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Kia announces 1,6L turbo engine details and confirms release date of the 2013 cee’d / pro_cee’d GT! It’s no secret that the South Korean fastest growing carmaker wants to enter the hot-hatch market. Initially, it was widely speculated that Kia … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Hollywood chase scenes with hairpin turns and pedal-to-the-metal action have the tendency to ignite the passion to just get out and drive! (Safely of course) Today on Kia-Buzz, we’re going to share some of our staff’s picks for ‘Top 5 Driving Films.’ Now before any film critics out there scream, ‘What the Picanto?!’ at some of these choices, please feel free to share any films we missed, especially the classics. Now let’s start the countdown. 5. Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) When Nicolas Cage was driving his ride backwards in the streets of Long Beach, it was the definition of ‘awesome.’ Aside from the heart pumping chase scenes–this film gives a firsthand look at the performance potential of all types of vehicles, since frankly speaking, it’s about stealing cars very fast, which is not a very nice and legal thing to do by-the-way, so don’t do it! 4. Transporter 2 (2005) Transporter is the ultimate driving enthusiast’s fantasy and shows off action star Jason Statham’s impressive driving skills (actually his stuntman’s). The action sequences in the film have a tendency to be over-the-top, but nevertheless it’s very fun to watch. 3. Batman (1989) The Batmobile captured the imagination of every child and adult alike with its sleek, sensuous and menacing features. Did you know it was actually built on top of a Chevrolet Impala? Recently for DC Entertainment’s ‘We Can Be Heroes’ charity campaign – West Coast Customs built a Batman inspired Kia Optima. Whatever vehicle it may be, it’s hands down one of the coolest looking rides. 2. The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006) Many of you probably felt a “Fast and the Furious” coming on this list, but out of the whole franchise, we felt “Tokyo Drift,” really added some style to the series, by mixing fast cars, drift racing, exotic terrain and adrenaline pumped racing scenes. 1. Drive (2011) At number one on the list is Drive. This independent film is about a lonesome mechanic with an interesting side job – a wheel man for getaway heists. Despite his unlawful career choice we can’t help but noticing his sensitive side, which sets him apart from the bad guys. He seems invincible on the Los Angeles streets, but what happens when he takes on a job that he just can’t get away from? Watch it and tell us what you think. We hope you enjoyed our choices for the ‘Top 5 Driving Films.’ Did you know that Kia vehicles are also making their way into films? What do you think? These are some of our staff’s favorite car films, but what other films do you think should have made our list? Tell is in the comments section below. Lees hele artikel

Kia Motors Worldwide Facebook page just launched a new game called “BeatPop”, an addictive game reminiscent of Bejeweled except with Kia’s vehicles embedded inside these gems. It presents a screen of 64 cartoon cars, in a matrix of eight vertical columns and eight horizontal rows. You need to line up three identical cars by swiping the screen vertically or horizontally in one mouse move, resulting in “combo”. After a series of combos reaching at a certain level, you can unlock star shaped bombs that can destroy a vertical and horizontal row. Even though we created this game for our Facebook fans, we’ll be frank; we can’t stop playing it ourselves. But don’t take our word for it, try it out for yourself on the official Kia Motors Facebook Fan page and be sure tell us what you think in the comments section below Lees hele artikel

Wat voor signaal geeft je 2e lambdasensor af? Misschien is het een draadbreuk tussen ecu en sonde.Duurt even voor dat deze sonde voldoende opgewarmd is na een koude start. Beter warm uitlezen/meten.Of meten EN uitlezen en dan het voltage vergelijken. Lees het hele artikel

Heb een storing in mijn Kia Rio zitten.Motorstorings lampje brand,Autouitgelezen en komt code P0136 en P0140 uitLambda sonde`s alle twee vervangen maar nu komt iedere keer storings code P0136 terug.Heb de tweede sonde vervangen voor een originelen sensor maar mocht niet baten.Het motorstorings lampje gaat steeds weer aan.Wat opgevallen is als ik de verwarmingsknop draai van blazen boven of naar beneden waardoor ook de airco aangaat toen sprong het storings lampje ook aan.Heb gecontroleerd wat voor een code eruit kwam en constateerde dat het weer P0136 was,Code gewist en ben toen weer gaan rijden met de airco knop aan het spelen geweest kwam op dat mopment niet terug.Ben later op de dag weggereden niets aan de hand op dat moment maar nog geen drie minuten later onder het rijden zonder dat ik iets aanraakte ging spontaan het lampje weer branden.Uitgelezen weer foutcode P0136 erin.Wie O Wie weet een oplossing Lees het hele artikel

