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Here is an inside look at the fun had Down Under by our Kia Smile winners at the Australian Open 2011!! Enjoy! You can find our more about Kia Smile campaign through clicking the links below. Interview with winners of Kia Smile Contest http://kia-buzz.com/?p=6591 Facebook ‘Kia Smile’ contest – one week left! http://kia-buzz.com/?p=6440 Facebook fan page http://www.facebook.com/Kiamotorsworldwide?ref=ts#!/Kiamotorsworldwide?v=app_139121112803707 Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Array Lees hele artikel

Is Kia going to delay the launch of its brand-new Optima in Europe? Some sources state that European consumers could wait up to 12 months to get their hands on Kia’s striking mid-size sedan!Due to the high demand for Kia’s new Optima sedan in North America and Asia, Kia could delay the arrival of its [...] Lees meer...

2012 Kia Rio 5-door hatchback images released ahead of Geneva Auto Show debut!Kia released first official images of its all-new Rio 5-door hatchback, which is scheduled to make its official premiere at the Geneva Auto Show. The 5-door Rio hatch will be put on display along Kia Picanto 2012 – model year and Kia Optima [...] Lees meer...

2012 Kia Rio 5-door hatchback images released ahead of Geneva Auto Show debut!Kia released first official images of its all-new Rio 5-door hatchback, which is scheduled to make its official premiere at the Geneva Auto Show. The 5-door Rio hatch will be put on display along Kia Picanto 2012 – model year and Kia Optima [...] Lees het hele artikel

Kia has just released the first details and photos of the new Rio sub-compact ahead of its world premiere at the Geneva Auto Show in March. A sister car to the Hyundai Accent (details on the 2012 model here), the Rio gets a unique styling and for now will only be available as either a 3-door or 5-door hatchback. The 2012 Hyundai Accent, revealed at the Montreal Auto Show, will be sold as both a 5-door hatch and a sedan. The new car is 2-inches longer, one inch wider and roughly half an inch lower than the outgoing model, with a wheelbase that has increased by almost three inches – which should notably improve rear seat room. Details on the U.S.-spec model are not yet av…

All-new Rio has its own interpretation of Kia

All-new Rio has its own interpretation of Kia’s signature grille, integrated with the headlamps to give a new twist on the Kia family look. In profile, the body to glass ratio and its strong wedge form give new Rio a dynamic sporty stance. The balance of the window graphic, wheelbase and overall proportions generates a ‘premium presence’ which is rare in this segment. Overall, new Rio combines European finesse with Korean spice to create a form language that communicates Latin flair. The new model features a wheelbase extended by 70 mm (to 2,570 mm) and promises greater passenger space and comfort, together with increased cargo capacity to 292 liters (hatchback) and 3…

Get the Flash Player to see this player. It’s over, you’re probably hung over, Green Bay won and Christina Aguilera botched the National Anthem. Oh, and then there are all those pricey commercials. In case you missed some, or just want to watch them again, we’ve compiled all the automotive ads in one convenient location. The long-shot favorite is Volkswagen’s Darth Vader spot with over 15 million views as of this posting, although it we had to pick a favorite it would go to the Chrysler spot featuring Eminem and the brand’s new aggressive message. See all the ads after the jump: Get the Flash Player to see this player. Get the Flash Player to see this player. Get …

After advertising during the Super Bowl for the first time ever last year, Kia is back with a new spot to promote its all-new Optima sedan. Kia’s ‘Epic Ride’ add will be followed by an Epic Contest, using ads and social media to give participants the change to win one of five Optimas. To get involved visit www.oneepiccontest.com. Watch the ad after the jump and read AutoGuide’s 2011 Kia Optima Review here: Get the Flash Player to see this player. Get more Kia Optima news and info at OptimaForums.com Lees het hele artikel

Is Kia going to delay the launch of its brand-new Optima in Europe? Some sources state that European consumers could wait up to 12 months to get their hands on Kia’s striking mid-size sedan!Due to the high demand for Kia’s new Optima sedan in North America and Asia, Kia could delay the arrival of its [...] Lees het hele artikel

This week the Kia BUZZ team will be taking some time off to celebrate the important Korean holiday of Seol-nal (Lunar New Year). It is a three-day holiday (from Feb. 2~4) where we pay tribute to our ancestors, spend time with our families, eat delicious food and celebrate the new year. This is a good [...] Lees meer...

Kia Sportage has brought two great news stories from Europe and we are very pleased to tell you this before you make a buying decision. As always, Kia offers great quality and head-turning design! The Kia Sportage was named as a top performer with its safety performance in the

This week the Kia BUZZ team will be taking some time off to celebrate the important Korean holiday of Seol-nal (Lunar New Year). It is a three-day holiday (from Feb. 2~4) where we pay tribute to our ancestors, spend time with our families, eat delicious food and celebrate the new year. This is a good time to give thanks to our regular bloggers here on the BUZZ, as well as all the Kia drivers who contribute to growing the Kia brand around the world. Our aim is to provide you with quality vehicles that appeal to you, and your contributions to our blog certainly help us in achieving those goals. We wish everyone a happy new year! Array Array Array Array Array Array A…

Kia Sportage has brought two great news stories from Europe and we are very pleased to tell you this before you make a buying decision. As always, Kia offers great quality and head-turning design! The Kia Sportage was named as a top performer with its safety performance in the “Small SUV 4×4” category by Euro NCAP and the winner of the “2011 Car of the Year (COTY)” in Prague, Czech Republic. By Euro NCAP (The European New Car Assessment Programme), Sportage obtained scores of 93 percent for Adult Occupant Protection, 86 percent for Child Occupant protection, 49 percent for Pedestrian Protection and 86 percent for Safety Assist. Part of its high rank for this safety aw…

The U.S News and World report has named the 2011 Kia Sedona as the Best Minivan for the Money for 2011. Earlier, the popular minivan from Kia has bagged awards like “Top Safety Pick” and “Safest minivan ever tested”. By providing its customers with an outstanding value and for attaining critical acclaim, Sedona has claimed [...] Lees meer...

The U.S News and World report has named the 2011 Kia Sedona as the Best Minivan for the Money for 2011. Earlier, the popular minivan from Kia has bagged awards like “Top Safety Pick” and “Safest minivan ever tested”. By providing its customers with an outstanding value and for attaining critical acclaim, Sedona has claimed [...] Lees het hele artikel

Mid way through 2010, Hyundai Motor Group surpassed Ford Motor Company to become the world’s fourth largest automaker, and just-released year-end numbers have confirmed the Korean auto-giant has held on to close out the year. Total Hyundai (including Kia) sales for 2010 reached 5,744,018 units for the year, just edging out Ford’s global numbers of 5,313,000 units. In third place is Volkswagen (including its many subsidiaries like Audi and Porsche) with 7.14 units, putting a significant gap between itself and Hyundai. Second place belongs to General Motors at 8.39 units, just behind Toyota, which recently claimed the title of the world’s largest automaker for the third c…

Do you remember our last posting titled

Do you remember our last posting titled ‘Win a trip to the Australian Open with Kia’ (also called as ‘Kia Smile contest’)? Finally two people – Mr. Juan Carlos Ayeng from Philippines and Mr. Paul Fenech from Malta- were picked as winners of the contest! They arrived in Australia yesterday and are enjoying the Australian Open 2011. We will soon come up with some video clips on how they are enjoying their trip in Australia. Here’s a video clip of the lucky winners along with a congratulatory message from Thomas Oh, Senior Executive Vice President from Kia Motors headquarters. Enjoy! And here are their stories. Mr. Juan Carlos Ayeng’s story from the Philippines …

It started off by asking Kia Motors Facebook fans to ask questions to the world

It started off by asking Kia Motors Facebook fans to ask questions to the world’s top tennis athletes. From the hundreds of questions received through Facebook, Kia Motors interviewed tennis stars, like Kia global brand ambassador, Rafael Nadal, Fernando Verdasco, Victoria Azarenka and Kim Clijsters during their time at the Australian Open 2011. As part of Kia’s 10th consecutive sponsorship of the Australian Open, the company donated a fleet of 101 specially-equipped official tournament vehicles to Tennis Australia to transport players, officials and VIPs throughout the tournament The all-new Optima was one of those donated vehicles and the scene for The Open Drive s…

You may want to pace yourself during this year’s Super Bowl. You’re going to need your wits about you if you want to win a 2011 Kia Optima. For the automaker’s Super Bowl ads this year, Kia is launching a fully integrated and interactive marketing campaign that uses TV, digital, print, social media and in-dealership components as a way to introduce the all-new 2011 Optima midsize sedan to the world. The campaign will kick off with a 60-second commercial call “One Epic Ride” that will air in the first quarter of Super Bowl XLV. To follow it up, Kia will then launch the “One Epic Contest,” where you will have to solve a series of puzzles using clues provided in pre-Super B…

At the recent Montreal International Auto Show, Kia Canada rolled out a new turbocharged version of the Sportage crossover. Currently available in only LX and EX trim levels, this new SX model uses the same 2.0L turbocharged gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine found in the new Hyundai Sonata Turbo. No engine specifics have been provided, but in the Sonata it makes 274-hp and 269 lb-ft of torque, which should help this compact crossover really fly. In the Sonata, that engine makes 22/33-mpg (city/highway) so we expect similar numbers in the Sportage SX. Standard equipment on the SX trim includes items like a Smart Key Push Button start, Panoramic Sunroof, 18-inch wh…

The all-new 2012 Kia Picanto will be available with four super-efficient 1.0L three-cylinder and 1.2L four-cylinder Kappa engines!After releasing first official images of its brand-new city car, Kia Motors today announced further details regarding the 2012 Picanto, including the engine and transmission options to be offered in Europe.Kia Picanto buyers across the globe will be [...] Lees meer...

The all-new 2012 Kia Picanto will be available with four super-efficient 1.0L three-cylinder and 1.2L four-cylinder Kappa engines!After releasing first official images of its brand-new city car, Kia Motors today announced further details regarding the 2012 Picanto, including the engine and transmission options to be offered in Europe.Kia Picanto buyers across the globe will be [...] Lees het hele artikel