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Strategic Vision has released its 19th annual Total Quality Index (TQI) and the results could surprise you. German automaker Audi and British automaker Jaguar shared leadership as the best Luxury brands in Total Quality, while surprisingly, Kia had the highest Total Quality score of non-Luxury brands. Claiming Best Model in Total Quality was the Tesla Model S, adding to its already long list of accolades. SEE ALSO: 2014 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study Slams Fiat Kia had numerous vehicles with high scores including the Kia Soul, which claimed the Small Multi-Function Car category with a TQI score of 882. The Kia Optima was second in the Mid-Size car category with a 920 score, bested by the Subaru Impreza sedan by just two points. As for Audi, its A5 coupe was just one point spy (929) of claiming the Premium Coupe category, which went to the Chevrolet Corvette coupe. The Audi Q5 led the Near-Luxury Utility segment while the Q7 topped the Luxury CUV category. 2014 Total Quality Index Winners: Micro Car: Smart fortwo Coupe – 855 Small Car: Dodge Dart (873), Mitsubishi Lancer (873) Small Multi-Function Car: Kia Soul (882), Volkswagen Golf (882) Small Alternative Powertrain (APT) Car: Ford C-MAX Energi (865) Mid-Size Car: Subaru Impreza Sedan (922), Kia Optima (920) Mid-Size Multi-Function Car: Honda Accord Crosstour (885) Mid-Size Alternative Powertrain (APT) Car: Chevrolet Volt (863), Hyundai Sonata Hybrid (863) Full-Size Car: Dodge Charger (912) Near-Luxury Car: Lexus IS Sedan (938) Near-Luxury Alternative Powertrain (APT) Car: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid (902) Luxury Car: BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (937) Luxury Multi-Function Car: Volvo XC70 (897) Specialty Coupe: MINI Cooper Countryman (915) Premium Coupe: Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (930), Audi A5 Coupe (929) Standard Convertible: MINI Cooper Roadster (931) Premium Convertible/Roadster: Mercedes SL-Class (957) Standard Pickup: Honda Ridgeline (845) Full-Size Pickup: Ford F-150 (892), Toyota Tundra (891), GMC Sierra 1500 (890) Heavy Duty Pickup: Ford F-250/350 (868), Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 (867), Ram 2500/3500 (866) Entry SUV: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (870) Entry CUV: Hyundai Tucson (887) Mid-Size SUV: Dodge Durango (889) Mid-Size CUV: Ford Flex (915) Full-Size Utility: Ford Expedition (905) Near-Luxury Utility: Audi Q5 (926) Luxury SUV: Lexus GX 460 (933) Luxury CUV: Audi Q7 (942) Minivan: Nissan Quest (856) GALLERY: 2015 Kia Soul EV Discuss this story at our Kia forum The post Audi, Jaguar and Kia Top 2014 Strategic Vision Total Quality Index appeared first on AutoGuide.com News. Lees het hele artikel

Android Auto made its debut at the Google I/O Conference last week, bringing us one step closer to Android being available to you wherever you go. We talked about connected cars and UVO technology just a couple weeks ago, and this represents yet another exciting new development in “smart cars.” The Kia Soul got a chance to take Android Auto for a test drive! (Video below) Android Auto will offer just what its name suggests: easy access to any Android app from the dashboard of your vehicle, so you no longer have to dangerously drive and check your phone at the same time. Just check it from the dash of your Kia. Stay connected behind the wheel By simply connecting your phone through a USB cable, drivers can “project” their smartphones onto the vehicle’s display, and consequently maneuver through many apps and services through voice input and controls. When a driver’s phone is connected, Android Autoautomatically detects the phone and essentially “mirrors” the phone’s apps. No more navigation nonsense—say hello to Google Maps! How many times have you given up on your car‘s faulty navigation system and turned to your phone‘s Google Maps for help? Often, no doubt. With Android Auto, Google Maps, which comes with every Android-powered smartphone, can be seamlessly integrated into your vehicle, making navigating through new streets that much easier. Android Auto will be available from select car makers starting this fall! Check out the Kia Soul showcasing all the cool Android Auto features: Lees hele artikel

