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2013 Kia Sorento Facelift Caught Testing – Spy Photos
On the market now for a few years, the Kia Sorento is due for a facelift and out photographers have snapped the first spy photos of the updated car testing in northern Europe. While the car continues to be covered in a great deal of camo, especially on the rear, the front shows new LED…
2012 Hyundai Elantra Named Canadian Car of the Year
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada announced the Canadian Car of the Year today at the Toronto International Auto Show. The Hyundai Elantra won, though the automaker was essentially guaranteed the trophy because they were competing against their subsidiary company Kia. The top three picks were the Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent and Kia Optima. All three, among…
Kia Track’ster Birth Chronicled on Video
The Kia Track’ster was arguably the most interesting new vehicle at the Chicago Auto Show this year. Based on the Kia Soul, this compact racer has undeniable good looks. The Track’ster took nine months to design, but the end product is evidence of the designers efforts. This video walks through every step of the process…
2012 Kia Soul Red Rock Special Edition is Expensive
The Kia Soul Red Rock special edition draws its inspiration from the American Southwest rock formations that dominate the landscape. The package debuted at the 2011 New York auto show and has now made its way into a production model. The Red Rock will come in a model specific color known as Canyon, kind of…
Kia KH Teased as New Rear-Drive Luxury Sedan
Kia has at last confirmed it is planning a rear-drive luxury sedan, releasing several teaser images of what is code named the KH. Based on Hyundai’s rear-drive architecture, some reports indicate that it is in fact the stretched platform used by the larger Equus sedan, and not the mid-size Genesis. Set to launch later this…
Top 10 Cars to See at the Chicago Auto Show
Whether you’re heading to the Chicago Auto Show and want to know what to check out, or your trip is a bit more virtual, AutoGuide editors have compiled a list of the must-sees at this year’s event. Head into McCormick Place and hang a left. You can’t miss the all-new 2012 Porsche 911. It might…
Kia Brand Earns Kelley Blue Book Total Cost Of Ownership Best Buy
Figuring out a vehicle’s total cost of ownership before setting out to make the purchase can be very difficult. Luckily for us, Kelley Blue Book has conducted a cost of ownership study factoring insurance, maintenance, repairs and fuel expenses. According to KBB’s findings, pinchpenny shoppers stand to gain the biggest bang for their buck by choosing…
Kia K9 Luxury Sedan Spotted Winter Testing [Spy Photos]
Kia has been talking about a rear-wheel drive luxury sedan for a while, and now we’ve got the pictures to prove that they’re serious. Seen here is the Kia K9 undergoing some winter testing in northern Sweden. We can already see some cues from the Kia GT concept, like the full LED headlights. The K9…
2012 Kia Optima SX Limited Might be Brand’s First Luxury Car: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
If you were able to keep your eyes off of Adriana Lima to acknowledge that there was indeed a car in Kia‘s Super Bowl ad, then you should find this Optima SX Limited familiar. The top-of-the-line Limited Package for the 2012 Optima SX was made official today at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The fully-loaded…
Video – Kia Track’ster Concept First Look: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
You wouldn’t expect a Kia to be the star of an auto show. Then again, you probably wouldn’t expect a 250 hp, widebody Kia Soul. Unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show, the wildly modified Track’ster is just a concept… for now. Kia has announced that while it has no plans to bring this specific car…
Kia Track’ster Concept is a 250-HP Track-Worthy Crossover: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
Kia, you’re such a tease. Today at the Chicago Auto Show, the Korean automaker revealed what it’s calling the Trak’ster Concept. But this sport cross came with a disclaimer, “there are no current plans to produce the Track’ster”. Boo! Hiss. Of course, that has to be the case, with this wild widebody and 250 hp…
2012 Chicago Auto Show Preview: Acura to Volkswagen
Did you think that every automaker’s secrets were revealed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit? Think again. At least ten new models will debut at this year’s Chicago Auto Show, which kicks-off this Wednesday, February 8th. Here’s a quick round up of what to expect: Acura The ILX Sports Sedan will debut,…
Kia Track’ster Photo Released: Chicago Auto Show Preview
Kia‘s new Track’ster concept is set to be debuted at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, and Kia is building more hype today as the Korean brand released a new photo of the sporty crossover. While it is only a picture of the back end of the car, it shows some interesting design elements, namely the “C” shaped…
Kia Soul’ster Concept Under Final Assessment For Production
Unveiled at the 2009 Detroit Motor Show, the Kia Soul’ster concept dared to prove basic transportation could also be stylish and interesting. Three years have come and gone but new information has finally surfaced about the Kia, buried in a press release about the Track’ster concept – set to be unveiled at the Chicago Auto…
Top 10 Super Bowl Ads from Car Manufacturers
The Super Bowl only comes once and year, and it brings with it a heated advertising race between car companies to try and captivate the huge audience that watches the big game with eye catching commercials. These are AutoGuide’s picks for the 10 best commercials of this year’s Super Bowl in order from worst to…
Kia Super Bowl Commercial Brings Fantasy to Life [Video]
Kia has been hyping its Super Bowl ad quite a bit this year, introducing its star studded cast over two weeks ago and releasing a rather enticing video of super model Adriana Lima waving a checkered flag; for five straight hours. Now we have the full commercial for your viewing pleasure. Mötley Crüe, Adriana Lima,…
Kia Trackster Concept Teased Ahead of Chicago Auto Show
Kia is looking to create some excitement at next week’s Chicago Auto Show, debuting a new concept car called the Track’ster. Based on the brand’s popular Soul crossover, the hopped-up Track’ster will be the “ultimate performance” Soul and feature sleek new body that does away with two doors for an aggressive coupe look. There are…
Kia Rio 3-Door Announced for Europe, America Misses Out
Similar to the Ford Fiesta, Europeans will be able to enjoy the cooler and more fun 3-door Kia Rio while Americans are stuck with the less-cool 5-door and downright dull sedan variants. The Kia Rio 3-door has gone on sale in Europe, starting at £9,995 or around $15,715 based on recent conversation rates. The 3-door model…
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 “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.
NHTSA Closes Honda Accord Hybrid, Kia Sorento Investigations
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that investigations of the Honda Accord Hybrid and the Kia Sorento have both ended. The NHTSA first looked into Accord Hybrid models after initial investigations linked unintended acceleration to a fatal accident. After a thorough investigation, the agency found no evidence of defect within the Accord Hybrid. No…
Hyundai Hunts Big Three in Global Sales Race
2011 marked another year of success for South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Co. and affiliate Kia. Having capitalized on its Japanese rivals’ year of challenges, sales for Hyundai and Kia have climbed like a rocket. Final global sales numbers for 2011 are 4.05 million and 2.54 million for Hyundai and Kia respectively. Boasting an increase…
Kia GT Concept to Enter Production in 2013
With the companies current shift towards inspired design, Kia motors will produce the GT concept which was first shown at the Frankfurt auto show in 2011. The GT’s slick design is clearly aimed at competing with European luxury brands such as Audi. Kia is saying that the introduction of the GT will not be a…
Kia Ray EV Is Korea’s First Electric Production Vehicle
Kia has formally introduced Korea’s first electric production vehicle, the Ray EV, with a range of 86-miles and an impressive fast-charging in just 25 minutes. Only 2,500 units will be produced initially, all of which will be used by government agencies. The Ray EV is a close relative to the Ray CUV, which was a…
