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Kia’s Europe-only Cee’d small car has been spied once again. The revised Sport Wagon version has been spotted undergoing testing. This revised model is expected to sport exterior and interior changes plus engine upgrades. Currently the Sport Wagon model offers a wide array of powertrains, from a petite 1.4-liter gasoline engine to a torque-rich diesel to a range-topping unit with up to 126 bhp. Drivers can choose between either a manual or automatic transmission, both have six forward speeds. SEE ALSO: 2016 Kia Sorento Review The Kia Cee’d was designed and developed specifically for the European market and not surprisingly it’s built there. Along with the Sport Wagon…
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Is the Kia Soul really off-road capable? The Korean automaker is testing the idea with its Trail’ster concept at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show, adding an extra 2.5 inches of ground clearance to the boxy, compact car. Under the body are aluminum skid plates for protection while Pirelli Winter Carving tires has this all-wheel drive Soul driving on snow and mud with ease. 2015 Chicago Auto Show Coverage Under the hood is a 1.6-liter turbo four-cylinder engine with 185 hp and 185 lb-ft of torque that sends power to the front wheels while an electric motor is used to power the rear wheels under acceleration while adding regenerative braking capabilities. Combined, the total …
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Kia pulled the wraps off of a new concept car in Chicago today, previewing a possible off-road capable version of the Soul. The Trail’ster concept is based on the Soul, but with an extra 2.5 inches of ground clearance, aluminum skid plates to protect the under-body and an unusual powertrain that offers highly capable, but efficient all-wheel drive. It wears Pirelli Winter Carving tires that are 245 millimeters wide all around and meant for offering traction over sketchy surfaces like snow and mud. Kia refers to its newest concept as a means for people who live in cities to escape their crowded environment in favor of spending time outside. Accordingly, the roof has a …
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Like VC fighters hacking their way through Vietnam’s jungles in order to keep the Ho Chi Minh trail open and supplies flowing we find ourselves in the thick of auto-show season, surrounded by enemy combatants … or perhaps just journalists from other publications. Anyway, there’s a little shindig going on in Chicago right now. The Windy City hosts what’s billed as “the nation’s largest auto show” and as in years past we’re anticipating a platoon of important reveals to beak cover over the next couple days. Complete 2015 Chicago Auto Show Coverage Advanced reconnaissance has indicated that car companies from around the world are planning major debuts and here are five …
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Kia’s partnership with NBA player LeBron James looks like its going to the next level. James has released a teaser photo which shows a “King James Edition” badge on the side of what must be a K900 luxury car. Kia recently named James the Kia K900 Luxury Ambassador. SEE ALSO: LeBron James Becomes Kia K900 Luxury Ambassador No other details were released, but the car will likely have unique graphics and color choices that were chosen by James. This teaser follows a new commercial that Kia released for the car featuring LeBron James. “I was a Kia K900 driver and fan before we decided to become partners, so I’m really excited to be Kia’s first-ever luxury ambassador,” …
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Kia is teasing a concept preview of its next mid-size sedan today ahead of a planned debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. The South Korean company didn’t release any details about the car, but has confirmed that it is a D-segment car and the 11th concept to come from its European design studio. It will debut officially on March 3 when more details will be revealed in Switzerland. Currently the Optima uses a base 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine in North America that makes 192 hp and 181 lb-ft of torque, but it is also available with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that offers 274 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque, both mated to six-speed manual transmissions. Discuss t…
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Kia is rolling out a new concept at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show next week called the Trail’ster. The Trail’ster is based on the Kia Soul and uses a rear electric all-wheel drive system along with a turbocharged engine to power all four wheels. A fully retractable canvas roof is also incorporated on the concept. 2015 Chicago Auto Show Preview The brand says the Trail’ster is for the “city-dweller-turned- outdoor-adventurer.” It will debut at the Chicago Auto Show on Thursday, February 12, at 9am. Discuss this story at our Kia Soul Forum The post Kia Trail’ster Concept Headed for Chicago appeared first on AutoGuide.com News. Lees het hele artikel
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If safety is your number one priority in a car, these 10 models might best be ignored. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has just released a new study detailing the vehicles with the highest (and lowest) rate of driver deaths. Despite vehicles improving in safety across the board and a record nine vehicles with driver death rates of zero, there is still a fair share of vehicles that have more than 46 driver deaths per million registered vehicles from the 2009-2012 according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. In fact, three models recorded over 100 deaths per million registered vehicles with the majority of the top 10 cars found in the compact car…
