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One of the fun parts about being a Kia fan is being able to witness the creative collaboration between Kia and our network of brand ambassadors. On many occasions, Kia teams up with prominent figures in various fields of sports and entertainment to deliver exciting surprises. Today on Kia BUZZ, let’s meet some of our notable sports ambassadors who work with us to promote our brand values! Rafael Nadal Our treasured partner for over a decade, the ‘King of Clay’, Rafa Nadal, has been endorsing Kia Motors Worldwide globally since 2006, after two years of partnership with Kia Motors Spain. As a passionate sportsman and humble champion, Rafa has set many pro…

Car owners spend more time inside their car than looking at it from the outside, so a car’s interior has to be a nice place to be. Of course, luxury vehicles excel at making sure their drivers have a comfortable and pleasing place to spend time, but luckily for the rest of us, there are plenty of affordable cars that have surprisingly higher-end interiors. Here are some vehicles with inviting premium-looking interiors despite their modest pricing. ALSO SEE: Top 10 Best Car Interiors of 2017: WardsAuto Top 10 Affordable Cars with Surprisingly Higher-End Interiors 10. 2018 Honda Civic Honda has recently undergone a styling revolution for its cars both inside an out…

Consumer Reports has released its list of safe, reliable vehicles that are well-suited for young drivers. Picking a car for a teen driver is never easy, especially when you’re trying to keep it within a certain budget. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly half of teens involved in a car crash die, and motor-vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 14- to 18-year-olds. So while shopping for an affordable car with good reliability and safety marks is a good start, there are also vehicles that are better suited for inexperienced drivers. SEE ALSO: Top 10 Best Used Sports Cars Under $10K To narrow down its picks, Consumer Repo…

“The Stinger drives more like a European car than anything from Korea so far and most things from Japan. There’s a measured, almost Germanic, weighting to all the controls and to the body motions. “ Click to Read More Lees volledige artikel

Consumer Reports just released its Annual Auto Reliability Survey, which predicts the dependability of every new vehicle on sale today. There were plenty of eyebrow-raising tidbits like the fact that the Chrysler Pacifica minivan is projected to have average reliability, an unheard-of rating for the brand, especially with a first-year product. Additionally, Kia’s Niro hybrid crossover is supposedly the most dependable vehicle available today, a major win for this South Korean automaker. SEE ALSO: Toyota Tops, FCA and GM Flop in Consumer Reports 2017 Reliability Survey Consumer Reports’ Annual Auto Reliability Survey is based on responses from their subscribers who ha…

[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] The 2018 Kia Stinger is being released for sale in a couple weeks and word has been trickling out about its performance prowess and the incredible value it offers for the sports luxury segment. The segment in which Kia decided to join has been home to a host of top performers such as Audi, Mercedes, Infiniti, and BMW. Many have been curious to see how Kia would fare amongst such highly regarded competition. Well, we have some answers. Here’s what people — experts and regular people — are saying about the new 2018 Kia Stinger: ALSO SEE: 2018 Kia Stinger Review “Be afraid, BMW. Be very afraid”, said Angus MacKenzie of Motor Tr…

Certain Kia Soul models have been recalled in the United States for an issue related to the power steering. According to the automaker, affected models may have a faulty steering pinion plug that allows the pinion gear to separate from the steering rack, causing the vehicle to lose steering functionality. Kia says 342,381 vehicles are affected, all built between July 21, 2013 and September 30, 2015. Kia will contact owners of affected models starting on November 16th. It will then instruct customers to book an appointment with their dealer, where the pinon plug will be inspected, replaced and secured. If necessary, the entire steering gear assembly will be replaced. S…

Among the most anticipated Kia vehicles for the 2018 model year, the all-new Kia Rio definitely stands out. Making its grand debut at the 2017 New York International Auto Show earlier this year, the all-new Rio sedan is slightly bigger in size than its predecessor, and is certainly sleeker with more balanced ride characteristics. Considering its enhanced technology and performance along with tremendous value, it is not surprising that the all-new Rio is already gaining widespread attention in the subcompact market. Today on Kia Buzz, we would like to introduce the four most outstanding reasons why the new Rio should be on your next-car-to-buy list. 1. Style…

Kia is teaming up with famed tuner West Coast Customs for a modified Stinger at the 2017 SEMA Show. The new Kia Stinger is quite possibly the Korean automaker’s best looking car yet. The sporty sedan features athletic proportions with a prominent and aggressive front end that flows well with the rest of its body. So we can’t help but be a little concerned with the render Kia and West Coast Customs have released of their upcoming Stinger project, sporting a gaudy widebody that doesn’t seem to work with the rest of the body. But we were taught not to judge a book by its cover, so we will hold our judgment until we see more of the project. SEE ALSO: 2018 Kia Stinger Pro…

It’s not always so easy to find a vehicle perfectly-fitted with all the features a busy family needs, especially for parents who drive around loved ones frequently. In the hopes of making a more informed decision and investment, the first and foremost factors for consideration are safety, reliability and satisfaction, and no family car choice list is complete without vehicles from Kia Motors. Offering the perfect blend of style and substance, here are some of Kia’s strikingly-balanced models equipped with all the family-oriented features and purpose-built practicality you’ll ever need. Kia Grand Carnival (Sedona) Look no further than Kia Grand Carnival, an ideal ul…

[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] The 2018 Kia Stinger is an all-new model from the Korean brand and it’s really making waves. Kia is trying to move upmarket and prove that it takes performance seriously — this new grand touring vehicle is a solid shot at premium German automakers and needs to be taken very seriously. Make sure to check out our full review of the new Stinger, but here is a quick overview of the pros and cons for this exciting new Kia. 2018 Kia Stinger Pros and Cons Pros Excellent Driving Dynamics: “Cars often get flustered and come undone when driven angrily, but if you push the Kia Stinger, it rewards you with an invitation to push it even h…

“Kia talks about the new Rio being “grown-up,” and that’s a good way to describe it. It’s a subcompact car where nothing feels flimsy or like a design afterthought. From the ground up, the 2018 Rio is a solid car that just happens to be very small.” Click to Read More Lees volledige artikel

At least 859 complaints about exploding sunroofs have been filed in the past 22 years. Consumer Reports recently conducted a study into exploding sunroofs, finding that the safety standards and regulatory oversight of sunroofs have not kept pace with dramatic size and design changes over recent years. The publication used data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Office of Defects Investigation’s vehicle owner complaint database from 1995 to September 2017 to determine the vehicles with the most complaints. The list included at least 208 models of cars from 35 different automakers with the Scion tC being the most popular with 71 complaints. Hyundai …

Kia’s smallest hatchback has returned with a fresh new look! Last month in Frankfurt, Germany, the Kia Picanto X-Line made its grand debut at the 2017 Frankfurt International Motor Show. Taking inspiration from Kia’s popular crossover and SUV model lines, the pumped-up Picanto X-Line definitely triggered a wow effect on the show floor. Read on to find out about the latest yet the mightiest Picanto ever! Picanto, with an SUV attitude The all-new X-Line variant has further broadened the appeal of Kia’s smallest car with a series of rugged new design cues. Building on the bold and youthful character of the newest Picanto, the Picanto X-Line boasts an ever-…

“In other words, this is a grand touring sedan that actually takes its GT badge seriously. Out on the highway, it’s everything you want on a road trip. It floats over bad pavement while remaining taut and responsive on long, sweeping corners. ” Click to Read More Lees volledige artikel

Kia Motors America are used to sales success, and while the numbers in 2017 have been good, they have been a bit off the pace when compared to 2016. As 2017 draws to close, though, there are signs that Kia … Continue reading → Lees volledige artikel

Driving around in a nice looking car usually means parting ways with a significant amount of your hard-earned cash. Here are some vehicles that manage to look stylish and expensive without making you broke. SEE ALSO: Top 10 Best Looking Sedans of 2017 Top 10 Cars That Look More Expensive Than They Actually Are 10. 2018 Acura TLX Acura got a lot of flack over the previous TLX’s competent but plain design. The 2018 refresh brought a much-needed reinvigoration. A less controversial grille treatment, available fancy-looking paint choices, nice wheels, and new LED lighting signatures front and back totally transform this car from a Plain Jane to one a car that has a lot …

The summer heat was no match for the pleasure that Kia Stinger brought. Kia Motors teamed up with the BBC Top Gear team this summer to visualize how the Kia Stinger premium sports sedan is certainly no ordinary Kia. The mighty 3.3-litre, twin-turbo V6-engined sports sedan was put through the ultimate test on road and track with 2012 World Touring Car Champion Rob Huff at the legendary Cadwell Park circuit, known as the “mini-Nurburgring.” Cadwell Park at Lincolnshire, United Kingdom is the perfect racetrack, featuring challenging elevation and tight curves as well as high speeds, often resulting in faster vehicles detaching from the Earth momentarily…

“Within its small, economical footprint, the Soul offers surprisingly good passenger room in both the front and rear seats. The cargo floor behind the second row is sufficient for a good-sized grocery run, and folding the rear seats opens up enough space to haul an impressive amount of stuff, given the Soul’s tidy exterior dimensions.” Click to Read More Lees volledige artikel

In North America, there is no automotive segment growing faster than the compact crossover. That is perhaps why Kia has gone to great lengths to deliver a stunning redesign of the Sportage compact SUV. Inside and out, every detail of … Continue reading → Lees volledige artikel

“The steering feels natural, and the long, 114.4-inch wheelbase, coupled with a rear-driver’s limited-slip differential, makes neat little tail slides easy to hold.” Click to Read More Lees volledige artikel

The 2017 Frankfurt International Motor Show (Internationale Automobile-Ausstellung) recently concluded a successful 11-day run, with Kia Motors featuring stunning new models and the next-generation silhouette of the Kia brand. For those of you who missed the unveilings at Frankfurt, Kia Buzz is here to wrap up the top stories to keep you in the know. As the curtain finally rose on September 12, we shared the moment live in a Facebook live stream, making the show all the more engaging for our fans all over the world. The live stream instantly gathered soaring attention, hitting nearly 80,000 views! Kia’s new and upgraded models were proudly on parade in …

If you regularly follow our blog, you will already know how excited we are about the speediest car in the Kia line-up. Yesterday, we put together a piece talking about the rave reviews that the new model is receiving, and now … Continue reading → Lees volledige artikel

Dyson are a UK-based company best known for making high-end vacuum cleaners, but it has long been rumored that they are going to enter the electric car market. That rumor has now been confirmed, as Dyson are expected to have … Continue reading → Lees volledige artikel

Kia have developed a reputation of building great looking vehicles that are packed with standard features, yet affordable for just about everyone. The one thing that has been missing from the Kia line-up is a sporty model that will appeal … Continue reading → Lees volledige artikel