Kia News Archive
Kia Venga 'a great car deal for eco-drivers' 07/12/2009
The Kia Venga could a superb choice for those looking for an environmentally-friendly car deal.Peter Schreyer, the company's chief design officer, underlined the potentially benefits of investing in such a motor...
Kia dealerships may be the place to go for green cars 27/07/2009
Drivers looking to buy environmentally-friendly vehicles in the coming years may find a trip to their local Kia car dealership can help them discover what they are after.The manufacturer has revealed its parent group intends to lead the way when it comes to green automotive technology...
Kia guarantee could attract used car buyers 24/03/2009
The number of used car buyers making their way to Kia dealerships across the UK could increase as the result of a recent announcement from the manufacturer.Drivers may be impressed to hear some second-hand models will soon come with seven-year warranties...
Kia offers advice to hard-up motorists 20/03/2009
Cash-strapped motorists looking to cut costs may benefit from taking onboard advice from Kia.The manufacturer acknowledged that in the current economic climate some drivers are keen to reduce their spending...
Increasing sales mean Kia needs a bigger warehouse 19/03/2009
Kia dealerships will soon get their parts from a new state-of-the-art facility in Tamworth, it has been reported.The manufacturer has revealed increasing sales mean it requires a larger warehouse...
Kia does its bit for charity 12/03/2009
Kia dealerships from across the UK have helped to raise money for Comic Relief.The manufacturer teamed up with British Car Auctions (BCA) to organise a sale of 15 "tweaked, tuned and pimped" part-exchange vehicles...
Kia comes out on top 27/02/2009
Motorists looking at buying a car in the coming months may want to consider paying a visit to their local Kia dealership.The manufacturer was recently named Carmaker of the Year by the motor trade magazine AM...
Soul 'developed with UK drivers in mind' 20/01/2009
Kia's latest model has been developed with British drivers in mind, according to the company. The Soul has been subjected to secret testing in the UK, while Norfolk-based automotive consultancy firm Lotus worked "to create a bespoke ride and handling package" to take into account the effect British roads will have on bump stops and suspension settings...
Hyundai-Kia 'is producing cars to challenge Volkswagen and Ford' 18/11/2008
People considering buying a new car may want to check out a few models produced by the Hyundai-Kia group after the company was named automotive manufacturer of the year. Autocar said the firm was a worthy winner as it had demonstrated "mind-blowing" ambition...
UK is our number one euro market, says Kia 07/08/2008
Kia Motors is enjoying its best success in Europe in the UK market, according to new statistics released by the company.The South Korean automobile manufacturer has delivered 20,550 new vehicles so far in Britain over the course of 2008, a figure which is some 3,000 units ahead of closest European rival Germany...
New Kia car gets soulful 23/05/2008
Kia Motors has announced that its new concept-turned-production car will keep its original name.The Kia Soul concept SUV was originally unveiled at the American International Auto Show in Detroit in 2006 and is now set to go into production later this year, with a view to going on sale in the UK in 2009...
Kia to show off concepts at car show 19/05/2008
Kia Motors has announced that it is to display a number of concept vehicles at this year's British International Motor Show in London.Taking place between July 23rd and August 3rd, the event will see Kia unveil its cee'd range, as well as the SOUL Burner, SOUL Diva, SOUL Searcher, four-seat KEE coupe and rag-top ex_cee'd concepts...
Kia unveils Koup concept 20/03/2008
Kia Motors has shown off its new Koup concept at the New York International Auto Show.The Koup is a two-door four-seater vehicle with a sporty look comprising a "purposeful" upper grille, advanced headlamps, panoramic glass roof and carbon fibre detailing...
Kia reveals Geneva production plans 28/02/2008
Kia is to show off three fun concepts that it has designed with excitement and the environment in mind when the Geneva Motor Show kicks off next month.According to the manufacturer, the company will be displaying the models at the 78th annual iteration of the exhibition on Tuesday March 4th at 12...
Slovakian automobile factory to manufacture Pro-cee'd early 07/11/2007
A factory developing Kia vehicles in Slovakia is to begin producing the latest Pro-cee'd model six weeks ahead of schedule.The Zilina plant employs 2,600 staff, who have been working hard to improve efficiency at the site...
Kia pro_cee'd moves forwards 21/08/2007
Kia will unveil its latest pro_cee'd plans in September 2007 at the Frankfurt International Motor Show.Its new model is longer, lower and higher than its five-door sister car and will contribute to the C-segment in Europe with "sportiness" and "style"...
Kia to unveil sporty concept 15/08/2007
Kia is to unveil its new Sports Coupe Concept at next month's Frankfurt International Motor Show.The South Korean automaker is best known for producing solid, practical family cars, but that could change when people set eyes on the 2+2...
Kia announces first US car plant 23/10/2006
The automaker Kia Motors Corporation has officially announced the construction of its first North American plant, which a company boss claims will help to establish the firm as a world class carmaker.Set to be built in West Point, Georgia, the new car plant is scheduled to start turning out vehicles from 2009 and could produce up to 300,000 vehicles at optimum capacity...
Kia car launch sees commitment made to family-friendliness 20/10/2006
More than half of parents describe the experience of driving their kids around as barely tolerable, according to research conducted by the automaker Kia at the launch of its new Carens model.The South Korean manufacturer has found that 56 per cent of motorists dislike car trips involving their children, as the company expresses an ambition to design more family-friendly cars...
Kia name new model the cee'd 16/08/2006
Kia has announced that its new small family car, first showcased in photo form at the British International Motor Show, is to be named the 'cee'd'. Set to make its international debut at the Mondial de L'Automobile in Paris on September 28th, the new cee'd, pronounced seed, has been named for its concept car predecessor...
Kia Optima wins Good rating for motorway safety 07/08/2006
The Kia Optima has been awarded the highest possible rating for motorway driving following front and rear impact tests.Introduced earlier this year, the Kia Optima has won a number of awards for both performance and safety, as have a number of other Kia models such as the Sedona...
Kia to debut 2007 Opirus in Paris 04/08/2006
Kia has released details of its new flagship 2007 Opirus model, which is set to make its world debut at the Paris Motor Show next month.The four-door luxury sedan features an improved interior with hi-tech additions, along with a larger and more powerful V6 gasoline engine boasting greater fuel-efficiency...
Kia announces best ever July sales 02/08/2006
Kia Motors America has announced its best ever sales performance in July, with the Spectra and Rio models both performing strongly.The automotive firm said that it sold some 26,429 units in July, representing a 1...
Kia releases new ED photos 20/07/2006
Kia has released photos of its new ED model at the British International Motor Show. The Korean manufacturer said that its new model has been designed specifically for a European audience and is intended to be a "genuine challenger" to current leaders in the C-segment such as the VW Golf and the Ford Focus...
Citroen and Kia follow Ford's summer deals 10/07/2006
Hyundai has announced it will be introducing a new name for its latest high-value special edition models. The South Korean manufacturer's new 'Atlantic' range includes the Hyundai Accent Atlantic, Hyundai Getz Atlantic, and the Hyundai Coupe Atlantic, although production of this model is restricted to just 500...
Kia posts June sales up 1.1 per cent 03/07/2006
Kia has announced that its international sales grew by 1.1 per cent in June to some 80,296 units. This performance was primarily driven primarily by the European and North American markets, where sales grew by four per cent and 2...
Kia scoops used car awards 13/04/2006
Car manufacturer Kia has announced that it has won two awards at the prestigious Auto Express Used Car Honours 2006, which are based on a range of factors such as depreciation and reliability. The Kia Sedona was named Best Large MPV at the annual awards, the fourth time the vehicle has won the prize in five years and the second year in a row, while the Kia Picanto scooped the Best Small Car gong for the first time...
Kia blossoms in new spring deals 04/04/2006
Kia is springing some new seasonal deals on the nation's car buying public this month, as the popular manufacturer offers a range of new deals for Easter. Claiming it is celebrating "the end of the winter months", Kia is launching a new free insurance deal with the "blossoming" Rio 1...
