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While it’s still quite some time off, there is already a ton of buzz out there surrounding the next-generation Kia Sorento. The anticipation has grown thanks to spy shots being released of the vehicle during the testing phase. There is … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

We have yet another surprise for you! Check out this teaser video featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the birth of the design of Kia’s all-new third generation Kia Sorento. The latest version of Kia’s best-selling SUV will be showcased at the end of August in Korea, then make its global motor show premiere on October 2 at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. The newest Kia Sorento features sophisticated and bold, swept-back exterior styling and a larger, more upright ‘tiger-nose’ grille. It was styled as a collaborative effort by designers at Kia’s design studios in Korea, Germany and United States. Stay tuned—there is still more to come. Lees hele artikel

Earlier this month, we met up with Simon and Martina Stawski of Eat Your Kimchi and hitched a ride in the Eat Your Kimchi Soul for an interview. But this time, we had a chance to ride around the city again to visit some of Eat Your Kimchi’s top 5 favorite places in Seoul while acquiring some useful travel tips. Having lived in Korea for the past 6 years, Simon and Martina have become seasoned experts on where to go and what to do in the city of Seoul. They picked their top 5 favorite spots and let us come along for the drive in the Eat Your Kimchi Soul. Follow along for our exclusive Eat Your Kimchi tour of Seoul! 1. Bukchon Hanok Village We started our day at Bukch…

Kia knows a thing or two about being a brand that practices sustainability, especially in the areas of staying green and fulfilling our corporate social duties, in addition to exploring and implementing new technology in our vehicles. Fittingly, the Kia Motors Sustainability Magazine 2014, ‘MOVE,’ has received the Platinum Award in its category (Sustainability Report), for the Vision Awards for the sixth consecutive year. The Vision Awards, hosted by the California-based League of American Communications Professionals (LACP), are recognized as the one of the most prestigious international annual report competitions in the world. Currently, the LACP evaluates annual repor…

Here at Kia-world blog, we have already revealed that Kia has been secretly developing a Soul-based SUV model. A couple of weeks ago, we have even shown you the very first spy shots of the Kia’s B-segment SUV. Today, were … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Today, we’re taking a moment to acknowledge the creativity and innovation in car design, and what better way to do so than with Kia’s top 4 concept cars? Over the years, Kia has introduced concept cars that are experimental, fun, and sporty, but most of all—innovative. Driven to surprise our fans, Kia strives to always introduce exciting new concept cars that test the limits of both creativity and functionality. So we picked out the top 4 of Kia’s recent concept cars—the must-sees that have proved to the public and the automotive industry exactly what innovation is all about. Check out the vehicle specs and debut stories of our top 4 concepts below. GT First up on o…

Kia is recalling nearly 52,000 units of its boxy Soul crossover vehicle to repair a steering issue! The voluntary recall covers vehicles from the 2014 model year built from July 21, 2013, through Jan. 17, 2014, according to the National … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The hatchback turned crossover vehicles seems to be the trend for 2014, with the likes of the SEAT X-Perience and the Fiat Panda 4X4 Cross already out there on the (European) market. You can add the Kia Venga Crossover into … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia is calling back 51,641 of its Soul compact hatchbacks from the 2014 model year because they could experience a loss of steering ability. According to NHTSA, a plug that secures the pinion gear to the steering assembly could come loose because a thread-locking adhesive was improperly applied during assembly. If that happens, the vehicle can lose its steering. In documents filed with NHTSA, the South Korean automaker said it will replace the plugs through its dealer network at no charge to consumers. The company also promised to reimburse owners for repair expenses they already paid related to the defect. The recall campaign is scheduled to start this month and own…

When it comes to design, Kia is reaching new heights, and we are being recognized for our innovation. The GT4 Stinger and 2014 Kia Soul once again proved their car design prowess, especially after the Industrial Designers Society of America awarded Kia with a pair of prestigious design awards. The GT4 Stinger concept and the 2014 Kia Soul earned Silver and Bronze honors, respectively, in the transportation category of the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). Since handing over the reins for design work to chief design officer Peter Schreyer in 2006, our vehicles have been consistently praised by the media for innovative, European-inspired design direction. In…

The latest in our Kia Soul owner interview series takes us to the Great White North to meet Marc from Toronto, Canada. Marc works for a large Consultant Engineering firm and used to get around town in a Vanilla Shake … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

If the thought of walking into a car dealership is something that fills you with fear, you are now in luck. Auto websites are no longer just the place to go for advice and reviews, as you can now get … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia has unveiled the newly refreshed 2015 K7 sedan in their home market. The new K7, which US consumers know as the Cadenza, goes a little upscale with chrome, wood grain, and other nice touches on the inside and outside … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia not only believes in the power of sports like this past World Cup, but also in the spirit of the arts that can bring people together. And to show our support and appreciation for the arts, we decided to give back to one of our fans in the best way we know, with our flagship sedan, the Kia K900, also known as the Kia Quoris in some markets. What better way to celebrate classical music than with the classy K900? We handed over the 2015 K900 to Mr. Zubin Mehta at his home in Los Angeles, California as a sign of appreciation for Mr. Mehta’s love for Kia. Mr. Mehta has held posts such as Music Director for the Montreal Symphony Orchestra and New York and Los Angeles Ph…

It’s been almost four months since Kia debuted the Pro_cee’d in Australia, and it looks as though things will remain quiet for a little while longer. The will all change, though, as 2014 gets close to the end. A total … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The newly-updated 2014 Kia Sportage has been named the top in its segment in a J.D. Power survey on owner satisfaction, with the results coming from the usually hard to please German consumers. What’s more, Kia also rose 5 places … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

New York City was the venue for Kia’s recent unveiling of the 2015 Sedona MPV. What you notice right away is that it looks more like a CUV than a van, thanks to some rather creative European-inspired design both inside … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

When it comes to sports, Kia takes things pretty seriously. As the official sponsor of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, we had the chance to celebrate this mega sporting event with football fans from all over the world this year. Over the past month, there were indeed many surprises in Brazil, as superstar teams went head-to-head for the title of best national football team in the world. Congratulations to Germany, who claimed the FIFA World Cup Trophy and have been named the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ champions following a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final match. " data-width="550"> Post by Kia Motors Worldwide. As the football festivities slo…

As Kia continues to expand its range of offerings, the brand is considering the addition of diesel powerplants to its vehicles sold in the U.S. The Korean automaker is eyeing the introduction of diesel models to its U.S. lineup, but don’t expect it for at least three to four years. According to Orth Hedrick, vice-president of product planning for Kia Motors America, “The problem right now is that there are different emissions standards in Europe and the US, which means we would be faced with different after-treatments, and that makes it very expensive.” SEE ALSO: 2015 Kia Sedona is the Best Looking Minivan You’ve Never Heard Of However, EU6 being introduced in 2017-…

Here’s a very-interesting image of an “unknown” Kia vehicle. Taken in China, the photo appears to preview the Sportage compact crossover vehicle with a significantly updated front fascia. It is not known whether the vehicle at the image here is … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia is getting its very own sound. Fittingly, the new Kia trademark sound is called, ‘The Rise of Surprise,’ showing Kia’s commitment to its brand slogan of ‘The Power to Surprise.’ After unveiling the latest Kia brand film, Kia continues its efforts to expand upon the brand’s creativity with this musical approach, also known as sonic branding. Drivers will hear the trademark sound when they start and stop their vehicles, in addition to various warning alerts. The first vehicles to feature the Kia sound will be the Kia Soul EV, Kia’s first full-electric model for overseas markets, and the all-new Carnival MPV (known as the Sedona in some markets). Expect to hear the tr…

The Eat Your Kimchi team is a Korea-based YouTube/blogger duo made up of the quirky couple, Simon and Martina Stawski. Anyone who has searched for anything about K-pop or Korean culture on the internet has probably come across their blog or videos, which show the eccentric duo exploring Korea and the rest of the world. Kia has helped the couple expand their adventures by providing them with a customized Kia Soul over the past two years, which is now their main mode of transportation during their adventures in Korea. The Kia Buzz team met up with Eat Your Kimchi in Seoul to find out more about these adventures in the Eatyourkimchi Mobile, also known as the Eatyourkimchi S…

Strategic Vision has released its 19th annual Total Quality Index (TQI) and the results could surprise you. German automaker Audi and British automaker Jaguar shared leadership as the best Luxury brands in Total Quality, while surprisingly, Kia had the highest Total Quality score of non-Luxury brands. Claiming Best Model in Total Quality was the Tesla Model S, adding to its already long list of accolades. SEE ALSO: 2014 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study Slams Fiat Kia had numerous vehicles with high scores including the Kia Soul, which claimed the Small Multi-Function Car category with a TQI score of 882. The Kia Optima was second in the Mid-Size car category with a 9…

Android Auto made its debut at the Google I/O Conference last week, bringing us one step closer to Android being available to you wherever you go. We talked about connected cars and UVO technology just a couple weeks ago, and this represents yet another exciting new development in “smart cars.” The Kia Soul got a chance to take Android Auto for a test drive! (Video below) Android Auto will offer just what its name suggests: easy access to any Android app from the dashboard of your vehicle, so you no longer have to dangerously drive and check your phone at the same time. Just check it from the dash of your Kia. Stay connected behind the wheel By simply connecting your ph…

It’s finally summer, and heading to your local dealership for a test drive in the sweltering heat doesn’t exactly sound ideal. But now, within the comfort of your own home, you can enjoy a test drive of all the Kia K900 (also known as the Kia Quoris in some markets) specs straight from your iPad—for free! The new K900 iPad app showcases all the features that the K900 has to offer, and can be downloaded from the App store. From its advanced technology to its stunning design, users are immersed in a unique 720-degree augmented reality experience that uses the iPad’s internal gyroscope to provide a virtual window into the heart of the K900. Loaded with 12 computer genera…