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The 2016 SEMA – Specialty Equipment Market Association show opened today, and Kia Motors America took the opportunity to show off 4 brand new custom vehicles. While all different in their own way, the vehicles all hint at a future when … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The Special Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show is always an exciting event and a great chance for brands to show off their creativity and innovation. Taking place again at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Kia brought five custom-made vehicles that envisioned the future of driving to its booth this year. While catering to the diversity of the modern world, this year’s collection of Kia’s vehicles envision a future where vehicles will not only drive autonomously but be tailor-built to our lifestyles. Read on to find out more about our models displayed at SEMA 2016! For those who love challenges – Niro Triathlon Kia’s newest hybrid utility vehicle, Niro, …

One thing that you immediately notice about the Kia Niro is that the ground clearance is a little bit different than other vehicles. A closer look at the specs reveals that the 2017 Kia Niro ground clearance stands at 5.9 … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia just unveiled four new concept vehicles on the opening day of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, all of which will be able to drive themselves. The vehicles were all built with an autonomous driving future in mind and were designed to suit the needs of various different lifestyles. They are the Nitro Triathlon, the School of Rock Sedona, the Soul First Class and the imposing Sorento Ski Gondola. The Nitro Triathlon is a custom crossover built with the tri-athlete in mind, according to Kia. It is a custom take on the original 2017 Nitro hybrid, but its roof has been removed from the D-pillars back, creating a small bed, and allows for a custo…

Ray Levin (left), CEO of Kia Motors South Africa, and Soon-Nam Lee (right), President of Kia Regional Headquarters for Middle East & Africa, celebrate the new world record. Powered by the all-new Kia Sportage, which was officially launched in South Africa on 21 October 2016, Kia Motors South Africa has officially set the record for the World’s Longest Test Drive Relay, announced by RecordSetter in Cape Town on Thursday, 20 October 2016. The team, together with 520 test drivers selected from more than 30,000 entries, covered a total of 3,291 km while driving through six South African provinces over a seven day period. The test drive kicked off from Durban …

“The Interbrand acknowledgment of its improvement and growth, as well as the honors it has received from J.D. Powers, mark the automaker’s entry into the world of quality vehicles that represent a real value for consumers. Kias are vehicles that are sought after by many for their value, quality and features.” Click to Read More Lees hele artikel

We put a Nissan Sentra owner into a new 2017 Kia Forte for a test drive in the Malibu Canyons—and he was amazed by the experience. Watch the video here: The post 2017 Kia Forte Test Drive: Here’s What One Nissan Sentra Owner Said appeared first on AutoGuide.com News. Lees het hele artikel

The 2016 Consumer Reports Annual Auto Reliability Survey has been released and there are a few surprises. Designed to rank automakers based on the predicted reliability of their product lines, the annual survey gathers data from over 500,000 Consumer Reports subscribers that bought or leased a new vehicle between model year 2000 and 2017. This year’s survey includes more than 300 individual nameplates. SEE ALSO: FCA, Honda Civic Struggle in Reliability Survey There are some familiar faces in the top 10 most reliable car brands, while others are new to the list. 10. Honda Honda stumbled a bit this year, dropping two spots to 10th place with an average reliability sco…

The SO-KO Road Trip Blog series is a 5-part guest posting series by UK travel and lifestyle journalist Jonathan Thompson on his 9 day trip through South Korea. Jonathan regularly writes for leading UK media and was recently honored with the ‘Travel Writer of the Year Award’ by the British Guild of Travel Writers. Connect with Jonathan on his social media accounts: Instagram, Twitter All photography was done by London-based photographer Mark Chivers. Visit his website! *** TAEKWONDO TOWN There’s a reason why Taekwondowon is located so near the geographical heart of South Korea. It has nothing to do with proximity to the town of Muju or the history of taekwondo it…

Over the past few months, we have seen quite a few spy shots of the Kia Picanto, but none of them revealed much, usually because the car was draped in heavy camouflage. As we get nearer to the actual release … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

We put a Toyota Corolla superfan behind the wheel of the new 2017 Kia Forte—and she absolutely loved it. Find out why, and watch her reactions here: The post 2017 Kia Forte Test Drive: Here’s What One Toyota Corolla Owner Said appeared first on AutoGuide.com News. Lees het hele artikel

“So, yeah, the idea of Kia doing luxury is no longer novel. The Cadenza is not even the fanciest Kia now that the big, rear-drive K900 exists. But the 2017 Cadenza is not just a car stuffed with nice things, it’s a car that puts those nice things together in a harmonious way—you know, like luxury brands do.” Click to Read More Lees hele artikel

Israel has had a great year in terms of automobile sales as the vehicle delivery record posted in 2015 – 254,000 units – is expected to be broken in the next few weeks. What is more exciting is that for the first time in Israel’s history, the country’s best-selling car is not just a crossover SUV, but none other than our very own Kia Sportage! Of the 245,000 new vehicles to hit the road from January to September this year, the Sportage has taken the top spot with over 12,300 units sold. Kia Picanto, our charming city car and the best-selling car in Israel last year, follows as a close second with approximately 11,900 units delivered. Sales of SUVs have b…