It’s finally summer, and heading to your local dealership for a test drive in the sweltering heat doesn’t exactly sound ideal. But now, within the comfort of your own home, you can enjoy a test drive of all the Kia K900 (also known as the Kia Quoris in some markets) specs straight from your iPad—for free! The new K900 iPad app showcases all the features that the K900 has to offer, and can be downloaded from the App store. From its advanced technology to its stunning design, users are immersed in a unique 720-degree augmented reality experience that uses the iPad’s internal gyroscope to provide a virtual window into the heart of the K900. Loaded with 12 computer generated videos, customization tools and interactive features, the app also includes photo galleries, can help schedule a test-drive appointment and even allow users to receive a price quote from an authorized Kia K900 retailer. Make sure to download the Kia K900 app here. Lees hele artikel

Kia is a brand that’s going places. Just a few years ago their cars were the equivalent of latex gloves; you’d use them once and throw ‘em away. But now the South Korean company is building some truly impressive, even class-leading products. The Soul is an unmitigated sales success, their Forte lineup is more than competitive and the Sportage is a solid offering in the small-crossover segment. But with triumph has come a sense of restlessness; they want more, which is probably why Kia has cast its gaze upon the luxury segment. The post Five-Point Inspection: 2015 Kia K900 appeared first on AutoGuide.com News. Lees het hele artikel

Kia Motors has been a rising star among the global automotive brands in terms of environmental friendliness, most recently ranking 35th out of 50 global brands in international brand consultancy, Interbrand’s 2014 Best Global Green Brands. Kia is one of ten automotive brands that made the top 50, and it has been climbing Interbrand’s Best Global Green Brands ranks since 2012—first ranking 87th, then 37th in 2013, and now at 35th in 2014. This is a clear testament to Kia’s commitment to grow as a green, sustainable automotive brand. This year’s results can be largely attributed the debut of more ‘green’ vehicles, which have helped Kia grow as a leading brand in sustainability. This includes Kia’s first electric vehicle, the Soul EV, which made its world debut at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show this past February and will be sold in select countries later this year, and the Optima Hybrid* and Cadenza Hybrid* currently sold in select markets. Our vehicle production is guided by principles of sustainability, and last month, in an annual ranking of the eight top-selling automakers made by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), Hyundai-Kia was named the greenest automaker in the U.S. For more on this distinction, click here. In 2012, Kia first introduced the latest green technologies in its growing range of products under the EcoDynamics umbrella principle, to ensure the company remains ahead of global emissions regulations and continuously improves the average fuel consumption of its entire product line-up. Since then, Kia has also realized an increase in the environmental performance of its supply chain, production centers and logistics operations. We have been recognized for minimizing harmful emissions from our production processes and reducing water use during the manufacturing process, as well as recycling more than 90 percent of the waste generated during production at domestic plants. Kia vows to continue our efforts to leave a greener footprint that goes beyond just our vehicles. Click here to find out more about Kia’s sustainability efforts. (*Also known as the K5 Hybrid and K7 Hybrid, respectively, in some markets.) Lees hele artikel

Beste Fred,Dank voor je bericht!De Airco aan en uit maakt geen verschil. Als de airco aan staat en de aircopomp aan slaat voel je dat inderdaad ook en het "stotteren" voelt ook als zo`n soort "schok" echter dan langer achter elkaar.De computer heb ik vorige week gereset (sorry vergeten te vermelden, 20 minuten de + pool los gehad) heeft helaas ook niet geholpen.Groet, Maarten Lees het hele artikel

Staat de airco aan. Bij deze kleine soort auto's met relatief weinig vermogen, voel je het in en uitschakelen van de aircopomp makkelijker.Staat deze aan dan zul je bij uitschakelen merken dat dat weg is.Staat hij niet aan dan kan het zijn dat je met een reset van de computer het probleem op kunt lossen voor je vanalles overhoop haalt.Paar minuten pluspool van accu los en dan weer aansluiten. Daarna gewoon een stuk mee gaan rijden.Heb hier een Ford focus die ook een licht stotterend gedrag vertoonde. Na resetten was het weg en tot op hede nog niet meer terug gekomen.Gr Fred Lees het hele artikel

