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The 2014 Kia Optima got a minor refresh with the addition of new LEDs and standard technology, but the Korean automaker is working on a facelift for its sedan model that will make its debut in the near future. The prototype of the facelifted Kia Optima was spied by AutoGuide’s photographers as it got ready for some serious testing at the Nürburgring. In the spy photos, the prototype sports a full roll cage and Recaro seats on the inside, undoubtedly making it safe for track testing. SEE ALSO: 2014 Kia Optima Refreshed With LEDs, New Standard Tech Based on what we can see in the spy photos, the Optima will have its LED daytime running lights moved to the top of the he…
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Kia is celebrating a major milestone at its West Point, Georgia factory, having built its one-millionth vehicle on U.S. soil. The Korean automaker’s plant in Georgia has been operating since 2009 and was originally tasked with building the Sorento SUV. Last year, Kia spent an $100 million in order to add the Optima sedan production. The factory currently has an annual production capacity of 360,000 units. The milestone vehicle was a 2014 Sorento SXL and will be heading to a U.S. dealership to be sold. “Building one million vehicles in less than four years is a tremendous achievement and one that each one of our more than 3,000 team members can take great pride in,” s…
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Every automaker wants a flagship model; they crave a range-topping sedan the way husky children lust after Little Debbie Swiss Rolls. It’s debatable whether either party actually needs what they desire, but for better or worse it seems they typically get what they want. South Korean car company Hyundai has been on an unstoppable product push for the last decade while simultaneously improving their vehicles at a breakneck pace. It’s amazing how far they’ve come, especially when one looks at the Genesis and Equus sedans: credible luxury cars that sell for less than lavish prices. But Hyundai’s corporate sibling, Kia, has largely been left out to dry, especially since t…
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Kia is expected to enter the electric vehicle market in North America with an electric version of the Soul crossover, and AutoGuide‘s spy photographers have caught a prototype testing in Europe. Earlier reports say the Kia Soul EV will be sold in Europe, China, and the U.S. and will have a battery good for about 124 miles on a single charge. Top speed of the Soul EV will be limited to 87 mph while the sprint to 62 mph will take around 12 seconds. SEE ALSO: Kia Soul EV to Launch in 2014 Kia declined to confirm that the Soul EV will be heading to the U.S., but it is expected to go on sale during the first half of 2014. Given how it looks in the spy photos, it looks lik…
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Kia has launched its marketing campaign for its 2014 Cadenza, attempting to break into the luxury market with its $35,100 sedan. The first ad has launched, titled “Impossible to Ignore” which reflects back on how much the Korean automaker has changed over the years. It features fashion model Teresa Moore as she takes the new Cadenza to her 20-year high school reunion. The commercial essentially plays on how a certain someone may have been ignored in the past but now is truly “impossible to ignore.” The 30-second spot hopes to give car buyers a reason to take a second look at Kia and features InFiction’s remix of “Let’s Dance,” originally by David Bowie. SEE ALSO: 201…
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Prudence and a steady pace could be key factors in Kia’s bid to lure entry-level luxury buyers. Just like parent company Hyundai, the Korean automaker is now offering an upscale vehicle. For Hyundai, that path started with the Genesis sedan and progressed to the Equus — for Kia it’s the Cadenza. Those cars compete on different planes and that’s important for more reasons than cross-brand redundancy. As marketing executive Michael Sprague said to Automotive News, the brand began by establishing itself in the mid-size sedan market with the redesigned Optima in late 2010. The move was meant to serve as a baby step in elevating the brand before trying to launch a luxury-o…
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Korean Automaker Kia is preparing its first North American foray into the world of electric cars with the Kia Soul EV, which is expected to launch in 2014. According to Kia World, the electric Soul will be available in the US, Europe and China, unlike Kia’s current EV, the Ray, which is only available in South Korea. Also unlike the Ray, which was made in limited quantities, the Soul EV will be a mass market vehicle. Kia has not released any official specs, but according to Kia World, the Soul EV will be able to travel up to 124 miles on a single charge, with a top speed of 86 mph. Hitting 60 mph from a stand still will occur in under 12 seconds, which may seem slow…
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The Kia Quoris full-size luxury, rear-drive sedan has been confirmed to go on sale in America starting next year. The Korean automaker plans to price the Quoris between $50,000 to $70,000 for the U.S. market as Kia tries to break into the luxury sedan segment. Of course, the big question is whether or not the Quoris will attract customers at that price range, considering it also has real cheap cars in its lineup starting at around $15,000. SEE ALSO: 2014 Kia Sedona Returns with Few Changes, Priced From $25,900 In addition, while Kia wouldn’t officially comment on a redesigned Sedona, the automaker teased for us to wait until the end of the year to hear some news abou…
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Last year, Kia announced that the Sedona minivan had reached the end of its lifecycle and would be getting the axe; then the Korean automaker did a flip-flop and said it would return, just at a later time. Apparently that meant a one year break as the Korean automaker has revealed the 2014 Kia Sedona after the 2013 model year was absent from dealership lots. Oddly enough however, the Sedona didn’t undergo a huge makeover. SEE ALSO: Kia Sedona Minivan Gets the Axe The 2014 Sedona does get a redesign (however slight) with an updated front end featuring a redesigned grille, LED positioning lights and standard fog lights. In addition, it gets new 17-inch wheels and a few…
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Compact cars are affordable, they’re usually a lot of fun to drive and can deliver impressive fuel economy numbers. As government regulators push for ever-greater efficiency, small sedans and hatchbacks are becoming increasingly important. While their list of virtues may be long, C-Segment cars do have some liabilities. For starters they’re usually not very spacious. Tall passengers can find their back seats about as roomy as a straight jacket. Likewise, luggage space is severely constrained. No one buys a Civic for hauling sheets of plywood. Still, compacts are frequently called upon to lug loads of junk to upstate colleges; they’re asked to handle an extended family…
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Kia’s Chinese joint venture, Dongfeng Yueda Kia, announced the creation of a new Chinese-only brand at the Shanghai Auto Show today, called Horki. Kia says that the name is derived from two separate elements, ‘Hor’ which stands for China, and ‘Ki’ which relates to driving. Roughly translated, the brand’s title is ‘Driving in China,’ though when read aloud in the western world it means something quite a bit different. Cars from the Horki brand are aiming to be practical, economical and trustworthy, while vehicles from the existing Kia brand are going to represent sportiness, passion and style. Also unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show was the Horki 1 Concept (seen abov…
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Hatchbacks have a ton of versatility and use, and they’re also quite affordable, not to mention fuel efficient. When it comes to the most affordable hatchback, there’s quite a few options out there. Unlike the Honda GEAR concept pictured above (which could preview a new affordable subcompact for the Japanese brand) all the cars on this list are easily attainable, and are competitively priced. Our top ten is seperated by a slim $4,000 margin from cheapest to most expensive. Check out the whole list, and see which cheap hatchback is the right choice for you! Lees het hele artikel
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Kia’s all-new Cadenza flagship sedan looks to bridge the gap between mainstream and luxury, offering a long list of luxury features in a non-premium branded product, priced from $35,100 (plus $800 destination). The full-sized front-driver offers the brand’s trademark European-inspired styling, class-leading interior room as well as a host of standard features including leather seating, heated power front seats, keyless entry, Navigation with SiriusXM traffic, Bluetooth, an 8-inch touch screen, back-up camera and a 550-watt 12 speaker audio system. SEE ALSO: 2013 Hyundai Azera Review Available with two options packages, the Luxury model increases to $38,100 and adds o…
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Lets face it, two-doors cars are more fun and better looking than sedans. But you don’t have to break the bank to drive around in a stylish coupe. We have a list of the top 10 most affordable two-doors, starting at just under $26,000. We had to draw the line and not include any hatchbacks, like the Scion tC or Fiat 500. Still, you’ll find plenty of big and small coupes in this list, each providing great looks or driving dynamics. Lees het hele artikel
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Kia’s chief designer at its American design center wants to bring an affordable coupe to the U.S. market, to fight against the likes of the Scion FR-S and the Mazda MX-5 Miata. “We’d definitely make one if we had my way,” Tom Kearns, the head of Kia’s California design center told AutoCar. “I think we should do a coupé over a convertible. A cabrio would be fun, but an affordable coupé in the U.S. would prove more popular.” SEE ALSO: Kia GT Concept Info A Kia representative also confirmed to AutoGuide some time ago that the brand would be bringing out some type of sports car. Details are still hazy, but the brand has been hinting at its sports car future with some re…
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Hyundai and Kia announced a recall on Wednesday that affects nearly 1.7 million vehicles, over issues with the stop lamp switch which can cause the brake lights to malfunction among other problems. Besides the brake lights not working when the brake pedal is depressed, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch can also cause the affected vehicles to keep their cruise control engaged when the brake pedal is used, intermittent operation of the push-button start, it can prevent the shifter from being moved out of park and can light up the electronic stability control warning light. There about 1 million affected Hyundai vehicles, which are the 2007 to 2009 Accent and Tucson; th…
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Kia has introduced an all-new CUB concept at the 2013 Seoul Motor Show, showing off a compact four-door coupe concept to the world. Designed at Kia headquarters in Seoul, the CUB concept is less than 13-feet long and features rearward-opening doors for an “access-all-areas” interior concept. That means the little four-door coupe doesn’t have traditional B-pillars. Inside, there’s four individual seats trimmed in black leather with yellow color accents. Sleek and small, the CUB was designed under the direction of President and Chief Design Officer, Peter Schreyer. The latest interpretation of Kia’s signature grille now features a shallower design that incorporates the …
