Kia nieuws

Completely redesigned in 2011, the Optima’s stunning styling has captured the attention of people around the world. The Optima is considered to have played a crucial role in positioning Kia as a leading brand in the industry, and its design prowess is evidenced by winning the 2011 red dot ‘best of the best’ title. Today, we were able to access a short clip of an interview with the head of Kia’s Exterior Design Team who oversaw the styling enhancements of the refreshed 2014 Optima. He explains the improved specifications and looks of the updated Optima. Earlier this year, the 2013 Kia Optima was named ‘International Car of the Year’ by Road & Travel Magazine of the U…

For the latest in our series of interviews with Kia owners we head to Lake Norman in North Carolina, where David Harris resides with his fully loaded Cadenza. While most of our previous interviews have been with younger drivers looking … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

As you know, (or at least you should) our (usually) weekly feature Ask AutoGuide is all about helping readers in need (or for our own amusement). People require vehicle-buying advice and we provide guidance (it’s in our name after all). Give and receive, that’s how it works; it’s just like Christmas except Old Saint AutoGuide shimmies down the chimney 52 times per year not just once in late December. Reaching out for a helping hand, Melissa sent us an e-mail this week asking for some car-buying advice. She’s a mother of three children and is in the family way again, but with a catch. A fourth child just isn’t enough; she’s decided (or rather her ovaries decided) to hav…

When Kia released their record November sales figures a week ago, the company announced plans to launch the long-awaited next-generation Sedona minivan to the market. Set to go on sale in the first quarter of 2014, the new Sedona will receive … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The 2014 versions of the Kia Rio and Rio 5-door hatchback continue to be fun to drive and offer great value, as well as being equipped with some new features. Both versions of the award-winning subcompact deliver a host of … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia has announced that its 2014 model year Rio sedan will be priced from $14,600 including destination while the hatchback will cost $100 more at $14,700. The base model Kia Rio comes equipped with a manual transmission and sees slight revisions for the 2014 model year. To improve its aerodynamics, Kia has outfitted the Rio with new underbody panels, covers for the engine and rear bumper. In addition, the Rio’s smart key now comes with a folding key while the interior has a new water temperature gauge and an updated leather-wrapped steering wheel. The 2014 Kia Rio will be available in three trim levels: LX, EX and SX. All models feature a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engi…

Kia Motors Corporation has announced their global sales figures for the month of November 2013. The figures come from export sales, domestic sales, and overseas plants sales of passenger cars, commercial and recreational vehicles (RV’s). The total number came in … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

A quick look at the mid-size sedan sales chart in November 2013 reveals the following facts: Toyota didn’t really raise any eyebrows by once again landing on top of the midsize sedan sales leader board. The Camry has been consistently … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

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Kia Motors America have released the 2014 Red Zone Edition Soul, and there is a lot to love. Let’s take a look at what you can expect: The Soul Red Zone Special Edition is based on the wildly popular Track’ster … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The 2014 Kia Sportage will start from $22,450 including destination, reflecting a price increase of $2,600 compared to the 2013 model year. For the 2014 model year, the Korean automaker offers the Sportage in three trim levels, getting rid of the Sportage Base from the lineup which causes the price increase. The 2014 Sportage however does get a mild facelift and has a more powerful base engine, a 2.4-liter with 182 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque. A more powerful turbocharged 2.0-liter engine is also available with 260 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque. SEE ALSO: 2014 Kia Sportage gets Tweaked Base Engine, New Looks Also on the Sportage is a new grille design, fog lights and tai…

Kia has announced a special edition 2014 Soul called Red Zone that will be limited to 2,000 units set to arrive in dealerships during the first quarter of 2014. The 2014 Kia Soul Red Zone edition is based on the Soul Plus and features a white exterior paint with red accents and unique interior trim. The aggressively styled body kit sports red accents along with the front grille while custom 18-inch wheels give the Soul a sportier appearance. SEE ALSO: 2014 Kia Soul Review On the inside, black cloth seats now feature red stitching, the same treatment that can be found on the steering wheel and black-leather dash hood. The black carpeted floor mats also have red piping…

While many of the Kia owners in our series have just recently started their Kia experience, Michael from Richmond, Virginia has been behind the wheel of one Kia or another since 1997. His devotion to the Kia brand started with … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

