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The 2012-13 NBA season is under way, which means that basketball superstar Blake Griffin is back as the official Kia spokesman. Griffin will appear in a number of humorous TV spots that will highlight the top-selling Kia Optima, as well as the UVO voice-activated infotainment system. The five 30-second spots will feature Blake giving suggestions [...] Lees het hele artikel

Vehicle quality was not the only thing making news when Consumer Reports unveiled the results of its latest reliability study in Detroit earlier this week. Amongst the issues highlighted by the consumer publication were real world fuel economy and forced induction engine technology. In particular, the watchdog organization took issue with downsized, turbocharged engines, citing efficiency and reliability issues with certain engines during real-world testing. Currently, automakers are in a race to the bottom, slashing engine displacement and bolting on boost to help meet ever-stricter fuel-economy standards. Brands like Hyundai and Ford are seen to be leading the charge …

After continued complaints by owners and consumer agencies, an audit by the Environmental Protection Agency has revealed that no Hyundai or Kia model achieves 40 mpg, a number often touted by the Korean automakers. In fact, Hyundai marketed its cars (including the Elantra, Elantra GT, Elantra Coupe, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid and Veloster), heavily, even using a “save the asterisk” campaign, noting that unlike rivals, Hyundai models achieved the all-important 40-mpg number without any qualifications. As it turns out, that’s no longer the case. Hyundai and subsidiary Kia have announced today that due to, “procedural errors” a total of 900,000 models sold between 2010 and 20…

Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia have admitted to overstating fuel mileage claims on most of their models over the past three years, and will now be forced to pay back car owners for their embarrassing error. Both automakers will begin to retrofit their cars with new window stickers immediately, that reduce the fuel consumption ratings by up to 6 mpg depending on the vehicle model. The companies are being forced to reimburse around 900,000 customers, for the entire lifetime that they own the vehicle. The reimbursement amount will be based on the mileage of the vehicle, and will attempt to pay back money that the owners would have saved if the fuel mileage rating was…

Kia Motors America (KMA) and DC Entertainment kicked off the 2012 SEMA Show today in superhero style with five radical machines inspired by the members of the Justice League: The Flash Forte Koup, Aquaman Rio 5-door, Cyborg Forte 5-door, Green Lantern Soul and the previously unveiled Batman Optima. Built by West Coast Customs, RIDES and Super Street, each of the vehicles feature custom artwork by legendary comic book artist and DC Entertainment Co-Publisher Jim Lee and are intended to raise awareness for DC Entertainment’s “We Can Be Heroes” giving campaign to help fight the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa. Each Justice League character was assigned to a specific Kia …

The 2012 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show hits Las Vegas this week, with one of the stars of the show expected to be the collaboration between Kia Motors America (KMA) and DC Entertainment. On display will be a number of Justice League inspired vehicles that are part of the “We Can Be Heroes” campaign [...] Lees het hele artikel

Who said Halloween costumes are only for people (and cute pets)? Today on Kia BUZZ, we’re going to highlight some dressed up Kia Souls that have been customized and stylized to give some added flair to their character. Let’s take a look. Let’s start with pro-golfer Michelle Wie’s customized Soul, which has her own personal artwork painted on the front & rear doors. Here’s a red hot Soul courtesy of the Kia’s Soul Hamsters, which features black exterior graphics, a rear spoiler, black fender vents, rear bumper appliqué and 18 inch alloy wheels. This white tiger edition Soul has a bright white exterior with gray graphics, color-keyed bumpers, a sporty rear spoi…

The 2012 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show hits Las Vegas this week, with one of the stars of the show expected to be the collaboration between Kia Motors America (KMA) and DC Entertainment. On display will be a number of Justice League inspired vehicles that are part of the “We Can Be Heroes” campaign [...] Lees het hele artikel

Kia has just unveiled five custom vehicles which take their inspiration from the DC Comics classic, the Justice League, at the 2012 SEMA Show. The five vehicles on display at Kia are the Optima, Rio, Soul, Forte Koup, and Forte hatch. Each one takes on a different persona, either Batman, The Flash, Aquaman, The Green Lantern, or Cyborg. This collaboration between Kia and DC Comics was put together to raise awareness for the “We Can be Heroes” charity, that helps fight hunger in Africa. Each car character/combination was chosen based on the main attributes of whatever the vehicle is. First is the Flash themed Forte Koup, which is meant to be fast, like the Flash. Buil…

