Kia Cars
Up to £2,000 off a new Kia with ‘7 year switch’
Kia Motors is extending the benefits of the UK scrappage scheme with the introduction of 7 Year Switch, offering owners of cars over seven years old the chance to trade up to a new Kia, take home a seven year warranty and save up to £2,000 off the list price.
Kia survey names Surrey UK pothole capital
Surrey has been named as the pothole capital of the UK in new research. The county has topped the league table of regions most blighted by damaged road surfaces, with some 1,998 potholes afflicting Surrey’s 450,000 motorists.
Kia opens $1 billion plant in Georgia, USA
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) celebrated the official opening of Kia’s first-ever U.S. automobile manufacturing plant this weekend.
World debut for next Kia Magentis at New York
The next generation Kia Magentis will make its public world premiere at the New York International Auto Show on Friday 2 April 2010.
Kia brings peace of mind back to motoring
Nowadays people want more from their car than just a means of getting from A to B, they expect safety, reliability and an enjoyable motoring experience. In light of the current car safety crisis, it’s comforting to know that one car maker above all others, is committed to providing long-term peace of mind for motorists.
Kia “Ray” plug-in hybrid concept debuts in Chicago
Kia Motors has unveiled its “Ray” plug-in Hybrid concept at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, to highlight its innovative fuel-stretching and emissions-cutting technologies.
Kia makes motorsport debut at Daytona International Speedway
Following six months of round-the-clock vehicle build-up and testing in preparation for the 2010 GRAND-AM Continental Tyre Sports Car Challenge season, Kia Motors’ first-ever U.S. motorsports program reaches the track later this week with two Forte Koups competing in the ‘Fresh From Florida 200’ at Daytona International Speedway on January 29.
Kia looks to plug-in future with Ray concept at Chicago show
As Governments and motorists keep up the interest levels in an electric-car future Kia Motors Corporation has revealed the first preview rendering of its latest concept car – called Ray – which will make its global debut at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show next month.
Kia’s European factory hits the half-million mark
Kia Motors produced its 500,000th car at its plant near Zilina in Slovakia when a white cee’d SW rolled off the assembly lines.
Briton to lead Kia’s European sales push
Kia Motors Europe has announced the appointment of Bernard Bradley as Vice President Sales, as the company continues to add new resources and strength to its sales organisation in Europe.
Kia records new UK and European record annual sales
With sales of 50,636 vehicles in 2009 Kia Motors UK, has smashed records for the brand both in Britain and across Europe.
Barclays: December SMMT car registration figures
Keith Parry, Head of Motor Retail at Barclays, said: "The government's scrappage scheme has been a huge success, drawing people into showrooms and has accounted for almost 300,000 additional vehicles coming onto the market in 2009.
Every Kia gets a seven year warranty
Kia is kicking off 2010 by extending its unique seven-year warranty to all its cars – delivering Europe’s best manufacturer-backed protection for new car buyers.
Kia global sales increase over 53 per cent in November
Kia Motors Corporation has announced that global sales figures for passenger cars (export sales, domestic sales, and sales from overseas plants), recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles for November 2009 have recorded a total of 152,826 units sold. This figure represents a year-on-year increase of 53.2 per cent.
Kia Venga wins design award before it goes on sale
Not yet on sale, but already new Kia Venga has won one of the most prestigious international design awards.