Kia working on a Mazda MX-5 rival

According to the latest reports, it appears that Kia has one ambitious plan and wants to take on the iconic Mazda MX-5. Although this model was dismissed by Kia design boss Peter Schreyer... Read more

2010 Paris Motor Show: Kia Pop Concept is an exotic appearance

Kia unveiled its electric concept, named the POP, at the Paris Motor Show, and has released full details and specifications. The Kia POP concept was designed to act like a “wild atom,”... Read more

Kia planning a major marketing boost for the 2011 Optima

Kia has high hopes for its redesigned 2011 Optima, with its unique design and features, to soon be one of its topselling nameplates. Kia’s current Optima occupies only a thin slice of the... Read more

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid coming at the 2010 LA Auto Show

Thanks to our friends from AutoGuide, we found out that the new 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid, will make its debut in November, at the 2010 LA Auto Show.

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Report: Hyundai and Kia planning to build 2,500 electric vehicles by 2012

According to the latest reports from Automotive News, it appears that Kia Motors, a.k.a. the No.2 car manufacturer in South Korea, aims to produce 2,000 units of its new electric vehicles... Read more

Kia announces cee’d and pro_cee’d VR-7 Special Editions

Kia announced today the introduction of the new VR-7 Special Editions on two models – cee’d and pro_cee’d in the UK. This new special edition offers a a high level specification at... Read more

2011 Kia Sportage receives new petrol engine due to the strong demand

Kia’s new Sportage First Edition crossover will offer a petrol-engined version. Due to a very strong demand Kia will be producing a petrol equivalent of the 2.0-litre CRDi model.

Kia vice chairman resigned to take responsibility for a recent recall

As you may know already, Kia announced that it will recall 35,000 Souls and Sorentos from the 2010 and 2011 model years for faulty wiring harnesses that could cause a fire. Following... Read more

Kia buyers are selecting higher trim levels, transaction prices are rising

It appears that car buyers are starting to select higher trim levels when they decide do buy a new car says Kia, proving that its effort to shed a value-brand image is working.

2010/2011 Kia Soul and Sorento models recalled for fire risk

A recall has been issued for Kia Motors America’s 2010 and 2011 Soul and Sorento vehicles due to defective wiring harnesses that could short and lead to a fire. About 35,000 vehicles are... Read more

Preview: 2011 Kia Optima (Magentis) Coupe

The 2011 Kia Optima was a head-turner at the latest New York Auto Show with its sleek lines and the corporate Kia nose, earning it the recognition as one of the best-looking cars at the... Read more

Hyundai, Kia moving upscale and bringing out cars with more eye-catching design

It seems that Hyundai and Kia are currently trying to hold on to their U.S. sales momentum and enter new segments, moving the brands upscale but also bringing out vehicles with more... Read more

2011 Kia Sportage gets the ‘Top Safety Pick’ Award by IIHS

The Top Safety Pick Award went to the 2011 Kia Sportage model as it has gotten the highest ratings in frontal, side, rear and rollover impact crash safety tests. The Insurance Institute... Read more

2010 Paris Motor Show Preview: Kia POP Concept

Kia announced today the POP Concept, a new car which will be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show on the 30th September. With this car, the Korean manufacturer will continue its tradition of... Read more

2011 Kia Sportage gets the ‘Top Safety Pick’ Award from IIHS

The Top Safety Pick Award went to the 2011 Kia Sportage model as it has gotten the highest ratings in frontal, side, rear and rollover impact crash safety tests. The Insurance Institute... Read more

2011 Kia Sportage priced from $18,292

Kia announced today that the pricing for the new 2011 Sportage CUV, will begin at $18,292 (plus a $695 destination charge) for the base trim which includes. The new car will be available... Read more

2011 Kia Sportage receives new Dynamax AWD system

The first Kia model to feature Magna's All-Wheel-Drive system is the 2011 Sportage SUV. Dubbed Dynamax, this fully active AWD coupling system aims to boost Sportage sales. Dynamax works... Read more

Kia continues to attract more young buyers with the 2011 Sportage

Looking at Kia's redesigned 2011 Sportage crossover makes it apparent that the South Korean automaker aims to continue its emphasis on styling. Sportage is Kia's longest-running nameplate... Read more

Kia’s output in first half increased by 67% due to new 2011 Sportage

In Slovakia, Kia Motors Corp's output in the first half of the year increased by over 67%, boosted primarily by the launch of the Kia Sportage and ix35 from sister brand Hyundai. Kia... Read more

Kia to change U.S. lineup nomenclature from product names to alphanumerics

It appears that Kia Motors has big plans and wants to change U.S. lineup nomenclature from product names to alphanumerics. These words came from Hyundai Motor Co. Vice Chairman Chung... Read more

New York Auto Show: 2011 Kia Optima (Magentis) revealed! Hybrid confirmed!

As you may know already, yesterday we revealed you the brand new 2011 Kia Sportage US-spec but all of you were waiting for something else! Well, today is here: the 2011 Kia Optima /... Read more

New York Auto Show: 2011 Kia Sportage U.S.-spec

The North American debut of the all-new 2011 Kia Sportage compact CUV was made today at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). As you may know already, the new CUV is based on the... Read more

2011 Kia Sorento U.S. spec revealed

To go on sale in the US in January is the next generation Kia Sorento. These are its first official photos that were released along with its details. For its US customers, the Sorento... Read more

2010 Kia Venga MPV at the Frankfurt Motor Show

Full specifications of the 2010 Kia Venga MPV were officially revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The new model that will go on sale in a matter of months will be made in Europe and has... Read more

Kia to cease production of Sedona MPV in 2011

When Kia ceases production of the seven-seat Sedona MPV in 2011, it will be the last version of the model to roll out as the manufacturer doesn't plan on replacing it with another model.

Frankfurt Preview: 2010 Kia Venga MPV

These are the first official pictures of the Kia Venga, a mini MPV Kia claims has the space of a Focus. Its clever packaging is believed to maximize interior space. The Venga has the... Read more

Kia releases official details of the VG KND-5 Concept

After an information leakage over the internet last weekend, the Korean car company Kia offered a high-quality picture along with some details on the KND-5 concept sedan that is set to be... Read more

Kia YN Concept teased before the Geneva Motor Show

Peter Schreyer, Kia design boss, has a completely designed Kia car that will showcase next month at the Geneva Auto Show. To be dubbed as the Kia YN, the Kia concept vehicle, which has no... Read more

Kia releases second teaser of its Soulster Concept

Only introduced last November at the LA Auto Show, the hatchback of Kia named Soul already has a derivative version called the Soulster. The available photos show that the Soulster has a... Read more

Kia Rio5 Concept headed to SEMA

Kia has also brought the SEMA Rio5 hatchback primed by Mobis Parts Los Angeles (MPLA). Acting as a potential laboratory for new accessories being tested for the future, the Rio5... Read more