Kia nieuws

Winter testing is crucial for every new car, which is why spy photographers were able to snap pictures of the facelifted 2016 Kia cee’d in Sweden. The vehicle is not due until later this year or early next, but the … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Boxy cars are very much in style at the moment, and it can be tough to decide which one to actually buy. It may help you to know that there are, in our opinion, only two that are really worthwhile: … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The excitement of getting a new car is always tempered somewhat when it comes time to shop for auto insurance. Insurance companies always seem to make the premiums higher than we had imagined, making our Kia Optima insurance payments less … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), also known as the Detroit Auto Show, is the first chance of the year to catch a glimpse of what’s ahead for the international automotive industry. Amid the excitement sit 25 of Kia’s finest vehicles, including the all-new Sorento, the all-new Sedona (Grand Carnival), the enhanced K900 (Quoris), and the Cadenza. The Kia Soul Red Zone is another highlight of the Kia booth, with its chic black body and 18-inch alloy wheels grabbing everyone’s attention. Enjoy these photos of Kia Motors from NAIAS 2015! Kia Soul Red Zone version with red accentuating the front, rear, and side The all-new Sorento at the NAIAS 2015…

They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and for Todd, nothing looked more beautiful than the 2015 Soul Caribbean Blue special edition that he saw when taking his current 2014 Soul in for a regular service. … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

To celebrate the Australian Open 2015, Kia is presenting to the world the Kia X-Car, based on Kia’s all-new Sorento premium SUV. The Kia X-Car was inspired by Wolverine who fights the evil Sentinels with his invincible Adamantium claws in the latest X-Men series, X-Men: Days of Future Past. Watch the Kia X-Car “making of” film for a glimpse behind the scenes and an interview with the design team. Main designer Jung Chul Lee shares the overall concept for the Kia X-Car and its design process. Wolverine’s identity is clearly emblazoned on the all-new Sorento’s front and back, where his signature Adamantium claws provide bold accents, and the ‘X’ on the grill stands …

Most of us would agree that driving an electric vehicle is an eco-friendly and cost-efficient choice when it comes to choosing a car. Despite its multiple advantages, the relatively short range of EVs has been a major concern for many car buyers. In terms of range, Kia Soul EV is setting a new benchmark in its class, with a single-charge driving distance of 132 miles. Next Green Car, a group of renowned eco and green car experts based in the UK, recently conducted a real-world range test to verify Soul EV’s actual driving range. The results were even better than could be imagined! Watch as the Soul EV takes a range test through the beautiful cities and countryside of S…

There’s no such thing as the Kia Soul hybrid car currently on the market, unfortunately! Even though we would love to see Kia bringnig a hybrid version of the highly popular Soul crossover vehicle to the market, it ain’t gonna … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Motor Trend magazine compares 5 minivans and chooses Kia Sedona as their TOP choice for 2015! The minivan has taken a bit of a hit in recent years with rising gas prices leading drivers to look for something a little … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

A number of spy shots of the next-generation 2016 Kia Optima sedan have been released to date, leading many to speculate about what the finished article might look like. Car fans over at the Kksstudio took to Photoshop to create … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia Motors Korea releases first official images of the refreshed 2015 Kia Morning small car! Known also a Picanto in some markets, the refreshed Kia Morning incorporates revised exterior, upgraded interior, more premium features and a brand-new 1,0L T-GDI engine! … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Adding to the excitement of Kia’s sponsorship of the 2015 YouTube Music Awards, we are presenting to music fans across the world the REDISCOVERED series. The REDISCOVERED campaign involves Kia collaborations with the talented artists of today who step outside of their genres and cover a classic song from the past. Watch as emerging American musician Matthew Koma covers Smokey Robinson’s legendary ‘The Tracks of My Tears’. The first episode features Matthew Koma’s journey to California and his initial reaction to discovering that his REDISCOVERED cover is ‘The Tracks of My Tears’: The next episode shows how inspired Matthew was by the song and how he put his own sp…

The 2015 Kia Rio sub-compact car has received a specification upgrade, as well as a new design and trim. The 2015 Rio now has a sportier look thanks to redesigned bumpers in front and back. The entire range also gets … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

