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[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] Photos of the Kia Optima Sportwagon have leaked ahead of the car’s official debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. First previewed by the Kia Sportspace concept at last year’s Geneva Motor Show, the production model keeps a similar footprint and overall design, although the front end isn’t as aggressive as the concept. Still, the Optima looks quite nice in wagon form. Unfortunately, there’s still no word if it will be offered in the U.S., but it seems unlikely considering how weak wagon sales are stateside. SEE ALSO: Kia Sportspace Concept – We like what we see Although specifications and engine offerings will be revealed earl…

Get the Flash Player to see this player. The new 2017 Kia Optima plug-in hybrid made its debut at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. Boasting a 600-mile range, the Kia Optima plug-in hybrid features a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a 50-kW motor that is 42 percent more powerful than the engine used in the previous Optima Hybrid. Further supporting the plug-in hybrid system is a 9.8-kWh lithium-ion battery pack, giving the Optima an all-electric range of 27 miles. According to the Korean automaker, a full charge with a 240-volt Level 2 charger can be done in under three hours, while a standard Level 1 120-volt charger will take about nine. 2016 Chicago Auto Show Coverag…

10 hybrid car technologies that help the 2017 Kia Niro achieve 50 mpg! New Kia Niro hybrid SUV has now been officially announced, and there is a lot of excitement about the vehicle, especially when you consider that it will deliver a … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The 2016 Chicago Auto Show is in full swing and Kia’s impressive 21,000 square-foot exhibit is now on display in the Windy City. This year, Kia Motors presented 14 vehicles across various segments that showcased our innovative style and eye-catching vibrancy. While each model shone on its own merits, the headliner of the event was the newly released trio of green cars under Kia’s EcoDynamics sub-brand. The brand-new Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle (HUV), first announced last November and teased at 2016 NAIAS, is among the three newly unveiled Kia hybrid vehicles and a forerunner in Kia’s 2020 green car roadmap. Envisioned as a hybrid car with a deliberate un-hybrid-l…

The rumor mill is buzzing loudly around Kia, with reports suggesting that they are working on a rear-wheel-drive sports sedan that may see the light of day as early as next year. This is a rumor that has been picking … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

“Gas prices may be heading south, but Kia is putting its greenest foot forward at the Chicago auto show. The Korean brand staged the world debut of the Niro, a hybrid crossover that Kia says breaks the mold in its class.” Click to Read More Lees hele artikel

Get the Flash Player to see this player. Say hello to Kia’s first dedicated hybrid crossover. Introduced at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, the Kia Niro is targeting an optimistic 50-mpg fuel economy rating thanks to a hybrid powertrain consisting of a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and an electric motor. Total system output is pegged at 146 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque and according to the Korean automaker, its lightweight structure, good aerodynamics and a new six-speed dual-clutch transmission will help it achieve its 50-mpg target. 2016 Chicago Auto Show Coverage Looking a bit like a compact version of the new Sportage, the 2017 Kia Niro goes out of its w…

Things we have learned about the 2017 Kia Sorento SUV ahead of its official U.S. market release! 2017 Sorento release date: Kia has yet to officially announce the official launch date of their midsize sporty utility vehicle. While not confirmed … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The Chicago Auto Show is typically a quiet event, as most automakers get their big debuts over with in Detroit. But because it’s easy to get lost in the shuffle of debuts, some automakers save their reveals for the Windy City show. Still, the Chicago Show isn’t a flashy one, focusing on family cars and trucks rather than expensive luxury cars or exotics. Here are the Top 5 most significant debuts at this year’s show: 5. Chevrolet Camaro 1LE Chevrolet celebrated the return of the track-capable 1LE package to the Camaro in Chicago, but the biggest news is that it will be available on both V6 and V8 models. Setting the benchmark for attainable track performance, …

All photography by Gerben van der Waals Ever dream about cruising the endless roads of a faraway land in your very own Kia? In collaboration with Kia Motors Argentina, Dutch couple Wendy and Gerben made a three-week road trip across the country in a Kia Soul. Exploring the country in the stylish subcompact, Wendy Pasop, founder of the travel blog Reismeisje, and Gerben van der Waals, a professional photographer, revealed the vast and wondrous landscape of Argentina. Find out more about the adventures that took place aboard the Kia Soul! The couple started their trip in Buenos Aires, setting off along the Argentina coastline in the Kia Soul. Exploring the s…

The 2017 Kia Niro has been unveiled as the Korean automaker’s first dedicated hybrid crossover. Making its global debut at the Chicago Auto Show, the Niro’s targeted fuel economy is an optimistic 50 mpg. Looking a lot like a subcompact version of the new Sportage, the Niro looks like a regular crossover, and Kia takes pride in the fact that its design doesn’t shout its hybrid status to the world. Although Kia has an Optima hybrid and the funky Soul EV, the Niro is the brand’s first dedicated hybrid, and it’s built on an all-new eco platform. Kia wants to triple its green car lineup in the next five years, and the Niro is the first step. Kia has already announced that …

Watch the live reveal of the Kia Niro hybrid crossover at the Chicago Auto Show –> here at the Kia-world.net! Kia has partnered with The Enthusiast Network – TEN to offer live streaming of their Chicago Auto Show press conference today. The Windy … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia is expanding its green car lineup, adding a plug-in Optima Hybrid with a 600-mile range to the mix. Every single car the Korean automaker debuted at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show was green this year, with an updated Kia Optima Hybrid, an all-new Niro crossover hybrid, and the brand’s first plug-in hybrid making their debuts at the normally quiet show. The plug-in gets a 2.0-liter four-cyilnder engine, a six-speed automatic transmission and a 50 kW motor that is 42 percent more powerful than the motor in the previous Optima Hybrid. The plug-in’s system is augmented by a 9.8 kWh lithium ion battery pack that allows the sedan to get an all-electric range of 27 miles. Th…

More and more people are choosing to start businesses of their own rather than going to work for someone else. After all, there aren’t a lot of job openings currently on the market. Creating your own business can be a … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The all-new Kia Sportage hit showrooms in the UK on Friday, February 5, and to say that the launch was a success is somewhat understating things. The demand for the new vehicle has been huge, with existing customers, as well … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

As a car owner, you are probably well aware of the type of warranty that you have on your vehicle. The average vehicle is not armed with that knowledge, though, which may help explain why they develop problems at the … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The J.D. Power 2016 Manufacturer Website Evaluation Study has been released and you may be surprised to see which automakers have the worst websites. The semi-annual study is in its 17th year and measures the usefulness of automakers’ websites during the new-vehicle shopping process. It examines four key measures (in order of importance): information/content, appearance, navigation and speed. Satisfaction of those surveyed is calculated on a 1,000-point scale with overall customer satisfaction for 2016 coming in at 808. The study found that there is a connection between navigation problems and the perception of site speed, with the more steps needed to find informatio…

“Kia Motors returns to the Super Bowl for the seventh time. Kia Motors of America COO Michael Sprague joins Tanya Rivero on Lunch Break with a behind-the-scenes look at the ambitious new campaign and partnership with IBM Watson.” Click to Read More ▶ View Kia’s Super Bowl 50 Commercial! Lees hele artikel

With the steady increase in SUV sales over the last five years, the number of SUVs sold is expected to overtake the number of sedans in the near future. This growth in the SUV market is highly associated with the increasing consumer demand for multi-functional vehicles that provide transport through both rough roads and intricate city traffic. Furthermore, the evolving sophistication of today’s SUVs provides comfort, functionality and flexibility and they are emerging as a popular choice among global consumers The Sportage stands strongly as one of the most popular models in the segment and has been a major driver behind the growth and success of Kia Motors. As we gear u…

There are a number of reasons why people might choose to invest in a minivan, but far and away the most common of those reasons has to do with space and safety. Kia is well aware of the safety aspect, … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

In this year’s Super Bowl 50 ads, we saw everything from singing sheep, vegan bears, and even a few sentimental commercials that hit us in the feels. The Broncos ended up winning 24-10 over the Panthers, but even if you don’t care about sports, the ads were enough to keep you entertained. Here are our picks for the best and worst car commercials of Super Bowl 50: WINNER: Jeep – ‘Portraits’ Tugs at our heart strings, really zones in on Jeep’s historical importance in the military, and makes us feel patriotic. A poignant and effective spot. WINNER: Toyota ‘Heck on Wheels’ and ‘The Longest Chase’ Toyota doesn’t take itself too seriously and these ads are cheeky.…

Super Bowl Sunday is fast approaching which means it is time for the revealing of some of the most high profile commercials of the year. The 2016 Super Bowl marks the seventh year of Kia’s participation in the annual ad battle, and this year we are joined by none other than Academy Award-winning actor Christopher Walken. As one of the most renowned actors in Hollywood, Mr. Walken shines gloriously in his performance as a quirky closet invader, sock connoisseur, and Kia spokesperson in the newly revealed spot for the 2016 Kia Optima. “There are two types of people in the world,” Mr. Walken proclaims, those “content to blend in, these people who walk through life l…

What makes a luxury car? It’s a moot point, with brands like Mercedes-Benz dipping their toes in the mid-market with the CLA sedan. Does this model somehow negate the glorious motoring history of the brand? Or is it just a … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

“Kia has a reputation to maintain as the maker of the Sorento, the reigning CarsGuide Car of the Year. With the fourth-generation Sportage compact SUV there’s no need for concern because it’s right up with its larger sibling as one of Korea’s best mainstream cars.” Click to Read More Lees hele artikel

Kia has unveiled its 2016 Super Bowl commercial starring Christopher Walken. The commercial starts off innocent enough, with a gentleman named Richard asking his wife where his beige socks are. Playing off the idea of a boring, beige “walk-in” closet, Walken talks about how beige socks are uninspired and asks whether Richard wants to just blend in through life like beige socks or wants to have some pizzazz. Walken then reveals the new Kia Optima, saying that it’s like “the world’s most exciting pair of socks.” SEE ALSO: 2016 Kia Optima Review It’s a pretty bizarre commercial, but a good watch nonetheless. There just aren’t many things in this world that are weirder t…