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Nowadays, ‘environmentally friendly’ and ‘green’ are becoming cliché marketing terms used by numerous brands across multiple industries. However, Kia Motors has always respected the responsibility that these terms suggest, and believes that earning non-biased and accredited environmental certifications gives our customers a reason to believe not only in our brand, but also in Mother Nature. Kia achieved an important environmental milestone this month by having three of its newest models earn renowned certifications for their minimal impact on the environment. Today, three bright researchers from our research and development center have contributed a special guest post …

Dirt flying, rubber burning, and your engine roaring as you drift through hair-pin turns – “Drive hard, drive fast, and don’t stop!” Welcome to the world of rallying, a pedal to the metal, heart-pumping race over stretches of public streets and rough rural roads with modified production or specially built road-legal cars. If you have ever experienced the thrill of handling your car down a twisty back-country road, then you’ve got a sense of what we’re talking about. Rally cars blast through some of the toughest terrain and climates, and wherever a course is located, one thing is for certain – it takes guts, talent and heart to handle the adrenaline-charged action of this …

Kia Motors had built a solid reputation of building quality cars at affordable prices, but to this point have done little to challenge the luxury market. That may change if they release a new 4-door coupe that they believe can seriously challenge the Mercedes CLS. The new car, which would sit somewhere between the BMW [...] Lees het hele artikel

Top 10 Cars You’ll Forget Ever Existed, if You Haven’t Already Utterly forgettable, the Zephyr went on sale in 2006 aimed at young luxury buyers as a replacement to the rear-wheel drive LS. Generally uninspiring, the 3.5-liter version equipped with all-wheel drive can be had for cheap. That’s probably because sales turned out to be a bigger flop than Stephen Feck’s failed dive at the London... more Lees het hele artikel

The latest sales figures released concerning the US car market clearly show that the Japanese auto industry is still on the receiving end of some very sluggish numbers. The same cannot be said for Korea’s Kia Motors Corp. who is riding a wave of great sales success, thanks in large part to the stylish Kia [...] Lees het hele artikel

Stronger body shell, high-tech equipment and new look for our popular CUV When the new upgraded 2013 Kia Sorento CUV goes on sale later this year in most markets, it will incorporate significant changes which include a completely new platform, enhanced powertrains for better fuel economy with lower emissions, improved ride, handling and refinement, additional convenience and safety features, plus a fresh, new look for the exterior. Let’s take a look at what exactly has changed for the refreshed Sorento. A fresh new look with premium appeal Kia’s design team restyled newly upgraded vehicle’s front and rear, creating larger areas of body-color surface. Close an…

This summer has been a scorcher in certain regions of the globe, and many of you know tough weather conditions can be harsh on automobiles, so Kia-Buzz wants to give its readers 7 tips on how to maintain your cars during the grueling summer season. 1. Cover your car Although we may want to wear fewer layers in the summer, our cars need extra clothing. Use a reflective sunshade to protect your car’s interior from excessive heat and sun damage. Apply quality vinyl or leather protectant on your dashboard and seats to guard from discoloration. Always remember not to leave explosive objects in your vehicle like a lighter! 2. Sunglasses for your car? Tint your…

Get a sneak peek of the new 2014 Kia Soul crossover and preview it before it hits the showroom floor with latest spy shots! The next-generation Kia Soul crossover, one of the most popular Kia cars, has been spied for the very first time undergoing preproduction road testing. A heavily camouflaged Soul CUV prototype gives [...] Lees het hele artikel

Kia Motors America (KMA) have been setting a torrid sales pace as of late, breaking records with each and every passing month. That trend continued with the release of the July sales figures, which once again set the bar higher than the month before. The 48,074 units sold and 5.6% increase over the same period [...] Lees het hele artikel

Kia Forte Koup to Compete at Targa Newfoundland Promoting MADD Canada Kia Canada will be competing in its third consecutive Targa Newfoundland event, but this year it’ll be campaigning a Forte Koup with digital signatures, promoting safe and sober driving. The Korean automaker’s Canadian division has teamed up with MADD Canada to create an ‘I Pledge’ Forte Koup, where users can visit Kia Canada’s Facebook fan... more Lees het hele artikel

Next-generation Kia Soul crossover will go on sale next year as a 2014 model! Kia’s second best-selling model in the USA will receive a complete makeover for the 2014 model year, revealed a Kia executive at an investor’s meeting in Seoul. While details about the second-generation Soul CUV remain scarce, the new model is rumored [...] Lees het hele artikel

One Minute Weekend News Wrapup: 2014 Kia Forte Revealed, Veloster Turbo R-Spec Rumored Play the Qwiki: AutoGuide Weekend News Update, July 30, 2012 If you tuned-out over the weekend, AutoGuide’s one minute weekend wrap-up delivers the biggest news stories in 60 seconds or less. Major news items you might have missed include the revealed of the new 2014 Kia Forte and leaked photos of the 2013 Lexus LS.... more Lees het hele artikel

2014 Kia Forte Unveiled, Heading to America Early Next Year – Video Over the weekend, Kia teased the world through a livestream of its 2014 Forte model trapped inside a box at a South Korean mall. The Korean automaker finally dropped the box, fully revealing its newly redesigned compact sedan. Known as the K3 in Korea, the compact sedan will make it to America as the 2014... more Lees het hele artikel

Official images of the all-new Kia K3 (2014 Forte) compact sedan hit the web! Take a look at the stunning Kia K3 compact sedan, which is scheduled to go on sale in South Korea before the end of the year. Update: Kia K3 video added. Kia K3 / Forte image gallery: Kia K3 video: Lees het hele artikel

Next Generation Kia Soul Coming in 2014 A redesigned version of the Kia Soul, the brands second best selling car, will be unveiled next year as a 2014 model. A Kia executive let the information slip during a conference call, but neglected to mention where the car would begin sales. As the brands second best selling model, the next generation Soul has... more Lees het hele artikel

We have already seen the first official image renderings of the new Forte compact sedan! Today, we are bringing you an exclusive set of real-life images of the Korean-market Kia K3. As we have learned before, the upcoming Kia K3 will be sold in the USA as the 2014 Kia Forte. Kia K3 / Forte [...] Lees het hele artikel

Teaser images of the all-new Kia Carens MPV have been released ahead of the vehicle’s Paris Motor Show premiere! Just a couple of days after showing the first official teaser shots of the all-new 2014 Forte compact sedan, Kia has released these images of the next-generation Kia Carens MPV. With these latest image renderings, Kia [...] Lees het hele artikel

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http://vimeo.com/30844600 Uniek voor het project in het hoofdkantoor van KIA Motors Nederland, is dat de eerste en grootste LED videowall in Europa met LG 47 inch LED Ultra Small bezel schermen is geïnstalleerd. Maar liefst 32 LED schermen van 47 inch met een Ultra Smalle Bezel van 3,9mm maken in de showroom een wand van ongeveer 9 meter breed en 3 meter hoog.

Op youtube zag ik de volgende commercial van de nieuwe Kio Rio met daarbij de "hoofdrolspelers" uit de animatiefilm "Rio" heel mooi en grappig gedaan!!

Hello Kia Fans! What do one of the largest cities in Brazil and an animation from 20th Century Fox have in common? Both have the same name as Kia’s all-new Rio! Check out the new video, the Rio movie remix, which features the all-new Rio with characters from the animated movie. All-new Rio The Kia Rio has been launched in 5-door, 4-door and 3-door versions and 5-door was awarded “best design” by the Automotive Brand Contest. You can find more about Kia’s philosophy behind Rio’s design from the following two posts: Breaking Kia’s Design Code: The Rio Design Story (Exterior) Breaking Kia’s Design Code: The Rio Design Story (Interior & Color) Rio the …

Ward’s Auto released their 10 Best Engines List for 2012 today, and no surprise here but direct-injection and turbocharging – the two big trends for today’s automotive era – are heavily represented. The Ford Mustang Boss 302′s big 5.0L V8, with natural aspiration and good-old port injection managed to make the list, but pretty much everything else uses direct injection or turbocharging, while Chrysler’s Pentastar V6 took honors despite not having either of the two technologies.. Infiniti’s 3.5L V6 mated to a hybrid electric system was the sole hybrid. Hit the jump below to see the full list Lees het hele artikel

November 2011 marks another strong month for Kia Motors America as the carmaker reported a 39 percent gain in sales. Kia sold a total of 37.007 new vehicles in November, up from 26.601 units sold during the same month a year ago. Kia’s year-to-date sales are up 35 percent with sales totaling 442.102 units! Leading [...] Lees het hele artikel

We recently shared how Peter Schreyer was named “Man of the Year” by Automobile Magazine. Now he has also been named as one of the “Men of the Year” in the special awards issue of Top Gear Magazine. The magazine recognized Peter Schreyer’s clear design leadership at Kia, stating that “good design is basically about creating products people want to buy. Peter Schreyer has presided over that process at Kia with impressive fortitude and skill.” However, our chief designer isn’t the only one to have received an award! Top Gear Magazine also gave special recognition to the Picanto as “Bargain of the Year.” The Picanto was described as “a Korean supermini that you might choo…