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Searcher is the latest addition to Kia's Soul line-up
On sale from today, Kia's has added a stylish twist to the Soul Originals quartet with the arrival of the new Soul Searcher. Searcher is the latest bold addition to the Soul 'Originals' line-up - a collection of distinctive versions each with their own personality - following on from other 'Originals' of the Burner, Shaker, Tempest and Echo. The Soul Searcher will be on sale from the 4th January 2011 across the UK dealer network. With an impre... [more]
Kia's Optima Hybrid promises to deliver superior hybrid performance and fuel efficiency
Kia Motors Corporation has held the world premiere of its all-new Optima Hybrid sedan at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Created primarily with the US market in mind, the latest model in Kia's design-led transformation employs a Kia-developed powertrain that promises to deliver exceptional hybrid performance and 48 mpg class-leading fuel efficiency. Arriving in US Kia dealer showrooms early next year, the Optima Hybrid is the brand's first-ever hyb... [more]
Kia's electric POP concept makes its world premiere at Paris Motor Show
At the 2010 Paris Motor Show, Kia's compact and unique electric POP concept took centre stage and made its world premiere. The POP concept is designed by Kia's European design team under the direction of Peter Schreyer, Kia's Chief Design Officer, and Gregory Guillaume, Kia Europe's Chief Designer. "A concept car like the POP could only have come from us," explains Gregory Guillaume. "Designers very rarely have the opportunity to start from a ... [more]
Kia Optima goes on sale in Europe in mid 2011
The new Kia Optima made its world premiere at the New York International Auto Show in April this year. The D-segment saloon made its European debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. When Kia Optima goes on sale in Europe in mid-to-late-2011 it is expected to significantly grow the company’s market share in the D-segment – inspiring and challenging consumers to consider a Kia. Kia Optima is an all-new car from the ground up. Longer, lower, wide... [more]
Kia Motors secures a deal to supply 120 cee'd SW EcoDynamics to technology companies
Kia Motors (UK) Limited has secured a deal to supply 120 vehicles over three years to leading building technologies group. The fleet of cee'd SW EcoDynamics will be used by engineers within security, tele-care and fire protection companies – namely, Cirrus, Interphone Security Group and Instant Fire Protection – whilst they visit clients across the United Kingdom to perform installations, upgrades and on-site maintenance. Following a review i... [more]
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Execs See Hyundai/Kia, VW/Audi Likeliest Gaining Shares: Booz Survey
U.S. auto executives, surveyed by Booz & Co., named Hyundai and Kia, and Volkswagen and Audi, as the OEMs most likely to pick up share in the American market over the next five years. Of the poll of 200 senior executives of automakers and top-tier suppliers, 88 percent lent Hyundai/Kia their highest expectations for market share, and 72 percent cited Volkswagen/Audi.
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Execs See Likeliest Share Gain for Hyundai/Kia, VW/Audi: Booz
U.S. auto executives, surveyed by Booz & Co., named Hyundai and Kia, and and , as the OEMs most likely to pick up share in the American market over the next five years. Of the poll of 200 senior executives of automakers and top-tier suppliers, 88 percent lent Hyundai/Kia their highest expectations for market share, ...
Kia Motors vows to become premium brand by 2017
*Above: Owners of Kia Motors dealerships from about 100 countries pose during their annual gathering at a hotel in Vancouver.
Kia Motors eliminates Gaisano Capital in Cesafi Partners Cup, advances to semifinal round
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Kia Racing Optimas Look For Third Straight World Challenge Podium At Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
IRVINE, Calif., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Racing's two turbocharged Optimas continue their impressive debut season at the legendary Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca on the Monterey peninsula for Round ...
The Second Generation Kia cee’d Hatchback
The new second generation Kia cee’d hatchback goes on sale on the 1st June 2012, priced from £14,395 to £23,595.The SW and pro_cee'd models will follow on towards the end of the year.
Kia reveals UK details on next-generation Cee'd
Kia’s next generation Cee’d will go on sale on June 1 priced between £14,395 and £23,595.
Kia Racing Defends Its Street Tuner Points Lead as the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Heads to New Jersey ...
IRVINE, Calif., May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Racing's GRAND-AM motorsports program is firing on all cylinders after recording three-straight top-five finishes to start the Continental Tire Sports Car ...
New Kia Cee'd On Sale In The UK
LONDON – May 21, 2012: The all-new second generation Kia cee’d goes on sale in the UK on 1 June bringing enhanced quality, refinement and efficiency to the family car market.