One of the phrases that Kia is frequently using for its all new 2014 Forte5 is “ultra-hot,” even though it’s one that doesn’t necessarily apply to the power it delivers. The 0-60 mph in 7.5 seconds is a little off … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

For the second year in a row, Kia Sorento was spotlighted for the Best SUV over $40,000 in the 2013 Car of the Year awards presented by Drive, Australia’s leading automotive magazine. The Sorento SLi diesel triumphed over its competitors and received praise from the judges, comprised of experienced individuals in the automotive industry. The family-friendly SUV was applauded for its slick six-speed autotransmission, composed road manners, comfortable ride and stylish looks, inside and out. It also won points for its five-year warranty and five-year (15,000km intervals) capped price servicing plan. Kia is dedicated to offering customers in Australia a premium in dr…

Kia Motors America announced record sales of 45,411 units for the month of November 2013. The company has done a fantastic job on delivering all seven of the new or significantly redesigned vehicles that they promised at the start of … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

At first glance, you might not think that the Track’ster concept shown off by Kia at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show would have anything in common with the all-new Kia Soul, but look a little closer and the likenesses are … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

So you’ve just purchased your new Kia car and your next step is to get it insured so that you can take to the open road. Assuming you are making payments on your new Kia, you will likely be looking … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia has another reason to celebrate for hitting a milestone in its history, this time, in Israel. Kia Picanto has been officially appointed as Israel’s best-selling car in cumulative figures this year, exceeding sales of its competitors including the Ford Focus, Toyota Corolla and Hyundai I35. This remarkable achievement was featured on the front page of Israel’s largest daily newspaper, Yediot Achronot. The headline reads “KIA Picanto Conquered 2013” and the Picanto was commended from the press, which mentioned that it is the first time ever that a mini car has been the best selling model in Israel. Below is the clipping of the article: Take a further look into ho…

Kia is all set to launch the refreshed K5 hybrid, as well as an all-new K7 hybrid! There has been a lot of talk about the forth-coming Soul electric vehicle, lately. The zero-emission Soul EV is coming to the market … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia Carens has been honored the Golden Steering Wheel Award, which is one of Europe’s leading and renowned automobile prizes, presented by the world’s largest car magazine “Auto Bild” and Sunday newspaper “Bild am Sonntag.” Nominees have to overcome a selection procedure that involved 73 million readers and highly qualified jury of race drivers, technicians, motor journalists and designers as well as celebrities test and votes. This year, 200,000 readers of Auto Bild voted in 25 countries and Kia Carens has prevailed over its competitors including the Citroen C4 Picasso and Ford Tourneo Custom in the Vans category in Slovakia.Below is a picture of Mária Spišiaková, K…

For our latest in the series featuring Kia owners from all over, we head to Lincoln, Nebraska to talk to Alexander Valencia. This is a man who admits to being part of a Kia family, as mom has a 2011 … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

It’s that time of year again; time for extended families to cram together around an all-too-small table, eat themselves into a food coma, argue over football and be told by countless relatives how they should be living their lives. Yup, it is time to give thanks. At AutoGuide.com we have a lot be thankful for, not the least of which is you, our readers. But without cars there would be no AutoGuide.com and the world would pretty much suck in general. So we have to give thanks to those who make these lovely mechanical beasts we love; the manufacturers. Acura Thank you for continually teasing us that an NSX is indeed on the way. Thank you for bringing out another gre…

This month we have an eclectic range of fan photos. Enjoy this month’s rides! If you have cool photos of your Kia, submit them and you’ll get your chance to shine and be featured in our fan photos of the month. Picture Source: Kenneth from Canada via Facebook Hi Kenneth, Thanks for sharing this serene and scenic picture of your Kia. Look at the fall foliage! Very beautiful~! Some parts of the world have already entered the winter season and seen their first snowfall and may already be experiencing nostalgia for fall foliage and autumn colors. Thanks Kenneth for the pictures. We hope you share photos of your Kia cars during the winter season. “I did it last week I…

Posted below are two great videos revealing how Kia and their partners built the eye-catching “Voice Soul”! The Voice Soul was one of the 5 custom built Soul crossovers that have been displayed at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel