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Kia Motors America have released their sales figures for February, and there is a definite reason to celebrate a little! The Koreans moved a total of 44,030 units duing the month of February 2015, a 6.8% increase over the same … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The 2014-2015 Kia Soul is being recalled in the U.S. The Korean automaker is recalling 208,858 Soul compacts because the accelerator pedal may bend or break, resulting in problems accelerating the vehicle and increasing the likelihood of a crash or accident. According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the company inspected two fractured accelerator pedals from the field last October and sent them to South Korea for evaluation. SEE ALSO: Kia Soul Recalled for Headliner Plate Issue The North American arm for Kia eventually found a dozen warranty claims for the issue, but no accidents or injuries related to it have been …

Ever dream about hitting the streets in your Kia and just opening it up, power sliding around corners and gunning it down the straights to victory? Well now you can! Mini Motor WRT brings all the street racing excitement you can handle straight to your smartphone, and best of all, it’s jam packed with officially licensed Kia vehicles. With a pedigree of 12 million downloads for the original Mini Motor Racing, Mini Motor WRT is set to take the world by storm, and with its stunning HD graphics and exciting racing action, it’s easy to see why. Six of Kia’s best vehicles are featured in the game as premium racing options. The Cadenza, Optima, Soul and Sportage are al…

Kia is releasing the final episode of the REDISCOVERED series featuring Chase Bryant and Michael McDonald from the legendary 70s rock band, The Doobie Brothers. Adding to the excitement of the YouTube Music Awards (YTMA), Kia has released a series of music campaigns that have included The Shhhow with Clean Bandit and the REDISCOVERED series featuring Matthew Koma and MisterWives. In this installation, rising country music star Chase Bryant accepted the challenge to cover “Takin’ It To the Streets” by GRAMMY Award winning band, The Doobie Brothers. The story begins with Bryant talking about his journey from the small town of Orange Grove to Music City while drivi…

Having a car with heated rear seats is almost as altruistic as keeping your guest bathroom stocked with rolls of Charmin Ultra Soft. Although drivers and front-seat passengers are often treated to heated buckets, the folks in the back literally left in the cold all too often.Heated front seats used to be a luxury item, but that really isn’t true anymore. But what about people in the back? Believe it or not, you don’t need to spend like a king to treat friends and family members to a heated tuchus. The post Top 10 Cheapest Cars With Heated Rear Seats appeared first on AutoGuide.com News. Lees het hele artikel

Kia will soon offer a midsize station wagon… In Europe. Previewing the upcoming Optima wagon, the Korean automaker debuted the Sportspace concept at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show and was quick to confirm that it’s heading to production. Designed by the company’s European design studio in Frankfurt, its styling carries international influence, taking the existing traditional Kia design but adding a bit of spice to make it even sportier and more attractive. 2015 Geneva Motor Show Coverage It is unlikely that the production Optima wagon will arrive North America given how unfavored wagons are in the U.S. What can be expected is the styling to trickle down to other Kia mode…

Besides the premiere of SPORTSPACE, the stunning new Kia concept vehicle, another spotlight was shone on the new cee’d GT Line during the 85th Salon International de l’Automobile in Geneva (Geneva International Motor Show). The new cee’d GT Line is equipped with the all-new downsized 1.0-litre T-GDI engine as well as new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission in Europe. The GT Line specification is available on all three cee’d body types – the five-door cee’d, three-door pro_cee’d and cee’d Sportswagon. The all-new 1.0-litre T-GDI ‘Kappa’ engine was also unveiled for the first time, marking yet another evolution of the Kia engine, which performs at high efficiency with smal…

The Kia Sportspace concept will head to production within the next 18 months. After making its worldwide debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, a spokesman for the Korean automaker confirmed to Top Gear that the concept will head to production as the Optima wagon. In addition, the CEO of Kia Motors Europe, Michael Cole, admitted that the company wants to “enter segments that we’re not in to support our growth,” and wagons sell particularly well in Europe. SEE ALSO: Kia Sportspace Concept Has a German Seoul As a result, don’t expect to see the Optima wagon on U.S. shores anytime soon considering how weak wagon sales are in North America. The European market will likely …

The 85th Salon International de l’Automobile in Geneva (Geneva Motor Show) is underway, and Kia has a lot to present during this prestigious exhibition. From the world premiere of the SPORTSPACE concept to the new cee’d GT Line, the latest powertrain technologies, and the European debut of the enhanced Picanto, Kia has the full package ready for the show. Here we bring you a first look at the new Kia SPORTSPACE concept unveiled during the Geneva Motor Show press conference. The new Kia SPORTSPACE Concept – Simple yet dynamic The new Kia SPORTSPACE concept is the ultimate getaway vehicle, offering drivers both style and practicality. Designed at Kia’s Frankfurt d…

