INNOCEAN WORLDWIDE CS5 team. It has been 18 months since I joined INNOCEAN WORLDWIDE. This is my third global Kia project and the second one with vehicles since I joined the company. My time working as a creative director and as a project team leader is not that long. My first global project was the TV advertisement for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. After that, I produced a TV advertisement for the all-new Optima targeted for the international market. Q2-1. What is the concept of this Picanto advertisement? …
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Launched in April for the first time, the 2011 KIA LOTOS RACE is the first all-national contest in Poland designed to seek young and talented drivers. Thousands of motor sports aficionados will be given an exciting chance of success in car racing competition. Most promising candidates will be trained by Kia Motors Polska under supervision of professionals including Tomasz Kuchar (a 2010 Rally Champion of Poland in Manufacturer’s Team Division, a 2009 Vice Rally Champion of Poland in General Classification and a 2009 Champion of Poland in Super 2000 Division) while the contest winner will be offered keys to a race-prepared Kia Picanto and an invitation to compete in the 20…
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Tomorrow, May 25, 2011, is the 67th anniversary of the foundation of Kia Motors. Kia Motors is living history of the automobile industry in Korea. After the company’s establishment in 1944, Kia Motors produced Korea’s first bicycle (’52), auto bike (’62), 3-wheel truck (’62) and passenger sedan (’74). This technical history serves as the background for Kia Motors continuing to challenge itself in the constant development of innovative technology, such as high-performance engines and independent platforms, and in becoming one of the best in the industry. Today, Kia Motors is a global company that exports about 1.5 million cars every year and has a full line-up includin…
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On May 10, 2011, Kia Motors America (KMA) hosted the Motor Press Guild’s (MPG) monthly lunch meeting at its Irvine headquarters. MPG is the largest automotive press association in the U.S., and this was the first meeting held at an OEM headquarters in more than four years. The event drew the largest MPG meeting attendance so far this year, with more than 150 MPG media members present. Tom Loveless, vice president of sales and Michael Sprague, vice president of marketing & communications reviewed KMA’s current sales success and marketing initiatives, and revealed pricing for the all-new 2011 Optima Hybrid to those in attendance. Journalists experienced the Opti…
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What would it be like if cars and IT devices were to meet in the future? This question was the basis of the collaborative project carried out by the Kia Design Center, LG Electronics Inc. and the MC Design Lab. The project worked towards creating a new direction for new UX (User Experience) design and the use of IT products in smart cars. Bora Yu, a UI (User Interface) designer “The advantage of ‘mobile’ is portability. We wanted to make drivers feel comfortable both inside and outside of the car by providing a detachable tablet PC on the front center fascia and the rear console. Therefore, drivers and passengers can feel they are part of a “smart environment” and…
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The all-new Picanto’s design features existing compact car concepts with new emotional values and consumer-friendly values. The interior concept is fresh and unexpected, and unique styling and differentiated elements provide a new, fun design in a compact car. Major design aspects Value-Focused We focused on expanding the space with soft and minimal aspects and creating a refined and modern image. The all-new Picanto provides a user-oriented, intuitive and easy-to-use interface with “Cognitive Design.” The cluster applies the entire center cylinder and digital graphics for a display and matches the digital age with increased speed and cognitive capabilities. …
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Here’s all-new Picanto’s TV commerical for worldwide! Hope you like it. Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Lees hele artikel
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The Kia Naimo is a concept car with a unique charm. The car, which was a sensational hit at the 2011 Seoul Motor Show, is named after the Korean word for “square,” which was Romanized into English. The square design provides the model with space efficiency and reflects a simple and graceful Korean image. The light jade exterior color is reminiscent of Asian Celadon-style pottery, which represents the beauty of Korea. The traditional Korean elements give a fresh interpretation to Kia’s evolving global design. It also adds stylish beauty to the car’s refined and simple exterior. The interior includes futuristic and environmentally-friendly attributes, as it combines the…
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Last time I test-drove the all-new Picanto. Today, I’d like to introduce Kia Buzz’s second test drive story featuring the all-new Sportage Turbo GDI (or Sportage T-GDI)! The Sportage made its debut as an urban SUV in 1996, breaking out of the existing mold where the four-wheel drive market focused on off-road SUVs. Even before the launch of the third-generation Sportage, this vehicle has been one of Kia’s most popular models and has attracted much attention from around the world. The all-new Sportage T-GDI features the ThetaⅡ Turbo GDI engine, an engine of high interest for many car fans these days. As I’m quite interested in high-performance cars, I immediately …
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Do you remember the excitement of getting your very first car? After deciding which car to purchase, some of you may have spent a few extra days to make a decision on the perfect color. Cars and their colors have interested consumers for almost a century now. They are even immortalized in songs like “Little Red Corvette” and “Pink Cadillac” and are driven into our psyche by pop culture. E.g. Can you imagine Batman driving an ORANGE Batmobile? So what color do our customers from around the world love most? KiaBuzz studied the three most popular Kia models: Soul, Forte and Optima, and the colors they are most popular in. (Source: Kia Motors Global Ordering, 2010) Ac…
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