Het loopt nog niet storm met oplossingen helaas maar ik wacht geduldig....Ondertussen een kleine update. Ik heb gister een flink stuk met de auto gereden op goed glad asfalt om zo goed te kunnen voelen wat de auto doet.Als je heel rustig met het gaspedaal doet, rustig accelereert (accelereren als een bejaarde maar wel met een normaal toerental voor deze motor)dan trekt de motor wel mooi door zonder schokken.Zodra je normaal of "pittig" met de auto accelereert dan ervaar ik het lichte schokken wel weer.Ik ga bijna denken dat de motor op enig moment een verkeerd mengsel of te weinig benzine krijgt.Wellicht dat de bobine moeilijk doet..... vragen vragen vragen.... Kan ik hier met een OBD2 uitlees apparaat iets uithalen of is de kans klein dat ik hier als particulier zelf uit ga komen?Groet, Maarten Lees het hele artikel

What kind of brand is Kia? This is one of the first questions that any company asks itself when setting out to define its brand image. The answer for Kia came from the concept of ‘surprise.’ And our conclusion was simple: Kia simply wants to help customers re-discover the element of surprise in their daily lives. From that initial idea, Kia has grown into a brand that is powered by ‘surprises.’ Kia’s global brand slogan, ‘The Power to Surprise,’ is the philosophy that guides the principles by which our cars are manufactured and designed, and also the way in which we approach life. And this power to surprise also provides the creativity for those very surprises to make even more surprises. Watch our latest video that captures the essence of the Kia brand. Kia: Surprises Make Surprises Lees hele artikel

Crossovers and SUVs aren’t just rising in popularity with consumers – thieves are noticing them as well. The National Insurance Crime Bureau recently released the most stolen crossovers and SUVs from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2013. The research only considered 2011-2013 model year vehicles that were stolen within those three years, which were a total of 21,711 crossovers and SUVs. In terms of market segments, compact crossovers were the most frequently stolen with 6,981 thefts while the pickup class of SUVs were the least stolen with 53 units. The post Top 10 Stolen Crossovers and SUVs appeared first on AutoGuide.com News. Lees het hele artikel

