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“If my time around Germany’s most famous racetrack is any indication, I’m willing to wager that Biermann and his team have also made sure that the Stinger performs quite well on the street, too.” Click to Read More Lees volledige artikel

Want to do your part in helping save the planet? Whether you like it or not, electrification is here to stay as automakers not only use it to improve fuel efficiency but performance as well. And best of all, there are plenty more options available now, so you’re not stuck choosing between different versions of the Toyota Prius. And because green cars are becoming mainstream, they’re also becoming more affordable. SEE ALSO: All the Electric Vehicles Currently Available in 2017 AutoGuide.com rounded up the top 10 cheapest green cars currently available, ranging from hybrids to all-electric vehicles. 10. Kia Optima Hybrid Priced from $26,890 in the U.S. and $31,555 i…

Last month, Kia Motors America invited 50 bloggers and social media influencers to the beautiful city of sun, sand and surf – San Diego, California – for an exciting and eye-opening brand immersion event. Find out what went down at ‘The New Kia’ event! Which of #TheNewKia cars would you choose — #KiaNiro #KiaOptima or something else? #KiaFamily #AD pic.twitter.com/7BfhcODbxi — Clarissa (@Clarissa_xplain) June 12, 2017 Participants were in for an action-packed two days that allowed them to explore every aspect of the Kia brand. Upon arrival, guests were provided with interesting information about Kia Motors including a comprehensive brand history, philosophies…

[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] Top Gear isn’t what it used to be with Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May gone, but you can now remember the good old days by purchasing the show’s old Kia C’eed ‘Reasonably Priced Car’. The actual Kia C’eed used by Top Gear to film the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car segment from 2010 to 2013 has been listed for sale on Auto Trader this week. This molten red hatch was driven by Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, Simon Pegg and Matt LeBlanc during its stint on the show, with LeBlanc wheeling it around Dunsfold Aerodrome in 1 minute and 42.1 seconds to top the celebrity lap time charts. The Kia retains all the go-fast featu…

City cars have undergone a lot of refinement across the past few years, with the majority becoming smaller, cleaner, safer, more efficient and stylish. That’s not to say that if you live and work in a city you have to … Continue reading → Lees volledige artikel

While the electric vehicle market is expanding, there are still limited options in North America. If you’re looking to get behind the wheel of an electrified vehicle, there are plenty of hybrids and plug-in hybrids available today. But for those seeking a fully electric vehicle, the number of options will depend on where you live. That’s because not all electric vehicles are available in every market — but here is a list of all the EVs that are currently available in 2017, and where you can buy them. SEE ALSO: Number Of Electric Vehicles On Roads Reaches 2 Million BMW i3 Available nationwide in the U.S., the BMW i3 starts from $43,395 including destination. In Cana…

“I can’t believe that I am doing 153 mph down the long straight at Nürburgring’s Nordschleife in a Kia. Years of experience reviewing cars had cemented my opinion of the Korean automaker ― typically front-wheel drive, economy minded, and value oriented — but all of that is in the process of being shattered by its all-new Stinger.” Click to Read More Lees volledige artikel

The new Kia Stonic was launched in Europe last week, allowing us to learn a whole lot more about this cool new small crossover vehicle. It’s still a couple of months away from arriving in showrooms in Europe, but that … Continue reading → Lees volledige artikel

Concept cars offer a peek into the soul of an auto manufacturer and often embody future design directions. In our pursuit of creating the cars of your dreams, Kia designs, builds and showcases concept cars not only to introduce awe-inspiring new mobility ideas but also to gauge the general public’s reaction for potentially turning these one-of-a-kind creations into mass production vehicles. See how Kia’s cutting-edge ideas have evolved into production models that are now found on roads around the world! cee’d concept to cee’d The cee’d (KED-1) concept was introduced in 2006 as the starting point for Kia’s new design DNA that would eventually find its way int…

Kia’s new sports sedan is entering the final stages of development. The Kia Stinger made a surprising debut earlier this year at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show as a sporty high-performance sedan that really drew our interest. And now it is getting ready to head to production, with Kia putting it through its paces at the Nurburgring. According to Kia, each prototype is subjected to a 480-lap Nurburgring validation program, covering over 6,200 miles (10,000 kilometers), with designers and engineers working together to refine aerodynamic efficiency. SEE ALSO: 2018 Kia Stinger: 5 Things We Learned The 3.3-liter Kia Stinger is the model currently in its final testing phase at…

The renderings of Kia’s new compact crossover stirred up quite a buzz earlier this month. After weeks of excited anticipation, the Kia Stonic finally made a splash at our media lounge event in Amsterdam. Members of the European media gathered for a firsthand look at the newest addition to Kia’s line-up. The B-SUV segment is one of the world’s fastest growing vehicle categories that is attracting customers with a wide variety of lifestyles. In order to offer a strong contender in this booming segment, Kia has created a model that is as versatile as it is attractive. As the most customizable Kia vehicle to date, the model will cater to the wide range of buyer needs…

“However Kia decides to pitch it and wherever the market chooses to place it, the Stinger GT is already a success. Kia has proved it can step outside of its comfort zone and build unfamiliar cars as well as its stalwarts. Moreover, Kia has proved it can build a sports car good enough to take on the world, on its first try, no less.” Lees volledige artikel

