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Kia is excited to once again serve as the exclusive presenting sponsor of the 2015 YouTube Music Awards, in partnership with YouTube and executive producer VICE Media. During this festive event to take place in March 2015, Kia and YouTube will celebrate the emerging artists for 2015 selected by music fans from around the globe. Following the 2013 YouTube Music Awards’ success with more than 54 million total views, we can’t wait to make the 2015 event even bigger! Over the upcoming weeks, some of the most talented musicians and artists around the world will release new music videos on the #YTMA channel. Check out the GD X TAEYANG video released today ! Along with…

Most of the automotive world have their eyes firmly set on the ongoing Los Angeles Motor Show, but Kia has decided to unveil their new SUV concept in Guangzhou, China. Not as crazy as you might think, since the vehicle … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

It is that time of the year again. Kia Motors and our joint venture in China, DongfengYueda Kia (DYK), is back at the 12th China Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition, with 23 different models. But this year, Kia held a very special global premiere for a new concept car named KX3, a C-segment SUV that Kia is aimed exclusively at the Chinese market. Kia KX3 concept SUV KX3 is an SUV concept with a smooth yet sporty and tough look. Its body is 2,460 mm long, 1,765 mm wide and has of 2,590 mm wheelbase to give passengers plenty of room. Its design will appeal to young and passionate Chinese consumers who pursue high-quality automobiles and an outdoor lifestyle. …

Given its association with red carpet openings and Hollywood glamor, Los Angeles is certainly the perfect fit for the unveiling of the 2016 Kia Sorento CUV. What is quickly evident is that the vehicle draws a lot of inspiration from … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia is all set to unveil a brand-new KX3 concept vehicle and we have gotten early photos of the small crossover vehicle study! Set to make its official premiere at the Guangzhou Auto Show in China, the KX3 concept car … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The official mascot for the UEFA EURO 2016 TM, to be held in France from June 10 to July 10, 2016, sponsored by Kia has been revealed. The half-boy, half-hero mascot, who has the magic power to fly around the globe and connect people through the power of football, will appear at key events for the UEFA EURO 2016TM Tournament and meet football fans from around the globe. He will be featured with Kia Sportage, the best-selling CUV model in France. So if you are a football lover, keep an eye out for this little boy at the UEFA EURO 2016TM tournament! He is excited to meet fans from around the world and celebrate this international festival of football! Check out the video…

Hyundai and Kia have had some issues with overstating gas mileage numbers in recent years, but that’s not stopping them from going ahead with ambitious green car plans. The sister companies are shooting for the global number two spot in … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia’s zero-emission Soul EV has been put on sale in the UK, priced at £24,995 after the government’s £5,000 Plug-in “car grant”. Due to an extremely limited vehicle supply, Kia only expects to deliver up to 200 EVs to consumers … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

In 2014, Kia introduced the Soul EV, the brand’s first-ever electric vehicle for overseas markets based on the second-generation iconic Soul urban crossover. With its fresher appearance and ultra-low operating costs, the Soul EV boasts an 81.4 kW electric motor, producing 285 Nm of torque, and a high-capacity 27 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack. On a single charge, Kia Soul EV can travel up to 212 km (131 miles), and it comes with industry-leading warranties in its major sales markets (a comprehensive 7-Year, 150,000 km warranty in Europe and 10 year/100,000 mile warranty in US). With sales now getting underway in overseas markets, here are some fun facts about Soul E…

Kia is no stranger to exciting road trips. Just recently, we launched the Father and Son Road Trip project to encourage fathers and sons to share their stories with us and win a special overnight road trip. Today, we are putting together a list of tips for a great road trip for our fans. If you are planning a road trip in the near future or if you’ve always wanted to go on a road trip but were unsure where to begin, here are some tips to help you get started. Think about whether you want to travel alone or with others If you plan to travel alone, prepare a set of CD’s or a playlist to keep yourself entertained. Even better, you can prepare some playlists with certain…

Kia fans and our fellow readers have probably noticed that the latest Kia sales report for the month of October 2014 published here hasn’t included the Soul EV sales numbers. Although the vehicle went on sale at the beginning of … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The Kia Soul EV is now available for sale, making the Koreans one of a select few automakers offering an all-electric model in the UK. There is only a single trim available, but it is loaded, and all for just … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

In terms of fuel efficiency, Hyundai and Kia automobiles rank somewhere near top in each vehicle segment. But that hasn’t stopped the Korean automakers to think about their further improvements in this area and setting even more ambitious goals. The … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The Kia Ray, a vehicle that is only marketed in Kia’s home country of Korea, recently had a chance to play dress-up with some Ray drivers and fans that got a firsthand look at unique and personalized Ray vehicles on display at the second annual Ray Dress-Up Festival in Korea! A total of 22 Ray owners who customized their own vehicles entered their cars into a contest hosted by a Kia Ray fan community site online, and fans then had a chance to vote for the top five Ray vehicles after seeing the cars on display. In the end, the black Ray with a connected caravan, completely equipped for camping, came out on top as the Best Ray. The winner received a fuel certificate wor…

