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Last year, Kia generated plenty of hype with its Super Bowl commercial, which featured the beautiful Adriana Lima. This year, the Korean automaker is doing a complete 180 in order to promote its Sorento model. According to Kia, this year’s Super Bowl commercial will answer the age old question of, “Where do babies come from?” It will take us on a journey nine months in the making to introduce the family-friendly 2014 Kia Sorento along with the automaker’s next-generation UVO infotainment system. SEE ALSO: Kia Super Bowl Commercial Brings Fantasy to Life [Video] Director Jake Scott created the 60-second “mini-movie” that’s set on the distant planet of “Babylandia.” If…
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Kia is teasing a “provocative and racy new urban concept car” ahead of this year’s Geneva Motor Show. Looking like a coupe in the photo above, other angles clearly show higher-riding crossover elements, similar to the MINI Paceman. Kia claims the car is, “guaranteed to attract attention,” using dramatic styling elements we’ve come to know over the years from the brand. SEE MORE: MINI Paceman JCW Video Walk-Around Along with unique traits like the front headlights and nose there are hints of the Nissan Juke and European market Volkswagen Scirocco. More details are expected in the lead-up to the Geneva show, which starts March 6th. GALLERY: Kia Coupe-Crossover Concep…
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Based on the Hyundai Azera, the Kia Cadenza just made its way into the public eye here at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, marking Kia’s entrance into the premium-sedan segment. The most powerful V6 in Kia’s stable lives under the hood; a 3.3-liter that pumps out 293 hp and 255 lb-ft of torque. Power is transferred exclusively to the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission. To make the Cadenza a more engaging drive, it is fitted with a sport-tuned fully independent suspension and a “Sportmatic” manual shift mode complete with paddle shifters. The real Cadenza story comes from the interior, a point of pride for Kia, as the brand claims it will “introduce a number …
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The Kia Cadenza will reportedly make its official production debut at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, marking the brand’s foray into the premium segment. A renamed version of the K7 model sold in Korea, when the American Cadenza makes its debut, it will feature minor changes to its exterior styling in addition to a revised interior compared to the K7. Kia is hoping its new full-size sedan will compete head-on with cars like the Acura RL and the Toyota Avalon. SEE ALSO: 2012 Hyundai Azera Review The front-wheel drive sedan is actually slightly longer than a BMW 5-Series, though it is narrower. Based on the same platform as the Hyundai Azera, the Cadenza will mostly like…
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For the past several years, Hyundai and Kia both have been enjoying growth in global sales, but the Korean automakers anticipate this year to be the slowest in global sales growth in seven years. The slowing global economy and a strong won are the main reasons the Korean automakers anticipate a cut in vehicle demand, though both expect a combined sales increase of 4.1 percent to 7.41 million vehicles this year. It will be the lowest growth since 2006. The Korean automakers are battling against an appreciating currency – the won has appreciated more than any other Asian currency in the past six months. Last year, the automakers combined for an estimated 7.12-million ve…
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Hyundai and Kia are making a change to their telematics setups, announcing today that both companies will be integrating Google Maps into their vehicles navigation systems. Both Kia’s UVO system and Hyundai’s Blue Link will now use Google Maps to search for locations and directions, and Google Places to find points of interest and information about them. This will make finding locations and information easier as Google Maps and Google Places are constantly being updated with new information. Voice activated point of interest searching will also be available with the Google-powered systems. Additionally, a cell phone app will be available that will allow the car owner …
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As 2012 winds to an end, AutoGuide looks back at all the vehicles that received the axe this year, some that will be missed, while others surely won’t be. Starting it off is the Acura ZDX, a crossover that had a very tough time breaking into the market. Priced at around $51,815 including delivery, the ZDX was hardly a hot seller for the Japanese automaker, and it’s clear that Acura can’t wait to move forward from it. Lees het hele artikel
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Legendary designer Peter Schreyer, most known for his work at Audi, has been appointed as the first non-Korean president of Kia Motors. Schreyer was hired from Volkswagen back in 2006, and is credited with Kia’s ‘Tiger Nose’ design which can now be found on the front end of almost every vehicle in the brand’s lineup. The promotion makes Schreyer one of three presidents of the company. Schreyer was originally hired to help the Korean brand overhaul its entire lineup, to give them a better global portfolio. The appointment of Schreyer shows Kia’s ambition to outdo its German rivals, which was a key part of the brand’s strategy when it first hired Schreyer back in 06. …
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Last month, Hyundai shocked the automotive world when the Korean automaker issued a recall of its fuel economy claims on several models across its lineup, including vehicles from Kia. Now there’s a suspicion that insider trading took place prior to the announcement, when the automaker’s stock fell four percent on November 1st, a day before the announcement was made. Around 2.2-million shares were traded that day, the highest volume of the year up to that point. SEE ALSO: Hyundai, Kia Admit to Overstating Gas Mileage on Most Models According to Robert Boxwell, director of Opera Advisors in Kuala Lumpur, the volume traded on November 1st was more than five standard dev…
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Hyundai and Kia’s mpg claims were recently found to be incorrect when compared to the real world numbers, and now it seems that one of the big three American automakers may have called them out. Margo Oge, retired head of the EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality told Automotive News that a senior VP of one of the Detroit 3 called her in 2010 to accuse the Korean brands of inflating their mpg numbers. That tip lead to the investigation which caused Hyundai and Kia to initiate a payback program to customers, in order to compensate for the fuel economy errors. When each American company was asked about Oge’s claim, they all had a different answer. “It’s not us,…
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With the Kia Quoris heading to America in 2014, the Korean automaker is making the bold statement that it’ll compete with other luxury automakers by 2017. Kia, which is owned by Hyundai, has certainly done a great job turning its image around the last few years. Hyundai has done the same, and both Korean automakers now have their eyes set at the luxury auto market. The only problem is, Hyundai declared the same statement with a goal of 2010, and the Equus hasn’t quite captured the market that Hyundai had hoped. SEE ALSO: Kia Quoris In-Car Tech Detailed So will the Quoris be a better bet? Only time will tell. Based on the same architecture as the Equus, the Quoris wen…
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Despite advancements in hybrid power-trains and electrification technology, gasoline engines remain the predominant choice in passenger cars because of continued efficiency improvements, most recently through the increased use of direct injection technology. But are you gambling when buying a car with DI, which still has its fair share of concerns and problems? Direct-injection is becoming commonplace in new cars thanks to its positive effect on fuel efficiency. “The requirements for higher fuel efficiency being stipulated by the EPA assure direct injection will be an increasingly common technology on cars going forward,” Says Karl Brauer of TotalCarScore.com “A such,…
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Some might have expected a small riot after news surfaced that Hyundai inflated its mpg claims on more than 1 million recently sold cars, but the media brouhaha was worse than any other backlash — so far. That might change very soon. Senator John D. Rockefeller IV, chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee isn’t satisfied and wants to know how Hyundai and Kia will deal with customers whose vehicles were bought under false pretenses. He sent a letter to Hyundai Motors America CEO John Krafcik which warned that the brands could face congressional hearings over the scandal. Representatives from Hyundai and Kia both declined to comment on the letter. “I will monitor the r…
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Trying to keep up in the constantly changing landscape of automotive technology, Kia launched the newest version of its UVO infotainment setup, which debuted in a 2014 Kia Sorento at the 2012 L.A. Auto Show. New for 2013, UVO has adopted a telematics system called eServices, powered by a smartphone app. The app will power many of the systems functions, including voice-controlled navigation, vehicle diagnostics, 911 connect and enhanced roadside assistance. The 911 feature will alert the authorities if the airbags deploy in your vehicles, while the diagnostics will automatically search the vehicle for operating problems, and will schedule an appointment online with th…
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Executive and analysts in the automotive industry believe that Hyundai and Kia may not be the only automakers recalling their fuel economy figures. At the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, Hyundai opened its press conference by addressing the overstatement of its vehicles fuel economy figures, and other automakers are admitting the issue has them concerned. Vice President of Nissan, Al Castignetti, believes every manufacturers went back and said to themselves, “are these real numbers?” SEE ALSO: Ford Hybrids Not Achieving EPA MPG Ratings: Report Of course automakers feel confident that their fuel economy figures are accurate, but it’s hard to deny that the concern isn’t th…
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Kia has pulled the wraps off its 2014 Forte sedan model today at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, unveiling its highly anticipated sedan that looks to be another winner in the Korean automaker’s lineup. The new Forte gets a more “European” design and sits on an all-new chassis that is longer, wider, and lower than its predecessor. As a result, the third-generation Forte sedan will feature more room, more performance, and more luxury amenities than ever before. Offered with LX and EX variants, the Kia Forte sedan will come with either a 1.8-liter, four-cylinder engine with 148 hp and 131 lb-ft of torque or a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder with 173 hp and 154 lb-ft of torque. …
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At the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show today, Kia unveiled its redesigned 2014 Sorento crossover, packing plenty of changes including a new 3.3-liter V6 engine. According to the Korean automaker, over 80 percent of the parts on the 2014 Sorento are either all new or significantly redesigned. It will also be the Korean automaker’s first vehicle to offer its next-generation UVO eServices voice-activated telematics system. The significantly redesigned Sorento comes just three years after production of the crossover began in America at the automaker’s plant in West Point, Georgia. It boasts an all-new chassis, a substantially redesigned interior, and the previously mentioned n…