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 they were promised, and paying higher fuel costs they would not otherwise have paid,” the suit says. The $775 million value was conceived through a formula which accounts for the vehicles worth, and the miles driven over the likely economic life of the car. Despite the false mpg claims, some experts believe that Hyundai and Kia vehicles’ resale value will be unaffected. [source: Automotive News] Lees het hele artikel

heb een tikkend geluid aan distributieketting van de nokkenassen hydroulische kettingspanner spant niet meer aan heb een nieuwe gestoken plus geleiders maar probleem is hetzelfde en als ik de geleiders aan elkaar aanspan is het geluid weg is er een probleem geweten van te weinig oliedruk en waaraan het mischien kan liggen dank bij voorbaat Lees het hele artikel

deze auto heeft als probleem dat hij na het starten op 2 cilinders loopt. hij slaat aan op 4 cilinders en na een seconde of wat vallen er twee weg. na wat metingen te hebben verricht komen we erachter dat de vonk van cilinder 2 en 3 minimaal is, en een belangrijk punt is dat de injectoren van cilinder 2 en 3 niet openen. na een kleine minuut te hebben gelopen komen de 2 injectoren erbij en is er niets meer aan de hand. Net of ze in het begin niet worden aangestuurd door de ecm. (uitgeschakeld ivm missfire??)we hebben de bobines al omgewisseld dit zonder resultaat, de vonk blijft bij 1 en 4 sterkter en 2 en 3 minder.kabelboom vanaf ecm naar injectoren en bobines doorgemeten, dit is allemaal goed. weinig weerstand en geen kabelbreuk.Ecm is al een keer omgewisseld geweest, de IFS ignition failure sensor is vernieuwd.Het vreemde eraan is; hoe kouder het buiten is, hoe langer de motor onregelmatig blijft lopen met de koude start.Iemand met nog wat goede tips?? Wij zitten met de handen in het haar.Alvast bedankt. Lees het hele artikel

We are happy to announce the month of October 2012 being yet-another record breaking month for the Kia brand in the United States. Kia’s sales last month increased to 42,452 units and were up 12,6 percent from the same month a year ago! With only two months to go in the year, Kia Motors America [...] Lees het hele artikel

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 clearly was not enough. The plaintiffs in the case are Molly Simons, who bought a 2012 Kia Rio, and Rebecca Sanders and Jeffrey Millar who purchased a 2013 Hyundai Elantra last month. [source: Automotive News] Lees het hele artikel

The 82nd edition of Geneva Motor Show hosted a premiere of the all-new 2012 Kia cee’d Sporty Wagon and Kia cee’d 5-door hatchback. Both compact cars were developed exclusively for the European market and boast superb design, along with highly-advanced … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

