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Kia Motors continues to make impressive strides in brand growth! According to this year’s 100 ‘Best Global Brands’ report by Interbrand – the world’s leading brand consultancy – Kia is now the 69th most valuable brand in the world. Rising five spots since 2015, Kia has grown to an estimated brand value of USD 6.3 billion from last year’s USD 5.7 billion. This represents an extraordinary 603% growth since 2006! The brand’s continuous and consistent growth is attributable to our distinctive design-driven management. With a focus on striking design and quality performance, Kia has been steadfastly dedicated to catering to customer satisfaction. Kia also tak…

Here we have two videos showcasing the new Kia Rio 2018 (model year). 2018 Kia Rio introduction Kia unveiled the new Rio 5-door hatchback at the Paris Motor Show over the weekend, showing of a vehicle that is superior in … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

As we roll into the month of October, we can now look back at the previous month to see how sales went for Kia in September. It was a pretty poor month all around for the major automakers, as they … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

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! *** KOREA’S FORGOTTEN CAPITAL It sounds like the pre-credit sequence of an Indiana Jones film. According to local legend, it was a lost postman who first stumbled across the giant Buddha. Caught in…

Get the Flash Player to see this player. The fourth-generation Kia Rio debuted at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. As the Korean automaker’s best-selling car worldwide, the new Kia Rio promises to feature more advanced safety features and will be better to drive. Bumper to bumper, the new Rio was designed with a more mature appearance and is physically larger than its predecessor. Although specifications for the North American model weren’t announced, Kia did reveal that the new Rio features a 1.0-liter three-cylinder turbocharged engine with 100 horsepower and 127 pound-feet of torque. It will also offer a diesel engine for other parts of the world. 2016 Paris Motor Show …

“The Kia Soul leads the Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle segment when it comes to quality and overall vehicle appeal, according to the 2016 versions of the J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality StudySM (IQS) and the J.D. Power U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study.SM“ Click to Read More Lees hele artikel

[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] The redesigned Kia Rio isn’t the most flashy debut at this year’s Paris Motor Show, but it is a significant model that a lot of people will actually buy. The Kia Rio is the Korean automaker’s best-selling car worldwide, so this was a big debut for the brand. Kia promises the fourth-generation model is better to drive and that it has more advanced safety features than the one it replaces, all while still being efficient and affordable. The car has been redesigned to give off a more mature vibe and it has definitely grown up in a lot of ways, besides being physically bigger than the one replaces. That size increase means the h…

With the return of the biennial Paris Motor Show (PMS), Kia seized the spotlight by unveiling new versions of the most popular models in our line-up. Here at the 2016 Modial de l’Automobile, Kia Motors surprised and awed with the exciting world debut of the all-new Kia Rio, and upgraded versions of the Kia Soul and Kia Carens. Keep reading find out more about Kia’s display in Paris! All-new Rio takes center stage This year’s Paris Motor Show marked the exciting world premiere of the fourth-generation Kia Rio. As Kia’s global best-seller, the completely redesigned and re-engineered Rio has arrived in an even more compelling package with enhanced aest…

The 2017 Kia Sedona has earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award. Helping qualify it for the highest award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is the addition of optional automatic braking technology. Previously, the minivan’s front crash prevention rating was basic, but with the new technology it has received a superior rating. Like earlier models, the 2017 Kia Sedona earns good ratings in all IIHS crashworthiness evaluations. On IIHS track tests at 12 mph and 25 mph, a Sedona equipped with the new front crash prevention system avoided collisions. The system also includes a forward collision warning component that meets National Highway Traffic Safety Admini…

Kia has opened the doors to its biggest dealership in Europe! Our new London dealership (GWR Kia), furnished with a 15-bay basement workshop, spans approximately 3,800 square meters and is located alongside the city’s major M4 motorway. This four-story landmark is expected to be a spectacular sight for the 27 million commuters that pass by daily as the floor-to-ceiling windows will provide amazing views of the brand’s showroom from the roads. Not only is the new building beautiful, it is also environmentally conscientious. The new facility employs zero and low carbon technologies to deliver more than 30% reduction of carbon dioxide emissions specified by regulat…

“Current automotive design themes generally employ sinuous curves to create their visual appeal, but Kia is following a straight-line approach to styling. Literally. Schreyer’s design philosophy emphasizing the “simplicity of the straight line” is clearly evident in the redesigned 2017 Kia Cadenza. Spanning the length of the new Cadenza, this linear detail is linked with Z-shaped lighting patterns in the headlights and taillights, creating a crisp, elegant look as opposed to the frequently overcompensating character lines of other brands.” Click to Read More Lees hele artikel

Kia Soul owners love their “hamster rides”, but a good number of them have been calling for a turbo version of the vehicle for a while, and now their wish is being granted. The addition of a Soul turbo to … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

New vehicles go through a variety of different tests before hitting the market, and the third-generation 2017 Kia Picanto is currently undergoing winter testing in Europe. The new model is set for release in 2017, and while it had always … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

It’s no doubt that a major reason fans choose Kia is because of the quality design and performance of its vehicles. While some drivers may consider their Kia cars to be simply enjoyable, reliable travel companions, many others approach their cars in an entirely different way – as blank canvases to showcase their art and imagination. Kia Motors collects hundreds of the fan photos through our social media channels on a daily basis and are incredibly delighted to see the vast array of images that fans share with us. Among the collection, some of the most eye-catching photos are of unique Kia cars on the road. Join us today as Kia BUZZ takes you through some one-of-a-kind Ki…

As it stands at the moment, 2017 Kia SUV model lineup in the US is comprised of two vehicles: the Sportage compact SUV and the Sorento midsize SUV. The Sportage is considered to be the entry level vehicle in the segment, … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

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 Chilvers. Visit his website! *** INTO THE SOUL OF JEJU The whistles sound all around us as we sit on the rocky beach at Samdal-ri . Hooded heads appear from beneath the waves, closely followed by that unique sound: half shrie…

Are you a Kia driver, fan or influencer based in the LA Area? If so, we’re looking for you! AutoGuide.com is hosting what we’re calling the #FindYourForte event in the Los Angeles area on Saturday, September 24th and we’d like you to be a part of it. It’ll be a chance to connect with other Kia fans, influencers from other brands, as well as members of Kia Motors America and AutoGuide.com. The fun event will give everyone a chance to get an up-close look at the 2017 Kia Forte. If you’re interested in attending, reach out by contacting us at FindYourForte@AutoGuide.com and we’ll send details along. Space is limited, so hurry. The post Calling All LA-Based Kia Driver…

“The new Cadenza’s compelling blend of big-sedan features — comfort, style, refinement, technology, and space, especially rear seat space…wow — is sure to attract big sedan lovers, and maybe even a few who might otherwise consider a crossover SUV.” Click to Read More Lees hele artikel

True to our commitment to becoming a leading green brand, Kia Motors is already making significant progress in reducing our environmental impact. The ongoing efforts to improve production methods over the past 12 months have resulted in lower greenhouse gas emissions, less waste and reduced consumption of resources. In addition, Kia has taken further initiatives to expand green spaces around its major production sites. In celebration of today’s International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, read on to find out more about Kia’s eco-friendly practices! Greater push for efficiency In order to reduce the waste of raw materials, Kia has taken steps to improve …

So often, Kia’s development efforts go further than just automobile design and engineering. This year, Kia Motors and the Korean National Commission for UNESCO (KNCU) teamed up once again for its 11th annual Kia Global Workcamp. Collaborating with UNESCO and the renowned International Workcamp, Kia has set out to provide overseas students a chance to discover and experience local community development efforts. The 2016 Kia Global Workcamp took place in Muan-gun, Jeolla-nam do province of Korea. The Muan Tidal Flat is known to support the livelihood of the local people as well as 300 species of birds and 150 other lifeforms. First to be listed as a national wetlan…

Increasing demand for improved performance and efficiency The latest fever among car manufacturers and automobile connoisseurs is the 8-speed automatic transmission (AT). While traditional automatic transmissions have been available in four or five-speeds, many vehicle developers in recent years have been working to raise the gear count to offer seven and eight-speeds. Despite a later start in the game, Kia Motors has been quick to join the ranks of global powertrain makers to deliver high performance transmissions. In 2009, Kia introduced its own 6-speed AT and went on to develop the 8-speed transmission for rear-wheel drive (RWD) vehicles. And Kia remains dedicated t…

“The recently-launched second-generation Kia Optima is a clean-sheet re-do of the original that advances on all fronts to, once again, take a place as a convincing choice in a highly-attainable, high-style family sedan.” Click to Read More Lees hele artikel

The teaser videos and spy photos of the 2017 Hyundai i30 (Kia cee’d sibling) are now a thing of the past, as the third-generation model gets ready to take the stage. Boasting a sleeker and more modern look than the … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia Sportage in brown color – is it on sale in 2016? The fourth generation Kia Sportage is a great looking SUV that comes with a host of standard features and some serious upgrades over the outgoing model. We have … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia is finding inspiration from classic Nintendo games for its latest ad campaign. The Korean automaker enlisted the aid of football legends Bo Jackson and Brian Bosworth for a new campaign that will air during NBC’s upcoming “Sunday Night Football” broadcast. As the NFL season kicks off this week, Kia has created two ads that are inspired by the classic Tecmo Bowl video game, widely considered one of the best sports video games ever created, even three decades after its release. SEE ALSO: 2016 Kia Sorento SX Limited Review “At Kia, we are always looking to stand out, and using the Sorento to take football fans inside a beloved video game and bring two legendary play…