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The seventh of eight Kia customized Justice League-themed vehicles has been unveiled at the 2013 New York Auto Show: The Wonder Woman Kia Sportage. The Korean automaker teamed up with DC Entertainment and Super Street magazine to transform the mundane crossover to a vehicle inspired by Wonder Woman’s power, inspiration, and sense of equality. Accenting the Sportage’s aesthetics is a custom aero kit and a red and blue exterior color scheme. Influenced directly from Wonder Woman’s costume are the stars and gold trim, while paying a subtle homage to her weapon of choice, “The Lasso of Truth.” The eagle chest-plate emblem was custom integrated into the production Sportage…
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Kia completed its trio of new cars in its Forte line today when it debuted the 2014 Forte Koup at the 2013 New York Auto Show. Offered with two engines — either a 2.o-liter four-cylinder engine with 173 hp and 154 lb-ft of torque or a 1.6-liter turbocharged four cylinder with 201 hp and 195 lb-ft. The two engines are available with the EX and SX trims respectively while a six-speed manual transmission is offered exclusively with the sportier SX car. 2013 New York Auto Show Complete Coverage Standard equipment includes 16-inch alloy wheels while optional 18-inch versions are also available. Those larger wheels come on the SX model along with a dual exhaust and faux c…
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Kia’s design led transformation began with the introduction of the Kia Soul and has now come full circle here today with the debut of the 2014 Soul today at the New York Auto Show. The new look stays true to the original, while taking design cues from the Trackster concept. Overall it looks smoother, as well as more modern, with items like taillights that look lifted off a concept car. Larger than before its almost half an inch longer between the wheels and a half inch wider, while the trunk opening is 2.4-inches wider for easier loading. With those new dimensions comes more interior space like almost an extra inch of front-seat legroom and fractions of an inch more …
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Kia unveiled its boldest car to date today at the 2013 New York Auto Show: the 2014 Forte Koup. Just like its five-door sibling, the car can come equipped with a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine that makes 201 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque. Of course, there’s also the less exciting 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 173 horsepower with 154 lb-ft of torque. Even more than the practically-minded siblings, this is Kia’s most performance-capable car ever. “Its rakish design, premium amenities and powerful turbocharged engine set it apart from the competition,” Kia marketing executive Michael Sprague said. “With the debut of the Forte sedan and 5-door earlier this year, and now the K…
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In an effort to keep sales coming in, Kia is unveiling its refreshed 2014 Optima mid-size sedan at the 2013 New York Auto Show. The car now comes with LED fog and front position lights as well as LEDs taillights. Improvements continue with the interior where drivers will find a 4.3-inch TFT instrument display and an optional eight-inch infotainment screen. Kia is also offering an optional blind spot monitoring system that includes rear cross-traffic alert. Standard features include chrome exhaust tips on the entry-level LX model, mirror-integrated turn signals, fog lights, heated mirrors and 16-inch alloy wheels. A six-speed automatic transmission is also standard equ…
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Kia is bringing a new four-door coupe concept to the Seoul Motor Show this week and the brand released a teaser image on Monday showing off the front end of the car. Kia says that the Cub concept is “styled to appeal to trend-setting urban dwellers.” It is less than 13 feet long, and features two-point LED lights that are similar to those found on the Kia Quoris. SEE ALSO: 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Previewed in HND-9 Concept With V6 Turbo Kia’s parent company Hyundai will also display a concept in Seoul, the HND-9, said to foreshadow the next Genesis Coupe. Full details on the Kia Cub concept will be released on March, 28. Discuss this story at kia-forums.com …
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The car that started Kia’s modern day transformation will itself be re-invented, with the Korean automaker planning to debut the second-generation of its distinctive Soul model at the NY Auto Show this week. Spy photos have revealed little in the way of what Kia has in store for the design, though it’s sure to adapt cues from the new Forte sedan, while keeping its unique boxy shape. A lower stance and wider body are also likely. Look for a base 1.6-liter 4-cylinder with 138 hp, with a new direct injection 2.0-liter making as much as 173 hp. SEE ALSO: 2014 Kia Forte Review As for the Forte Koup, don’t expect any surprises beyond what’s currently offered in the sedan …
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Kia has announced updates to its 2013 model year Optima Hybrid model, improving the torque of the sedan as well as its fuel efficiency. The Korean automaker has outfitted the 2013 Optima hybrid with a new electric motor that provides more horsepower, but the gasoline engine also sacrifices the same amount – seven. The torque figure from the engine remains the same at 154 lb-ft, as does the electric motor at 151 lb-ft, however, the lithium-polymer battery pack now has more capacity and takes up less trunk space resulting in more torque overall to 235 lb-ft combined, from 195 lb-ft. SEE ALSO: 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid to get MPG Boost Combined horsepower sees a net loss o…
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