Kia nieuws

The second-generation Kia Cerato Koup is the car that many are saying will be the one that permanently changes the way Australians think of the Kia brand. This will also be the first ever turbocharged petrol entry that Kia has … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

It’s always a good idea to do a little due diligence before buying a new car, which is exactly what Susan, the latest in our Kia owner’s series, did before arriving at the 2014 Kia Cadenza. While she immediately loved … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The days of the minivan being one of the most popular vehicles on the road may be gone, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t still the vehicle of choice for some families. The problem that families face is that the … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

It’s been a long wait for those anticipating the arrival of the new Kia Soul, but now that it’s here, they can finally release that excitement by taking their new baby out on the road. What those new owners need … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

It was a bit of a sales slump for Kia Canada in September, as they moved 6,833 units for a 2.8% sales drop over the same period last year. That said, there were still five Kia vehicles that registered an … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Sometimes owning a new car comes around somewhat by accident, which is the case with the latest entry in our Kia owner series. Before landing in his current 2013 Kia Forte EX 5-door hatchback, our owner found hinself with credit … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Count yourself among a very special few if you’re wondering how much the electrified Kia Soul will cost. It’s one of many cars re-purposed with an electrified drivetrain to satisfy a requirement by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Any automaker with annual vehicle sales over 10,000 units in California produce a certain number of zero emissions vehicles or buy credits from other companies that do so beyond prescribed the minimum. A list of low-volume, expensive electrified cousins to normally gas burning cars began emerging and continues to do so. Within the automotive industry, these vehicles are sometimes casually called “compliance cars.” That obligation o…

Artist’s expression of a Kia pro_cee’d cap Kia like many automobile brands around the world has a merchandise collection of various items including hats, t-shirts and tumblers. However, Kia sought to go beyond the standard coffee mug and corporate logo, and reached out to an artist with a unique flair for fun and creativity to help express our brand’s character. Kia collaborated with pop-artist, Kim Tae-Joong, whose diverse background in various fields such as fashion and advertising came together to help with our latest Kia Collection. It’s seasoned with his unique sense of style and color to express Kia’s Brand Identity, ‘A Different Beat’ in his own individual and…

It’s been a few months coming, with spy shots and specualtion abound, but it has finally been officially announced that the electric Kia Soul EV will be availabe in th US for the 2014 model year. The latest Soul news … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

It was recently confirmed by Kia that an all-electric version of the new 2014 Soul would soon be making its way to the US market, albeit in select markets across the country. As of yet, there is no real detailed … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia Racing’s Mark Wilkins wraps the season with his sixth podium finish in the No. 38 B.R.A.K.E.S. Optima turbo, securing third in the Grand Touring Sport (GTS) Class Driver Championship. The 2013 Pirelli World Challenge season finale was a three-way, sudden-death shootout for the Grand Touring Sports (GTS) class driver championship, with only Kia Racing’s Mark Wilkins, Camaro driver Lawson Aschenbach and Porsche driver Jack Baldwin remaining with a shot at the title. Instead of a high-noon, frontier-town duel, the setting for this showdown was a tight and rain-soaked 1.7-mile street circuit near Reliant Park in Houston. And when the brake dust settled, Wilkins emerged t…

The numbers are in, so let’s take a quick look at Kia’s (and Hyundai’s) overall global sales figures for the month of September 2013. Hyundai Motor Company have announced that they saw their sales dip by 2.1% in September, with … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Plenty of great vehicles around the world skip American showrooms. For various reasons the business decision is made that selling vehicle “x” in the U.S. doesn’t make sense and it’s never offered. However, every once in a while a vehicle does sneak its way into North America, but only as far as Canada. Over the years, vehicles like the Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Nissan X-Trail, original diesel powered smart fortwo and Chevrolet Orlando have been available to neighbors in the north. And now there’s another: the 2014 Kia Rondo. Yes, it was sold in America before being yanked for poor sales. With frumpy styling and a mediocre-at-best value proposition, it made sense that …

The design of the second generation Kia Soul is on that has really captured the imagination of critics and consumers, alike. It looks incredibly similar to the old model, but the upgrading and addition of options is what makes it … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia Motors America has issued a special press release featuring information and first details about the all-electric Soul crossover vehicle. Scheduled to go on sale late next year, the all-electric Soul will be based on the gasoline powered 2014 Soul … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Hot off the heels from his US Open tennis victory and winning his 13th Grand Slam title, Kia global brand ambassador Rafael Nadal found himself in Seoul this past Friday to meet a young South Korean player who has captivated his heart and attention. Duck Hee Lee is a 15 year old South Korean male tennis player who has been quickly climbing the tennis ranks, ranking 26 in the world by the Association of Tennis Players (ATP). However, did you guys know this junior player has a hearing impairment? Startled yet deeply touched, Nadal praises Lee for “staying on the right path with his strong determination and mental toughness.” We hope all our Kia fans are inspired as well by …

Kia Motors is close to delivering their first turbocharged model to the New Zealand market. The Cerato Koup, known also as Forte Koup in the USA, will have that distinction, but it’s not likely to be the last turbocharged Kia … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia Motors America moved 38,003 units in September, with the Optima leading the way for the 22nd consecutive month. The month of September 2013 proved to be a slow month for Kia thanks in large part to an early Labor … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Euro NCAP, the top safety organization in Europe, has given a 5-star safety rating to the all-new Kia Carens MPV. The carens scored big in a number of different categories, including 94% for Adult Occupant Protection, 76% for Child Occupant … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia Motors Corporation has increased its brand value by 15% over the past year to reach the 83rd position on the exclusive list of ‘Top 100 Best Global Brands,’ according to a 2013 study released today by Interbrand, the world’s largest brand consultancy agency. Kia first entered the ‘Top 100 Best Global Brands’ last year, coming in 87th place, but has since risen four spots to reach an estimated brand value of USD 4.7 billion. This represents a 15%, or USD 619 million, increase from last year’s estimated brand value and far exceeds the overall top 100 brands’ average value growth rate of 8.4%. Strategic brand building activities in 2013 have included the continued roll…

Withholding powertrain details, Kia announced plans today to sell the electric version of its Soul hatchback in the U.S. Expect to see the vehicle officially unveiled at an upcoming U.S. auto show – likely L.A. – although the company hasn’t announced that either. What Kia did announce today is that it plans to sell the Soul EV in select markets starting next year. The brand said an electric version of the Soul is a natural extension for the product. “Eco-consciousness already comes standard on the all-new Soul with 85-percent of its materials able to be recycled at the end of its lifespan, and the Soul EV will further demonstrate Kia’s engineering capabilities as well…

There was a ton of positive feedback for the new commercials featuring the 2014 Kia Soul, not to mention the slim and trim new look adopted by the trio of hip-hop hamsters that are regularly featured in the ads. It’s … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Kia to be Presenting Sponsor of Inaugural YouTube Music Awards Kia Motors Corporation today announced it will be the exclusive Presenting Sponsor of the first-ever YouTube Music Awards – an unprecedented digital music entertainment event, which will globally immerse YouTube viewers in concerts around the world. Accessible to more than one billion people worldwide, YouTube has become the home to both recognized artists and the next generation of musical talent. Kia will be at the forefront of this cutting-edge paradigm that sets a new standard for music awards. The YouTube Music Awards will feature performances from and collaborations between a variety of artists, …

The all-new Kia Carens compact MPV and the redesigned 2014 Sorento have both earned 5-Star safety ratings from the Euro NCAP and US Government, respectively. Kia Carens has been awarded a maximum 5-Star safety rating by Europe’s leading road safety organization, Euro NCAP. The Kia Carens is one of only two compact MPV models currently on sale in Europe to earn 5-Stars in the 2013 Euro NCAP tests. The five-door, five or seven-seater Kia achieved high scores for Adult Occupant Protection (94%), Child Occupant Protection (76%), Safety Assist equipment (81%) and Pedestrian protection (64%). Euro NCAP testers awarded the Carens maximum point scores for side impact protecti…

Kia has spent the last few years giving its lineup something of a major makeover. The all-new Carens compact MPV, which got the 5-star safety rating at the EuroNCAP crash tests recently, marks the final piece in that makeover puzzle. … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel