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Monday, Nov 16
Hyundai Unveils Direct Injected 2.4L 4-cylinder Engine
Hyundai Motor Company has officially unveiled the long anticipated 2.4L Theta GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) 4-cylinder powertrain today at the Hyundai-Kia International Powertrain Conference in Korea. The direct-injected inline-4 is scheduled make its debut under the hood of th...
Sunday, Nov 8
Korea: 2010 Kia Carens Adds New Features
Kia Motors has commenced sales of the 2010 Carens (Rondo in North America) multi-purpose vehicle in South Korea today. The 2010 model adds a myriad of appealing new features including new 17-inch "Black Luxury" alloy wheels, Supervision cluster, ETCS (Electronic Toll Collection Syst...
Kia Forte Koup to Join 2010 GRAND-AM KONI Sports Car Challenge
Kia Motors America (KMA) announced its official its U.S. motorsports program at the 2009 SEMA Show. KMA has teamed with the Kinetic Group to build and campaign two Forte Koups in the 2010 GRAND-AM KONI Sports Car Challenge Series in the Street Tuner (ST) class. Source: Kia Motors America]
Wednesday, Nov 4
USA: Kia Announces October Sales, Reports Gains
Kia Motors is in the midst of a dramatic transformation of its line-up, contributing to the brand’s continued gains in U.S. market share. The upcoming launch of the all-new 2011 Sorento CUV, the official vehicle of the NBA and the first vehicle to be built at the company’s first U.S.-based manu...
Monday, Nov 2
Kia Releases Soul Tempest Limited Edition for U.K.
Kia Motors has launched a limited-edition Soul "Tempest" for the UK market today. Replacing the outgoing "Samba" model, the Tempest is the latest addition to the automaker's Original Collections line-up in the UK. Source: Kia Motors]
Tuesday, Oct 20
Kia K7/Cadenza: More Info and Images
Other details we received include the delayed availability of the panoramic roof for the K7 (February 2010), and the availability of two navigation systems (6.5" screen and 8" screen). Pricing for the K7 will range from 28 million Won (US$23,805) to 40 million Won (US$34,000), which is si...
Saturday, Oct 17
Kia K7 Named Cadenza in US/EU - First Official Images
The automaker has also announced that the K7 will be called "Cadenza" in markets outside of Korea including North America, Europe (sans Britain), and the Middle East. Previewed earlier this year at the Seoul International Motor Show with the KND-5 Concept, the Schreyer-designed sedan...
Sunday, Oct 4
2011 Kia VG Sedan Interior - Spy Feed Update I
Kia Motors is set to launch an all-new premium executive car, code-named "VG", this November in South Korea. Previewed earlier this year at the Seoul International Motor Show with the KND-5 Concept, the Schreyer-designed sedan will slot between the Optima/Magentis and Amanti/Opirus...
Saturday, Oct 3
Sales: Kia Posts Increases for September (USA)
Last month's top seller for Kia was the Optima mid-size sedan, as volumes jumped last month to 5,986 from 1,905. The automaker's new Forte compact sedan sold 4,449 units. The Soul and Rio also sold well with 2,459 and 2,811 units respectively. On the other side of the spectrum, sales of the Spe...
Saturday, Sep 26
OFFICIAL: USDM 2011 KIA Sorento Information Released
Kia Motors continues its full-fledged design and vehicle lineup transformation with the all-new 2011 Sorento CUV. The first vehicle to roll off the line at Kia Motors’ new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in West Point, Georgia, the new Sorento adopts Kia signature design cu...
Wednesday, Sep 23
REPORT: KIA Planning Diesel-Hybrids
Kia has confirmed it will be pursuing diesel-hybrid technology in future production cars after showing a Sorento concept at the Frankfurt motor show. A Kia source told Autocar Magazine that a close variant of the Sorento hybrid’s powertrain is likely to make production by 2012 in the Kia...
Tuesday, Jul 28
Score!: New Kia Sorento Achieves 5-Star Euro NCAP
Michael Cole, Managing Director at Kia Motors UK, said; “The latest Euro NCAP result is another landmark achievement for Kia. This is our third 5-star Euro NCAP rating for a new model. It is a superb follow-up to the ratings achieved by the Kia cee’d in 2007 and the Kia Soul earlier this year. Ne...
Tuesday, Jul 21
Quick News: Kia to Build Redesigned Sorento in America
Production of the crossover is scheduled to commence later in 2009. KMMG is Kia's first plant in the US, and the new, unibody Sorento will be its first vehicle built in the country. In the US, it will be available in front wheel drive and all wheel drive configurations, and will be powered by ei...
Monday, Jul 13
Frankfurt Preview: 2010 Kia Venga
According to Kia's General Marketing Manager of Europe, Panu Vainamo, "The ‘Venga' name... has an attractive and lively sound that is ideally suited to our latest family car." He also stated that the Venga offers a "modern, polished feel that fits well with European consumers' active urban...
Sunday, Jun 21
Germany: Kia Releases Special Irmscher-Tuned Sorento
In cooperation with renowned German tuner Irmscher, Kia is set to launch a limited-production model of the soon-to-be-replaced Sorento in Germany. Offered exclusively in black or a silver metallic finish, the Sorento "Edition by Irmscher" receives two-tone leather
Sunday, Jun 7
USA: Kia Posts Sales Increases for July
Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced July sales of 29,345 units, up 9.3 percent from June and year-to-date sales of 176,749 total units. Soul sales increased more than 2,000 units from June and Forte posted strong first full-month sales.
Friday, May 8
Korea: Kia releases Pride/Rio Facelift
The Kia Rio/Pride gets a facelift for the 2010 year model. These stylish updates enhance the interior and bring a new front facade design. We finally get to see the first batch of 2010 Kia Rio images, after a long wait. The current Kia Rio has been on the market since 2005 and is known in South Kore...
Thursday, Apr 2
Kia Announces 11 Models Eligible for "Cash for Clunkers"
Qualifying Kia models for the CARS program are: Borrego (V6 models only), Sedona, Sorento (2WD LX 3.3L V6 only), Sportage, Forte, Optima, Rio, Rio5, Rondo (4-cyl. models only), Soul, and Spectra. Source: Kia Motors America] Kia Motors Product Line About Kia Motors America
