Kia nieuws

One of the best ways to keep your Kia car on the road for the longest time possible is to make sure that you have it regularly maintained by a qualified Kia service technician. The good news is that there … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia Motors has opened the doors of its newest production facility in Mexico! As one of the largest Kia manufacturing plants in the world and the first in the Latin America region, the plant located in Pesquería, Nuevo León was officially launched at a grand opening ceremony attended by over 500 people. The new Mexico production plant is expected to increase Kia’s global manufacturing capacity to 3.56 million vehicles annually. As a high-tech integrated automotive production center, the facility is equipped with 420 robots automating the manufacturing processes. Currently operating in one shift, the plant produces one car every 53 seconds! By 2017, the pr…

Following the reveal of the renderings for the all-new Kia Rio, Kia Motors continues to delight and surprise awaiting fans with a new exclusive set of official photos of the fourth generation Rio that showcases the confident new appearance of Kia’s globally best-selling model. The upgraded face and body of the new Rio give the compact car a stronger appearance. Longer and wider, Rio is more stable and balanced, both in terms of road presence and in driving characteristics. The newest ‘tiger-nose’ grille featured on the model is also thinner and stretches across the car’s wider face, connecting with the newly designed arrow-shaped LED headlights. The…

The Kia Niro hybrid recently went through its crash tests with EuroNCAP, and the results have now been released by the European safety testing organization. It’s good news for Kia, as the compact crossover scored a 5-star safety rating. The … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

“The new Cadenza is intended to be an aspirational product for customers that want a little something more than what the Optima offers but aren’t quite sold on the brand’s larger – and rear-wheel-drive – K900. Kia designers and engineers targeted rivals like the Chevrolet Impala, Toyota Avalon, Chrysler 300 and even the Lexus ES 350 when creating this car.” Click to Read More Lees hele artikel

Is there a blue Kia Sportage on sale in 2016? Yes it is, let’s have a look… Safety features, technology, and a stunning design are all part of the make-up of the new-generation Kia Sportage CUV. This is a model … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] Kia has pulled the sheet from the new fourth-generation Rio before the small car makes its worldwide debut at the upcoming Paris Motor Show. The new Kia Rio gets an all-new look that features the brand’s tiger nose grille along with a new set of bi-function projections headlights with new U-shaped LED lighting. The new Rio is slightly larger than its predecessor, growing by 0.19 inches (5 mm) in width, 0.4 inches (10 mm) in wheelbase, and 0.6 inches (15 mm) in overall length. SEE ALSO: Kia Rio GT Hot Hatch Spied Testing a Sporty Front End Inside, Kia calls it a driver-focused cabin, with horizontal straight lines that run th…

With the beautiful warm weather and a hint of a gentle breeze, now may be the perfect time to hit the open road. But before you take off, check out some practical driving and maintenance tips that will make your journey fun and safe! Driving A to Z To guarantee an exhilarating adventure ahead, Kia has prepared an animated driving guide entailing the very basics of driving. Although the presented tips may be familiar and rather straightforward, these simple rules come in handy when maintaining safety and are sure to be a nice refresher for drivers before they hit the road. A pre-drive check always helps to prevent inconveniences that may occur on the road. Adjust you…

Amidst the passion and heat of UEFA EURO 2016, Kia hosted a special event to further boost excitement for the brand. Fleet customers and influential journalists were invited to enjoy the EURO 2016 tournament and participate in a French Riviera test drive aboard the 2017 Kia Sportage. Fifty-four participants from 20 countries gathered in Nice, France for this event. In addition to test driving the Sportage, fleet customers and members of the media had a chance to enjoy a tour of the region’s landmarks (including sightseeing in nearby Monaco). Kia Motors also provided a once in a lifetime chance to view the historic EURO round of 16 match between England and Icelan…

“And so we come to the second generation Kia Cadenza, all new for the 2017 model year. Unveiled at the 2016 New York International Auto Show, it is positioned above the mid-sized Optima and below the K900 luxury sedan. It features attractive and distinctive styling and lots of premium features and finishes for the money.” Click to Read More Lees hele artikel

Kia Motors has finally unveiled the first design renderings for the next generation Kia Rio! As the brand’s globally best-selling model, the all-new fourth generation Rio is already stirring the excitement of fans worldwide. The exterior and interior styling were conceived at design studios in Kia’s design network. Design teams in California, Germany and South Korea worked closely to bring Rio’s new progressive style to life. The new model preserves the dynamic feel of its predecessor while adding distinct and confident details using smooth, straight lines. With a longer body and more rigid and upright frame, the Rio boasts a regal and balanced appearance. Th…

The next generation 2017 Kia Rio is around the corner, and is currently in development with the YB code name. Kia is teasing us with look of the 4th-generation Rio by releasing some official renders. This is good news for … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] Kia is teasing an all-new Rio subcompact before the car makes its official debut at the Paris Motor Show at the end of September. The Rio, which is the manufacturer’s best-selling model worldwide, will be entirely new when it debuts and it now features a longer wheelbase, a longer front overhang and a new more upright c-pillar. Kia says that we can expect the latest in safety and connectivity features along with updated ride and handling characteristics which the brand calls engaging. SEE ALSO: Kia Rio GT Hot Hatch Spied Testing a Sporty Front End Kia says that the new Rio will enter production for Europe near the end of 2016…

[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] Kia is readying its Ford Fiesta ST fighter. The Kia Rio GT is expected to launch around 2018, riding on a new platform that saves weight and offers improved driving dynamics. Spy photographers have caught a prototype testing, and although it’s sporting a lot of camouflage, we can see that Kia isn’t shying away from aggressive styling for its sporty model. The front end also features LED daytime driving lights, another indication that this will be an upmarket variant. In the back, it also appears Kia will be using LED tail lights. The new standard Kia Rio is set to debut late this year or early 2017 and it will feature a new b…

Not too long ago, we shared the news about Soul EV’s participation in the ECO Drive racing event in Bulgaria. Today, we turn our attention to two journalists in Hungary who reached another milestone with our charming and reliable Kia Soul EV! In 2015, two Hungarian automotive journalists, Zoltán Sipos and Dávid Máth, of the country’s most popular Internet car magazine totalcar.hu embarked on an exciting road trip that came about on a whim. What started as a joke between two friends soon became a full-blown challenge – the e-tap road trip – when the men partnered up with Kia Motors Hungary to drive the Soul EV from Budapest, Hungary to the Nuremberg Toy Fair held …

Korean automaker Kia is considering putting aside its planned diesel-engine mild hybrid program as emissions regulations become tighter and Volkswagen’s Dieselgate has heightened scrutiny of diesel engines. Albert Biermann, Kia’s performance development chief, told British publication Autocar it’s becoming more difficult to support the development of the more costly diesel engine as emissions regulations become increasingly tougher. “The research project is still going on,” Biermann told Autocar, “but the cost of electric motors and batteries in a hybrid is already significant. The question is whether it is really necessary to throw in a more expensive diesel engine.” …

Questions and answers about the Kia Gap insurance coverage. Note: This blog post about the GAP insurance for Kia cars is for guidance only and is not a substitute for reviewing a summary of cover or policy wording. 1. Why … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

“For the first time in 27 years, a non luxury brand, Kia Motors, scored tops in the annual initial quality study of new vehicles sold in the United States by J.D. Power, the business consultancy said.” Click to Read More Lees hele artikel

There are already a number of major automakers contesting the TCR series, and Kia are about to throw their hat into the ring with this great looking cee’d race car. Austrian based STARD have been tapped by Kia to develop … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Avant-garde in design and form, concept cars often steal the spotlight at major motor shows. Since the early 2000s, Kia has captured the world’s attention by introducing mind-blowingly innovative conceptual designs. Take a look at some of Kia’s unique concept cars through the years and explore how Kia’s design language has developed over the last decade. Early concept cars (2003-2005) Kia’s early concept vehicles were characterized by rounded lines to provide a sporty and sturdy appearance. Simple but dynamic, the first concept cars focused heavily on driving practicality and modern styling. Slice (KCD-1), Kia’s very first concept vehicle, was a crossover S…

The Canadian new vehicle market is not merely a mini-representation of the U.S. auto industry. Full-size pickup trucks own a significantly larger percentage of the Canadian market, for example, and Canadians are nearly three times more likely to buy a Toyota Corolla than a Toyota Camry. The Canadian market can, however, be a useful test bed. Some new vehicles pass the test, such as the BMW X1, which enjoyed 16 fruitful months in Canada before grabbing a slice of the American pie. Others, such as the Chevrolet Orlando, wilt under the pressure of the Ontario-built Dodge Grand Caravan, endure a brief four-year run, and never even get a chance to make it in America. Oth…

The Kia Optima is on a roll! After receiving the ‘Best of the Best’ distinction at the Red Dot awards for product design earlier this year, the e-catalogue iPad application for 2016 Optima has also been named a winner of the 2016 Red Dot award in the communication design category. Quite a number of digital apps by Kia have garnered praise in the recent years for their sophisticated design and informative content. These recognitions received for digital content demonstrate Kia’s capacity to take design innovations to the next level. ▶ Read more about international design awards that Kia has received With this prestigious new award added to our current list…

“Some of the EV’s biggest gems are inside the cabin: the responsive 8.0-inch touchscreen, user-friendly navigation system, and leather trimmed seats with ventilation up front and heating in front and back. I’ll especially miss the tech tidbits you can’t find on other cars, including a readout that displays how many kilowatts are currently being routed to the drivetrain, climate controls, and electronics systems and a button that directs the A/C only to the driver to conserve energy.” Click to Read More Lees hele artikel

Since humble beginnings, Kia Motors has surprised the world by growing steadfastly into the leading global automobile brand it is today. Perhaps one of the most significant turning points in the brand’s history was when Mr. Peter Schreyer, Kia’s Chief Design Officer (CDO) and President, joined the business in 2006 to lead to lead a full out design revolution. Celebrating our 10 years together, learn about what Peter Schreyer has to share about Kia’s design direction! Step towards global identity In the early year as Kia’s CDO, Peter Schreyer dedicated all his attention to establishing a distinct and unified brand identity and images. “When I started at Kia, it w…

Before we dive into the 2016 Kia Sedona sales figures, let us briefly introduce the hot-selling Kia minivan. The minivan segment took a little bit of a hit in recent years, but after being absent for a while, Kia breathed … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel