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While the Christmas season may be over for another year, there are still several months of winter weather to contend with after the decorations come down. That means getting your Kia Sorento crossover vehicle ready to properly handle the elements. … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia Motors revealed another surprise for customers, and it all happened at a small petrol station in London. In celebrating the launch of Kia Soul EV’s online information center in the UK, Kia rolled out a stunt targeting customers who came to fill their cars with petrol by charging them only the cost of a full charge of the Kia Soul EV instead of their actual petrol price. Watch as these customers, puzzled by the unbelievably low cost of their fill-up, discover the meaning of a ￡2.80 bill (approximately $4.40 in the US): The brand’s first globally sold electric vehicle, Soul EV, is an all electric, zero-emission car that is stylish and innovative, with some exci…

Want a heated steering wheel in your new 2015 Kia Soul? No problem! Read on to find full details on which Kia Soul trim level includes it! Heated Steering Wheel Is A Part Of The Soul’s Primo Package When you … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Rumors surrounding the 2016 Kia Cadenza release date, as well as latest news and information on the upcoming redesign changes. Known also as Kia K7, the Cadenza has been on sale in Korea for several years already before joining the … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Having won several comparison tests, the 2015 Kia Forte car appears to be one of the top choices for consumers looking to purchase an affordable compact 4-door sedan. The Forte compact car exists in three body styles, including the above-mentioned … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

It’s been described as sleek, bold and luxurious, and now you can add ‘green’ to the list. The all-new Kia Sorento has recently been recognized as the 12th Kia vehicle to receive the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) certificate from TÜV Nord, the renowned international technical inspection organization. The LCA certificate is awarded exclusively to vehicles that have satisfied the demanding ISO 14040 standards, which consider the environmental impact of the vehicle throughout its whole lifespan, from the production process all the way to its decomposition. Kia cee’d and Optima are just two of our previous recipients. The all-new Sorento’s Photochemical Oxidants Creation Po…

Kia Motors America released MSRP pricing details for their all-new 2016 Sorento CUV! The new model, which goes on sale January 2015, starts at $25,795 (including an $895 destination fee), while the fully loaded range-topping Limited model costs $43,995. That’s … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia’s premium SUV model, the all-new Sorento, made its overseas debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show earlier this year. While it wowed the crowd with its bold look at first glance, there’s lots more to discover when it comes to this exciting new generation’s wide variety of features and specs. Spencer Cho, head of Kia’s Overseas Product Marketing Team, has broken down the reasons why the all-new Sorento is poised to be the best in its class. Watch the full presentation here: Roomy and Luxurious Design The 3rd generation Sorento is longer, wider, and lower than the previous generation. Its new look is not only sleeker but also provides more room for passengers, while…

Great news for the all-new 2016 Kia Sorento, as it has been awarded a 5-star crash safety rating by EuroNCAP. Kia’s brand-new crossover vehicle performed well in all areas, scoring 90% in Adult Occupant Protection, 83% in Child Occupant Protection, … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

When Kia Motors launches the next-generation Optima mid-size sedan next year, they may also expand the existing model range. The highly-popular Optima mid-size sedan has been available in a sedan-form only for years, but latest rumors suggest the carmaker could … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia built its reputation as an automobile manufacturer that offers content at a discount. One look at the 2015 Kia Forte5 and it’s easy to understand why. The compact hatchback can be equipped with features that were reserved for luxury vehicles a few years ago. Things like heated rear seats, a cooled driver seat, a heated steering wheel and an easy access seat are all available on this compact hatchback. Add a powerful turbocharged engine and an as-tested price of just $26,890 after destination charges and the Forte5 looks like a premium compact bargain. But is the car any good? SEE ALSO: 2014 Kia Forte5 SX Review To find out we put Amanda, our general consumer revi…

Kia Motors brought home another prestigious award, with the Kia Soul EV winning the Car of the Year title in Norway. The largest consumer information service providing organization in Norway, Dinside, has named the Kia Soul EV the best car for 2015 based on its price, space, handling, technology, and environmental friendliness. Soul EV gained the highest marks among 10 eligible candidates, thanks to its excellent design, spacious interior, and the best range (212km) on a single charge among the available electric vehicle (EV) models. Unlike some other eco-friendly cars with limited cargo space, Soul EV has been able to maximize the passenger and cargo room thanks to it…

It’s a big year for Hyundai Motor Company and their sibling Kia Motors Corp. as it looks as though they will break through the 8 million combined units sold barrier before the end of the year (a first for the duo). … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Here we have the official sales figures for the month of November 2014, released by Kia Motors America. The sales report reveals exact monthly sales figures of Kia vehicles and Kia’s year-to-date sales. We are particularly interested in the Soul … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The gas-powered Kia Soul crossover has picked up a string of awards over the past few months and it seems like the all-electric Soul EV is about to achieve the same. It’s been less than 2 months since the automaker … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia has revealed that a new dedicated small hybrid-electric model is now being developed at their R&D headquarters, and that it will arrive sometime before 2017. New Hybrid Electric Powertrain Tech The working label of the vehicle is the “DE” … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia is the defending champion of the International Car of the Year (ICOTY) award organized by Road & Travel Magazine! During the 2015 LA International Auto Show, the Kia K900, known as Quoris in some markets, was honored by Road & Travel Magazine as the most emotionally compelling vehicle for 2015. It is the first time in the award’s history that the same brand was selected for three consecutive years. Previously, we were recognized for our premium sedan, the Cadenza, and our best-selling Optima midsize sedan. (2015 Kia K900 (Quoris)) Road & Travel Magazine honors a single annual winner each year after taking into consideration product attributes as well a…

The hip hop hamster would love the subject of our next interview, as this Dallas native was one of the first to get his hands on the black-painted 2015 Kia Soul crossover vehicle. He went with the 2015 Soul Base … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

It’s that time of year again. It’s time to look back on the year that’s been and give thanks to those who keep this wild and crazy obsession of ours alive – the manufacturers. A lot has happened in the past 365 days; some good, some bad and some downright ugly. But at AutoGuide we love it all. If we couldn’t talk about cars and trucks all day long, we don’t know what we’d do. Maybe start CatVideoGuide or create the world’s first craft beer distilled exclusively by the tears of hipsters. But we digress. The automobile isn’t going anywhere anytime soon so let’s join together and give a major thanks to all that create those marvelous mechanical machines. Acura Thank y…

First spy photo of the 2015 Kia Picanto facelift hits the web! After nearly 4 years on the market, it’s just about time for a mid-life facelift for the Picanto city car. The spy photo here (captured in South Korea) … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

From June 11 to July 4 next year, football fever will engulf the South American continent once again during the 44th Copa América 2015 hosted by Chile. Kia is excited to take part in this world-class event as a platinum sponsor of the football championship for national teams within South America. After successfully sponsoring three World Cups, we are very proud to continue to bring the excitement of football at the Copa América Championship to fans all around South America. Just last week, Kia handed over the first 10 official tournament vehicles to ANFP, Chile’s professional football association. Kia’s frontline vehicles, including the Sorento, Sportage and Quoris, wi…

What are the main competitors of Kia Cadenza premium sedan? Let’s have a look! Kia Cadenza is a front-wheel-drive premium sedan positioned inbetween the highly-popular Optima midsize sedan and K900 rear-wheel-drive falgship sedan. There are quite a large number of … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Hyundai and Kia expect to set a new company best record for global annual sales. Thanks to better-than-expected sales in Brazil, China and India, the two Korean automakers will sell a record eight million vehicles this year, beating their target of 7.86 million vehicles after selling 6.55 million units in the first 10 months of 2014. Strong demand for the Tucson and Sante Fe crossovers also helped boost sales worldwide. SEE ALSO: Hyundai, Kia to pay $350 Million Over False MPG Claims In the U.S., the Korean automakers’ sales are up four percent to 1,097,250 vehicles through October with Hyundai sales up one percent and Kia sales seeing a bump of seven percent. Despit…

The curtain was raised on the LA Auto Show on November 21, 2014, where Kia Motors presented thirty of its top cars, including the New Sorento, New Sedona, K900 (Quoris), and Soul EV. Kia’s booth featured four sections with each one rocking a ‘California Adventure’ theme. Ranging from dry desert to fruit-filled valley, the Kia booth attracted visitors with a variety of themes based on music, decoration, food and cars. But above all, the spotlight shone on Kia’s highly anticipated new SUV model, the third generation Sorento which had its overseas premiere at the Paris Motor Show just a few months ago. The completely re-engineered version of Kia’s popular SUV features a s…

The first quarter of 2015 is not that far away now, which means fans of the Kia Sorento will be starting to get a little excited about the impending launch of the 2016 model. What they will see is a … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel