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Kia had the privilege of being a part of the Australian Open again this past January as the long-running Major Sponsor, and in light of this mega sports event, we wanted to help connect tennis fans around the globe by inviting them Down Under to experience tennis fever for themselves through our Kia Lucky Drive to Australia event. A total of 59 lucky participants from 26 countries were invited to Melbourne to watch the women’s singles semi-finals and men’s singles semi-finals. They also got a behind-the-scenes tour, with a visit to Champions Path and an exclusive photo session with the Australian Open trophy. In addition to watching the matches, our participants …

When buying a car, people love to get something that very few others have, which is why the special edition models tend to be hot sellers when they are introduced. One of the element that makes them so appealing is the … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The next-generation Kia Sorento has been spied cold weather testing, revealing that the midsized crossover will grow in its next iteration. The Sorento was spied by testing alongside a Hyundai ix25 prototype, which will be Hyundai’s first subcompact SUV. In addition, the new Kia Sorento was being benchmarked against the Audi Q5. SEE ALSO: 2014 Kia Sorento Review Based on what is visible in the spy photos, it seems likely that the new Sorento will be based on the same platform as the Hyundai Santa Fe. Details are light, but expect engine tweaks for the new generation and don’t be surprised to see a hybrid variant from the Korean automaker. GALLERY: Kia Sorento Spy Ph…

About.com have revealed their “Best New Cars of 2014″ list, with the all-new Kia Soul making it on there and racking up another award. The Soul was one of a dozen cars on the list, and made it there thanks … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

About.com have revealed their “Best New Cars of 2014″ list, with the all-new Kia Soul making it on there and racking up another award. The Soul was one of a dozen cars on the list, and made it there thanks … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The 2015 Soul EV is still a little while away, but Kia is sure doing a lot of raving about their highly-advanced battery pack. A total of 192 lithium-ion cells are used to create a storage capacity of 27 kilowatt … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

STOP THE PRESSES! Kia is set to launch a stunning new pick-up truck that will turn the segment upside down!! Ok, so that isn’t actually true, but given what Kia has done in the past few years, we’ll bet few … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

STOP THE PRESSES! Kia is set to launch a stunning new pick-up truck that will turn the segment upside down!! Ok, so that isn’t actually true, but given what Kia has done in the past few years, we’ll bet few … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The most fascinating thing about the Internet is its sheer volume of information. It’s as if a virtual big bang created a universe of everything you’d ever want or need to know. And that universe, of course, is inhabited by intelligent life and like-minded others, congregating in the far corners of the blogosphere, social networks, and other online communities. It’s a world where there truly is something for everyone. With that in mind, Kia set out to connect with people genuinely passionate about Kia and our cars. Jose Antonio Lopez and Erick Uceda are avid auto aficionados who pride themselves on their knowledge of the Kia brand. Their passion for driving and creativel…

Here we have a couple of fresh spy shots of the forth-coming Kia Sedona people carrier, which is apparently undergoing final on-road testing only weeks before entering the serial mass production. The latest set of pictures gives us quite a … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia Motors Australia has released full specs and details on the all-new Soul crossover vehicle, which has already arrived to the local dealerships. The second-generation Kia Soul is only available in one specification and with one 2.0L GDI four-cylinder engine … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The Soul EV is still basking in the glow of the reception it received at last week’s Chicago Auto Show. As impressed as the audience were with what they saw, there will still be plenty of questions about the future … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia has been operating in the US for almost two decades now, and are finally ready to launch a rear-drive flagship sedan. The 2015 K900 is almost upon us, and pricing has finally been released, albeit only for the V8 … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Europeans will get their first look at the new Soul EV when it is unveiled at the 84th Salon International de l’Automobile in Geneva on 4 March 2014. Kia will also have a technology exhibit set up, where visitors can … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The Chill Factor: Sub-zero Winter Test Programme To what extremes would you go to get the best car on earth? For the past few months, Kia’s engineers have been testing the Kia Soul EV in Swedish Lapland, a little more than an hour’s drive from the Arctic Circle, where temperatures can fall as low as -35°C. It has proven itself to be one of the most challenging climates to which the Soul EV has been subject. Although our engineers can’t wait for spring to return, they are also excited to prove the durability and driveability of the Soul EV. The result of their hard work is a range of cars that are designed, engineered and proven to operate in some of the most extreme …

You, like myself, have probably realized only once it was entirely too late that the battery in your car needs to be replaced. Car batteries and car battery costs are those concepts that sit on the sidelines of life and … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Introduction of the Kia dealership in Yorkton, SK, the Capital Kia! At Capital Kia Yorkton our goal is to make the customer as happy as possible by providing outstanding customer service! “We will get you into the highest quality vehicle … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Select States across the USA are gearing up for the arrival of the new Kia Soul EV 2015, the electric version of the iconic urban crossover. The buzz surrounding the release of the carmaker’s compact electric car has been huge … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

We shared the exciting news in our latest post that Kia debuted its first mass-produced electric vehicle at this year’s Chicago Auto Show—the Kia Soul EV. Now we want to hear your thoughts! Get in on what other people are saying about the Kia Soul EV by exploring more Soul EV specs here and post/tweet your own impressions using the hashtag #SoulEVBuzz to win a prize! Lees hele artikel

At the 2014 Chicago Auto Show, Kia unveiled its 2015 Soul EV for the North American market. The Kia Soul EV will initially be sold in select markets including California, Oregon, New York, New Jersey and Maryland. Availability will expand, according to the Korean automaker, based on charging infrastructure growth and demand. SEE ALSO: Kia Soul EV In Charge at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show Estimated range for the Kia Soul EV is 80 to 100 miles and the vehicle uses regenerative braking with variable modes for charging. The electric powertrain makes 109 hp and 210 lb-ft of torque with top speed limited to 90 mph. Get the Flash Player to see this player. GALLERY: 2015 Kia…

The best January on record was achieved recently by Kia Canada with 3,883 units sold and a 5.7% growth increase over the previous year. Leading the way were the 2014 Sorento SUV with a 14.7% increase, the 2014 Soul with … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The Soul compact crossover vehicle has become one of the top-selling Kia models thanks to its iconic exterior styling and clever advertising. Who doesn’t remember the popular hamster commercial which was first released a few years ago? The ad vent … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia continues to roll out the eco-friendly cars at the Chicago Auto Show with the introduction of the 2014 Optima Hybrid midsize sedan. The Optima Hybrid 2014 is a further extension of the advancements made on its gas-powered sibling, which … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Automotive fever hit the Windy City this week with the Chicago Auto Show (CAS), calling all car lovers to admire the latest motor industry trends. Our theme for the 2014 Chicago Auto Show was “eco-friendliness.“ The 2015 Kia Soul EV, Kia’s first mass market electric vehicle, made its grand debut at the CAS today, along with the world premiere of the refreshed 2014 Optima Hybrid and the first North American showing of the Niro hybrid concept. Kia goes electric Kia goes electric Scheduled to go on sale later in 2014, the Soul EV is Kia’s first all-electric, zero-emissions car to be sold in the U.S. and expands the brand’s line of environmentally conscious vehicles. T…

Kia has finally launched the new 2015 Soul EV in the USA! Here’s the company’s official press release: Set to the sounds of soulful electrified blues music, Kia Motors America (KMA) today hosted the global unveiling of the 2015 Soul … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel