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Kia Canada announces 7,558 vehicle sales in May 2013! Kia showed the diversity of its lineup by having 5 different vehicles achieve over 1,000 units sold in May. The Forte family (4-door Forte sedan, 5-door hatchback, and Forte Koup) combined … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

probleem opgelostvandaag is mijn vrouw bij de autoschadehersteller geweest en had de deur binnen 5min openze weet niet hoe hij dit heeft gedaan maar de oorzaak was een gebroken veer bij het slot waarschijnlijk doordat de gordel tussen de deur heeft gezeteniedereen bedankt voor de reacties Lees het hele artikel

Kia Motors Corporation announced that it will provide 198 passenger cars to ensure efficient and smooth transportation during the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 in host country Brazil, and to fulfill its role as a FIFA Partner and official automobile of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 (in conjunction with its sister company Hyundai Motor Company). Kia is supplying numerous models as official tournament vehicles, such as its Cadenza and Optima passenger sedans; Sportage, Sorento and Mohave sport utility vehicles; and Carnival (known as ‘Sedona’ in some markets) multipurpose vehicle. The FIFA Confederations Cup is scheduled to kick off on June 15th in Brasilia with the champion to be crowned on 30 June in Rio de Janeiro. The matches will take place throughout six cities in Brazil (Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro, Fortaleza, Belo Horizonte, Salvador and Recife). In line with FIFA Confederations Cup 2013, Kia has introduced several activities for customers all around the world to increase their enjoyment of the tournament. The five-a-side “Kia Champ into the Arena” invites amateur football talents from all over the world to compete against each other while providing the opportunity to witness an exciting FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 semi-final match. In addition, Kia provides an opportunity for football fans to experience the Brazilian atmosphere and attend a FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 semi-final match through “Kia Lucky Drive to Brazil.” Kia Motors is also a FIFA Partner in conjunction with Hyundai Motors, and will sponsor the 2014, 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups. Lees hele artikel

It’s time for another in our series that features Kia car owners and the cars they have grown to love. For this piece we spoke to Jeff Smith, a family man who has had a love of vehicles since his … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Ik hoop dat iemand een oplossing kan bieden.Enkele jaren geleden hadden wij een 3-4 identieke problemen met de Hyundai Santa Fé, model 2006 waarbij de kabel in de deur ter hoogte van het slot was afgebroken.Het enige wat we hebben kunnen doen was de binnenbekleding kapot breken om het slot zo van binnenuit te kunnen openen. Gelukkig waren deze wagens nog in garantie.Ik lees het resultaat wel. Lees het hele artikel

Purchasing a Kia Soul, or any other car for that matter, is usually equal parts exciting and frightening. You need to be sure that you have chosen the right dealership and made the perfect decision on which vehicle best suits … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

What’s new? The 2014 Sorento gains front and rear lightning fitted with LEDs! The hot-selling Kia Sorento crossover vehicle received a wide number of improvements for the 2014 Model Year. While the updated Sorento may look similar to the last … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

na de auto op slot te hebben gedaan met de c.v en hem na 10min weer te openen met de c.v ging de deurvan de bestuurderskant niet meer van het slot af.ook met de sleutel kon de deur niet opende andere deuren gaan wel gewoon open met de c.v zodat ik nog wel naar binnen kanik kan het deurpaneel nu ook niet verwijderen om te kijken wat er is omdat de deur niet open wilkan alleen vanaf boven via het raam in de deur kijken maar kan niet zien of er iets is afgebroken of zo.heeft iemand een oplossing of ervaring met dit probleem ik hoor het graag want elke keer klimmen om in de auto te komen is ook wat.alvast bedankt Lees het hele artikel

There are a number of design changes that can be made to a car to make it look that much more appealing. While there are numerous changes that can be made to the body design to achieve a certain look, … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

FCEVs run on the electricity generated by the chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen. Since the only by-product is water, FCEVs can tackle the twin challenges of environmental degradation and energy depletion. Moreover, the FCEV system is twice as efficient as that of the existing internal combustion engine drivetrains. For FCEV commercialization, however, the hydrogen-generation process has to become more energy-efficient and a network of hydrogen fueling stations must be set up. Korean and global automakers are working toward the goal of commercializing FCEVs and putting a network of charging stations in place by 2015. There are also discussions on turning to wind power as a means of making the hydrogen production process less costly and more eco-friendly. Kia Motors started R&D on fuel cell technology in 1988. With the successful certification of our low-temperature (-20˚C) startup technology, we managed to overcome what was considered a major hurdle in FCEV commercialization. Mohave’s Fuel Cell Technology In 2009, we succeeded in developing the Mohave FCEV, a second-generation FCEV featuring a 115 kW fuel cell stack and a super capacitor, a next-generation energy storage unit. The fuel cell stack is built into the underfloor for even weight distribution,enabling more dynamic driving performance and more stable maneuverability. With its 700-bar hydrogen storage system, the Mohave FCEV can travel up to 690 km on a singlecharge and has a maximum speed of 160 km/h. The vehicle is designed to minimize damage to the hydrogen tank and pipes in rear-end collisions and is equipped with a sensor to detect hydrogen leaks caused by impact, thus fulfilling U.S. collision safety requirements. The Mohave FCEV’s durability and technological superiority were proven with the successful completion of the 2,655 km U.S. Hydrogen Road Tour 2009. We have succeeded in the local production of 99% of hydrogen fuel cell technologies. With some120 partner companies, we are working to reduce the size of the fuel stack, enable startup at -30℃, and raise the system’s efficiency. Mohave FCEV Specs Motor | 110 kW induction motor Temperature | -20˚C startup Storage | 700-bar hydrogen storage system Speed | Max. 160 km/h Distance | 690 km per charge This wraps up our Go EcoDynamics three part series. Stay tuned for more news on Kia’s developments towards sustainable mobility and a green and prosperous planet. Learn More– Go EcoDynamics! Read our other two previous parts from our series below. Part 1 – Hybrid Electric Vehicles – Kia Optima Hybrid Part 2 – Electric Vehicles – Kia Ray RV Lees hele artikel

CarAndVanNews from UK test drives the all-new Kia Carens MPV. They admit that Kia’s 7-seat minivan is major improvement compared to the previous generation model. It looks far better than the old Carens, provides more space inside the cabin and … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

EVs run solely on electric energy supplied by a high-voltage battery. It takes around six hours to charge the battery at a general charging station and 25 minutes at a high-speed charging station. As they run only on electric power, EVs are zero-emission vehicles. However, given that most electric power is currently generated through fossil fuel-based systems, EVs are responsible for indirect CO2 emissions. Other drawbacks include the lack of charging stations and the charging time, which is longer than what it takes to refuel internal combustion engine vehicles. Kia has 20 years of history developing eco-friendly autos? Kia was Korea’s first automobile manufacturer to develop and mass market electric vehicles with the introduction of the Besta in 1986. Ray EV We didn’t stop at the Besta, in fact our Sportage EV followed its release in 1999. Kia Motors has thus spent over 20 years researching and developing EVs and EV batteries. Drawing on this accumulated knowledge and know-how,we launched the Ray Electric Vehicle (EV) in2011. The Ray EV is a multi-purpose compact CUV well-suited for urban driving and cargo transport. It comes with a built-in GPS navigation system that indicates nearby charging stations and the remaining distance the vehicle can cover as well as the status of energy flow and usage. The Ray EV features wheels with low rolling resistance tires that minimize air resistance. A sophisticated safety system lowers the risks posed by high-voltage components. By producing all the key parts in Korea, Kia Motors has laid the basis for the advancement of homegrown EV technologies. Kia Motors is working with government ministries and agencies to expand opportunities for the public to experience the Ray EV. With the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, we joined a pilot program run by a consortium led by the Korea Electric Power Corporation in August 2012 through which we provided a fleet of 20 Ray EVs for free public trial rentals. 86% of users said they were satisfied with the Ray EV’s quiet driving experience, driving performance, and eco-friendliness. Since February 2013, we have been part of Seoul City’s Car-sharing Service program. Car-sharing is an effort to move away from the existing paradigm of private full-time car ownership to communal as needed usage. Service users can rent a car at a charging station nearby and then return the car to the station they designate at pickup. The Car-sharing Service is currently being operated as a pilot program at eight charging stations in the Seoul Metropolitan Area. The Ray EV was named Top 10 Technology of Excellence in the green energy segment at the Top 10 Green Awards co-hosted by the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning and the Ministry of Knowledge Economy in June 2012. It also received the Green Innovation Award (Environmental Minister’s Award) in January 2013 at The Asia Economy Daily’s 3rd Green Car Awards. We are operating a pilot fleet of 2,500 Ray EVs to test performance and lay the groundwork for an EV market with the goal of mass-producing a compact EV model for the general public by 2014. Ray EV Specs Motor | 50 kW max. output Battery | 16.4 kWh Speed | Max. 130 km/h Distance | 139 km per charge Efficiency | 5.0 km/kWh energy efficiency Coming up next in Part 3 of EcoDynamics– Mohave FCEV Read Part 1 – Kia Optima Hybrid Lees hele artikel

The latest Kia Picanto is certainly a desirable supermini, with sporty styling and good levels of equipment. There are also a host of other reasons that make this little car one of the very best choices for a first car. … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

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-oriented vehicle. In South Korea, the Cadenza is called the K7 and has been on sale since 2007, but Sprague said launching in North America didn’t make sense at the time. But now the Cadenza is about to wrap up its maiden month of sales in North America. The brand forecasts that 12,000 units will sell annually, and there isn’t long to wait until the first indicator of its market performance is in sight. But where Hyundai is targeting brands like BMW, Audi and Mercedes, Kia is aiming considerably lower. “We standardized leather, we standardized navigation because we’re going after people who are buying the high-end Tauruses, the high-end Avalons the high-end Chrysler 300s, the Acura TLs, the Lexus ES and the Lincoln MKZ,” Sprague said. “That’s where we see the opportunity.” The next question, which will be answered in the coming months, is whether or not Kia’s latest product is enough to woo new buyers while preventing attrition among curent owners. [source: Automotive News] Discuss this story at Kia-Forums.com Lees het hele artikel

As there are growing concerns for environmental protection in today’s world, Kia Motors is continuously researching for ways to make our vehicles more energy efficient thereby minimizing vehicles’ harmful effects on the earth. This is where Kia Motors’ Eco-Dynamics come in, our commitment to enhance people’s lives by providing innovative mobility solutions. Today on Kia BUZZ, we’re jumping into a three part series featuring current and future solutions to provide innovative sustainable mobility. Energy consumption and the transportation sector are responsible for 84%and 23%,respectively, of CO2 emissions, the culprit of climate change.These figures point to the goals toward which automakers should strive:curbing energy consumption or doing away with CO2 emissions altogether. EcoDynamics: Technologies for the Future Enhancing motor vehicle fuel economy or achieving the goal of zero emissions leads to lower energy consumption and CO2 emissions relative to the distance traveled.How can vehicles achieves these goals? 1) Hybridelectric vehicles (HEVs) 2) Electricvehicles (EVs) 3) Hydrogen Fuel cell Electric Vehicles(FCEVs) hold the key. Kia Motors launched EcoDynamics in 2009 with the release of the Cerato (Forte) LPi Hybrid under this green sub-brand. The name EcoDynamics is comprised of the terms eco from ecology (nature and environment), economy (efficiency), and dynamics (energy and vitality). It embodies our commitment to contributing to the betterment of humanity and the earth by adding sustainable mobility to the existing value of cars. The Optima Hybrid and Ray EV, both released in 2011, are following in the footsteps of the Forte LPi Hybrid. We have also been running a Mohave hydrogen FCEV pilot program since 2008. Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) HEVs are powered by an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. Compared to existing internal combustion engine cars, HEVs boast higher power and fuel economy as well as lower CO2emissions. The electric motor supplies the power (EV mode) when the vehicle starts or is traveling at low speeds. The electric motor assists the engine during acceleration, and either the engine or motor powers the vehicle when it is traveling at a constant speed. Electricity consumed at starts and during acceleration is recharged by the braking energy generated during deceleration.The engine shuts down to cut unnecessary fuel consumption when an HEV comes to a stop,thus raising fuel economy during stop-and-go city driving, while EV mode driving and enhanced efficiency reduce CO2 emissions. However, unless an alternative fuel source free of CO2 emissions is commercialized, HEVs will never realize zero emissions because they still rely on the internal combustion engine. Optima Hybrid Harnessing the technologies secured through the Rio pilot fleet program we launched in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment in 2005, Kia Motors released the Forte LPi Hybrid in 2009 and the Optima Hybrid in 2011. For 2013, the Optima Hybrid features numerous powertrain refinements for smoothness and drivability, including a more robust 47 HP electric traction motor, a stronger Hybrid Starter Generator (HSG) and a more powerful 47 kW Lithium Polymer battery. The Optima Hybrid is noticeably more responsive and performance-driven than before. The Optima HEV features Kia’s proprietary parallel hard-type hybrid system. A hard-type HEV is only powered by the motor when traveling at low speeds while a soft-type HEV is powered by both the engine and the motor at all times. The motor is what sets the Optima Hybrid apart from existing HEVs. The power-split system of existing HEVs features two motors, one to recharge the battery and the other to power the vehicle. However, a single motor does both in the parallel configuration Kia Motors has adopted, and this motor is smaller and lighter than those of the power-split drivetrain, thereby raising fuel economy. The secret behind Kia’s success with the parallel system is the engine clutch technology, which other automakers had given up on due to technical difficulties. When a vehicle needs more power to accelerate or go uphill, the engine clutch connects to the engine to make the motor and the engine work simultaneously. The key to this technology is the speed of the connection. After extensive trial and error, Kia Motors managed to lower the connection speed from over 1 second to 0.6 second or less, thus enabling the successful commercialization of the power-split electric hybrid drivetrain. The battery determines an HEV’s performance as the energy stored powers the motor. Like the Forte LPi Hybrid, the Optima HEV is equipped with a lithium-ion polymer (Li-poly) battery pack, which is lighter than its nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) counterpart but has higher output and energy density. The Optima HEV is the world’s first hard-type HEV employing Li-poly battery technology. The battery system has a quadripartite safety feature extending from the battery cells to the vehicle control mechanism. The Optima HEV also provides a more comfortable driving experience and higher fuel economy with its HEV-specific six-speed transmission. We have succeeded in producing all the electric power components in Korea, thereby laying the foundation for sustained technological advances and enhancing the competitiveness of our partners. Kia Motors is laying the groundwork for cars to co-evolve with the changing planet as we believe the opportunity to shape a positive future still remains open. We are investing in a brighter future for humankind by enhancing the eco-friendliness of our vehicle lineup and contributing to the realization of sustainable mobility. Coming up next in Part 2 of EcoDynamic– The Kia Ray EV Lees hele artikel

Vandaag bij de dealer geweest en zij hebben de bout gratis vervangen! probleem opgelost iedereen, bedankt voor de reacties. Lees het hele artikel

Een Kia Carens 1.8 2003Bij het vervangen van de pakking alleen onder het deksel? Heb ergens gehoord ook verstandig meteen de pakking (ringen) voor de 4 bougie-gaten aan de onderkant? Lees het hele artikel

Nee, kwestie van pakking vervangen.Om welk type auto gaat het? Lees het hele artikel

Hallo, een waarschijnlijk beginners-vraag, waar iemand misschien een antwoord op heeft:Een paar dagen geleden heb ik de olie ververst en het oliefilter vervangen. Toen ik gisteren nieuwe bougies wilde indraaien constateerde ik olie aan de bovenkant van de bougies. Nu heb ik begrepen dat het aan de kleppendeksel pakking kan liggen maar zou graag willen weten of het ook zou kunnen ontstaan wanneer er teveel olie is bijgevuld. Een paar dagen voor het verversen had ik namelijk wat bijgevuld en de olie op de bougies zag er niet nieuw uit. Kan de olie ergens weg bij overdruk, bv bij de bougies dus?De auto loopt overigens helemaal goed, geen stoten of wat dan ook.Alvast hartelijk dank. Lees het hele artikel

Kia has earned the deserved reputation of putting out vehicles that deliver a major bang for the buck. To this point, the Optima mid-size sedan was the top of the line as far as luxury goes, but the automaker has … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Hallo, ik hoop niet dat het te laat is voor je. Er is namelijk een probleem geweest met de krukasbouten, ze waren te kort waardoor het schroefdraad in de krukas beschadigt werd. In het ergste geval is deze helemaal uitgeslagen met alle gevolgen van dien. Draai niet de oude bout er weer in maar ga een nieuwe halen en bekijk eerst goed hoe het schroefdraad er nog uit ziet. Succes Lees het hele artikel

Sterker nog,bout moet je vervangen.Is waarschijnlijk ook een modificatie voor. Lees het hele artikel

Sinds gisteren hoor ik een vreemd klapperend geluid uit de motor wat lijkt te komen van de distributiezijde. Na zoeken op internet en het tegenkomen van de nodige krukasproblemen met picanto's heb ik vanmorgen besloten om de krukasbout te controleren. Deze bleek zo los te zitten dat de poelie van de aandrijfriemen van de waterpomp,dynamo en stuurbekrachtigingspomp los stond te klapperen. Deze weer op gevoel vastgezet maar ik weet geen aanhaalmoment van deze bout. Wie kan mij daaraan helpen. Is het zinvol om deze bout te borgen met loctite? of krijg ik hem dan niet meer los als de distributieriem aan de beurt is?Groeten,Luuk Lees het hele artikel

Dat soort handremmen wordt vaak verwaarloosd . Hang de remklauw zo op dat de schijf van de naaf kan genomen worden.Schuur vooral de trommel schoon (roestvrij) en stel de schoentjes zo af dat de trommel er met weinig speling er weer op kan . Test de slag om te zien of deze goed is . NIET TE KRAP stellen. Even rijdend inremmen en doe een meting. Werking moet voldoende zijn om de auto 1,6 m/sec2 te kunnen laten remmen . Dus ongelijk hoeft geen afkeur te zijn ! Succes. Lees het hele artikel

Klopt, bij nadere inspectie. Handrem werkt niet op de blokken. Bij het aantrekken van de handrem verschuift er in mijn optiek 'iets' binnenin.Het lijkt erop alsof de ceed een combinatie van schijfremmen en trommelremmen heeft op de achteras. Trommel voor de handrem. Na demontage van het wiel kijk ik op een soort trommelrem uit. Daar zit een rubberdopje. Die eruit gewipt en goed gekeken. Er moet volgens mij een soort wieltje zitten dat je kunt afstellen, maar die niet gezien. Zit daar wellicht het probleem.Als ik overigens de handrem aantrek, blokkeren wel beide achterwielen. Echter tijdens het rijden, remt rechts beter dan links.Wat nu? Lees het hele artikel