Connected cars, vehicles equipped with Internet or wireless data network access, are giving more options to more drivers, who are now able to share information with other devices both inside and outside of the vehicle. And as automotive technology continues to advance, drivers can do so much more with their cars that help make every-day life more convenient, especially with the many connected car applications on the market that may be downloaded to your mobile phone or directly to the vehicle. While built-in navigation systems are good at getting you there, connected cars let you do so much more. They can tell you how much farther until the next gas station, they can use high-speed wireless data connections to give you a heads-up on traffic ahead, and they can even detect your mood and play the best music for it. This type of technology is also referred to as an infotainment system—technology that takes data from the driver’s surroundings to provide audio and visual entertainment for the driver. In particular, Kia’s connected car features include a Parking Minder, part of UVO eServices that help you remember where you parked your car, and a My UVO feature that helps monitor your car’s condition, run vehicle diagnostics, and access other vehicle features from the convenience of your computer. According to Kia Motors America Chief Technology Officer, Henry Bzeih, the most ideal connected car is one that is both completely digitally integrated and also safe to drive. We talked to Bzeih, Kia’s resident expert, about the current trends and the future of connected cars at Kia. How would you describe the most ideal connected car? Bzeih: The ideal connected car seamlessly converge our digital world into a much enhanced driving experience that requires minimal and intuitive effort ensuring an enjoyable and safe endeavor. In what way should the newest technologies be introduced? Bzeih: I am not a big fan of introducing technology just for the sake of it. The most important aspect when deciding on introduction of a technology is its basic usefulness and value to the driver and occupants. What value does it bring? Introducing features that are cumbersome, lack intuition in usability as well provide low value to the driver is a cardinal sin. Can we expect any updates to the UVO infotainment system (devices inside vehicles providing that provide audio/visual entertainment) this year? Bzeih: This year we are introducing multiple exciting products, starting with the Soul EV UVO system, Apple’s Siri, as well as UVO My Car Zone features that provide speed, curfew and Geo-fence alerts based on owner settings. What will the next generation of the UVO infotainment look like, especially in regards to the rise of electric vehicles? Bzeih: The Soul EV has our first highly capable UVO EV Telematics system that can provide ample data and control to the EV owner through the center display screen or the owner’s smartphone. UVO EV Services provides real-time battery-level status, distance to empty, and the ability to search for nearby charging stations. Also, via the UVO EV app, owners can preset charging time and charging level ratios, as well as precondition the vehicle cabin with remote control of the HVAC presets. Preconditioning the vehicle moderates cabin temperature in advance, helping reduce battery draw once the Soul EV is uncoupled from the charging station. As for what’s to come: UVO will always adapt to enhance the ownership experience through easy-to-use technology that is intuitive and fun, while also providing the types of vital information Kia owners have come to expect. Stay tuned! What would you say is the coolest feature in the UVO infotainment system? Bzeih: I would say the launch of our Kia app center. Think of it as an app store for UVO customers. KIA customers can enjoy a variety of apps that can be downloaded from our app center to the KIA vehicle. How do you think the connected car technologies will shift in the future, especially as the younger generation starts to purchase vehicles? Bzeih: As Gen Y, millennial and digital natives become more and more buyers of our vehicles, it is highly critical that we meet the expectations of these potential customers. As they grow up digital, the car is an extension of their life. Connecting the car makes our brand even more relevant to them. Vehicles are slowly starting to feature technology that actually tells the driver how well they driving by drawing data from the vehicle itself. How do you see this developing into greater technology in the future? Bzeih: This really can help young drivers and drivers at risk by opting into UBI (User Based Insurance) where they can have favorable Auto Insurance Rates based on actual good driving habits. How do you see the need for connected cars growing around the world? Bzeih: Connected car growth has been phenomenal in developed countries. Almost all OEMs offer a connected car solution. This trend will continue as infrastructure development as well as regulatory requirements take place in emerging markets as well. —- “Connected cars” have long since become a reality our daily lives. Connecting drivers to their cars has become the ultimate homework assignment for many experts in the automotive industry, and it has become crucial to understand the value and possibilities that come with the connected car and the technologies integrated within them. As Bzeih pointed out, connecting our cars really makes the Kia brand more relevant to our customers. We will never stop striving to surprise our customers with more technology and vehicle features that help build the connected car of the future. Lees hele artikel

This year’s JD Power Initial Quality Study had a few surprises and you might be shocked to hear which vehicles were most problem free. Of the 207 models covered in the annual survey, the Porsche Panamera had the least reported problems. Coming in second place? The surprising Hyundai Accent. So which vehicles were best in their segment? AutoGuide.com has compiled a list of all the top ranked new cars from this year’s Initial Quality Study. The post Top Ranked New Cars in Initial Quality by Vehicle Class appeared first on AutoGuide.com News. Lees het hele artikel

The Kia Cadenza is being recalled to replace alloy wheels that might fracture if the driver hits a big pothole. According to NHTSA documents, a total of 3,107 Cadenza sedans are affected by the recall and are those equipped with the Korean automaker’s 19-inch non-chrome aluminum wheels. Those specific wheels may suffer fractures due to “impacts such as large, deep potholes.” In turn, the broken wheel will cause the tire to lose pressure. SEE ALSO: 2014 Kia Cadenza Review The faulty wheels have been traced back to an improper manufacturing process that caused the wheels to have inadequate tensile strength. Cadenza owners with the 18-inch non-chrome wheels or the 19-inch chrome wheels are not affected by the recall. Owners that have experienced wheel damage prior to the recall will be reimbursed and the Korean automaker will begin replacing the wheels later this month free of charge. No accidents or injuries have been linked to the recall. GALLERY: 2014 Kia Cadenza Discuss this story at our Kia Cadenza forum The post Kia Cadenza Recalled For Fragile Alloy Wheels appeared first on AutoGuide.com News. Lees het hele artikel

Goedenavond.Ik heb onlangs voor mijn vrouw een picanto uit 2004 gekocht, 63.000 km met airco.De krukas problemen ben ik bekend mee, deze picanto heeft de modificatie gehad en heeft de zilveren krukasbout.Nu is het zo dat de motor zeer licht schokt tussen 2000 en 3000 rpm, daarboven lijkt het weg te zijn of in ieder geval niet meer te voelen.Vermogen lijkt me in orde en als je de auto hoog in de toeren houdt dan voel je eigenlijk niets.Stationair loopt de motor als een naaimachine en het motormanagement lampje brand niet, op geen enkel moment. (En nee het lampje is niet stuk)Ondertussen heb ik de bougies en bougiekabels vervangen (zag in het donker kleine vonkjes tussen kabels onderling en die paar euro voor bougies leken me ook geen drama)Volgens mij heeft deze motor geen luchtmassa meter die de boel kan verstieren? Klopt dat?Iemand suggesties voordat ik een obd2 uitlees apparaat ga kopen?Alvast bedankt voor het lezen en de moeite Lees het hele artikel

Clean, green vehicles still sound like somewhat of an ideal. But this ideal has become a reality for Kia, as our very first all-electric vehicle, the Soul EV, has entered mass production for sales in Europe. The zero-emissions Soul EV will go on sale in select European countries later this year. Initially, up to 5,000 Soul EV units per year will be manufactured at Kia’s Gwangju plant in Korea. State-of-the-art energy-saving features such as the new heat pump, smart air intake control system and a new individual ventilation system ensure maximum driving range without losing much energy from heating, ventilation and air-conditioning. The Soul EV also features a regenerative braking system which captures and recycles the energy used when the car is coasting and braking. Powered by an 81.4 kW (110 ps) electric motor, the Soul EV boasts a Europe-certified driving range of 212 km (132 miles). The Soul EV has also achieved the world auto industry’s first UL Environment Validation for containing just under 24,000 grams of bio-based plastic material and 10% bio-based organic carbon content. The interior is made of recyclable materials including Bio Plastic, Bio Foam, Bio Fabric and Bio PET Felt and antibacterial materials and paint. As Kia’s green efforts go global, get ready to see the Soul EV roll out not just in Europe, but countries worldwide. We can’t wait! Here’s an inside peek into the first Soul EVs for export being produced at the Gwangju plant: Lees hele artikel

We have a wild mix of cars this week, some with two turbos, some with superchargers and some with very little power. Here’s what we’re driving this week. 2014 Jaguar XK-RS: Mike Schlee, Road Test Editor - “It’s the last hurrah for the Jaguar XK this year and for my final drive in the car I will be piloting the ultimate version, the XKR-S. Packing a 550 hp supercharged V8 under sexy sheet metal, this car is anything but subtle.” 2014 Toyota Corolla LE ECO: Colum Wood, Editor in Chief - “I’m often too busy doing management-type things to actually review cars any more, so I’m not always in a “presser.” And when I am it’s usually because the car was just too damn sweet to pass up. But this week I’m going to re-join the people and spend some time behind the wheel of a Toyota Corolla.” 2014 Mercedes-AMG Driving Academy: “But first, it’s off to the Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy Mastering Performance at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park where I will probably drive something like an SLS. Follow me on Twitter here for lots of Mercedes pics at the racetrack. Oh, and probably a few Corolla photos too.” 2014 Kia Forte5: Sami Haj-Assaad, Features Editor - “Now available with a 200-hp turbocharged 1.6-liter engine, Kia is looking to up to the fun factor with its Forte5 hatchback. I’m interested in seeing if Kia’s offering has what it takes to compete in an already crowded market and wonder how it compares to the Mazda3 and Elantra GT that I’ve already tested this past month.” 2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Dave Pratte, ‘AutoGuide Stig’ - Dave, who has a permanent home at the start/finish line of the AutoGuide Test Track, is sending yet another car around for some timed laps. This time its the 2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. While we’ve already had a Gen-Coupe around the track, that time was recorded with a four-cylinder model. This week we have the more powerful six-cylinder model, that makes about 70 more horsepower than the 2.0T. Lets see what that difference means on the track.” The post AutoGuide Now for The Week of June 16 appeared first on AutoGuide.com News. Lees het hele artikel

