Kia nieuws

Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show 2015, the Kia Sportspace concept, with its striking wagon silhouette and powerful performance, has definitely been talk of the town. Designed under the leadership of Gregory Guillaume, Chief Designer Europe, the Sportspace was developed in Kia’s Frankfurt design studio. Today, we have prepared a quick tour for you to see the remarkable work of Guillaume and his team and the whole car design process at Kia Motors. Planning Just like all great masterpieces, Kia concept designs start with an imagination. The Sportspace came to life out of the ambition Guillaume developed when he was still studying design in Switzerland. On his key insp…

Kia Motors Korea announced local consumers will now be able to start placing pre-orders for the all new 2016 Kia K5 sedan ( known as Optima in the US market). Those who get in early and order the new K5 … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

We are thrilled to announce that Kia Motors ranked second among 33 automotive brands in J.D. Power’s 2015 Initial Quality Study (IQS). Only Porsche, a premium brand, outranked Kia, meaning that Kia is now ranked #1 among mass market brands. Now in its 29th year, the annual J.D. Power IQS measures the quality of vehicles based on the number of problems reported by vehicle owners within the first 90 days. This is by far the finest performance Kia has achieved in this study to date. Honored were the Kia Soul and Sorento, which received the highest scores in the compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) and midsize SUV segments, while the Rio, Optima, Cadenza, Sportage and Sedo…

Ever wonder what it’s like to drive a Lamborghini Huracan in traffic? After getting the opportunity to take the Lamborghini Huracan out on the track, AutoGuide.com‘s own Colum Wood was blessed with a chance to drive the Huracan on his daily commute. So how much has the Italian automaker been able to improve its “entry-level” exotic so that it’s an enjoyable experience every day? Our viewers tuned into the latest 2015 Lamborghini Huracan video review to find out. Despite the minivan market giving way to crossovers and SUVs, plenty of shoppers checked out our comparison video between the 2015 Kia Sedona and 2015 Toyota Sienna to see if the Korean automaker’s latest upda…

We already know about the fact that the 2016 Kia Soul EV electric vehicle will now be available in Oregon and Washington States, but even more changes are afoot. The biggest of those new model year changes are some new … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

“Last December, after two consecutive night shifts separated by a day of holiday-related family gatherings, this exhausted husband, father, and public servant fell asleep while driving home in his new Kia Soul, and rolled it on a freeway interchange transition ramp. Having walked away from the wreck with little more than bumps and bruises, he credits the Kia’s top-notch crash-test ratings for his survival. With a single exception, the Soul earns the highest possible ratings in every single collision-related assessment conducted by the NHTSA and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).” Click to read more Lees hele artikel

It doesn’t seem so very long ago that Hyundai and Kia were considered to be a bit of a laughing stock in the automotive industry. Sure, they made cars that were affordable, but low cost very often meant low quality. … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

As a leading global green auto brand, Kia has successfully developed some of the best eco-friendly cars on the market including Soul EV and Optima Hybrid. But there seems to be differing opinions on what green cars are all about, which is understandable since they are relatively new to the market. Here are 5 common myths about green vehicles, along with facts to help you straighten things out. More on Kia’s EcoDynamics: ▶ Kia goes greener with EcoDynamics Myth 1: Hybrid and electric cars may get good mileage, but they suffer from low power Fact: One of the major advantages of environmentally-friendly vehicles is their high fuel efficiency. But many motorist…

In 1975, Kia Motors exported the first 10 units of the Brisa pickup truck to Qatar. Fast forward 40 years, Kia is excited to mark its 15 millionth cumulative export from Korea later this June. Following the 10 millionth export reached in March of 2011, it has taken only four years and three more months to achieve 15 million exports. Kia Rio has been the top exported model with 2.23 million vehicles shipment so far, followed by the Sportage, Picanto and Sorento. With an ever-growing production network, Kia Motors now has an annual production capacity of 1.71 million units in Korea alone, while Kia’s first Mexico plant currently under construction will add 300,00…

Kia Motors Mexico was officially launched last week at a ceremony held by the Kia Motors Corporation in Mexico City. Those in attendance included industry leaders, government officials, and the media, all of whom were invited to be part of … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

“Kids say the darndest things. At 10, 12 and 14 my daughters are too old for the cute and adorable comments that we all wish we’d kept track of in their baby books. Yet, they are incredibly observant and frank. Nope, no holding back. Even when we wish they would. So what do these honest marvels have to say about the seemingly family-friendly all-new 2015 Kia Sedona?” Click to read more Lees hele artikel

“What makes you want to buy or lease a Kia Soul EV? Is it because this electric car is eco-friendly, because of its uniqueness, looks or how it drives? This was the question posted on Kia Soul EV group on Facebook yesterday, May 19. What was surprising is that even several Nissan LEAF owners preferred Soul EV despite the fact that Kia Soul EV is selling under a decimal point compared to LEAF. Here is how people responded.” Click to read more Lees hele artikel

Whichever way you look at it, the redesign of the 2016 Kia Sorento is stunning, and is an improvement on an already great looking design. While the new look is great, it is often the exterior color of a crossover … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

It’s time to show your passion. Copa América Chile 2015 officially kicks off on the evening of June 11, 2015 (CLT) with the opening match between Chile and Ecuador. Kia, the Platinum Sponsor of Central and South America’s biggest football tournament, is proud to provide official vehicles while offering football fans unique ways to enjoy the games through a variety of fun activities by using the hashtag #KiaPasion, which represents the passionate spirit of Copa América Chile 2015 competing teams and fans. Kia with Twitter Amplify With an agreement that marks the first regional Twitter Amplify deal, Kia will reach Twitter users beyond our existing followers and rea…

Here we have the very-first spy shots of the new generation 2017 Kia Cadenza near-luxury sedan. Spied in Korea, the Cadenza prototype wears some heavy camouflage that doesn’t allow us to see many styling details. The new generation Kia Cadenza … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia Motors has officially landed in Mexico. To celebrate this historic moment, a grand ceremony attended by hundreds of government officials, industry leaders and major media, was held today in Mexico City. During the event, details on Kia’s market entry plan and construction status of our first manufacturing plant in Mexico were revealed. Retail sales will begin at 21 authorized dealerships in 10 major cities across the country on July 1, 2015 and three import models – Sportage, Sorento, and Forte – will be available for starters. Seong-Bae Kim, President & CEO of Kia Motors Mexico; Rodrigo Medina de la Cruz, Governor of the State of Nuevo León; Beeho Chun, Sou…

One of the things that consumers love about buying a car is finding a model that suits their own unique sense of style. The overall shape and style of the car is generally very important, but you also can’t ignore … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Thoroughly upgraded from the previous generation, the all-new Grand Carnival (‘Sedona’ in North America) boasts an enhanced design inside and out, along with greatly improved use of space and convenience features that can compete with those of high-end sedans. Its comprehensive safety features and elegant style have help garner some impressive accolades like the NHTSA Overall 5-Star Crash Safety Rating, 2015 Autobytel Minivan of the Year title and 2015 IIHS Top Safety Pick. Find out how the Kia Grand Carnival adds “style” to the minivan vocabulary. Award-winning design & premium comfort Named the Best New Car Design at the 2014 New York Auto Show, the Grand Ca…

“In a midtown warehouse-like space, Kia Motors is hosting a riotous cocktails-and-canapés party with serious intent. Gregory Guillaume, Kia’s chief European designer, is to unwrap his studio’s Sportspace concept, a sexy all-weather wagon that he describes as thoroughly unlike all the “estate cars, wagons or even shooting brakes” known to humankind. It doubles as a look at the next-generation Kia Optima.” Click to read more Lees hele artikel

Kia Soul can charge your mobile phone wirelessly!! We now live in a world where technology rules, which means that automakers have to adapt the interior design of their vehicles in order to keep pace. It used to be that … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

We are thrilled to announce latest sales figures Kia Motors America achieved in the month of May 2015. The company set a new record with May sales soaring 4 percent from a year ago for a total of 62,433 units … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The 2016 Kia cee’d facelift leaks online before its official debut! What you see here is the refreshed Kia cee’d 5-door hatchback, which is set to be revealed later this summer, ahead of an official world debut at September’s 2015 … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

These are the best spy shots of the 2017 Kia Sportage redesign to date! The third generation Kia Sportage crossover vehicle underwent a minor facelift last year, which means that its current life span is drawing to a close. That … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The smiles on the faces of the salespeople at Gerry Wood Kia hide the anger that is bubbling underneath. Just behind the sales building is an area where 54 vandalized Kia vehicles sit in a fenced off area. Police are … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

With the 44th Copa América 2015 quickly approaching, Kia is happy to present to our fans a special road trip in the host country of Chile. Kia, as the Platinum Sponsor of Central and South America’s biggest football tournament, is ready to help football fans all around the globe better enjoy this year’s matches. Check out the Kia Sportage, the hero car of Copa América 2015, on the road to the this year’s competiton and get a glimpse of Chile’s beautiful scenery and lovely people along the way. You also can experience the excitement of Copa América Chile 2015 through our fans’ contest videos (http://www.kiapasion2015.com/) that feature them cheering for their hom…