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Hyundai and Kia post record setting sales numbers in China, while the Japanese car manufacturing industry continue to struggle amidst anti-Japan protests. Hyundai Motor Company and its affiliate Kia Motors Corp. combined sales rose to 127,827 units last month, a steep rise from the 116,763 vehicles sold during the same September sales period last year. [...] Lees het hele artikel

It may not be the Batmobile, but the Batman-inspired Kia Optima is as close as you are likely to get. Kia Motors America has teamed up with DC Entertainment and RIDES magazine to create a vehicle that they hope will do as much good as the Caped Crusader. The vehicle will go on display at [...] Lees het hele artikel

Kia Motors America teamed up with DC Entertainment and RIDES magazine to create a brooding, Batman-inspired Optima that goes on display this week at New York’s Time Warner Center and signals the beginning of a 10-month partnership based on the iconic characters that make up the Justice League. The Batman-themed Optima is the first of eight customized Kia vehicles representing characters from the Justice League to benefit DC Entertainment‘s ―’We Can Be Heroes’giving campaign, a relief effort to fight hunger in the Horn of Africa. Influenced by the artistry of comic book icon, Jim Lee, the Kia super hero vehicles will become a force for good in the world by raising aw…

Kia is teaming up with legendary artist Jim Lee and RIDES magazine to bring eight customized vehicles representing characters from the Justice League comic books to promote DC Entertainment’s “We Can Be Heroes” campaign. The first of these cars is a Batman-themed Optima, which made its world’s debut in New York’s Time Warner Center this week. The Optima SX Limited has been customized to incorporate Batman elements throughout the sedan. On the outside is a matte black paint scheme that’s further contrasted with piano black accents. The coilover suspension gives it a lowered stance while a body kit offers a more aggressive appearance. Performance comes in the form of Ks…

Interbrand, the world’s largest brand consultancy agency, has just released their list of the Top 100 Best Global Brands for 2012 and it was great news for Kia Motors Corporation. Kia’s brand value has shot up in recent years and now sits at $4.1 billion US. That figure is enough to land the Korean automaker [...] Lees het hele artikel

When most customers drive their new Kia Sorento CUV away from the showroom for the first time, the dealer probably expects that they will be doing a little off-road driving during their ownership of the vehicle. However, Dr. Maciej Kalarus is not a typical customer. Having purchased a graphite colored Sorento 2.0-liter CRDi from Kia Motors Poland last year, Dr. Kalarus set off on an epic road trip in the summer of 2011. The intrepid driver travelled 27,000 km (approximately 17,000 miles) from Poland to the Western border of China and back –crossing vast open grassland and arid deserts, climbing snow-covered mountains and fording rivers along the way. Pacific 2012 -P…

With an almost never ending list of myths and rumors, few vehicles are as misunderstood as the hybrid. Almost every review or video posted on AutoGuide.com about a hybrid car has at least one reader comment about how the battery will deteriorate beyond repair, or that once you get a hybrid, you’re not a true driving enthusiast. With so much misinformation about hybrid vehicles being spread around, we’ve decided to debunk six myths about gas-electric cars. Lees het hele artikel

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Kia confirms plans to build an electric version of the next-generation Soul crossover vehicle! During the most-recent Paris Auto Show, which hosted official public premieres of the all-new Kia Carens MPV and pro_cee’d hatchback, Kia confirmed it aims to launch a Soul electric vehicle. Scheduled to hit the European market in 2014, the all-new Soul [...] Lees het hele artikel

When the next-generation Kia Soul launches as early as next year, it will be available with an electric motor in place of a conventional gasoline engine. While the gas models will carry on and be the volume sellers, Kia marketing boss Benny Oeyen has confirmed the new Soul will be offered in Europe as a fully electric car. That model is also likely to arrive in the US, though perhaps only in California and select other states. Facelifted for 2012, the 2014 Soul is expected to be an entirely new model, though is likely to keep styling cues similar to the current version. Before the EV joins the lineup, look for a gasoline version to debut as early as the Chicago Auto …

Here is something to celebrate about: Kia Motors Corporations made the exclusive list of the ‘Top 100 Best Global Brands’ according to the 2012 study released by Interbrand, the world’s largest brand consultancy agency. Kia’s remarkable increase in brand value is now estimated at $4.1 billion USD, which firmly sets the automaker at 87th place on the ‘Top 100 Best Global Brands’ list. In the list there are 12 automotive brands chosen. While the average automotive brand value growth rate is 11%, Kia made a whopping 50% increase since last year’s estimated brand value. The strong increase in Kia’s brand value closely mirrors the company’s recent surge in global sales, whic…

Kia reports a 35,1 percent sales increase in September 2012! Optima sales hit an all-time high 14,304 units! Kia Motors America today announced its 25th consecutive month of record performance with sales of 48,105 vehicles representing a massive 35 per-cent increase above the previous mark achieved in September 2011. Kia sales for the month of [...] Lees het hele artikel

Kia‘s flagship sedan was spotted today in the wild at Kia’s Canadian HQ. In fact, we managed to get up close and personal with the Korean automakers Kia’s 7-series fighting luxury vehicle. This model was badged with a model name of ‘K9′- the name given to the vehicle in Korea. This is interesting because Kia has mentioned that it will be called the Quoris in North America. The K9 badging was also referenced on the cars interior, with K9 emblems stitched into the headrests. This is the closest we’ve come to the K9, and it was certainly imposing in size. The car is clearly sized to take on the established luxury sedans from the Japanese and German competition. Big shiny…

Kia has revealed the all-new 2013 Carens MPV a mere few hours before the doors open on the Paris Motor Show. The existing model of the Carens was one that didn’t really seem to fit into the new design style of Kia. While the 5-seater provided a roomy interior and affordable value, the exterior was [...] Lees het hele artikel

The all-new 2013 Kia Carens MPV was revealed today on the 2012 Paris Motor Show floor, and it replaces the outgoing Kia Rondo that never quite caught on in America. The Rondo enjoyed decent European sales, so it has been redesigned specifically for that market, with no mention of whether or not it will come back to the States. With the Rondo looking dated in the lineup, the Carens looks to keep the small MPV from Kia fresh and relevant. The front end gets a new prominent grille, LED headlights, and a sloping roof line which adds to the slick design. The wheel base grows a little in length compared to the Rondo, but overall the Carens is a smaller vehicle, height and …

Kia releases more official images of the 2013 Pro_cee’d three-door hatchback ahead of its official public premiere! Set to go on sale early next year, the all-new Kia Pro_cee’d will sport a 1,2L T-GDI and 1,6L T-GDI turbo engines, according to latest rumors. More technical details will be released within a few days! As you [...] Lees het hele artikel

▶ Name: 2012 Paris Motor Show ▶ Press Days: Thursday, September 27 – Friday, September 28 ▶ Public Days: Saturday, September 29 – Sunday, October 14 ▶ Venue: Porte de Versailles, Paris ▶ The live stream will begin at 17:30 (5:30pm) CET Don’t miss your chance to the world premiere of the All-New Kia Carens and pro_cee’d live at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. Kia Motors homepage. Lees hele artikel

It’s the time of year when automakers go on a wonderful vacation to Paris and show off the latest and greatest vehicles. The Paris Motor show is here, and there are quite a few vehicles that are slated to be revealed this year. Since the show comes around every-other year, some automakers use it as a great excuse to show off the latest concepts and production vehicles. This years show features a ton of great looking vehicles like Peugeot’s Onyx Supercar concept (seen above.) Here’s our list of the Ten Paris Motor Show reveals from the past few years that are worth a look back on. Check out AutoGuide’s coverage of the 2012 Paris Motor show here. Lees het hele artik…

The 2014 Kia Forte made its official debut in late July, and now the Korean automaker has released a selection of videos on its next-generation global compact sedan. Some details have also been revealed on the model known as the K3 in Japan and the Cerato over in Australia and Brazil. New technologies in the 2014 Kia Forte include park assistance, LED headlights, and the Korean automaker’s telematics service UVO. The new Forte measures in at 179.5 inches long, 70.1 inches wide, and 56.5 inches tall. That’s 1.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider, and 1-inch lower than the model it’s replacing. In addition, interior legroom has been improved thanks to a 2-inch longer wheel…

Global warming is a shared issue facing all of us, and numerous carmakers, including Kia, are making their best efforts to develop eco-friendly vehicles to help offset their environmental impact. However, there are some things that you as drivers can start doing today to help in this worldwide action towards a greener planet. Today on Buzz, we’ll show you some simple tips to become a green driver while saving some money at the fuel pump along the way. 1. Weight: Many of us have a ton of useless things in our cars that we don’t need for our everyday commutes. Reducing weight can significantly cut down on fuel consumption, so lighten up your load. 2. Remove Roof R…

Autoexpress.co.uk introduces a brand-new Kia Carens MPV ahead of its its Paris Motor Show premiere! The fellows at Autoexpress.co.uk were lucky enough to get a very exclusive access to the all-new Kia MPV days ahead of its Paris Auto Show debut. It does’t happen very oftenly that car magazines get an exclusive look at a brand-new [...] Lees het hele artikel

People must be starting to wonder if Kia Motor America’s -KMA incredible period of sales growth is ever going to come to an end. Time will only tell, but it’s already very clear that it won’t happen this summer. KMA took their run of consecutive monthly sales records to 24 with another fantastic showing in [...] Lees het hele artikel

Fans of the Kia Rio have been itching to get behind the wheel of one model in particular, but have been unable to do so. That’s all about to change as the 2013 Rio 5-door SX with 6-speed manual transmission will now be arriving in showrooms across the USA. The vehicles will be limited in [...] Lees het hele artikel

Kia has revealed its all-new Carens model ahead of its premiere at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, giving us a glimpse of what the Korean automaker calls a compact MPV. Essentially replacing what was known as the Rondo in the United States, the Carens features signature Kia styling while offering seating up to seven. Unfortunately most of the details on the multi-purpose vehicle will be kept under wraps until the auto show in France, but the automaker did say that it will be on sale in Europe starting next spring. Kia did not, however, release any information on what other markets it will make an appearance in. Originally sold throughout North America, it was dropped from …

Kia will reveal its all-new Carens compact MPV for the first time at the Paris Motor Show on 27 September. Completely new from the ground up, the new Carens is designed and engineered to meet the needs of modern, dynamic families. Built on an all-new platform, it delivers stylish, spacious practicality, with sleek aerodynamics, a cab-forward design, long wheelbase and up to seven seats. “The new Carens builds on the family-friendly versatility and functionality of its predecessor, and features more athletic and visually dynamic design,” says Hyoung-Keun Lee, Vice Chairman and CEO, Kia Motors Corporation. “This marks a dramatic shift forward for our MPV contender and…