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Kia customers will benefit from the next generation Picanto

Kia customers will benefit from the next generation Picanto’s greatly reduced CO2 emissions and improved fuel economy when the company’s latest A-segment hatchback goes on sale around the world later this year. Making its global premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March, new Picanto has been redesigned and re-engineered with stand-out styling that conveys a sense of solidity and maturity. Longer than the previous model, and with an extended wheelbase, new Picanto promises more passenger comfort and 27% increased cargo space. Offered for the first time with a choice of five-door and three-door bodystyles, it is set to completely redefine its position as one of the mos…

Kia‘s Rondo small minivan and Borrego SUV have been dumped from the U.S. lineup, ostensibly after slow sales forced Kia to cease importation. Although originally reported by Automotive News, Kia declined to comment on the matter. The Borrego was never a strong seller in the U.S., although the large SUV, along with the Rondo small minivan will continue being sold in Canada and other markets. The Rondo is successful north of the border, and with the arrival of the Ford C-Max and Chevrolet Orlando (also exclusive to Canada), the car’s future looks pretty solid in that market. Lees het hele artikel

With the start of a New Year, many people enjoy making new resolutions that they may or may not keep. Kia Argentina, though, is letting people set out five year goals for themselves and then letting it go cyber for the world to see. How

With the start of a New Year, many people enjoy making new resolutions that they may or may not keep. Kia Argentina, though, is letting people set out five year goals for themselves and then letting it go cyber for the world to see. How’s that for motivation? Through the ‘Capsula Kia’ campaign, people can visit Kia’s greeting box in Pinamar, (a coastal resort town on the east coast of Argentina) to select a goal they would like to accomplish in the next five years. Their photo and five-year goal are posted onto Kia Argentina’s Facebook fan page (click here to visit the page). Fans can then see their photo and goal on the page and share with their friends – it’…

Hyundai was able to achieve a 45 percent market share in South Korea in 2010, falling well below its target of 52 percent. Luckily, the failure to meet the target thanks to phenomenal growth from the Kia brand, owned by Hyundai and Kia’s new Optima and Sportage. For 2011, Hyundai is targeting a more modest 47 percent with their new Grandeur sedan and the Veloster sports coupe. Hyundai’s main competitors, Daewoo and Renault-Samsung, lag behind Kia and Hyundai significantly. South Korea still remains Hyundai’s largest market despite phenomenal growth in the United States. [source: Reuters] Lees het hele artikel

From the Pampas to the Atacama Desert: across the Andes in a new Kia Sorento The

2012 Kia Picanto (codenamed TA) interior image surfaces to the web… After a countles number of Picanto spy shots, teaser images and even official shots revealing the stylish exterior design of the upcoming 2012 Kia Picanto, we are now getting a chance to see the car’s modern interior layout for the first time. As evident [...] Lees meer...

2012 Kia Picanto / Morning (codenamed TA) interior image surfaces to the web… After a countless number of Picanto spy shots, teaser images and even official shots revealing the stylish exterior design of the upcoming 2012 Kia Picanto, we are now getting a chance to see the car’s modern interior layout for the first time. [...] Lees het hele artikel

2011 Kia Sportage SX introduced in Canada. Features Kia’s 2.0L GDI Turbo four-cylinder engine! Kia Canada will soon put on sale a 2011 Sportage SX trim, which will add a brand-new 2.0L GDI turbo engine to the automaker’s line-up. Thanks to the implementation of a cutting-edge powertrain technology, such as gasoline direct injection and turbo [...] Lees meer...

2011 Kia Sportage SX introduced in Canada. Features Kia’s 2.0L GDI Turbo four-cylinder engine! Kia Canada will soon put on sale a 2011 Sportage SX trim, which will add a brand-new 2.0L GDI turbo engine to the automaker’s line-up. Thanks to the implementation of a cutting-edge powertrain technology, such as gasoline direct injection and turbo [...] Lees het hele artikel

Maria Sharapova playing tennis, nothing unusual there. Maria Sharapova playing tennis in Auckland, New Zealand, is unusual. Maria was contesting the Kia Singles championship at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand. When the Tournament Director announced that one of the biggest names in Tennis

The 2011 Optima from Kia Motors America has been receiving immense recognition for its incredible style and performance. The latest feather added to the cap was it achieving the “Best of 2011″ award from Cars.com. Thanks to its creative styling and exclusive luxury features, the brand-new Kia Optima was chosen for this honor.Michael Sprague, Vice [...] Lees meer...

The 2011 Optima from Kia Motors America has been receiving immense recognition for its incredible style and performance. The latest feather added to the cap was it achieving the “Best of 2011″ award from Cars.com. Thanks to its creative styling and exclusive luxury features, the brand-new Kia Optima was chosen for this honor.Michael Sprague, Vice [...] Lees het hele artikel

The Kia Rio is well overdue for a replacement, and with a new Hyundai Accent on the way, it stands to reason that its platform-mate will also get a thorough re-design. Although only a sketch has been released so far, the familiar design language brought forth by Kia styling boss Peter Schreyer. Mechanically, the car should share the new Accent’s 1.6L Gamma 4-cylinder, which is estimated to return 37 mpg in the city and an astounding 50 mpg on the highway. Full details will be revealed at the Geneva Auto Show in March. Until then, see AutoGuide’s complete 2011 Geneva Auto Show preview here. Hit the jump to see the official press release NEXT GENERATION RIO MARKS NEXT…

Kia Motors releases first official images of the 2012 Rio hatchback, which is scheduled to make its official public premiere at the 2011 Geneva Auto Show!2012 Kia Rio 5-door image gallery: Lees meer...

Kia Motors releases first official images of the 2012 Rio hatchback, which is scheduled to make its official public premiere at the 2011 Geneva Auto Show!These are the very-first official renderings of the all-new 2012 Kia Rio! Described as the “next big step” in the automaker’s ongoing design revolution, the next-generation Rio hatchback incorporates fresh [...] Lees het hele artikel

The first official sketches of the next generation Kia Rio revealed today (Wednesday) show a powerful, bold design that marks

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If any other automaker announced they wanted to bring back the van, we would have expected something practical and utilitarian. We’d picture a family-friendly minivan or perhaps a commercial vehicle for small businesses. But when a company like Kia says it, we expect something entirely different. After all, this is the company that gave us giant hamsters. So when Kia said they wanted to bring back the van, they weren’t thinking soccer mom. No, they wanted to re-imagine the fun, ’70s-style “activity vehicle” for today’s consumers. Picture what a 21st century Scooby-Doo and the gang would drive. Enter the KV7, a new concept unveiled at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show. On first…

First images of Kia KV7 concept car pop up to the web. The article will soon be updated with more details and images, so stay tuned! Lees meer...

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Red Kia Picanto, caught sitting at one of the Kia showroom floors in South Korea, looks absolutely stunning!Thanks to our fellow reader and long-time Kia enthusiast, we can show you some exclusive images of the all-new Kia Picanto. The next-generation Picanto will be sold as Kia Morning in the South Korean market and is slated [...] Lees meer...

Kia Motors America today released its sales numbers for the month of December 2010. During the last month of 2010, Kia managed to sell 30.444 new cars and SUVs across the USA (best-ever December sales!), while year-to-date sales have eclipsed the 350.000 units for the first time in the automaker’s history.Kia sales last month were [...] Lees meer...

Official images of the all-new 2012 Kia Picanto / Morning: Lees meer...