Kia Cars
Kia awarded three environmental certificates by TÜV Nord
Kia has been awarded three environmental certificates by TÜV Nord, an independent technical inspection organisation, in recognition of the strong eco-credentials of its three newest models.
Kia Picanto 3-door joins the range for the first time
Following on from the recent launch of the all-new Picanto city car Kia is introducing a three-door version to the line-up for the first time since the model appeared in 2004.
Kia announces new offers
Kia has announced a comprehensive series of offers that will run at all Kia dealerships until the end of September.
Kia celebrates 20 years in the UK
Kia is celebrating the 20th anniversary since its first car went on sale in the UK – less than a fortnight after the brand’s latest city car, the all-new Picanto, went on sale.
All new Kia Picanto launched with servicing package
The all new Kia Picanto which went all sale on Friday 17th June, is the first Kia vehicle to be available with the company’s new all inclusive national servicing package. Customers can now add a three or five year service package to a Picanto purchase.
Kia expands production in the US
Kia Motors is to increase production of its new Optima model with the expansion of its U.S. manufacturing plant in Georgia from September 2011 to cater for U.S. demand for the D-segment saloon.
New Kia Picanto - the small car, grown up
The new, second-generation Kia Picanto goes on sale in the UK on 17 June and sets out to prove that small cars can offer more of everything without ballooning in size and cost.
Kia hits one million engines at Zilina factory
A four-cylinder 1.4 litre petrol engine became the one millionth engine to be produced at Kia Motors Slovakia’s Zilina engine production facility – a mark reached within five years of the factory’s opening.
Kia Sportage claims another victory
Diesel Car magazine has named the Kia Sportage “Best Crossover” in its annual Car of the Year issue – the fifth such title won by Kia’s compact SUV in the UK in less than a year.
Kia Soul - More powerful and fuel efficient
The car that kicked-off Kia’s design-led transformation has been given a fresh and updated look with more power but keeping the same funky style, as Kia Motors America revealed the face-lifted iconic Soul at the New York International Auto Show.
Kia K2 heralds new Rio at Shanghai show
Kia Motors and its Chinese joint venture partner, Dongfeng Yueda Kia, unveiled the K2 B-segment sedan at the 2011 Shanghai Motor Show – heralding the all-new Kia Rio due to arrive in Europe in the late summer.
Kia awarded place on the Buying Solutions framework agreement
Kia has been awarded a place on the vehicle purchase framework agreement (RM859) from Buying Solutions – part of the Efficiency and Reform Group within the Cabinet Office – to offer Kia vehicles to central government departments and other public sector bodies such as NHS Trusts and local councils.
Kia pro_cee’d heads ‘four’ the top
Kia has introduced a new top line pro_cee’d to its family car line up. Surpassing the existing pro_cee’d ‘3’, the facelifted pro_cee’d ‘4’ features the Schreyer grille and a new higher output 1.6-litre diesel engine producing 126bhp @ 6,200rpm - 13bhp above the current engine.
Kia Naimo electric concept car debuts in Seoul
Making its world premiere at the Seoul Motor Show, the Kia Naimo electric concept car combines Korean heritage with innovative modern features.
Consumer demand drives Kia to production milestones
On Thursday 24th March, Kia Motors Corporation reached the 10 millionth global vehicle export mark when a Snow White Pearl Optima sedan was shipped to the US market from Kia’s main hub, Pyeongtaek Port, located 50 miles southwest of Seoul, South Korea.