Last week Hyundai and Kia made an embarrassing confession; they’ve been overstating the fuel efficiency of their vehicles for the past three years. This miscalculation includes most of the models in both of their lineups. To make things right the South Korean automakers are readjusting the numbers and reimbursing customers. That should help rebuild trust but there could be more fallout from the blunder. Has the resale value of their vehicles been affected? “If there is an impact it’s likely to be on the smaller side, like 1 percent, but it’s entirely possible it will have no impact at all,” said Eric Ibara, Director of Residual Value Consulting at Kelly Blue Book, one of the world’s largest vehicle valuation companies. EXPERTS AREN’T WORRIED Ibara also said “it’s quite early in the whole process,” noting it still has to play out. When asked about the changes to Hyundai and Kia’s fuel-economy numbers he said “the amount of difference it makes appears to be fairly small,” adding “it may not have an impact.” New cars are almost always more fuel efficient than their predecessors and Ibara said “we haven’t really seen the old-generation vehicles take an unusually harsh dip, but it may be masked by the strong used-car market.” Of all mainstream brands Hyundai ranked third in ALG’s 2012 Residual Value Awards. Top honors went to Subaru while Honda came in second. Aside from the company’s podium finish the Elantra took home honors for best compact car. “Generally speaking our resale values are on the rise” said Miles Johnson, Senior Manager, Midwest Product Public Relations for Hyundai. He also said “every time we’ve launched an all-new model we’ve seen a bump.” Jim Hall, Managing Director of 2953 Analytics concurs with Kelly Blue Book’s findings. He said “I don’t think it will affect their resale value.” As for the efficiency numbers he said, “these damn things are estimates,” noting there’s plenty of variability in what people get in real-world driving. A DAMAGED REPUTATION? Jonathan Banks, Senior Director at NADA Used Car Guide calls the fuel-economy fiasco “a big chink in the armor.” He said a lot of customers are new to Hyundai and Kia and have “no long-term attachment to the brands like a Toyota or a Honda buyer.” He also said people tend to forgive automakers if they have long-standing positive perceptions of them. Banks also noted Hyundai and Kia just earned a positive perception in the marketplace and that it’s very easy to squander this goodwill. “Perception, when you lose it it’s hard to get back” he mentioned. Still, in a vote of confidence Banks said “we don’t think it will have an impact on resale values immediately.” He also said that unless NADA starts to see a lot of negative press or bad consumer response “we won’t make any adjustments to our forecast.” “It appears they’re doing the right thing – their response is critical,” Banks said, calling their reaction to the situation quick and honest, adding “it should show some good will.” He also said “I’m pretty positive they’ll do an effective job,” and “they seem to have a good understanding of their situation.” Ibara said “they appear to really want to keep their customers satisfied.” He also mentioned “people gravitate to these vehicles for a number of reasons” including ride, handling and styling, not exclusively fuel economy. If the window stickers are off by a little bit it shouldn’t be a deal-breaker for most customers. Lees het hele artikel

As webs meant to catch flies go, the Environmental Protection Agency‘s might soon look tattered and threadbare as its investigation expands to suggest Hyundai and Kia might not be the only brands fudging mpg claims. Controversy quickly embroiled both brands last week after the revelation that mileage claims on no less than 13 models are exaggerated by as much as six miles per gallon. The information could deal a heavy-handed blow to Hyundai whose 40-mpg mantra is about as important as your carotid artery in a market where gas is only becoming more expensive. In more than a decade, the EPA says there have only been two other products falsifying claims. But is that because the industry is filled with honest automakers that live up to MPG claims? Are Hyundai and Kia really the pocket pilfering villains some might see after last week, or just one of many tainted teeth wearing veneers? It seems that’s a question floating in more than a few minds at the EPA as well. Far from being finished, the inquiry is expanding as part of an ongoing investigation. It’s still unclear what, exactly, that means, but more companies are likely to come under the microscope. Part of the problem is that car companies can tune their vehicles to perform for optimal fuel economy during the preset list of specific tests used to gather EPA ratings. Driving the cars outside of those generally unrealistic parameters can drastically affect mileage without breaking any rules. Hyundai and Kia went beyond that, but it won’t matter to consumers. Even if further investigations fail to find other violations, the fact remains that fuel numbers regularly fail to meet EPA expectations, probably because the agency is trying to measure a curved object with a rigid yard stick. Things aren’t likely to get better unless that changes. [source: the Detroit Bureau] Lees het hele artikel

Are you buying yourself a brand-new 2013 Kia Soul? Before enjoying your new ride, you need to look into Kia Soul insurance. Where can you get started and how can you find the best car insurance and insurance quotes? Here … Continue reading → Lees het hele artikel

The 2012-13 NBA season is under way, which means that basketball superstar Blake Griffin is back as the official Kia spokesman. Griffin will appear in a number of humorous TV spots that will highlight the top-selling Kia Optima, as well as the UVO voice-activated infotainment system. The five 30-second spots will feature Blake giving suggestions [...] Lees het hele artikel

Probleem Opgelost.Diagnoses bij 2 LPG specialisten hebben me meer dan 200 euro gekost. Een van de adviezen was het vernieuwen van de verdamper; heb ik gedaan zonder resultaat. Volgens de specialist ligt het dan toch aan een of meerdere injectoren. Hele dure grap dus heb ik de rails gedemonteerd en en de injectoren eruitgehaald en getest. Geen enkele verstuiver was vervuild en ze werkten allemaal. Bij het terugplaatsen van de rails heb ik het probleem ontdekt; de injectorslangen tussen Injector en spruitstuk zagen er een beetje geknikt uit en dat is best mogelijk na 4 jaar dienst. Als de slangen koud zijn laten ze voldoende gas door maar als ze warm worden knikken ze dicht en dan ontstaat het probleem! Voor 10,- nieuwe slang erop en de auto loopt als een zonnetje!! Vandaag 450 km gereden zonder enig probleem. Lees het hele artikel

Vehicle quality was not the only thing making news when Consumer Reports unveiled the results of its latest reliability study in Detroit earlier this week. Amongst the issues highlighted by the consumer publication were real world fuel economy and forced induction engine technology. In particular, the watchdog organization took issue with downsized, turbocharged engines, citing efficiency and reliability issues with certain engines during real-world testing. Currently, automakers are in a race to the bottom, slashing engine displacement and bolting on boost to help meet ever-stricter fuel-economy standards. Brands like Hyundai and Ford are seen to be leading the charge with turbocharged powerplants in mainstream products like the Sonata and Fusion. “Engine downsizing is the biggest driver for turbocharging, along with direct fuel injection,” said Tom Grissom, Director of Business Development for BorgWarner Turbo Systems. He said they’re essential to giving smaller engines the performance characteristics drivers need. BorgWarner sees big growth potential for turbos in North America. Grissom said, “the U.S. is fundamentally a gasoline-fueled passenger car market.” As automakers downsize engines they will have to turn to turbos. Europe’s vehicle fleet is already predominantly diesel powered, which means turbochargers are already on most engines there. Bosch Mahle Turbo Systems, another major supplier of turbochargers to car manufacturers, projects that by 2019, 45 million turbochargers will be used in passenger vehicles annually. LAB RESULTS, NOT THE REAL WORLD Part of the discrepancy noted by Consumer Reports and documented anecdotally in AutoGuide reviews may come from the fact that so called “window sticker” fuel-economy numbers provided by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are achieved through tests done in a lab, rather than on the street. In the EPA test cycle vehicles are strapped to a chassis dynamometer, their drive wheels positioned on a series of rollers. The energy it takes to spin these rollers can be adjusted to simulate extra vehicle weight or wind resistance. Once a vehicle is securely mounted on the dyno, a professional driver takes it through a series of simulated routes, accelerating and braking according to the standardized test schedule. Fuel economy ratings are determined by measuring the amount of carbon exhausted out the tailpipe. Obviously this methodology doesn’t work with electric vehicles. Since 2008 the test has been amended to include additional variables, things like higher driving speeds, cold temperatures and air conditioning usage. These tweaks help the EPA test more accurately reflect real-world performance. When contacted to see if new changes should be incorporated to close the gap between as-tested fuel economy and real world fuel economy on turbocharged cars, the EPA did not immediately respond. But given Hyundai and Kia’s recent trouble in this area, things may change in the future. On paper the downsized-turbocharged formula really works to improve fuel economy. New-vehicle shoppers see bigger numbers on window stickers, but this is not something the folks at Consumer Reports found in their testing. CHEVY CRUZE, FORD F-150 SINGLED OUT Two examples cited are the Chevrolet Cruze compact car and the Ford F-150 pickup, both of which offer optional force-fed engines. Jake Fisher, the Director of Auto Testing at Consumer Reports said that even with downsized, turbocharged engines “[they deliver the] same fuel efficiency as their normally aspirated counterparts.” This calls into question the fuel-economy improvements automakers have made the last few years. “EcoBoost had virtually the same zero to 60 time and 15 miles per gallon as the V8,” Fisher said of the F-150. This is not exactly a ringing endorsement of blowers and direct injection, given their added cost and complexity. These engines have also proven to have reliability issues. According to Fisher, when it first came out, “the Mazda CX-7 turbo had a lot of problems… but they ended up working them out.” Also, “in previous years the WRX and other turbocharged Subarus were below average in reliability.” Even premium brands have had some trouble in this area. Fisher said, “there were some early problems with BMW’s 3.0-liter turbo engine.” Under-hood troubles can impact quality scores, but there are other factors to consider. Turbocharged powerplants are often found in higher-trim models. Typically these vehicles are delivered with extra options, which means there are more things to go wrong. EPA standards are the law of the land so automakers follow them to the letter. As for the Chevy Cruze’s performance in Consumer Reports’ testing, Tom Read of GM Technology and Powertrain Communications said “based on their drive schedule they may have come up with something different from the EPA numbers.” “The EPA numbers we report on are clearly better with the 1.4 turbo – 26/42 [miles per gallon] with the eco model versus 26/38 with the 1.8,” Read said. Richard Truett, Powertrain Communications Manager at Ford echoed these sentiments. He said “a lot of it depends on how consumers use it” and “we’re discovering that people really enjoy the turbos.” In other words, buyers like the rush of acceleration they offer. According to Truett, the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 offered in the F-150 can deliver superior fuel economy to the company’s the 5.0-liter V8 engine “if you use the turbos smartly.” He also said you can’t have your cake and eat it too; you have to keep a light foot on the throttle to maximize efficiency. Lower-than-expected real-world MPG numbers don’t appear to be dissuading buyers from opting for boosted pickups. Truett said as of last month “EcoBoost alone is about 42 percent of F-150 sales,” adding “it’s exceeded all expectations of sales and performance.” Summing things up, Read offered some advice, “no drive schedule can be perfect to simulate what a customer is going to get, but [EPA scores are] better than ever as an indicator of what a customer is going to get.” As always, you mileage will vary. 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After continued complaints by owners and consumer agencies, an audit by the Environmental Protection Agency has revealed that no Hyundai or Kia model achieves 40 mpg, a number often touted by the Korean automakers. In fact, Hyundai marketed its cars (including the Elantra, Elantra GT, Elantra Coupe, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid and Veloster), heavily, even using a “save the asterisk” campaign, noting that unlike rivals, Hyundai models achieved the all-important 40-mpg number without any qualifications. As it turns out, that’s no longer the case. Hyundai and subsidiary Kia have announced today that due to, “procedural errors” a total of 900,000 models sold between 2010 and 2012 no longer achieve the claimed fuel economy numbers listed in their window stickers. New, adjusted fuel economy numbers are on average three percent lower, dropping by as much as 6 mpg for the Kia Soul, while most models will only see a downgrade of just one or two miles per gallon. Still, the decrease is enough to wipe clean any 40 mpg claims from the Hyundai lineup with cars like the Hyundai Accent now listing just 37 mpg highway, while the Elantra is rated at 38 mpg highway compared to a claimed 40 mpg before for both models. Even the Sonata Hybrid has been downgraded from a best of 40 mpg highway to just 39 mpg. Hyundai and Kia will compensate owners based on the mileage of each vehicle, reimbursing them for the difference between what they have spent in fuel and the amount they would have spent had the numbers been correct. Additionally, both automakers will add an extra 15 percent to that number. Owners of a Hyundai or Kia model sold since 2010 can find out more info, including what vehicles are affected, at HyundaiMPGInfo.com or Kiakiampginfo.com. Lees het hele artikel

Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia have admitted to overstating fuel mileage claims on most of their models over the past three years, and will now be forced to pay back car owners for their embarrassing error. Both automakers will begin to retrofit their cars with new window stickers immediately, that reduce the fuel consumption ratings by up to 6 mpg depending on the vehicle model. The companies are being forced to reimburse around 900,000 customers, for the entire lifetime that they own the vehicle. The reimbursement amount will be based on the mileage of the vehicle, and will attempt to pay back money that the owners would have saved if the fuel mileage rating was originally correct. Additionally, Hyundai and Kia will add on 15 percent to help compensate for the inconvenience this has caused. As an example, if you own a 2012 Kia Soul Eco that has been driven 15,000 miles, and you are paying an average of $3.90 for a liter of gasoline, the company will have to reimburse you around $285. The reimbursement depends on the average gas price in your area, as well as the mpg adjustment, which in the case of the 2012 Kia Soul Eco, was lowered by 4 mpg combined. After the first payment is received, customers can re-visit the dealership as often as they’d like to have there mileage re-checked. They will then be compensated for the extra miles they have tacked on to the odometer. An audit by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revealed that the brands turned in numbers that did not match their own test results on these cars, and an investigation is now being launched into all of the automakers vehicles. Hyundai and Kia claim that the error was unintentional, and have already issued a public apology. The brand’s will run full-page newspaper and digital ads starting this coming Sunday to inform the public of the error. For more information on the models affected, you can visit www.kiampginfo.com, or www.hyundaimpginfo.com. Lees het hele artikel

Kia Motors America (KMA) and DC Entertainment kicked off the 2012 SEMA Show today in superhero style with five radical machines inspired by the members of the Justice League: The Flash Forte Koup, Aquaman Rio 5-door, Cyborg Forte 5-door, Green Lantern Soul and the previously unveiled Batman Optima. Built by West Coast Customs, RIDES and Super Street, each of the vehicles feature custom artwork by legendary comic book artist and DC Entertainment Co-Publisher Jim Lee and are intended to raise awareness for DC Entertainment’s “We Can Be Heroes” giving campaign to help fight the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa. Each Justice League character was assigned to a specific Kia vehicle based on personality and key attributes to create these five iconic works of art on wheels. The Flash-inspired Forte (Cerato) Koup Known for his speed, drive and commitment to fighting crime, The Flash is paired with the sleek Forte Koup (Cerato), a vehicle with proven on-track racing performance in the Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge. Built by West Coast Customs, the Koup electrifies the senses with a red, orange and yellow airbrushed exterior paint that matches the Scarlet Speedster’s trademark costume. A cutout in the hood incorporates The Flash logo and allows viewers to see the speedy punch the Forte Koup packs. The modifications continue with 20-inch Asanti color-matched wheels with Continental Extreme Contact tires. A custom coilover suspension lowers the Forte Koup for razor-sharp handling. On the inside, the Forte Koup’s seats are reupholstered in black nappa leather contrasted with red suede featuring yellow stitching with character artwork embroidered into the seats. The headliner was also reupholstered using black suede showcasing custom stitching and custom-painted pieces throughout the interior. To keep the Koup’s occupants energized, West Coast Customs installed two, 10-inch sub woofers and two sets of coaxial component speakers with a Quart four-channel amp, while a pair of Rosen Entertainment seven-inch monitors plays a “We Can Be Heroes” campaign video in the front headrests. Aquaman-inspired Rio 5-door Given the Kia Rio’s reputation as one of the most eco-friendly vehicles on the road today – 85-percent of Rio’s materials are recyclable at the end of its lifespan – the subcompact provided a natural automotive alter-ego for Aquaman, symbolizing his role as protector of the environment, both land and sea. The Aquaman-inspired Rio 5-door also received the West Coast Customs treatment with special gold, green and orange exterior paint and a body kit featuring custom-fabricated fins. Visual elements also include Oracle Light Emitting Diodes (LED) wheel rings and body lighting across the exterior as well as 20-inch color-matched Asanti wheels wrapped in Continental rubber. Inside the Rio 5-door’s spacious cabin, the seats have been reupholstered with green leather featuring yellow and gold accents.The headliner has been customized using green suede while the Aquaman logo was stitched into the back seats to complete the thematic transformation of the passenger compartment. Pop the trunk on this Rio and notice the customized enclosure featuring Aquaman comic-book art and a unique polycast cutout which creates an underwater scene that is lit with Oracle LED lighting. This heroic Rio is further enhanced by a 12-inch subwoofer and two coaxial component speakers and amp while two seven-inch Rosen Entertainment monitors play the “We Can Be Heroes” video to promote this worthy cause. Green Lantern-inspired Soul Based on the intergalactic peacekeeper known as Green Lantern,the Super Street magazine’s wide-body Soul shines with a green and black two-tone exterior paint scheme complete with green mirror-chrome tint on the windows.Super Street’s build teamlowered the Soul to improve its stance and applied widened wheel wells with one-off 18 x 10.5-inch deep-dish wheels.Traditionally a four-door vehicle, the Soul’s back doors have been welded shut to streamline its appearance.Blacked out headlights feature projector beams that glow green. Customized Green Lantern-logo fog lights in the widened front fascia, and green LED lighting further enhance the overall appearance of the Soul – this machine is ready for anything, just like Green Lantern. A custom rear cargo compartment houses the Green Lantern power battery with his signature lantern logo etched into a clear panel displaying the superhero’s oath lit by LEDs. The rear deck also holds a video monitor to display the “We Can Be Heroes” promotional video.Up front, the Soul’s steering wheel and front seats were reupholstered with green and black leather and includes the Green Lantern logo stitched into the seat backs.Other interior touches include various dash pieces painted in the green and black scheme. Cyborg-inspired Forte (Cerato) 5-door Built by RIDES magazine and based on Cyborg, the half human/half machine superhero for the modern age, the athletic and agile Kia Forte 5-door (Cerato) embodies Cyborg’s communications prowess, power and endurance.It features coilover suspension for more aggressive maneuverability and widened custom metal fenders that recall Cyborg’s ability to mechanically morph to face any challenge. This robotic road machine sits on 18-inch Rotiform TMB wheels with chrome lip and red anodized bolts. Other exterior elements include a vented air scoop on the hood and side ports with red LED lights. An Aztec silver paint job enhances the fluid lines and balanced proportions of the Forte 5-door, while matching the polished steel of Cyborg’s armor. The vehicle interior consists of red perforated leather and red suede similar to the red glow pulsing from Cyborg’s power core. Red and silver trim highlights the Cyborg emblem featured within the interior design. The tablet in the center console reinforces the fact that Cyborg is constantly plugged in—a hub for communication and information. And the JL Audio sound system is another technological enhancement that highlights the fun side of the Justice League’s youngest member. Batman Optima SX Limited Previously unveiled at New York’s Time Warner Center, Kia, DC Entertainment and RIDES magazine worked together to design and build the Batman-inspired Optima. RIDES transformed the exterior with a matte- and piano-black paint scheme, a dramatically lowered coilover suspension and muscular ground effects kit, huge Ksport performance brakes for extreme stopping power, custom-designed 20-inch black wheels with one-of-a-kind Batman-logo center caps and a performance exhaust system. Other exterior modifications include a custom front grille shaped like a batwing that took over 40 hours to create, yellow LED lighting accents throughout the vehicle and the iconic bat signal etched into the SXL’s HID headlights. Moving beneath the cape, the Optima‘s seating surfaces are costumed in custom black leather and suede with bold yellow accent stitching. Gotham City‘s streets are full of villains, and this Optima is ready for action at a moment‘s notice with crime-fighting elements like utility throwing stars installed in the center console. Stay tuned for more news on the Kia Motors and DC Comics partnership. Now that five vehicles have been seen, there are three more to be unveiled at various auto shows and Comic-Cons over the next several months including Wonder Woman, Superman and a final vehicle that will feature all seven characters of the Justice League to be auctioned off to benefit the “We Can Be Heroes” giving campaign. What do you think? What do you think about these 5 DC Comics superhero Kias? Tell us your favorite below. Learn More See other impressive transformation of Kia vehicles from our previous BUZZ posts: Become a Superhero in this Batman-Inspired Optima These Kia Souls are Ready for Halloween 2011 SEMA Show: Sports-Themed Kia Vehicles Adult Swim! Lees hele artikel

The 2012 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show hits Las Vegas this week, with one of the stars of the show expected to be the collaboration between Kia Motors America (KMA) and DC Entertainment. On display will be a number of Justice League inspired vehicles that are part of the “We Can Be Heroes” campaign [...] Lees het hele artikel

Even zoeken op het forum. Is al meer voorgekomen.Een lapmiddel zou het vervangen van het binnenwerk van de voorkat zijn door een metaal-kat.Maar ook een motor-revisie zal niet ver weg zijn. Lees het hele artikel

Beste Oldford bedankt voor de reaktie hij gebruikt inderdaad 1l op 1200 km rookt ook hevig als je wegrijdt als hij een paar min. stationair heeft gelopen zal morgen de kat er afhalen als hij inderdaad kapot is wat is dan jouw advies? groeten Frans Lees het hele artikel

Katalysator verstopt? Vooral de voor-kat is daar gevoelig voor.Gebruikt de motor olie? En zo ja, hoeveel? Lees het hele artikel

Ik heb hier een sorento staan die boven 3000t geen power meer heeft als je dan gas geeft lijkt het of hij gesmoort wordt we hebben hem uitgelezen maar er staan geen fouten in ook brandt het management lampje niet, heeft iemand een tip. frans Lees het hele artikel