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Hyundai is recalling 6,169 Santa Fe’s because the transmission has been found to be defective. According to the National Highway Safety Administration, the transmission may cause “loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash,”. The right- side output gear and intermediate shaft on affected 2010 Santa Fe’s will be replaced by Hyundai dealers. This issue has been linked to an earlier recall of 12,690 Kia Sorento’s experiencing the same issue. Driving the Santa Fe in this condition will lead to a whining noise and eventually excessive wear due to misalignment will damage the automatic transmission. [source: Insideline.com] Lees het hele artikel

Do you remember the excitement of getting your very first car? After deciding which car to purchase, some of you may have spent a few extra days to make a decision on the perfect color. Cars and their colors have interested consumers for almost a century now. They are even immortalized in songs like “Little Red Corvette” and “Pink Cadillac” and are driven into our psyche by pop culture. E.g. Can you imagine Batman driving an ORANGE Batmobile? So what color do our customers from around the world love most? KiaBuzz studied the three most popular Kia models: Soul, Forte and Optima, and the colors they are most popular in. (Source: Kia Motors Global Ordering, 2010) Ac…

The next Kia may be V8-powered, rear-driven, German-designed, and bigger than its half-sibling Genesis—and if that boggles the mind from the company that gave us the Rio, then you’ll just have to wait until Frankfurt this September to have all of your questions answered. Not much is known about the Kia K9—not even its name, which is merely internal code. But what is already known is that the ambitious Kia will slot between the Hyundai Genesis and Equus in terms of size. It will feature a V8 engine and wheels driven from the back, as God intended. And the designer is no less than Peter Schreyer, formerly of Volkswagen and Audi fame, so expect lots of German influence in …

April’s U.S. sales figures are in, and to the surprise of exactly no one, $4-gallon gas and continuing unrest in basically everywhere has led to a surge in small car sales. As far as small cars go, Kia, Scion and MINI were the front-runners: Kia sales shot up by 57 percent, while MINI’s increased by 68%. Matter of fact, the entire Hyundai group saw an increase of 47%—the most of any manufacturer. Scion sales rose by 60 percent despite losses in the rest of the Toyota family: Lexus sales were down by 4%, while Toyota itself lost 1%. And General Motors saw increased sales of the Chevrolet Cruze, by 50%; in comparison, sales of their large trucks rose by only 2%. Altogethe…

Kia K5 gasoline-electric hybrid car with 150-horsepower 2.0L four-cyl. Nu engine introduced in South Korea!Kia K5 hybrid car has first been introduced to the South Korean consumers during the Seoul Auto Show last month. The South Korean second largest carmaker used the event to showcase its latest electric-hybrid powertrain technology that will soon debut in [...] Lees het hele artikel

An innovative new marketing campaign that highlights the complete transformation that Kia’s Picanto has undergone and the multitude of ‘grown-up’ features it now offers, went live. Promoting the theme “small but mighty”, the new campaign coincides with Picanto models arriving at European dealer showrooms, and is targeted at a new group of consumers – progressive, modern, mainstream car buyers. This shift reflects the change in appeal of the second-generation Picanto, moving from a focused pragmatic and rational choice to a more emotional, lifestyle-oriented purchase. Co-starring with Picanto in the new campaign is ‘Henry’ – a ‘small but mighty’ cat. Henry’s fun and…

Kia Motors’ first quarter profit surges 91 percent to $890 million as sales rise 30 percent!Kia Motors announced today that its first quarter profits rose 91 percent to $890 million! During the same three month period in 2010 Kia recorded a profit of $466 million.Kia’s global sales during the first quarter of the year [...] Lees het hele artikel

Those owning a 2004-2007 Kia Spectra should look out for a recall notice in the near future if they originally purchased it or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and District of Columbia. The recall on the affected vehicles is for corrosion on the straps holding on the fuel tank due to road salt. If either strap separates, the fuel tank could fall from the vehicle and hit the ground, causing a fuel leak. In other words, not so good news for you or your car. Dealers wil…

Congratulations are in order for Kia Australia and their Sportage TV commercial. The ad featuring legendary rappers Grand Master Melle Mel and Scorpio is making a splash on the international advertising awards scene. The ad won a coveted silver pencil at AWARD, Australasia’s premiere creative award show, and another silver at Adfest, Asia’s largest celebration of advertising creativity. Looks like Kia’s really on a roll. Let’s have a look at the TV commercial below. Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Lees hele artikel

Get the Flash Player to see this player. There are a lot of important points to make about the all-new 2012 Kia Rio Sedan, but the most surprising is that it will be the first in the sub-compact segment to feature start-stop technology. Called Idle Stop and Go (ISG for short), the Rio will completely shut off its gasoline engine when at a stop and immediately restart it just before the gas pedal is pressed. Powered by the same 1.6-liter direct-injection engine found in the new 2012 Hyundai Accent, the Rio also gets the same 30-mpg city and 40-mpg highway rating. Those EPA ratings don’t include technology like ISG, however, so real-world fuel economy could exceed th…

Get the Flash Player to see this player. The car the launched Kia‘s transformation from an auto industry back-marker to a legitimate brand, the Soul has received a list of mid-cycle upgrades for 2012. New front and rear fascias give a cleaner look to the Soul, while a new hood design has also been incorporated, all of which works to give the car a smoother exterior appearance. Perhaps more noticeable are new LED taillights and even LED daytime running lights. Plus, new for 2012 are two additional paint colors, Canyon and Moss. Inside there are some new items depending on trim level, with the biggest news being the UVO Sync-style system for the Soul! and Soul spo…

Kia Motors sells a record number of cars in the first quarter of 2011…Kia Motors set a new quarterly sales record in the first three months of 2011 thanks to growing demand for its vehicles in the U.S. market the company announced today.During the Jamuary-March period, the company sold 565.355 new cars [...] Lees het hele artikel

The Chinese auto industry is reaching new peaks. That was probably the reason South Korean auto manufacturer Kia choose to name their new Rio sedan K2 for the Chinese market. As many of you should know, K2 is one of the tallest mountains in the world, and this Chinese built Kia will hopefully take its makers sales figures sky high. This miniature version of the Optima sedan will be available in China in six trim levels. Buyers will get to choose between a 1.4-liter or 1.6-liter engine. Both motors are four-cylinder units and power is sent to the front wheels via either manual or automatic gearbox. Kia has just unveil the North American version of the Rio at the 2011 Ne…

Let me first introduce myself, I am Jungwook Wi from Kia’s Overseas Communication Team, involved in international Public Relations. Today, I would like to share with you my trip to Spain, Barcelona, where journalists from Central & South America tested our all-new Picanto We began the official test drive event with the press conference where journalists were presented with Kia’s corporate overview and all-new Picanto product information. Also we held a 30-munite Q&A session with our marketing and product managers, where the journalists questioned about the advanced features of the newest model, such as Hill-start Assist Control(HAC), safety features, etc. Th…

2012 Kia Optima release date set for third quarter of 2011. Kia Optima production moving to Georgia, USA! Kia Motors America has officially announced it plans to transfer production of its 2012 Optima mid-size sedan to the USA. Starting later this fall, the all-new 2012 Kia Optima will be produced at the carmaker’s manufacturing [...] Lees het hele artikel

Kia Motors’ lovable hamsters have done it again – earning the follow-up advertising campaign for the brand’s funky Soul, titled “This or That,” the highly coveted “Automotive Ad of the Year” award by The Nielsen Company for the second year in a row at a ceremony today at the 2011 New York International Auto Show. Together, the popular “This or That” spot and the original “A New Way To Roll” campaign have contributed to significant increases in consumer awareness, perception and consideration of the Kia brand, and led to record sales of the Soul urban passenger vehicle. In March, the Soul became the second Kia vehicle to sell more than 10,000 units in a single month, and…

Take a look at an abbreviated version of today’s Kia press conference at the New York International Auto Show where the all-new Rio and the upgraded Soul were unveiled. Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Lees hele artikel

Kia Motors America (KMA) today celebrated the world premieres of the all-new 2012 Rio sub-compact sedan and the comprehensively upgraded 2012 Kia Soul at the New York International Auto Show. Scheduled to join the KMA line-up this fall – along with its 5-door hatchback sibling unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March and shown today for the first time in North America – the all-new Rio sedan ushers in the next chapter of Kia Motors’ ongoing design-led transformation with previously unseen levels of eye-catching design, advanced technologies and sophistication in the small car segment. With all-new ISG (stop-start) technology and class-leading horsepower and fuel econo…

There are a lot of important points to make about the all-new 2012 Kia Rio Sedan, but the most surprising is that it will be the first in the sub-compact segment to feature start-stop technology. Called Idle Stop and Go (ISG for short), the Rio will completely shut off its gasoline engine when at a stop and immediately restart it just before the gas pedal is pressed. Powered by the same 1.6-liter direct-injection engine found in the new 2012 Hyundai Accent, the Rio also gets the same 30-mpg city and 40-mpg highway rating. Those EPA ratings don’t include technology like ISG, however, so real-world fuel economy could exceed the EPA estimates. And as impressive as those fu…

The car the launched Kia‘s transformation from an auto industry back-marker to a legitimate brand, the Soul has received a list of mid-cycle upgrades for 2012. New front and rear fascias give a cleaner look to the Soul, while a new hood design has also been incorporated, all of which works to give the car a smoother exterior appearance. Perhaps more noticeable are new LED taillights and even LED daytime running lights. Plus, new for 2012 are two additional paint colors, Canyon and Moss. Inside there are some new items depending on trim level, with the biggest news being the UVO Sync-style system for the Soul! and Soul sport, which comes as part of a Premium Package with …

The new Picanto TV commercial shows how appearances can be deceiving… Just as Henry the Cat proves he is just as fierce despite his smaller size, the all-new compact Picanto comes packed with unbelievable features. Don’t let its size fool you. The all-new Picanto includes a complete, high-quality package with numerous premium features and multiple trim choices that have definitely raised the bar for the A-segment. A special feature in particular is the all-new Picanto’s highly efficient Kappa engine that helps lower CO2 emissions to just 90 g/km and consume as little as 4.1 liters/100 km in fuel. (Read more about Kappa engine at http://bit.ly/fe0hOl) You can get a …

Kia is celebrating the world-premiere of the 2012 Kia Rio sedan at New York Auto Show. Here are some details about US-market Rio specs, colors, engines, transmission, tires and wheels.Scheduled to join the KMA line-up in the fall of 2011 – along with its 5-door hatchback sibling unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March [...] Lees het hele artikel

Kia Motors America celebrates the world premiers of the all-new 2012 Kia Rio 4-door sedan and the comprehensively upgraded 2012 Kia Soul at the 2011 New York International Auto Show.The product that began Kia Motors’ design-led transformation returns to New York with a fresh and updated look, more power, and the same funky [...] Lees het hele artikel

Blue Kia K2 sedan makes its official public premiere at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show!Built on the same platform as the 2012 Kia Rio hatchback, the K2 sedan was designed and engineered specifically for the Chinese market. While sharing the same technical underpinnings as the new Rio 5-door, the B-segment K2 sedan sports a [...] Lees het hele artikel

Kia Motors and its Chinese joint venture, Dongfeng Yueda Kia, unveiled the K2 B-segment sedan today at the 2011 Shanghai Motor Show. Based on the platform of the all-new Rio, which made its world premiere at this year’s Geneva Motor Show in March, the new K2 was designed and engineered specifically for the Chinese market and will enter production at Dongfeng Yueda Kia’s manufacturing facility in Jiangsu province starting this June. A 5-door hatchback of version of the K2 will commence production in August of this year. K2 will be positioned as a premium small car with advanced styling and upgraded levels of quality and performance, and is expected to be a highly compe…