Do you love wagons? I love wagons, and the Kia Sportspace concept is a perfect example of why. This is the latest design to come from Kia’s European design studio in Frankfurt and – presumably ­– a preview of the next-generation Optima. And if this is any indication of how the next Optima is going to look, the future is bright. Hallmark design elements from the brand like the tiger nose grille are intact, but the Sportspace takes the trendy look Kia already has going and makes it even more attractive. 2015 Geneva Motor Show Coverage Bear in mind that this is a concept car that Kia designed for Europe, so it probably isn’t an indication that there will be a wagon ver…

Who are the artists to watch on YouTube in 2015? The most reliable source, of course, is none other than the 2015 YouTube Music Awards (YTMA) presented by Kia. We have been celebrating our sponsorship of the event with the special REDISCOVERED and the Shhhow music video series, and we are pleased to finally announce the winners of the 2015 YTMA chosen by YouTube users all around the world. Kia is excited to be a part of this meaningful event which supports the video-sharing platform as a place to introduce new music and for artists and fans to truly connect and experience music together. Check out the list of winners below in the video from the official YouTube Music Awar…

This winter just doesn’t seem to want to go away. During these soul-crushingly low temperatures, we’ve become quite fond of cars that are equipped with heated steering wheels, a premium feature that doesn’t need to be reserved for expensive luxury vehicles. Folks in southern states might not get the appeal, but for drivers who live in colder climates, a heated tiller is like a warm hug for your hands. Why not wear gloves you may ask? Well, so many cars have touch-screen infotainment systems or small buttons that make using gloves in a car cumbersome. After spending some time configuring hundreds of them, we came up with this list of affordable nameplates that are e…

The next-generation Kia Optima is being previewed in the new Sportspace Concept, set to be revealed at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. Kia designed the Sportspace to bring new sexy style to the European wagon segment with its aggressive face and sloping angles. Power comes from the Korean brand’s diesel-electric T-Hybrid system which includes a 1.7-liter diesel that is now twin charged, with a conventional turbo that is supported by an electric booster. Kia says the booster helps produce torque at low speeds. An active multi-link rear axle is also used on this concept to allow temporary all-wheel drive. Power to all four wheels will be necessary when heading to the ski …

Kia will recall the 2016 Sorento crossover only a few weeks after reaching the market to address a defect with the accelerator. Documents filed with the National Transportation Safety Administration show that Kia intends to recall 12,361 copies of the CUV that were manufactured between October 27, 2014, and January 29, 2015. According to the documents, vehicles included in the recall might have been manufactured with an improperly soldered component in the accelerator pedal assembly. Kia estimates that one percent of the total pool it included in the recall will be affected by the improperly soldered component. Those vehicles could unexpectedly enter a limp mode that …

The Chicago Auto Show has come to a close but it definitely left behind a big splash in the auto industry. Kia took part in the largest auto show in the U.S. with 15 Kia models including the Trail’ster, the refreshed Rio, the all-new Sorento and the all-new Sedona (Grand Carnival). Among these outstanding models, the newly introduced Trail’ster, an electric AWD concept vehicle based on the Kia Soul, was easily the center of most attention. Find out what major auto media outlets had to say about the bold and powerful electric AWD concept. Kelly Blue Book “The Soul is the perfect platform for experimentation and the Trail’ster proves this once again. I hope there will b…

The redesigned Kia Optima is expected to make its debut in early April. According to a report from Edmunds, the Korean automaker will debut the 2016 Kia Optima at the upcoming New York Auto Show ahead of the sedan arriving in dealerships later this year. The Optima is Kia’s number-one selling vehicle in the U.S. and an insider says the new Optima will have all new sheet metal though the overall appearance will be familiar and evolutionary. SEE ALSO: 2016 Kia Optima Spied Testing Based on recent spy photos of the 2016 Kia Optima, expect the styling to borrow cues from the Sportspace concept that will debut next week at the Geneva Motor Show. According to sales data, …

Thanks to advanced turbocharging technologies, three-cylinder engines are becoming more popular among automakers. Kia is the latest to join the fray, announcing its 1.0 T-GDi Kappa engine, a turbocharged three-cylinder with 118 hp and 127 lb-ft of torque. To help improve efficiency, the 1.0-liter engine uses a single-scroll turbo with an electrically-operated wastegate and has a relatively flat torque curve with maximum twist coming in at just 1,500 RPMs and staying consistent to 4,100 RPMs. Getting technical, the new powerplant features laser-drilled injectors with six holes each, which are laid out in a pyramid configuration to allow a more even spread through each …

