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The one-of-a-kind Kia K900 “King James Edition” is now up for auction. Kia and NBA superstar LeBron James has teamed up with Charitybuzz to auction the customized Kia K900 which sports a Pearl Red Metallic paint, 22-inch wheels and Pirelli tires as well as numerous interior upgrades. The auction is currently active and will end on May 7, 2015 at 3:00 PM ET with the proceeds going on to benefit the LeBron James Family Foundation. The custom K900 sedan was first unveiled at the 2015 NBA All-Star game at Madison Square Garden and has also made auto show appearances in Cleveland and New York. Other customization elements to the K900 include an Alcantara Suede interior hea…

The latest in our Kia owner interview series takes us to San Diego, CA. where we spoke to Kelly, a professional photographer who owns a 2015 Kia Soul Fathom blue (color). This is the first Kia that Kelly has owned, … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Global car makers gathered once again in Shanghai, China to present their latest models to the world’s biggest auto market as the curtain raised on Auto Shanghai 2015 on April 20. Kia Motors and its joint venture partner Dongfeng Yueda Kia (DYK) in China also participated with 27 vehicle models including the all-new Kia Optima and the premium sedan Quoris, also known as K900 in North America. The all-new Optima makes its premiere in China Passionately designed and obsessively crafted, the all-new version of Kia’s popular sedan was revealed to the public in China for the first time. Having debuted earlier this month in New York and Seoul, the all-new Optima captivat…

While other minivans have been struggling in crash tests of late, the 2016 Kia Sedona has had no such issues, as it has received a 5-star safety rating from the NHTSA. Kia issued a press release that revealed the rating, … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The 2015 Shanghai Motor Show is taking place this week, and all the major South Korean automakers are there to show off their latest vehicles and powertrain technologies. The goal of all is to gain a strong foothold in the … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

We at Kia Motors take social responsibility very seriously and are always looking to give back to our customers and their communities all around the globe. One of the ways we are showing our appreciation to loyal fans is the Kia Customer Loyalty Program, which endeavors to tell our fans’ heart-warming stories while inviting them to Korea for a special trip. Kia, together with these customers, the Kia Global Ambassadors, will continue to support their local communities back in their home countries. We would like to share three of our Global Ambassadors’ stories with you. “Picanto is part of my life” – Ms. Astriwindusari Sumarto Mangun (Indonesia) Astriwindusari first…

There are few places in the US as breathtakingly beautiful as the California coastline, so it makes sense that the residents there would want a car that matches the beauty of the scenery. That might help explain why the 2016 … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Now available in most markets, the 3rd generation Sorento has been well received by customers and auto communities worldwide and has already won several major awards including the Red Dot design award, iF design award and the highest five-star crash safety rating by Euro NCAP. Originally developed as Kia’s first crossover SUV model, the first generation Sorento exploded onto the automotive scene in 2002. Before we walk down memory lane and see how it has evolved into an ideal SUV for today’s motorists, let’s take a look at the Sorento of yesterday and today. 1st generation Sorento: The birth of a new urban SUV In 2002, the first generation Sorento was develope…

The all-new 2015 Kia Sedona has earned the highest safety rating NHTSA has to offer. The Korean automaker’s minivan scored five stars in the front-impact, side-impact and pole tests while getting four stars in the rollover test. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) also named the Sedona a Top Safety Pick despite higher test standards. SEE ALSO: 2015 Kia Sedona Review Powered by a 3.3-liter V6 engine with 276 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque, the 2015 Sedona has been updated with an all-new chassis that uses 76 percent more Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS), adding to the body’s overall rigidity and durability. According to Kia, the minivan’s chassis static t…

The new 2015 Kia Picanto was officially unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, and it is now available to consumers in the UK with a starting price of just £8,345. The supermini has undergone some serious changes, … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Following its first production run in 2006 and reaching a record-breaking level of production in 2014, Kia Motors Slovakia produced its historic 2 millionth car on April 8. It all happened at the production facility based in Žilina, Slovakia, Kia’s one and only manufacturing plant in Europe that produces the various models for European customers, including the cee’d family, Sportage and Venga. And which car model rolled off Kia’s European production line for the 2 miilionth time? The Kia pro_cee’d GT, our high-performance hatchback model, in metallic Deluxe White shade! The Žilina facility in Slovakia accounts for over 56 percent of Kia’s total European sales. Both…

Shopping for a car windshield sun shade? Follow these buying tips to get the best one for your automobile! The summer months are almost upon us, which means having to get into a parked car that has been stewing in … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Just last week, we finally took the wraps off the next generation Optima, a game-changing midsize sedan, at the New York International Auto Show and the Seoul Motor Show. To continue commanding worldwide attention, Kia designers sought to evolve the previous model into an innovative and modern vehicle. The all-new Optima still carries the signature personality of its predecessor, while surprising us with a number of enhancements inside and out. Discover more about the design inspirations and evolution of the all-new Optima through an interview with the Kia Design Team below. Q: What’s the design concept of the new Optima? A: In the early stage of development, K…

Kia Motors UK delivered a total of 15,017 to UK consumers in March, giving the company its best ever single month sales figure. The news was equally as good in the first quarter numbers, with Kia seeing a 3% increase … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The sporty 4-door coupe segment will soon get a new member, as Kia will be delivering a production version of their GT concept, which was initially introduced back in 2011 at the Frankfurt Auto Show. There have been rumors of … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

If you live in Canada and have been thinking about purchasing a brand-new Kia vehicle, spring may very well be the season to turn thinking into doing. Kia Canada has a number of incentives on offer, with the “Drive On … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia’s Sportspace concept won’t evolve into a station wagon version of the new Optima that debuted in New York last week. “We looked at it. It’s a beautiful car and obviously it’s a big deal in Europe mainly because they love estates over there,” Kia Motors America product planning vice president Orth Hendricks said. The company hinted at the possibility of an estate version of the Optima last March when it showcased the Sportspace concept in Switzerland. “What we found is that [an Optima wagon customer] is right on top of our Sorento buyer.” The Optima is Kia’s best-selling product in the U.S. where last year the company reported 159,020 sales compared to the Sorento…

Dirt and moisture can very quickly destroy the interior of your Kia car, quickly taking away that great new car smell in the process. It is for this reason that Kia floor mats are such a great investment, as they … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Whenever we are invited to be part of extraordinary moments in sports, we feel nothing but passion and excitement. Continuing on from our sponsorship of major football tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup™, Copa América and UEFA EURO™, as well as partnerships with the NBA and Australian Open, Kia is also the Official Automotive Partner of the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association). This year, we gladly served once again as the title sponsor of the sixth annual Kia Classic, which was held at Aviara Golf Club in Carlsbad, California from March 24 to March 29. The 144 best female golfers from around the world competed for a chance to win US$255,000 in 1st place…

The world premiere of the all-new Optima at the New York International Auto Show just got wrapped up, but Kia continues to bring surprises wherever it goes. This time, we are back on our home turf for the Seoul Motor Show where we unveiled the Kia Novo concept for the very first time. Featuring coupé-inspired styling and a minimalist, driver-focused cabin, the Kia Novo’s bold looks captivated the huge crowd gathered to see the latest from Kia. The all-new Optima, also known as ‘K5’ in the Korean market, was also at the center of attention after a special presentation given by Kia President and Chief Designer Peter Schreyer. Check out the scenes straight from the Kia booth…

While all eyes were on the 2015 New York Auto Show, Kia rolled out a new compact sedan concept at the Seoul Motor Show. Called the Novo, Kia says the car is a small sedan with a coupe design, previewing the styling of upcoming Kia small cars. Based on the same platform as the Forte, the Novo only shows a new sporty design language, as Kia says it has no intentions of building this car. We can see the tiger-nose grille is slightly modified while big air intakes sit on underneath, framed by thin laser headlights. SEE ALSO: 2016 Kia Optima Video, First Look Inside, a simple, clean interior is said to provide “sanctuary from the frenzied outside world,” according to Kia. T…

Kia’s best-selling car just got better. Making its debut at the 2015 New York Auto Show, the 2016 Kia Optima enters a new generation with styling from Peter Schreyer. Two engines will carry over for the 2016 Optima including the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with 185 hp and the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 247 hp. New for the 2016 model will be a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission with an estimated 178 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque. 2015 New York Auto Show Coverage Inside the Optima also gets numerous upgrades compared to the current model, such as improving the interior with real stitching on the dash and …

Kia tends to use concept models as hints at future designs, and the Novo concept, unveiled at the 2015 Seoul Motor Show, appears to be another look forward. The name is derived from the Latin word “novatus,” which serves as … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The all-new Optima, Kia’s signature midsize sedan, has finally made its much anticipated debut at the New York International Auto Show 2015. Five years after the introduction of the previous generation Optima, Kia unveiled a completely redesigned and reengineered model with an upgraded look and performance in front of global auto media. As the top-selling Kia vehicle for three consecutive years in the U.S., the Optima has evolved while retaining the sporty identity of its predecessor. Michael Sprague, executive vice president, sales and marketing of Kia Motors America, sums up the new generation model in one sentence, “The all-new Optima retains the signature person…

The 2016 Kia Optima just debuted here at the New York Auto Show after going through a careful transition into a new generation under the watchful eye of supreme design leader Peter Schreyer. Following closely in the footsteps Kia imprinted during the Geneva Motor Show with its Sportspace concept, the new Optima looks like a step in the right direction for the South Korean auto brand. Two powertrains from the previous generation – a 2.4-liter direct injection four-cylinder engine and a 2.0-liter turbocharged direct injection four-pot – carry over offering 185 hp and 247 respectively. Those are both paired to six-speed automatic transmission, but there’s also a third pow…