The first-and-only eight division boxing world champion, Congressman Manny Pacquiao, has joined Team Kia and adds yet another title to his resume: Head Coach of Kia’s PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) team. Pacquiao’s love for basketball is no secret, and he takes his love for it to another level, adding professional basketball team head coach to his growing list of accomplishments. Team Kia, a recent addition to the PBA league of ten men’s professional basketball teams, will suit up for the PBA’s 40th season this October. Though Pacquiao still has a boxing match coming up in November, he did not want to pass up on this opportunity to pursue another one of his passions. “As you all know, basketball holds a special place in my heart. While boxing is my pride and joy, my bread and butter, basketball is my other passion. I promise you my 100 percent as I embark on this new and challenging chapter in my life. Manny Pacquiao is not going to let you down,” Pacquiao said at the press conference welcoming him as the new head coach. The love for basketball and the PBA have made a mark in the Filipino culture and psyche, and with Pacquiao at the helm of Team Kia, the public can definitely expect more surprises from the team. Lees hele artikel

Ik heb hier een kia die niet meer wil schakelen hij staat vast in z'n 2, de pook kun je alle kanten op roeren er zit totaal geen gevoel meer in, op de bak zie de ingaande stang wel bewegen.is hier iemand bekend mee? is dit makkelijk te verhelpen of wordt het een andere bak. Lees het hele artikel

Earlier this year, as a lead-up to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, World Cup official sponsor Kia and host FIFA teamed up for the “Power of Football” contest which kicked off today with the match between host country Brazil and Croatia. Our mission was simple: to find a story that demonstrated how football could inspire a local community. And what we found was more than just a touching football story in time for the 2014 World Cup, but a true example of inspiration that brought about a surprising change to a small town located on an island country off the coast of South America. With submissions from all over the world, one story from Nicholas Griffith, a 28-year-old football coach from Trinidad and Tobago, particularly stood out. The Crown Trace community, located in the Trinidad and Tobago islands just off the coast of Venezuela in the Caribbean, has been plagued by social issues such as drugs, teenage pregnancy, and crime that have left the young people of the community neglected. “I wasn’t much of a football fan,” Nicholas Griffith says. And yet he knew this sport could somehow help get the local youth off the streets in his community. In January 2007, Griffith gathered 18 local youths from Trinidad and Tobago, who came together as Crown Trace FC. Since then, the youth football club has grown into a tight-knit community of talented local youth that even gave rise to some superstars: David Maloney was selected for the national under-17 team, while Tenesha Palmer became a goalkeeper for the national women’s team. This past May, Kia traveled to Crown Trace and surprised the team with a visit from Kenwyne Jones, Stern John and Carlos Edwards of the Trinidad and Tobago national team. As winner of the “Power of Football” contest, Nicholas Griffith received a Kia Soul and the team was entirely outfitted by Kia. The surprising story of this community has not just inspired us, but the rest of the football world. As a proud official sponsor of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, Kia is delighted to honor and recognize the inspiration that comes from the world of sports. Watch the heart-warming story below: Lees hele artikel

The 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ is just a couple days away, and Kia is honored to be a partner. With a little help from supermodel Adriana Lima, Kia Motors America (KMA) is launching the “For One Month, Let’s All be Fútbol Fans” campaign, marked by a series of three TV commercials featuring Lima, the 2015 Optima midsize sedan and the Sorento CUV, a man cave, and a sports bar. The 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ is certainly no hype, as this commercial proves. Can’t quite imagine it? Check out the commercials below, before they make their TV debut when group play begins on June 12. The commercials will air in both English and Spanish. “Fútbol.” Kia can’t wait for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ this year—the party is just about to start. Lees hele artikel

