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The next-generation Kia Optima is currently in its testing phase. The first spy photos of the new Kia Optima have been captured in Germany and the sedan is believed to be riding on the new Hyundai Sonata’s platform but will feature signature Kia styling elements. SEE ALSO: 2015 Kia Optima Receives Upgraded Tech Features Expect the Kia Optima to get a major redesign along with the new platform, sporting new headlights, mesh grille and bumpers. As for what the spy photos reveal, it appears the next-generation Optima will have longer and sleeker side windows that extend behind the rear passengers to the C-pillars. GALLERY: Kia Optima Spy Photos Discuss this story at …

From Geneva to New York to Beijing, Kia has been busy this year with appearances at all of the world’s greatest motor shows. This time, we hit Russia! From August 29th to September 7th, Kia is presenting its latest in innovation and style at the 2014 Moscow International Motor Show, also known as Moscow International Automobile Salon. The MIAS is the hottest motor show in Russia, both in terms of size and the level of attention it attracts. There, Kia is showcasing the Kia Quoris and Soul EV models, and organizers expect that Kia will attract more than 1 million attendants to the Crocus Expo during the exhibition period. Cars for the True Russia The ‘Feel the Kia Q…

On August 28, over 10 years since Kia‘s best-selling SUV first hit the global markets, Korea got the first real look at the third-generation Sorento. The all-new Sorento, which was officially unveiled to the media in Seoul, features more muscular, rounded shoulders at the rear. A series of teasers across all of our digital channels helped hype up our fans. See all the Kia fan reaction by clicking the posts below: " data-width="550"> Post by Kia Motors Worldwide. "> This is the first major makeover for the Sorento in over 5 years, and as a testament to the Sorento’s popularity, Kia has high hopes, expecting to sell 270,000 of these third generation S…

Kia is gearing up to begin producing a range of small cars at a new $1-billion plant in Monterrey, Mexico. Production is scheduled to begin in the first half of 2016, and Kia says that the plant will produce a “range of new small cars,” although they did not get into specific nameplates. Odds are, the Forte will be the first vehicle built at the plant, possibly followed by the Sportage. Kia has been experiencing a supply shortage in the United States which this new plant intends to solve with an initial annual capacity of 300,000 units. Kia also plans to leverage the new production location to try and expand in the South American market. SEE ALSO: 2014 Kia Forte5 Rev…

So what does “geek chic” really look like? Kia Motors America uses the Soul hamsters to show you that smart is indeed the new sexy. As a fun way to introduce the new 2015 Soul EV, KMA brings back the Soul hamsters in its latest Soul EV TV ad, featuring Maroon 5’s new song, “Animals.” This is part of KMA’s “Fully Charged” campaign for the 2015 Soul EV, set to go on sale later this year in America. The ad debuted during the August 24th broadcast of the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. The 2015 Soul EV is Kia’s first mass-market, all-electric, zero-emissions car and the centerpiece of Kia’s Clean Mobility program. Check it out below! Now, with “geek chic” newly added to th…

The Kia hamsters are back and this time they’ve brought some friends. To celebrate the launch of the new 2015 Soul EV, the Korean automaker has once again turned to its famous hamsters. This time around, they’re equipped with suspenders, hi-tech lasers and holograms, but once the electricity starts forming to create Kia’s first electric car, a surprise appears. SEE ALSO: Kia Soul EV Production to Start Next Month for 2016 Launch The new Kia Soul EV hamster commercial also previews the new Maroon 5 song titled “Animals,” which is featured in the 2014 MTV VMAs. GALLERY: 2015 Kia Soul EV Discuss this story on our Kia Soul forum The post Kia Hamsters Get Sexy in Ne…

For Kia, football fever didn’t end with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil in July. After supporting this year’s World Cup as an official sponsor, this month Kia turned to Canada to sponsor and support the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup with transportation vehicles and various marketing events including the Kia Mascot Friends initiative. Throughout this year’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, Kia is providing 70 vehicles to help transport all officials and teams across Canada. Before and during the games, Kia also held several events to help get fans engaged and excited for the U-20 Women’s World Cup. As an extension to the Kia Mascot Friends program from this year’s Wor…

Pricing for the 2015 Kia Sportage has been officially announced. Being a carryover model from last year, the 2015 Sportage gets a small price bump of $150 to $22,645 including destination. The 2015 Kia Sportage will be available in three trims: LX, EX and SX with the base model coming standard with 17-inch wheels, Bluetooth for hands-free operation and keyless entry. Those opting for the EX trim, which starts at $26,045 will receive 18-inch wheels, LED turn signals on the side mirrors, high-performance dampers, roof rails, a rear spoiler, fog lights and chrome trim on the exterior. Both models are powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with 182 hp and 177 lb-ft o…

Everything you need to know about the Kia Soul EV, right at your fingertips! Kia’s latest free iPad app for the Kia Soul EV lets users check out all the distinct features of the Soul EV through a digital interface, with interactive photo galleries and several videos. Explore the exterior On the app, users can click on the wide variety of exterior features of the Soul EV, like the charge port, alloy wheels (with reduced air resistance), head lamp features, and different color combinations for more detail. Explore the interior Take a look at interior features such as the gauge cluster, start button, electric parking brake, ventilated front seats/seat warmers, and the ch…

The Kia Soul is living up to its name in South Korea. Pope Francis will be riding in a Soul during his five-day visit to South Korea, a drastic change from previous Popemobiles that have even consisted of a custom-built, bulletproof Mercedes-Benz and an Audi A8. Pope Francis has been an adamant supporter of compact cars and the Korean automaker stated that it was honored by the pope’s use of the Soul but declined to comment if any modifications were done to the vehicle for safety purposes. SEE ALSO: 2014 Kia Soul Review The 2015 Kia Soul is priced from $15,900 including destination and comes standard with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with 130 hp and 118 lb-ft of …

As a global automaker, Kia is always seeking opportunities to grow with local communities and firmly believes in the value of corporate social responsibility (CSR). For Kia, this just means giving back to the community—which is why Kia launched the ‘Green Light Project’ back in 2012 for communities in Africa, which help build facilities, such as new schools, that aim to provide improved access to health care and education by supporting the sustained growth of the community. Today, Kia takes another great leap in the Green Light Project with the opening of a new Green Light School in Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi, a small country located in Southeast Africa. Kia has bui…

Kia have released the first official photos of the new Sorento, confirming many of the changes that people had been speculating on for a while. The popular mid-size SUV has a bold new swept back styling that is sure to … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Today, we give you a first look at the official photos of the all-new Kia Sorento. The all-new Kia Sorento, Kia’s best-selling SUV, gets a fresh look for 2015. Check out the official photos below! The third generation Kia Sorento showcases Kia’s hallmark design with more space and a number of innovative features. The new look is an upgrade of the current Sorento model, incorporating fresh visual elements inspired by theKia Cross GT concept that debuted at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show and carrying over the long bonnet and the distinctive wide D-pillars from the previous Sorento. The front of all-new Sorento features a more upright and larger ‘tiger-nose’ grille, with a…

The all-new 2016 Kia Sorento will make its official domestic market (South Korea) premiere in late August, according to Kia Motors Corporation. Two months later, Kia will put it on display at the Paris Auto Show, where the vehicle will … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia Soul owners will tell you that their ride can’t get any better, unless of course they start on the path to customization. It’s big business for the boxy little car, and now it’s a big competition in Korea. The … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The 2016 Kia Sorento will not be fully revealed until late in August when it will get shown off in Korea, followed by an even bigger launch in October at the Paris Motor Show. Kia is doing a little teasing … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Following last week’s sneak peek video of the 3rd generation Kia Sorento, we present to you another look at the latest Sorento model, but this time a peek at the interior. The latest version of Kia’s popular CUV gets an upgraded interior, focusing on luxury with a modern, wrap-around dashboard. The interior was styled by the Kia design team in Frankfurt, Germany. Its smoothly-contoured cabin features soft-touch materials such as high-quality leather and stitching, and centered on the dashboard is a large infotainment screen, the latest in Kia’s HMI (human-machine interface). The all-new Kia Sorento will be showcased in Korea later this month and make its European p…

One of the great things about the 2015 Kia Soul that has captured the imagination of the buying public are the funky exterior colors that the car comes in. Added to the likes of Kale Green, Solar Yellow and Inferno … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

What’s better than a Kia Soul? A customized Kia Soul. Some of Korea’s best automotive technicians are currently competing to produce the best customized Kia Soul. As part of the Tuning King Korea competition, three automotive technician crews, Dexcrew, Pico Sound, and Chang’s Custom, have been customizing the Kia Soul with specific design directions and specs in mind. The last episode of ‘Tuning King Korea’ aired on August 2, marking the end of the intense competition with the reveal of the final three customized Kia Soul models. And on August 2, the three final Kia Souls were on display for the public to view at Ansan Speedway in Ansan, South Korea. Smart Car vs. Rac…

The super funky Kia Soul has just delivered it best ever 6-month sales performance (74,999 units) in company history, as well as being an awards star. It notched the J.D. Power Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) award for the … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia Motors America has just announced another record-breaking month with July 2014 sales soaring 6,7% from a year ago. The automaker sold 52,309 new vehicles last month, while their year-to-date sales totaled 349,722 units, up 7,2% from a year ago. … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The Kia brand is sure to get another boost with the enhancements made to the 2015 Cadenza premium sedan, which includes upgrades in luxury, technology, and convenience. The Cadenza premium sedan comes with a choice of two different trim levels, … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Congratulations to Kia Motors in China! Together with our Chinese joint venture partner, Dongfeng Yueda Kia Motors, we celebrated total cumulative local production of 3 million cars on July 24. This is quite an accomplishment considering that Kia hit the 3 million unit production mark just over 10 years after entering one of the fastest-growing automobile markets in the world. Fittingly, a grand ceremony to commemorate this milestone took place in front of dozens of Chinese media and was broadcasted live on the country’s largest social networking site, Weibo. The K4 sedan also showed up for the ceremony, grabbing all of the media’s attention. Specially designed for …

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The release of the 2015 Kia Soul is right around the corner and the Koreans have now made it known what the pricing will be. While there was some concern that the pieces might take a significant leap, the good … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel