Kia Motors
Kia Will Compete with Luxury Automakers by 2017: Exec
With the Kia Quoris heading to America in 2014, the Korean automaker is making the bold statement that it’ll compete with other luxury automakers by 2017.
Kia Raises Breast Cancer Awareness with Cross Country Drive
Kia has announced its partnership with HerHighway to host a nationwide drive from Los Angeles to New York City to raise awareness of breast cancer.
Hyundai Won’t Build a Pickup but Kia Might
Also, Kia isn’t entirely a stranger to trucks, having unveiled a concept back in 2004 called the KC-4 Mojave.
Hyundai and Kia Named in Hybrid Patent Lawsuit
As for the latest suit, Paice claims that it repeatedly tried to contact Hyundai as early as 2004, in order to discuss its patent Hybrid technology, but says that with the development of the Sonata Hybrid sedan, the automaker infringed upon three patents owned by Paice.
Hyundai-Kia “Rivalry” Could Hinder Growth
Frank Ahrens, a spokesman for Hyundai, said the car-to-car rivalry between the two brands, extends to all segments; further complicating matters is the fact that although Hyundai and Kia are overseen by the same chairman (Chung Mong Koo) and share a development center, they are run as two separate companies and arch rivals at that.
Kia Racing to Defend 2011 Grand-Am Championship
Kia Motors America’s motorsports program hit a new high last year grabbing the Team and Driver titles in the 2011 Street Tuner (ST) class in the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge. Now they’re looking forward to 2012 with new driver pairings for both the number-10 and number-12 Infinity Audio Forte Koups. The first race of…
Kia Optima, Rondo Recalled for Airbag Issues
Kia says it will be notifying owners of the affected vehicles, suggesting to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer who replace the airbag clock spring assembly.
Kia’s Stop/Start Technology Introduction Gets Pushed Back
During an evaluation of Kia test vehicles equipped with the ISG (Idle, Stop and Go) technology, members of the press have reported a noticeable “shock” as the engine shuts off and then restarts.
Kia “Male Fantasy” Super Bowl Ad to Feature Adriana Lima, Chuck Liddell and Mötley Crüe
Essentially, the ad incorporates a Kia Optima tearing around a race track, while scantily clad supermodel Adriana Lima and mixed-martial arts fighter Chris Liddell do what they do best, as Mötley Crüe rock on stage, performing Kickstart My Heart.
Hyundai Targets 7 Million Global Sales in 2012, Could Oust Toyota from Top Three
That said, both brands plan on achieving combined global sales of 7 million units next year, up from more than 6.5 million in 2011, which also marked a record total.
Kia Attempts To Break Guinness World Record
Kia Motors is participating in an 8,000 mile trip with the 2011 Optima Hybrid sedan in an effort to break the Guinness World Record for the lowest fuel consumption in a hybrid car. Drivers Wayne Gerdes and Chris Bernius will drive through 48 states in 16 days. Both drivers are experienced fuel economy drivers and the 2011…
Targa Newfoundland Kia Forte Being Auctioned for Charity
The Team, which partnered with the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada, managed to raise more than $100,000 during the race.
Kia Most Improved Brand in ALG Perceived Quality Study
And the findings of its most recent one (Spring 2011); indicated that of all automakers that sell cars and trucks in the US; the most improved in the mainstream category was Kia Motors.
Kia Recalling 70,000 Optimas for Transmission Issue
However, Kia also says that so far, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has not recorded any instances of injuries resulting from the problem.
Kia Donates Borrego SUVs for Firefighter Training
These vehicles will be used in a variety of scenarios that simulate real fire and emergency situations, plus as late-model vehicles they allow both students and instructors to learn about the latest in modern technology.
