Kia nieuws

Are you the type of person that finds cars fascinating? If so, chances are you would find a career as a mechanic extremely rewarding. Naturally, however, you can’t get a job in this field without the proper training. Depending on … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Photo courtesy of Kia Australia Official Facebook With the finals of the Australian Open 2016 coming up this weekend, the first Grand Slam of the season will soon be coming to a close. Playing a key role in promoting the annual competition to worldwide fans, Kia Motors has enjoyed taking part in one of the most anticipated tennis events of the season. Find out what took place in the beautiful and sunny event grounds of Melbourne, Australia! For this year’s tournament, Kia supplied an impressive fleet of 110 vehicles for use by tennis players, officials, event staff and fans. The fleet, composed of the Sorento, Sedona (Grand Carnival) and Cerato, demonstrated…

Kia has released a teaser for its upcoming 2016 Super Bowl commercial. Last year, the Korean automaker enlisted the help of actor Pierce Brosnan to show off its Sorento, and this year Kia will focus on its Optima with the help of legendary Christopher Walken. The teaser doesn’t show too much, but Kia does give a hint as to what the full spot will focus on with the video’s description saying “Find what you’re looking for 02/07/16. #AddPizzazz. There’s also a little bit of a play on words with a “Walken Closet” in the commercial – get it? SEE ALSO: 2016 Kia Optima Review The full 60-second spot will air in the third quarter of the Super Bowl and follows up on a pair o…

Tips on Kia Soul remote keyless entry – battery replacement! The transmitter in your Kia Soul is generally good for years, but there may come a time when the 3-volt lithium battery has to be replaced. You could pay someone … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia Motors seems to be making good progress in its continuous efforts for growth and excellence. A recent report by London Economics, a leading independent economic consultancy, has revealed that Kia is making outstanding contributions to Europe, generating numerous socio-economic benefits for the region. Emerging as the growing presence in the European automobile market, Kia continues to gain momentum as a global brand and leading automaker. With the aim of maintaining growth and production, Kia has already made investments worth billions in Europe. In 2014, the brand contributed €934 million in customs duties, sales and corporation taxes to European governmen…

When the next generation Kia Rio goes on sale in 2017, it will have a totally new design. It will also, for the first time ever, have a sporty GT version added to the line-up. We have already seen some … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

There is very little chance that your new 2016 Kia Soul is going to die on you anytime soon, but there are other circumstances besides engine trouble that can leave you in need of some assistance. That is where the … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

How to check brake / clutch fluid level in Kia Soul (picture added). You should get in the habit of regularly checking the fluid levels in the reservoir of Kia Soul, making sure that it falls between the MAX and … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia is planning to build some new sports cars, including a hot hatch rival to the Ford Fiesta ST. First, Kia will launch the GT, a four-door coupe styled sports car that is expected to reach production in 2017. That will act as a halo sports car, under which will sit the already existing Optima GT, Procee’d GT, and the all-new Rio GT hot hatch. A 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine delivering 180 hp is expected to power the Rio GT, which will sit on an all-new lightweight platform. The new Kia Rio is expected to launch in 2017, so it is likely the GT will hit the market in 2018 or 2019. SEE ALSO: Kia GT Heading to US in 2016 as Audi A7 Rival Just like Hyundai’s upcoming…

It looks like 2016 is off to a great start for Kia Motors as we wrap up the past year with excellent figures in global sales. In striving to bring customers vehicles of utmost style and standards, our worldwide network of Kia country distributors has accomplished notable achievements and significant performance results. Kia BUZZ is proud to present three of Kia’s top performing countries of 2015! Israel The Israeli automobile market hit an all-time record for overall car sales in the past year and Kia Israel took the number one spot for cars delivered with an impressive 13.2% market share in 2015. Placing ahead of Hyundai, Toyota and Mazda, Kia delivered a tot…

It is not often that a single vehicle shapes the entire design direction of an automaker, but Kia president and chief design officer Peter Schreyer has made it clear that design of the new K7 will be an insight into … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Auto Bild magazine have published the Quality Report 2015 in their issue 50/2015, and it shows Kia Motors in first place in terms of customer satisfaction, long-term quality, and reliability. A total of 20 different automotive brands sold in Germany … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Our latest Kia owner is one that is a self-described world traveler, as he has lived in a number of different places over the years. He now resides in California, but no matter where his home is or was, he … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

With the launch of the sub-brand DRIVE WiSE at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Kia Motors revealed current developments and future plans for autonomous driving technologies. In an expansive 4800 square foot exhibition booth at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Kia fully embraced the theme “Evolution of Autonomous Vehicles,” demonstrating the brand’s ongoing dedication to the realization of a driverless vehicle. The buzz about Kia at CES has been going on for quite some time now, and today, Kia BUZZ will take you on a tour through the engaging and innovative exhibits. Read on to find out more! During the event which spanned from January 6-9, Kia display…

2015 was another great sales year for Kia Motors Europe, with 384,790 units sold. That number represents an 8.8% increase over the previous year. Sales in Europe were particularly brisk, as they topped 200,000 units in the first half alone, … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Those of you who follow this blog will already know that we spoke a little about the Kia Telluride SUV concept that was shown off at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit last week. Given Kia’s history, this … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The 2017 Kia Forte5 receives subtle styling changes, along with a new 1.6-liter turbo engine mated to a 7-speed DCT. It also gets a new Orange Color Pack. Let’s take a closer look at all the Forte5 changes for 2017. … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The idea of a self-driving car is not too far from reality, and Kia Motors plans to make it happen by the year 2030. At the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Kia launched DRIVE WiSE, an innovative sub-brand dedicated to furthering the brand’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Learn more about this exciting new development! With a newly acquired Nevada autonomous driving license, Kia has demonstrated the full potential for next generation DRIVE WiSE technologies with our very own autonomous Soul EV. Starting and parking the autonomous Soul EV Soul on the road, operating without human control On the days leading up to the grand debut of t…

There are some changes to report with the 2017 Kia Forte, including updates to the design and engine, as well as the addition of a sporty S trim. The 2017 Forte design changes fall on the subtle side of things, … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit marked an exciting moment for Kia Motors, with the world debut of the Kia Telluride concept car demonstrating the brand’s capacity for sophisticated advances in design and functionality. Read to find out more about Kia’s latest head turning show car. Kia Telluride delivers luxurious comfort for passengers Following the teaser on January 6, the world premiere of the Kia Telluride concept has sparked worldwide interest in its delightful combination of elegance and cutting-edge technology. The Telluride displays emboldened design elements and in-cabin features that take Kia concepts in a fresh new dir…

[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] Kia could be looking at adding a full-size crossover to its lineup. Making its debut at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show is the Kia Telluride concept and we wouldn’t blame you if it reminds you of the Volvo XC90 SUV. Built on a modified version of the Kia Sorento’s architecture, the design study is considerably larger than the Sorento – almost 10-inches longer and nearly five-inches wider. It is also four-inches taller and rolls on a wheelbase that has been stretched by almost an entire 12 inches. SEE ALSO: 2016 Detroit Auto Show Coverage Further enhancing its appearance is a Dark Pyrite Green exterior and 22-inch wheels. Climbing…

Glimpsing a future that is grounded in reality but not bound by the present, Kia Motors America today unveiled a cutting-edge vision for a full-size SUV at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The Telluride, a striking three-row, seven-passenger, … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia Motors Corp. unveiled the second-generation K7 premium sedan in Korea. Known also as Cadenza in the U.S. market, the new Kia K7 has been revealed during a automotive media preview event at the automaker’s Namyang R&D center in Hwaseong. … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] The Kia Forte is receiving a mid-cycle refresh this year, gaining a new engine and technology. Adorning the same look and “tiger nose” grille featured on Optima, the 2017 Forte sedan is now powered by a 2.0-liter engine that replaces the previous 1.8-liter unit. Standard is will be a six-speed manual transmission with a second-generation six-speed automatic transmission optional. The EX trim is still equipped with the 2.0-liter four-cylinder and six-speed automatic. Also new for 2017 is what Kia calls a sporty S trim. It features an exclusive interior, a sport-tuned suspension, 16-inch alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights,…

[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] Remember the Kia Borrego? Neither does anyone at this South Korean automaker. It was a large, body-on-frame SUV that was only offered in the U.S. for a couple years. Despite its market failure, Kia may be developing a new full-size crossover. Making its world debut at the Detroit Auto Show, the brand’s Telluride concept previews what a future production model might look like. It features three rows of seats, rear-hinged back doors and room for up to seven passengers. Styling is upright and strong, reminding me of a mashup between Volvo’s new XC90 and a Ford Flex. The Telluride is built on a modified version of the Kia Sorento…