Kia Motors releases official photos of the facelifted Cadenza sedan (2013 Model Year), the sibling model to the Hyundai Azera! 2013 Kia Cadenza images: Lees het hele artikel

Kia has just unveiled official photos of the updated Cadenza, the sister car to the Hyundai Azera, and the little brother to the Kia Quoris. The Cadenza takes on styling from the rest of the Kia lineup, including the front grille, headlights and front fascia. The rear end takes some style cues from the Optima, while the wheels are also straight from the Quoris. Unlike the Quoris, which shares its platform with the rear-drive Hyundai Genesis and Equus, the Cadenza will be a front wheel drive model. The 2012 Hyundai Azera runs exclusively with a 293 hp 3.3-liter V6, the most likely candidate to power the Cadenza. Neither the Quoris or Cadenza have been confirmed for A…

Kia’s popular luxury sedan Cadenza will receive a significant upgrade and a new look for 2013. Based closely on Peter Schreyer’s 2009 model styling, the new-look Cadenza features fresh elements that incorporate Kia’s evolving design DNA. Echoing some of the visual innovations of Kia Quoris, the upgraded Cadenza will have a more distinctive appearance with new hood, trunk lid, light clusters (front and rear) and new bumpers, plus side air vents in the front wings and a new interpretation of the Kia’s ‘tiger nose’ grille. The new look Cadenza will also feature a host of new comfort, convenience and safety technologies when it goes on sale in different regions of the wor…

There’s a lot going on at Hyundai-Kia these days, especially in powertrain engineering. Never wanting to be behind the competition, the collaborative South Korean automakers have confirmed that they’re developing a new turbocharged V6. Displacing 3.0-liters, the engine is expected to feature direct fuel injection as well as other efficiency and power-enhancing add-ons. The end result is expected to be 350 hp and around 33 miles per gallon when bolted under the hood of the next-generation Hyundai Genesis. Which Genesis model is unclear at this point since the company offers both a coupe and a sedan, but the sporty two-door seems like the more logical application for thi…

The 2013 Kia Soul has quickly become one of the most popular cars in the automakers lineup, thanks in large part to it cool aesthetic and hip appeal. The car has been a hit with the younger crowd, which has now been reflected in the most recent awards the Soul received. It was named the [...] Lees het hele artikel

Kia is ramping up for a busy year in 2013 with a slew of new models including the brand’s first ever performance car. Speaking with AutoGuide a company representative, who prefers to remain anonymous, let slip that a sports car of sorts will debut next year. Involved in a discussion about the affordable performance category, ranging from cars like the Scion FR-S and Hyundai Genesis Coupe to the Ford Focus ST, our source commented that “we’ll have one of those next year.” Most likely is a twin to the Hyundai Genesis Coupe, using similar powertrains and the same rear-drive chassis. Hyundai is already expected to debut another rear-drive model in 2013 with the Quoris, ag…

Meet Dave. Dave is a middle-aged very friendly salt-of-the-earth type of guy who is unluckily very short. Dave finds himself at the 2012 Paris Motor Show to see the premiere of the all-new Carens But he’s also on a mission to woo the woman of his dreams with a ride that is both practical & spacious. Watch what happens when Dave meets the all-new Carens and see what’s in store for him on this happy-go-lucky romantic journey. About the Film: This delightful short film was shot by a talented duo Timmy Henny and Stephanus Rabie from South Africa, who also shot Kia TV’s “A long journey to find out Kia Quoris”. Concept of this video is a documentary comedy that is s…

Carens and pro_cee’d made their grand world debut at the Paris Motor Show 2012. New and sleek design changes of Carens caught the attention of the press and spectators at the motor show, but which features have exactly changed? Let’s find out from Kia’s Chief Designer Officer Peter Schreyer and Gregory Guillaume, Kia’s Chief Designer-Europe. All-new Kia Carens – Comments from Design The all-new Kia Carens is a completely fresh model from the ground up, and its sleek and sculpted design marks a dramatic shift away from the more utilitarian look of its predecessor. It builds on the functionality and versatility of the original Carens, with a spacious five or five-plus…

Hyundai Motor Group, the parent company for Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp., has said that both Korean automakers will be bolstering their engine lineups with more turbocharged and diesel offerings in the near future. To go along with the new powerplants, the Korean automakers are also working on new transmission technologies to help maintain their positive momentum. The current Hyundai Genesis and Equus are both offered with an eight-speed transmission, while six-speed transmissions have become standard through the Kia lineup and Hyundai’s more popular vehicles. The announcement came at the 2012 Hyundai-Kia International Powertrain Conference, an annual event …

Yesterday we shared what Chief Designer Officer Peter Schreyer and Gregory Guillaume, Kia’s Chief Designer-Europe had to say behind their design strategy of the new Carens from the Paris Motor Show 2012. Today we’ll share what they had to comment on regarding the pro_cee’d design – Let’s take a look. Vision of the new pro_cee’d design The new pro_cee’d is Kia’s most emotionally-charged car to date, a powerful looking hatch that drips performance and dynamism from every crease and curve. You know from just a single glance that this is a car that you want to drive down your favorite road. Peter Schreyer says the all-new pro_cee’d is a true clean-sheet design.With…

Kia is going on a little bit of a comic book binge at this year’s SEMA Show, or at least that’s what it seems like. Joining its fellow DC Comics compatriot, a Green Lantern-themed Kia Soul is will accompany the already-announced Flash Forte next week in Las Vegas. Kia isn’t saying much about the car yet, but the teaser photo gives a few details away. First, and most obviously, it has a black-and-green color scheme to match the comic. Apart from that, it also gets a custom front bumper, blacked out head lights and Green Lantern logos on the wheels and fog lights. There will also be a Batman-themed Optima as well as Aquaman- and Cyborg-themed cars making an appearance.…

At a recent event in South Korea, Kia unveiled its 2013 K7 model which is rumored to be heading to America as the Cadenza. Much like the all-new Quoris, which is known as the K9 in Korea, the all-new K7 gets a design makeover with a sleeker front grille, new headlights, and restyled front bumper. The K7′s new design also borrows some elements from the K9 including its front fender air vents. It’s expected that the new K7 will launch in Korea next month and the Cadenza is rumored to come to North America in the first half of next year. Based on the same underpinnings as the Hyundai Azera, the Cadenza is a front-drive full-size premium sedan. Both the Cadenza and the E…

Did you know October 17 is International Day for the Eradication of Poverty? In order to remember this day, Kia Motors is doing a month long campaign through World Vision until 17th of November called “2012 Global End Poverty Campaign with Kia”. And we ask you, to help us support impoverished families in South Sudan, with a very simple act. You can go to the following link on Kia Motors Facebook page and press“Like.” Your ‘Like’ will turn into a family’s food for one day in South Sudan. Kia Motors is supporting food for 100,000 families so spread the word and share this link to help out more families. South Sudan is one of the world’s poorest countries, with 90% of …

In a follow-up to the Batman-themed Kia Optima, the Korean automaker has teased its Flash-themed Kia Forte Koup that will be heading to the 2012 SEMA Show. Built by West Coast Customs, the Kia Forte Koup clearly will be unmistakable on the show floor in Las Vegas with a see-through Flash logo on the hood with a striking yellow lightning bolt. The Forte Koup will be the first of four Justice League-inspired cars, and part of the eight vehicles being built in collaboration with DC Comics. The Forte Koup won’t be alone at the 2012 SEMA Show though. Joining it will be inspired Kias by Aquaman, Cyborg, and Green Lantern. The eight vehicles are being built as part the DC En…

Have you ever wondered how some ads you see on TV are made? I sure have. Our TV ad for the newly upgraded Kia Sorento with all new design and platform was shot near downtown, Los Angeles at the beginning of September. LA is the entertainment capital for TV and cinema, and I was excited to be on location and participate behind-the-scenes of the filming. Today on Kia-Buzz, I would like to give everyone a behind-the-scenes look at our new commercial. Producing an ad is an important step in the launching of a new vehicle and it’s an important communication method to give viewers a great first impression. The theme of the ad was “Kia Sorento isn’t just improved, it’s …

Ahead of its official Korean-market unveiling, we are bringing you the very-first photos of the all-new 2014 Kia Cadenza (know also as Kia K7 in Korea)! Kia released the K7 near-luxury sedan in its home market of South Korea in 2009 to replace the Opirus/Amanti. The same semi-luxury sedan was supposed to hit the North [...] Lees het hele artikel