You can’t knock the hustle of Hyundai and Kia, just days after the Korean automakers were forced to pay an unprecedented amount of money for false MPG reports, the duo have announced that they’re looking to improve their fuel numbers substantially. Specifically, the Korean automakers are targeting a twenty-five percent improvement by the year 2020. The plan is to cut weight of key models, start using more advanced transmissions, develop next-generation engines and even use more turbo-charged engines. “In the first half of this year, group chairman Chung Mong-koo ordered to secure world-leading competitiveness in fuel economy by 2020,” Hyundai said in a statement. Addit…

Kia knows what the people of SEMA really want: beer and lots of it. So the Korean automaker brought us this mobile bar in the form of a Sedona minivan. This Sedona converts from a van into a beer-distributing machine in no time: the roof flips up while the walls flip down to produce a full bar ready serve some brew. One of the Sedona’s power sliding doors has been welded shut while the other remains usable as you can see in the photos and video. 2014 SEMA Show Coverage This thing can carry four half-barrel kegs in its cooled trunk and an extra barrel can fit in place of the front passenger seat. It also features a easy to clean interior, which can be hosed down after…

Kia Motors America had a fun display this year at the 2014 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show in Las Vegas, bringing the sights and sounds of the race track to the Kia booth. Kia celebrated its second title-winning season at the 2014 Pirelli World Challenge with the “A Day at the Races” 2014 SEMA display commemorating the company’s racing success. The booth embraced the tastier side of trackside festivities, with a modified Sedona serving up handcrafted Ballast Point brews, and a festive Soul EV, outfitted with iconic finishes from the classic ice cream truck serving up Smitten Ice Cream. Check out these fun transformations in the videos below: Whi…

Kia’s GT RIDE smartphone app is not just a fun car game for your phone, but also one of the most well-designed. The app was recently awarded the prestigious Red Dot ‘Best of the Best’ design award in the Communication Design category. The Kia GT RIDE app, available to download for free on both Apple and Android devices, lets users design their own unique race track by moving their smartphone through the air and using its motion sensors to plot a route. Users can then race on their own GT RIDE circuits, steering a Kia pro_cee’d GT around the course and setting their own race times. They can also share their unique race track with friends over Facebook and invite them to…

It’s going to be a great weekend getaway to the racetrack. A piece of land in the infield has been selected and everyone is ready to settle in for a three days of racing. Oh crap, someone forgot the beer! Well, that will never be an issue with the Kia Ballast Point Sedona. The custom project converts from being a minivan to a full-blown brew machine in no time at all. Using a hand-formed solid mahogany shell, the roof flips up while the walls flip down to produce a full bar ready serve some sweet cold suds. One of the Sedona’s power sliding doors has obviously been welded shut while the other remains usable so the designated bar tender can step inside and serve beer.…

As a global automaker, Kia always looks for chances to help make the world a better place, and Kia’s Green Light Project is just one of the ways in which Kia is giving back to local communities. As one of Kia’s leading corporate social responsibility projects, the Green Light Project provides children in underprivileged regions of the world with the resources to move forward—whether it is through schools, community facilities, or transportation. Most recently, Kia opened a Green Light School in Malawi, giving the local community in this Southeast African nation greater access to educational resources and encouraging social mobility. Learn more about the Green Light Proje…

Hyundai launched an online campaign today aimed at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Earlier today during a press conference in Washington D.C., the EPA announced that it reached a settlement with Hyundai and Kia that will cost the automakers $350 million for misreporting fuel economy numbers on several of its vehicles. In November, 2012, the companies admitted to embellishing fuel consumption estimates on 13 nameplates. At the time, Hyundai found itself backpedaling after basing its marketing campaigns on high fuel economy. In a six-minute video uploaded to Hyundai USA’s official YouTube channel, the company outlined how automakers derive fuel economy estim…

It will cost Hyundai and Kia more than $350 million to settle the government’s two-year investigation into the inflated fuel-economy ratings of some 1.2 million vehicles. According to a joint statement by the Justice Department and EPA the Korean automakers will pay a $100 million civil penalty then spend $50 million to establish an independent fuel economy certification group. The companies will also have to give up about 4.75 million greenhouse gas emission credits, estimated to be worth more than $200 million. “This unprecedented resolution with Hyundai and Kia underscores the Justice Department’s firm commitment to safeguarding American consumers, ensuring fairness…

Kia plans to release a refreshed K9 flagship sedan in Korea next month! After commencing the sales of the brand-new Carnival (Sedona) MPV and Sorento crossover vehicle several weeks ago, Kia is now gearing up to introduce a refreshed K9 … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

There is an all-new sub-compact crossover vehicle coming from Kia sometime in 2016, and some members of the media were invited to the Kia design center in Namyang to get a look at a full-scale model! The new vehicle is … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

SEMA is an annual event that allows automakers, tuner companies and aftermarket firms to showcase their hottest, most exciting products. Surprisingly the folks at Kia have decided to bring a modified minivan. SAY WHAT?! Sure, they may refer to their all-new Sedona as a “multipurpose vehicle” but its sliding doors and boxy dimensions betray its true form. In spite of these inconvenient truths they’ve managed to make this family hauler pretty cool. SEE ALSO: 2015 Kia Sedona Review It’s built specifically for people that go karting, an entry-level form of motorsport where many professional drivers get their start. Painted in a bold red and white scheme and slathered in…