If you are a fan of X-Men series produced by Marvel, look out for the Australian Open 2015. As the major sponsor of the Australian Open, held in Melbourne, Australia every January, Kia is teaming up with the X-Men heroes and tennis superstar Rafael Nadal to wow tennis fans all over the globe. We collaborated with Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment to produce the Kia X-Car, an X-Men inspired all-new Kia Sorento, the third generation of the brand’s best-selling SUV. Watch the video below to see the Kia X-Men dream team take on the evil Sentinels who are threatening the Australian Open 2015: And for those tennis enthusiasts who want to show their passion for …

Kia of USA ended the 2014 year on a high note posting its best-ever December sales of 45,587 vehicles (up 35.6 percent over the same period in 2013)! The automaker has also set the highest annual sales total in its … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia is recalling 95,314 Soul compacts in the U.S. for an issue with its headliner plate. According to the Korean automaker, all the affected Souls are equipped with sunroofs and the recall involves the headliner plate surrounding the sunroof. In the recalled vehicles, the headliner plate may detach when the side curtain airbag is deployed increasing the risk of injury during a crash. SEE ALSO: Sportier Kia Soul Coming, AWD Under Consideration The affected Kia Souls are all from the 2010-2013 model years and were manufactured from January 8, 2009 to October 2, 2013. The Korean automaker will begin notifying owners and dealers will install industrial adhesive strips to…

New year is just around the corner. It has been a truly great year, with lots of exciting moments for Kia. From the lively international auto show scenes to the unveiling of new vehicle models, Kia BUZZ has captured the very best of Kia for our global fans. For the 2014 year in review, here we present the top five blog posts most loved by our fans. Number 5: Kia named one of Interbrand’s Best Global Green Brands again (Click to read more) 2014 has been a year when Kia’s green efforts have really paid off. Kia Motors was ranked 35th in the list of the Best Global Green Brand, up from 37th in 2013 and 87th in 2012. Number 4: Meet the Eatyourkimchi Soul! (Click to read …

First pictures of a production-ready Kia KX3 small SUV surface to the web! Thanks to the fellows over at AutoHome.com.cn, we can now show you the very-first photos of the 2015 Kia KX3 in its full production form. Slated to … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia will be making another special edition Soul model in 2015, with quantities limited to around 2,000 units. The Caribbean Blue Soul Special Edition package is the next in an increasing number of Soul variants. The ocean serves as the … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia went the special edition route last year when they introduced the Soul Red Zone, which was inspired by the Track’ster concept car. In the early part of 2015, Kia will give the Red Zone a little update by adding … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

As the year-end holidays approach, some of you are already facing up to the bitter cold. Did you know that when it’s cold outside your cars require the most care and upkeep? Today, for a safer and merrier winter for our fans, Kia presents the most helpful tips for cold weather car maintenance. 1. Avoid warming up your vehicle in an enclosed area While all of us prefer getting into a warm car during the chilly seasons, it can be very dangerous to heat up a vehicle in an enclosed area without air circulation. However cold outside, it is simply not worth the chance of carbon monoxide poisoning. Warm up your car outside or only after you have opened your garage door. …

Safety is always important when considering purchasing a vehicle, even when said car is an all-electric model like the Soul EV. That particular ride has just received a crash test rating from EuroNCAP, scoring 4 stars out of 5, which … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Enhance the look of your 2015 Kia Sedona van and make it more practical by getting the following accessories. Introduction: It wasn’t so long ago that the minivan, or MPV, was the vehicle of choice for families. When fuel prices … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Can high fashion and eco-friendly cars go together? With Kia’s newest electric vehicle, the Soul EV, they sure can. Apart from its cutting-edge technology, Soul EV boasts stylish and spacious design identical to its gasoline counterpart, the all-new Kia Soul. In collaboration with some renowned fashion photographers, Soul EV has evolved into a high-fashion object in urban settings. Check out the coolest of the Soul EV fashion photos. (Photography by JANG DUK HWA) With “pioneering cool design” as its theme, the Soul EV illustrates a life fully charged with style. Featured with everything from fashion models to everyday items like chairs and lamps, Soul EV’s iconic desi…

Exclusive interview with the owner of a brand-new Kia Sedona MPV (2015 MY)!! We really enjoy bring interview exclusives to you guys, such as the one we recently conducted with one of the first owners of the Soul EV in … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel