Kia unveils Koup concept

     
  Kia unveils Koup concept 20/03/2008 15:36:08  
 

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. ... Read More

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Kia reveals Geneva production plans

     
  Kia reveals Geneva production plans 28/02/2008 15:12:30  
 

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 12.30 GMT. ... Read More

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Slovakian automobile factory to manufacture Pro-cee'd early

     
  Slovakian automobile factory to manufacture Pro-cee'd early 07/11/2007 11:35:32  
 

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. ... Read More

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Kia pro_cee'd moves forwards

     
  Kia pro_cee'd moves forwards 21/08/2007 15:34:04  
 

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". ... Read More

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Kia to unveil sporty concept

     
  Kia to unveil sporty concept 15/08/2007 16:50:50  
 

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. ... Read More

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Kia announces first US car plant

     
  Kia announces first US car plant 23/10/2006 16:47:58  
 

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. ... Read More

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Kia car launch sees commitment made to family-friendliness

     
  Kia car launch sees commitment made to family-friendliness 20/10/2006 17:28:04  
 

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. ... Read More

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Kia name new model the cee'd

     
  Kia name new model the cee'd 16/08/2006 14:17:31  
 

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. ... Read More

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Kia Optima wins Good rating for motorway safety

     
  Kia Optima wins Good rating for motorway safety 07/08/2006 15:57:16  
 

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. ... Read More

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Kia to debut 2007 Opirus in Paris

     
  Kia to debut 2007 Opirus in Paris 04/08/2006 17:06:26  
 

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. ... Read More

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Kia announces best ever July sales

     
  Kia announces best ever July sales 02/08/2006 16:34:06  
 

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 1.4 per cent increase on the previous year and its best ever July result. ... Read More

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Kia releases new ED photos

     
  Kia releases new ED photos 20/07/2006 15:16:32  
 

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. ... Read More

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Citroen and Kia follow Ford's summer deals

     
  Citroen and Kia follow Ford's summer deals 10/07/2006 16:31:11  
 

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. ... Read More

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Kia posts June sales up 1.1 per cent

     
  Kia posts June sales up 1.1 per cent 03/07/2006 15:37:09  
 

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 2.3 per cent to 33,416 and 30,470 units respectively. However, this was insufficient to offset a general market decline of 5.7 per cent in yearly sales to 17,040 units. ... Read More

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Kia scoops used car awards

     
  Kia scoops used car awards 13/04/2006 17:18:58  
 

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. ... Read More

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Kia blossoms in new spring deals

     
  Kia blossoms in new spring deals 04/04/2006 16:55:56  
 

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 1.4-litre petrol engined version. ... Read More

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