Get the Flash Player to see this player. Welcome to AutoGuide.com’s weekly news roundup, where we take a look at the week’s most interesting automotive news stories. This week, the 2018 Kia Stonic made its debut, Volvo turned Polestar into a standalone brand for electric performance cars, the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE made a stunning Nurburgring lap, the Jaguar E-Pace was confirmed and teased, spy photographers caught the 2018 Nissan Leaf testing, Dodge trademarked the Cuda nameplate, and JD Power release the results of its Initial Quality Survey. Some headlines in this week’s roundup include: Kia Stonic Crossover Arrives Hot On The Heels Of Hyundai Kona Chevy Cama…

The all-new Kia Stonic image renderings released ahead of its official unveiling! It’s always exciting when car rumors that have been swirling around for a while are finally confirmed. That is what has happened today, with the automaker announcing that … Continue reading → Lees volledige artikel

By now, everyone knows that the Kia Stinger is being put through the paces at the infamous Nurburgring circuit in Germany for fine tuning prior to entering mass production for overseas markets later this year. To prove the prowess of our prized gran turismo, Kia invited guests from the global media to this legendary driving course to test drive the Stinger for themselves. The Nurburgring – considered a Mecca for racing and car enthusiasts – is famous for its rigorous and merciless Nordschleife race track, also known as “The Green Hell”. Over a span of three days, influential automotive journalists and industry insiders were given the opportunity to exp…

New vehicle quality is at an all-time high according to the 2017 J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study. The J.D. Power study measures the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100) during the first 90 days of ownership. Along with ranking each automaker based on their performance, J.D. Power also recognizes the highest initial quality cars based on their segments. SEE ALSO: Kia Edges Out Porsche to Top 2017 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study Here are the highest quality cars of 2017 based on J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study. Small Car: Chevrolet Sonic Leading the small car segment this year is the Chevrolet Sonic. Also recognized were the Toyota Yaris…

Korean automakers top this year’s J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study. New vehicle quality hit an all-time high this year, improving eight percent compared to last year. The annual study measures the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100) during the first 90 days of ownership, with a lower score reflecting higher quality. Quality improved across seven of the eight categories measured, with 27 of the 33 automakers in the study improving their quality compared to last year. SEE ALSO: Top 10 Worst Automakers in Initial Quality: 2017 This year’s study is based on responses from nearly 80,000 buyers and lessees of new 2017 model year vehicles. They were…

The results of J.D. Power’s annual Initial Quality Study are in and for the second year in a row Kia has come out on top. Kia owners reported 72 problems per 100 vehicles sold, less than any other automaker in the survey. Kia took the top spot by quite a wide margin, with the runner-up, Hyundai’s Genesis luxury brand, having 77 problems reported per 100 vehicles. Impressively, the two Korean brands beat out Porsche for the top two spots – the German manufacturer was ranked third with 78 problems per 100 vehicles. Ford and Fiat Chrysler’s Ram truck brand complete the top five, each returning an average of 86 problems per 100 vehicles. The research firm notes this is a s…

We are excited to report some good news from down under, where Kia Australia have made it known that they underestimated the demand for the new Stinger sports sedan! Chances are it may be tough to get your hands on … Continue reading → Lees volledige artikel

[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] The all-new Kia Stonic subcompact crossover has made its debut, arriving hot on the heels of the related Hyundai Kona. The Stonic follows the automaker’s corporate design blueprint, sporting sculpted surfaces, sharp lines and the automaker’s recognizable ‘tiger nose’ grille. A unique two-tone exterior paint scheme helps set it apart from other entries in the segment and will be offered in 20 different color combinations from launch. Available engines include Kia’s 118-horsepower 1.0-liter T-GDI turbocharged three-cylinder engine, 1.25- and 1.4-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engines and a 1.6-liter diesel, all of which c…

Among all the details that make a car look great, one of the most dominant visual features of a car is its color. The color of your car can be an outlet to express yourself and Kia likes to provide customers with a wide spectrum of shades so that every option can be a distinctive statement. Many of the special colors that are available are showcased on our global Instagram channel (@kiamotorsworldwide) in a series we like to call ’Kia’s Color Grid.’ Check out some of our colorful offerings and the fun names that go with them! Red Red is one of the most popular colors in the automobile industry and Kia has rolled out diverse variations of this classic hue to match th…

“The Cadenza is primarily a cruiser, and no driving mode actually adjusts the firmness of the suspension. This big Kia glides over imperfections, swallowing bumps large and small with aplomb.” Click to Read More Lees volledige artikel

Kia Stinger is a product of passion. Designed and engineered to head-turning perfection, the Stinger represents the realization of a longstanding dream for Kia’s design team. With an eye-catchingly stunning design and groundbreaking performance, the Stinger marks a turn in design direction that Kia has never taken before. World renowned Kia big names including Peter Schreyer, Gregory Guillaume and Albert Biermann have labored over the vehicle’s conception for years and there is no doubt that the final outcome of their collaboration has painted big smiles on each of their faces. Peter Schreyer, Chief Design Officer of Kia Motors, enjoying the Kia Stinger’s European…

The 2017 Kia Soul commercial features a new baby hamster and a hot blonde girl! You don’t need to be a fan of Kia to get a kick out of the hamsters who helped launch the Soul. They’ve been missing … Continue reading → Lees volledige artikel

Kia’s well-praised, family-like customer service care is not an overnight achievement. In order maintain our high quality of service, Kia holds a biennial competition that encourages Kia service representatives to hone and improve their customer service skills while awarding our best service advisors worldwide. Once every two years, top Kia service advisors from all over the world gather in South Korea to showcase their skills. This year, the 4th Kia World Service Advisor Competition took place from May 15th to May 19th. Fifty-seven service advisors from 47 countries arrived for the final round in Seoul after making it on the final nominee list following regional competi…