From May 30 to June 8, Kia wowed at the Busan International Motor Show with its “Neo-Futurismo” concept booth, featuring vehicles and technology pointing towards the future. All eyes were on the all-new Carnival (also known as the Sedona in some markets), which made its Korean public debut at the seaside city. Kia’s latest version of the popular MPV boasts significant upgrades compared to the previous model, and is being hailed as a ‘premium family minivan,’ sporting new seats and a stylish exterior. It also features pop-up sinking seats that fold over and push down into the seat rows, creating a flat surface that maximizes the interior space. And as a true family minivan, the vehicle body is composed of Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS) and other safety features such as the Around Monitoring System and Smart Tailgate, showing Kia’s commitment to building safer vehicles. A total of 27 Kia vehicles were on display in Busan this year including the GT4 Stinger concept car, which first made waves at the beginning of the year at the Detroit Motor Show, and the Niro concept car, which debuted in Frankfurt, Germany last September. Both concept cars were unveiled for the first time to the Korean public. The Kia booth also featured a ‘Future Mobility Lab’ exhibiting various technologies such as the HUD (Head-up Display) and UCD (User-centered Driving) systems with technology that provides safer driving conditions, and the IVI (In-vehicle Infotainment) system, which reads a driver’s mood and plays music accordingly. Also on display was Kia’s ‘Wearable K’ technology and the ‘SOUL Racing’ game. At Kia, we always strive to surprise the world every chance we get, and we are particularly excited to showcase our vehicles and technologies on our very own home turf. Lees hele artikel

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Kia Motors America (KMA) reached historic new heights this past May with an all-time best monthly sales record of 60,087 vehicles total, a 14.8% increase over the same period in 2013—and also marking the first time KMA has achieved more than 60,000 sales in a single month. Record demand for the U.S.-built* Optima midsize sedan set an all-time single-month record for Kia of 16,843 units, while the iconic Soul delivered the best performance in its five-year history with 15,606 vehicles sold. Congratulations again, Kia Motors America! *The Sorento and Optima GDI (EX, SX & Limited and certain LX Trims only) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts. Lees hele artikel

This summer, Kia is officially responsible for the transportation of all teams, officials, delegates and official VIP during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™. As an Official Automotive Partner of FIFA, Kia handed over the 410-vehicle fleet during a handover ceremony at Arena de Sao Paulo in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Kia will ensure the smooth and efficient transportation by providing vehicle models from its wide-ranging lineup to the Organizing Committee for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, including the stylish Sportage CUV and capacious Carnival MPV (known as ‘Sedona’ in some markets). Meanwhile, in the lead-up to this year’s tournament, Kia also provided 93 vehicles for pre-tournament preparations such as the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ Official Draw event. In addition to the official vehicles, a ‘Kia Roadside Assistance Team’ will be available 24-hours a day throughout the event. The team will provide various emergency services to ensure the safety of drivers and passengers of official vehicles. During an emergency, the Roadside Assistance Team will be available to drivers through number from a hotline sticker placed inside each official car for prompt assistance. In the lead up to kick-off, Kia has been conducting several programs that invite football fans around the world to actively participate and enjoy the tournament. Among them, the Kia Mascot Friends program selects 42 children from 25 countries to participate in actual World Cup matches wherein they will accompany the official World Cup mascot–Fuleco the Armadillo–onto the pitch at half time. Meanwhile, Kia’s five-a-side Champ into the Arena promotion invites amateur football teams from all over the world to compete against each other for an opportunity to compete for the title of World Champion in Brazil while also attending an exciting 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ quarter-final match. For more about the Kia’s 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ activities and events, click here. Lees hele artikel

nadien bedrading massa,s nagelopen geen oorzaak gevonden startonderbreking los gekoppeld ,nadien storing niet weer voorgekomen Lees het hele artikel

Building cars close to where they are sold always makes the most sense and Korean automaker Kia has plans to move production much closer to the USA. A new assembly plant in Mexico is on Kia’s to-do list, a source close to the matter revealed to Reuters. The new plant will be built in Monterrey and will have a 300,000 vehicle capacity, which will help Kia meet demand in the United States. At first, the plant will build two small cars for the brand. About two years ago, Chung Mong-koo, chairman of Hyundai Motor and its Kia affiliate, placed a limit on new capacity over fears of quality issues born from fast growth. Now, it seems that he must be alright with moving forward on capacity increases, especially since Hyundai and Kia are currently operating at capacity worldwide. In fact, one analyst says that if the companies don’t invest in more plants, they will begin to lose market share by 2016. [source: Automotive News] Discuss this story at our Kia Forum The post Kia Planning New Assembly Plant in Mexico appeared first on AutoGuide.com News. Lees het hele artikel