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Kia is teasing a new concept coming to the Chicago Auto Show this year. The brand says it will be an all-wheel drive electric vehicle built for life off road. Kia says the car is built for urban dwellers looking for adventure in the wilderness. Kia didn’t say which vehicle the concept would be based on, but it’s clear from the teaser photo that it is the Soul. An all-electric Soul already exists that carries a range of 93 miles on a single charge and makes 109 hp and 210 lb-ft of torque. SEE ALSO: Kia Soul EV Details Watch for live coverage from the Chicago Auto Show to see what Kia has in store. Discuss this story at our Kia Soul Forum The post Kia Soul Off-Road…
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Kia plans to show off a new concept at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. The Korean automaker will reveal a new take on one of its most popular vehicles. The concept is “built for city dwellers seeking an adventurous escape and intended to enable a variety of outdoor activities,” said Kia. Further details remain unreleased. 2015 Chicago Auto Show Preview Considering Kia says its a model built for city dwellers, our best guess is that it will be a take on the Kia Soul. A teaser image along with the name of the concept will be revealed tomorrow, January 29, so we don’t have long to wait for more details. Discuss this story at our Kia Soul Forum The post Kia Showing ‘Outdoors…
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Kia has revealed its 2015 Super Bowl commercial. Starring Pierce Brosnan, the spot plays off of Brosnan’s well known movie role as international spy James Bond. SEE ALSO: Kia’s 2014 Super Bowl Ad Rather than driving a sexy exotic Aston Martin and doing crazy stunts like Bond normally does, this commercial highlights the new Kia Sorento on a drive to a winter getaway, though there is some excitement along the way. This commercial, titled “Unexpected,” is Kia’s sixth consecutive Super Bowl TV advertisement. It will air during the third quarter of Super Bowl XLIX. Get the Flash Player to see this player. Discuss this story at our Kia Forum The post Kia Reveals 2015…
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The 2014 Kia Forte sedan is being recalled for a possible fire hazard. The Korean automaker is recalling nearly 87,000 Forte sedans due to an issue with the cooling system’s radiator fan resistor. According to the recall notice, the resister can overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire. Affected models are equipped with either the 1.8- or 2.0-liter engine. At least two fires related to the issue have been reported in early 2014. SEE ALSO: 2014 Kia Forte Review Kia is expected to begin notifying customers of the recall on February 24 and will replace the defective fan resistor and the multi-fuse unit in models built from December 5, 2012 to January 27, 2014. N…
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Kia has made some quick changes to its K900 luxury sedan in hopes of capturing more of the market. The Korean automaker has added a base-level Premium trim that will be priced from $55,400 including destination and equips the K900 with HID headlights instead of the LED units found on the Luxury trim, plated 19-inch wheels instead of chromed pieces, 14-speaker sound system instead of a 17-speaker system and the seats are finished in standard leather rather than Nappa leather. The Kia K900 will remain powered by a 5.0-liter V8 with 420 hp and mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. SEE ALSO: 2015 Kia K900 Review The Kia K900 Luxury will be priced at $5,000 more…
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Kia is recalling 95,314 Soul compacts in the U.S. for an issue with its headliner plate. According to the Korean automaker, all the affected Souls are equipped with sunroofs and the recall involves the headliner plate surrounding the sunroof. In the recalled vehicles, the headliner plate may detach when the side curtain airbag is deployed increasing the risk of injury during a crash. SEE ALSO: Sportier Kia Soul Coming, AWD Under Consideration The affected Kia Souls are all from the 2010-2013 model years and were manufactured from January 8, 2009 to October 2, 2013. The Korean automaker will begin notifying owners and dealers will install industrial adhesive strips to…
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Kia built its reputation as an automobile manufacturer that offers content at a discount. One look at the 2015 Kia Forte5 and it’s easy to understand why. The compact hatchback can be equipped with features that were reserved for luxury vehicles a few years ago. Things like heated rear seats, a cooled driver seat, a heated steering wheel and an easy access seat are all available on this compact hatchback. Add a powerful turbocharged engine and an as-tested price of just $26,890 after destination charges and the Forte5 looks like a premium compact bargain. But is the car any good? SEE ALSO: 2014 Kia Forte5 SX Review To find out we put Amanda, our general consumer revi…
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It’s that time of year again. It’s time to look back on the year that’s been and give thanks to those who keep this wild and crazy obsession of ours alive – the manufacturers. A lot has happened in the past 365 days; some good, some bad and some downright ugly. But at AutoGuide we love it all. If we couldn’t talk about cars and trucks all day long, we don’t know what we’d do. Maybe start CatVideoGuide or create the world’s first craft beer distilled exclusively by the tears of hipsters. But we digress. The automobile isn’t going anywhere anytime soon so let’s join together and give a major thanks to all that create those marvelous mechanical machines. Acura Thank y…
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Hyundai and Kia expect to set a new company best record for global annual sales. Thanks to better-than-expected sales in Brazil, China and India, the two Korean automakers will sell a record eight million vehicles this year, beating their target of 7.86 million vehicles after selling 6.55 million units in the first 10 months of 2014. Strong demand for the Tucson and Sante Fe crossovers also helped boost sales worldwide. SEE ALSO: Hyundai, Kia to pay $350 Million Over False MPG Claims In the U.S., the Korean automakers’ sales are up four percent to 1,097,250 vehicles through October with Hyundai sales up one percent and Kia sales seeing a bump of seven percent. Despit…
