Kia Cars
Kia releases sketches of new Picanto
Kia has released the first official design sketches of the next generation Picanto city car designed to stand out from the crowd.
Stunning new addition to Soul Originals
Kia’s stylish urban crossover, Soul, has added a stylish twist to the acclaimed 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.
End of year boost to Kia model line up
Kia has boosted the diesel line-up of its cee’d model range by introducing a new VR-7 special edition of the cee’d and pro_cee’d. A new top-of-the-range version of Sorento has also been launched.
Kia Soul and Venga obtain international environmental certification
Kia Soul urban crossover vehicle and Venga compact MPV have received the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) 14040 certificate from Germany-based TÜV NORD in recognition of their environment-friendliness. The models join the cee’d and Sportage in being acknowledged as meeting international environmental standards.
Kia lead sponsor of Surrey County Cricket Club
Kia has announced that they are to be the lead sponsor of Surrey County Cricket Club and The Oval cricket ground.
Two Kia models awarded top Euro NCAP honours
Two of Kia’s latest vehicles, Sportage and Venga, have both been awarded the top 5-star safety rating by leading independent European safety organisation, Euro NCAP.
Kia Optima Hybrid debuts at LA Auto Show
Kia 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 truly innovative Kia-developed powertrain that promises to deliver exceptional hybrid performance and 48 mpg class-leading fuel efficiency.
Kia introduces new Soul Flex at Brazilian Motor Show
Kia Motors has launched Soul Flex, Korea’s first Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV), at the Brazilian Motor Show in São Paulo. Scheduled to go on sale in Brazil early next year, Soul Flex is the latest in a long line of alternative-fuel production and concept vehicles from Kia.
Kia Sportage is Scottish Car of the Year
Kia's stylish new Sportage has taken Scotland's top motoring accolade at the 2010 Scottish Car of the Year Awards.
Record sales for Kia’s Approved Used car programme
Since its re-launch in April 2009 Kia’s Approved Used car programme has gone from strength to strength with sales in 2010 showing a 67% increase.
Kia Sportage – full range on sale now
Kia's stunning new Sportage crossover goes on sale across the UK Kia dealer network today as a full 16-model range following the huge sales success of the early First Edition version that went on sale on 1 August.
Keith, Ian & Andy sponsor ITV’s coverage of the FA Cup
Kia is the new sponsor of ITV’s coverage of The FA Cup for the 2010/2011 season in a deal which builds upon the Korean car company’s involvement with high-profile football events such as the FIFA World Cup.
Kia cee’d - What Car? Used Small Family Car of the Year
An astounding warranty, unbeatable reliability and a great level of equipment has prompted What Car? to name the Kia cee’d 1.6 GS as its Small Family Car of the Year in the magazine’s Used Car Awards.
Kia keeps up retail pressure
One year on from the peak of the Government’s scrappage scheme and Kia is keeping up its momentum amongst retail customers.
Kia Optima makes European debut at Paris
The striking new Kia Optima is making its European debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show.