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has named the 2016 Kia Sorento a Top Safety Pick. Redesigned for 2016, the Sorento earned top honors thanks to its improved performance in the small overlap crash test, taking its rating from poor to good. Information taken from the crash test dummy indicates a low risk of injury in this type of small overlap collision, unlike the previous Sorento which showed a high likelihood of serious injury. SEE ALSO: 2016 Kia Sorento Review All of the other crash tests, including the front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests yielded good results for the Sorento. Thanks to its optional forward collision alert, a basic…

Kia just revealed something called the Sportspace Concept, a stylish wagon that it will debut during the Geneva Motor Show next month. The first teaser image – released last week – of the car only showed its front half to hide the fact that it is a station wagon. Kia hasn’t released powertrain information yet on the latest design to come from its European studio in Frankfurt “without sacrificing the performance, sustainability and economy that Kia is known for.” Discuss this story at our Kia forum The post Kia Sportspace Concept Has Our Tails Wagon appeared first on AutoGuide.com News. Lees het hele artikel

The safety of our customers is one of the foremost concerns when developing our vehicles and, in an effort to nurture responsible drivers from an early age, Kia Motors America has partnered with the B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Safe) Teen Pro-Active Driving School as the official vehicle and presenting sponsor. While driving brings a great deal of enjoyment and convenience, for young novice drivers, one errant turn could be fatal. Together with B.R..A.K.E.S., Kia is offering free lifesaving training with hands-on driving exercises to teens and their parents across the country. B.R.A.K.E.S. is a non-profit organization on a mission to train and ed…

Kia’s Europe-only Cee’d small car has been spied once again. The revised Sport Wagon version has been spotted undergoing testing. This revised model is expected to sport exterior and interior changes plus engine upgrades. Currently the Sport Wagon model offers a wide array of powertrains, from a petite 1.4-liter gasoline engine to a torque-rich diesel to a range-topping unit with up to 126 bhp. Drivers can choose between either a manual or automatic transmission, both have six forward speeds. SEE ALSO: 2016 Kia Sorento Review The Kia Cee’d was designed and developed specifically for the European market and not surprisingly it’s built there. Along with the Sport Wagon…

Kia’s first all-electric zero emissions vehicle for global markets, Soul EV, has been named the Best Eco-Friendly Vehicle at the MotorWeek’s 34th annual Drivers’ Choice Awards. Each year MotorWeek produces a list of winners for different car categories after analyzing industry trends, new products, and technologies, to provide car buyers with a reliable source of information. MotorWeek editors noticed the Soul EV’s roomy interior and cargo space, on top of its best-in-class range, in picking it as the best eco-friendly vehicle. Motorweek’s host and executive producer John Davis commented on Soul EV’s practicality and style, stating that “it has more power and range …

Is the Kia Soul really off-road capable? The Korean automaker is testing the idea with its Trail’ster concept at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show, adding an extra 2.5 inches of ground clearance to the boxy, compact car. Under the body are aluminum skid plates for protection while Pirelli Winter Carving tires has this all-wheel drive Soul driving on snow and mud with ease. 2015 Chicago Auto Show Coverage Under the hood is a 1.6-liter turbo four-cylinder engine with 185 hp and 185 lb-ft of torque that sends power to the front wheels while an electric motor is used to power the rear wheels under acceleration while adding regenerative braking capabilities. Combined, the total …

It’s here. Trail’ster, the electric all-wheel drive concept based on the Kia Soul. At the 2015 Chicago Auto Show, Kia Motors America finally took the wraps off the boldly designed compact CUV. Trail’ster is more efficient and weighs less than the traditional powertrain Soul, and takes the brand’s iconic urban passenger car to the next level with its bold design, smartly integrated e-AWD system, and robust 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. “The Trail’ster concept is a near-future look at how the production Kia Soul would logically evolve into an AWD-capable version that’s built to escape the city streets and roam into the mountain wilderness,” said Tom Kearns, c…

Kia pulled the wraps off of a new concept car in Chicago today, previewing a possible off-road capable version of the Soul. The Trail’ster concept is based on the Soul, but with an extra 2.5 inches of ground clearance, aluminum skid plates to protect the under-body and an unusual powertrain that offers highly capable, but efficient all-wheel drive. It wears Pirelli Winter Carving tires that are 245 millimeters wide all around and meant for offering traction over sketchy surfaces like snow and mud. Kia refers to its newest concept as a means for people who live in cities to escape their crowded environment in favor of spending time outside. Accordingly, the roof has a …