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You can’t knock the hustle of Hyundai and Kia, just days after the Korean automakers were forced to pay an unprecedented amount of money for false MPG reports, the duo have announced that they’re looking to improve their fuel numbers substantially. Specifically, the Korean automakers are targeting a twenty-five percent improvement by the year 2020. The plan is to cut weight of key models, start using more advanced transmissions, develop next-generation engines and even use more turbo-charged engines. “In the first half of this year, group chairman Chung Mong-koo ordered to secure world-leading competitiveness in fuel economy by 2020,” Hyundai said in a statement. Addit…
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Kia knows what the people of SEMA really want: beer and lots of it. So the Korean automaker brought us this mobile bar in the form of a Sedona minivan. This Sedona converts from a van into a beer-distributing machine in no time: the roof flips up while the walls flip down to produce a full bar ready serve some brew. One of the Sedona’s power sliding doors has been welded shut while the other remains usable as you can see in the photos and video. 2014 SEMA Show Coverage This thing can carry four half-barrel kegs in its cooled trunk and an extra barrel can fit in place of the front passenger seat. It also features a easy to clean interior, which can be hosed down after…
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It’s going to be a great weekend getaway to the racetrack. A piece of land in the infield has been selected and everyone is ready to settle in for a three days of racing. Oh crap, someone forgot the beer! Well, that will never be an issue with the Kia Ballast Point Sedona. The custom project converts from being a minivan to a full-blown brew machine in no time at all. Using a hand-formed solid mahogany shell, the roof flips up while the walls flip down to produce a full bar ready serve some sweet cold suds. One of the Sedona’s power sliding doors has obviously been welded shut while the other remains usable so the designated bar tender can step inside and serve beer.…
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Hyundai launched an online campaign today aimed at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Earlier today during a press conference in Washington D.C., the EPA announced that it reached a settlement with Hyundai and Kia that will cost the automakers $350 million for misreporting fuel economy numbers on several of its vehicles. In November, 2012, the companies admitted to embellishing fuel consumption estimates on 13 nameplates. At the time, Hyundai found itself backpedaling after basing its marketing campaigns on high fuel economy. In a six-minute video uploaded to Hyundai USA’s official YouTube channel, the company outlined how automakers derive fuel economy estim…
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It will cost Hyundai and Kia more than $350 million to settle the government’s two-year investigation into the inflated fuel-economy ratings of some 1.2 million vehicles. According to a joint statement by the Justice Department and EPA the Korean automakers will pay a $100 million civil penalty then spend $50 million to establish an independent fuel economy certification group. The companies will also have to give up about 4.75 million greenhouse gas emission credits, estimated to be worth more than $200 million. “This unprecedented resolution with Hyundai and Kia underscores the Justice Department’s firm commitment to safeguarding American consumers, ensuring fairness…
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SEMA is an annual event that allows automakers, tuner companies and aftermarket firms to showcase their hottest, most exciting products. Surprisingly the folks at Kia have decided to bring a modified minivan. SAY WHAT?! Sure, they may refer to their all-new Sedona as a “multipurpose vehicle” but its sliding doors and boxy dimensions betray its true form. In spite of these inconvenient truths they’ve managed to make this family hauler pretty cool. SEE ALSO: 2015 Kia Sedona Review It’s built specifically for people that go karting, an entry-level form of motorsport where many professional drivers get their start. Painted in a bold red and white scheme and slathered in…
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Kia has previewed another of its SEMA-bound projects, a custom K900. As part of its “A Day at the Races” theme for this year’s show in Las Vegas, the Korean automaker will showcase a modified K900 with a custom, one-off body kit featuring carbon fiber inserts. The rest of the car’s exterior has been painted a unique gray with blacked-out chrome accents. Fitted on each corner of the K900 are 21-inch wheels and the front-mount intercooler hints that the K900 is packing a bit more performance under the hood. SEE ALSO: Kia Chooses ‘A Day at the Races’ Theme for 2014 SEMA Show Details on the rest of the build have been kept quiet but we expect the standard 5.0-liter V8 wi…
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Kia is celebrating its 2014 Pirelli World Challenge Championships at this year’s SEMA Show. After capturing the Grand Touring Sport (GTS) and Touring Car A (TC-A) championships in this year’s Pirelli World Challenge series, the Korean automaker will showcase a fleet of modified vehicles that highlight the imprint motorsports has left on the brand. The first of the vehicles have been revealed as a modified Kia Soul EV with a Smitten Ice Cream theme. SEE ALSO: SEMA Show Cars to Make Public Parade in Sin City According to Kia, the custom Soul EV “embraces the fun and festive atmosphere fans of our championship-winning race team experience while enjoying a day at the tra…
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