Kia Picanto in US – is it available? Small cars such as Kia Picanto, Ford Fiesta, Hyundai Accent or Fiat 500 are especially popular in Europe, but lately, the stylish city-cars have been gaining popularity also amongst consumers in the … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

With cars getting safer, smarter and easier to drive, the extent to which customers enjoy the driving experience is starting to become a measure for vehicle performance. Because driving is a fully engaging and sensory experience, Kia has long been focused on developing technologies to minimize unpleasant distractions while on the road. Noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) – the noise and vibrations that result from contact between car components and between tires and the road – directly affect the tactile and auditory aspect of our driving experience. For a long time, Kia has been taking measures to reduce the abrasive noises and maximize pleasant sounds in the c…

There are a lot of factors that consumers take into account when it comes time to buy a new Kia vehicle. Fuel economy, design, safety ratings, features, and exterior colors are just a few of the things that people look … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

“After four years of manufacturing vehicles in the United States, Kia has signaled to the media and consumers that it was taking the brand to the next level. In 2013, the company launched the first-generation Cadenza, which marked a new era for the brand, and it created an opportunity for the brand to compete outside of its traditional segments.” Click to Read More Lees hele artikel

Engineered and tested to exceed all expectations, the Kia Sorento may just be Kia’s highest-quality vehicle. With sleek, strong and powerful features, the Sorento SUV is an embodiment of Kia’s dedication towards excellence and safety. Read on to find out why the Sorento is a trustworthy and reliable companion on the road! Sturdily crafted The body of the Kia Sorento has been strengthened with Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS) for customer’s safety and comfort while travelling on the road. With AHSS making up more than 53% of the entire body shell, this reinforcement aids the integrity of the vehicle’s core structure in the event of an impact. The stronger f…

When you hear that a particular model is getting a color package as an option, you assume that it will all start with the exterior. This would then lead you to believe that the Forte 5 SX Orange Color Package … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia’s Green Light Project continues to move forward! In July, Kia returned to Malawi for the fourth year to further the objectives of the company’s main overseas CSR initiative. Twenty-five Kia employee volunteers were selected this year to travel to Malawi. In fact, so many volunteer applications were submitted that some friendly competition ensued during the participant selection process. For 10 days, Kia volunteers traveled to the cities of Lilongwe and Salima. Upon their arrival on July 30, the volunteers soon noticed the effects of the severe drought that had affected the area over the prior four months. The volunteers dove in head first, working to alleviate the ef…

BMW and Hyundai owners are satisfied with their vehicle’s technology. The inaugural J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study has been released, measuring the overall customer experience with vehicle technology in their respective segments. The TXI Study surveys a vehicle owner’s experiences, usage and interaction with driver-centric technology after 90 days of ownership. The major technology categories analyzed in the study include collision protection, comfort and convenience, driving assistance, entertainment and connectivity, navigation and smartphone mirroring. SEE ALSO: Feature Focus: 2017 Hyundai Elantra’s Safety Tech Holding the highest overall …

Kia Motors has many goals in mind when it comes to designing and creating cars, but among our objectives, passenger comfort and safety are at the top of the list. To ensure that drivers and passengers are safe on the road, we have invested hours in rigorous research and testing to deliver the high-quality safety features found in our vehicles. While cutting-edge, high-tech safety features certainly play a role in comfortable driving, it is important to realize that the fundamentals of vehicle safety start with very basic features. Join Kia BUZZ today as we discuss brakes and airbags, the most basic and essential elements of car safety! Brakes The anti-lock braking s…

“Kia has come out from the shadows of its larger sibling and has established itself as a leader in the mainstream US auto market in areas ranging from product quality to advertising appeal.” Click to Read More Lees hele artikel

The shortlist of nominees for the 2017 World Car of the Year award have been announced, with Audi and Kia leading with three entries each. The awards are organized by a non-profit committee of automotive journalists from around the world (22 different countries) and have been an annual occurrence since its inception in 2004. To be eligible for a World Car of the Year nomination, the vehicle must be new and must be available for sale in at least five countries on at least two continents. The top three finalists will be announced at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, and the winners will be announced at the 2017 New York Auto Show. Last year’s winner for 2016 World Car of the …

Kia’s 2017 Niro Hybrid small crossover SUV has just reached dealer showrooms, and the Korean automaker is already talking about a battery electric version. This information was revealed to the UK’s Car Dealer Magazine by Kia Motors’ chief operating officer, Tae-Hyun Oh, at the opening of a new flagship dealership in London. “We have just launched Niro in Europe and the United States, but also we always need to meet [increased] local emission regulations,” Oh told the magazine. “So in this sense we are looking at a feasibility study to develop a Niro which is electric,” Oh said referring to the electric version. SEE ALSO: 2017 Kia Niro Video, First Look The Niro share…