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Kia has confirmed that a fast version of the Pro_cee’d will be coming to take on the Ford Focus ST and Volkswagen GTI, though the brand has already said that the Pro_cee’d GT is not destined for the U.S. The Pro_cee’d GT will use a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine sourced from the Veloster turbo that makes 200 hp, mated exclusively to a six-speed manual transmission according to CAR. The interior of the car will be complete with red stitching and GT badging. Other new features seen in the teaser sketch released by the brand include oversize wheels, LED running lights and a new front fascia, all giving the car a sportier look. SEE ALSO: Kia “Seriously Look…
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As expected, the 2014 Kia Forte sedan will be making its North American debut at the 2012 LA Auto Show later this week. The new sedan was launched earlier this year in Korea as the K3 sporting a longer, wider, and lower body than its predecessor. The wheelbase has also been lengthened by around 2 inches to enhance passenger and interior space. SEE ALSO: 2014 Kia Forte Detailed in New Videos The car is expected to use the same 1.8-iter -cylinder 4-cylinder found in its sister car, the Hyundai Elantra, though its likely to get improvements, especially after both automakers recently downgraded their official fuel economy figures. The Korean automaker will undoubtedly r…
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After admitting to overstating fuel mileage on many of their cars, both Hyundai and Kia are seeing “purchase intent” numbers dropping, according to data from Edmunds. Hyundai and Kia’s marketing heavily relied on their vehicles achieving 40 mpg or more, but the brand’s images have now been tainted by the mpg mess up, and share prices have already taken a hit because of it. The “purchase intent” for Hyundai’s Elantra, previously touted as a 40 mpg model, has gone from 6.7 percent on October 28, down to 6.3 percent as of November 18. SEE ALSO: Hyundai, Kia MPG Error Will Cost $100M: Moody’s “Purchase intent,” is associated with a customer buying a particular vehicle w…
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Building off four consecutive years of growth, Kia is looking to launch 51 new or updated models by the end of 2016. The Korean automaker has seen four years of record production, sales, and profit figures, and looks forward of moving into the future by entering new markets. That means Kia will be working on a hot hatch based on the new Procee’d, an EV variant for its popular Soul, and even a rear-wheel drive sports car. SEE ALSO: 2014 Kia Soul Makes Appearance in Spy Photos Along with the new models, Kia will be adding more variants to its existing lineup as well as updated models. In the near-immediate future, Kia will introduce the facelifted Cadenza and a new For…
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As Kia continues to enjoy continued growth, the Korean automaker’s CEO is looking ahead to the future and wants to launch a flagship sports car to continue pushing the brand forward. Kia is “seriously looking” at production model based on the GT Concept (above), says company CEO Hyoung-Keun Lee. The GT isn’t the only direction this new sports car could head in, however, with Lee recently commenting that another sports car concept will bow at the Geneva Motor Show in March. SEE ALSO: Kia GT Concept: Turbo V6 Puts 395-HP to the Rear Wheels In the immediate future, Kia is looking forward to bringing its new Procee’d model to market with a more powerful 1.6-liter, turbo…
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A couple of weeks ago, Kia debuted five Justice League concept models at the 2012 SEMA Show, and now the Korean automaker has released a video of the unveiling. In a sea of modified and custom cars, setting yourself apart from the crowd is no easy task. This year, Kia decided the best way to do so was to create superhero-inspired rides from its model lineup, which turned out to be a huge hit with the show goers. The lineup included a custom Kia Rio with an Aquaman theme, a Flash Forte Koup, a Green Lantern Soul, a Cyborg-inspired Forte Five-Door, and an Optima featuring plenty of Batman goods. SEE ALSO: Kia Debuts Justice League Concepts: 2012 SEMA Show Watch a video…
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A second lawsuit is now being brought against Hyundai and Kia for their incorrect mpg claims, seeking $775 million on behalf of 23 plaintiffs. It was filed in the U.S. Central District Court in Los Angeles, and is seeking compensation for lost resale value on the customers Hyundai and Kia models. The suit claims that the compensation program offered by the two Korean companies does not cover the lost value of the vehicles. “Plaintiffs and the Class have been damaged by Hyundai’s and Kia’s misrepresentations, concealment, and non-disclosure of the incorrect fuel economy numbers, because they were misled into purchasing Hyundais and Kias of a quality different than the…
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After admitting to incorrect fuel mileage claims on about 900,000 vehicles, Hyundai and Kia are now faced with a lawsuit that is seeking class-action status and unspecified damages. The suit was filed on Sunday in the U.S. District Court of Southern Ohio, and is aiming to get attorney’s fees, class-action designation, as well as unspecified damages that were incurred as a result of the incorrect stated fuel economy. The suit is also trying to get permission for buyers to back out of their purchase or lease agreements on the affected vehicles, specifically for Ohio consumers. Both companies have already initiated compensation programs, but for certain customers, that c…
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