10 December 2013, 04:32 PM
With the end of 2013 come the attempts of carmakers to keep their bread and butter fresh and desirable for next year. Kia, for example, are spicing up their Rio range. Both the Kia Rio 5-door hatchback and the sedan will receive minor updates on their exterior, interior, and on their equipment. Oh, and there's going to be a new engine available.
Actually, forget the exterior updates unless you feel like crawling under the car. Only then you will notice that the 2014 Rio has body, engine a
09 December 2013, 02:15 PM
2014 will see the arrival of a special edition of the charismatic Kia Soul called the Red Zone, says Kia Motors America. Inspired by the Kia Track'ster concept, the newcomer will be limited to a 2,000-unit production number. It is the first special edition to be added to the second generation Soul family.
The red zones of the Red Zone can be found on the "aggressively styled" body kit. That is to say, red trimming on the front and rear fascias, the side skirts and around the grille also.
12 November 2013, 09:04 AM
Kia Motors are currently developing an all-electric version of the Kia Soul. The EV model is scheduled to go on sale in 2014 and it will be company’s first electric, zero-emissions car marketed outside of Korea.
Soul EV will benefit from the knowledge gained during development of the Ray EV. Of course, the car incorporates the same design philosophy as the recently-launched 2014 Kia Soul. Kia is also promising a range of more than 120 miles at a single charge, which makes it perfect for urban
31 October 2013, 04:11 PM
Kia is an official sponsor of the 2013 YouTube Music Awards, so the manufacturer has decided to unveil a music-focused 2014 Youtube Soul Urban.
As a literal extension of the YTMA partnership, Kia has transformed a 2014 Soul urban passenger vehicle into a mobile video recording booth and multi-screen YouTube player.
Designed by Lux Motorworks under the direction of Harris Publications and RIDES Magazine, key customization elements include a matte white and red exterior paint job with re
29 October 2013, 04:57 AM
Kia Motors America is going to make an exclusive debut next month with the reveal of a rear wheel drive sedan at the Los Angeles Auto Show. With the car the brand aims to value sophistication and luxury.
As a matter of fact, at other markets the car is known with the name Quoris and will go on sale in the beginning of next year. The new K900 is also scheduled to go on sale next year and be available with either a V6 or V8 engine.
More information around the new vehicle will be unveiled ne
28 October 2013, 02:53 PM
SEMA Show is the main topic for the day as different car brands are announcing what vehicles are they to exhibit at the forthcoming event. The famous Korean brand Kia is one of them and it has just announced that it is going to present at the Show not one but five Soul models, modified in different manner.
The company is promising the visitors “A Soulful Journey”, where each of the five Souls is going to be uniquely inspired by the world of music. As a teaser, Kia has released a colorful imag
14 October 2013, 12:48 PM
X-Tomi Design has published a render picture of a cabrio version of the 2014 Kia Forte (also known as Cerato or K3). The manufacturer is currently selling the second-gen Forte as a five-door hatchback, four-door sedan and as a two-door coupe.
So a convertible model is a very good idea, which can attract more customers. The segment for affordable cabriolets isn't overly crowded, that’s why a low-priced Forte Cabrio could be a hit in this department.
The Forte Cabrio is based on the 2-do
30 September 2013, 04:39 PM
The Kia Carens line-up has been extended to include the top spec - 3 Sat Nav model which has been introduced from September and is now available for customers to order in dealerships.
The new trim-level includes a 7” touchscreen satellite navigation system featuring all maps for Europe as well as Traffic Management Channel (TMC). What is more, the new Carens comes with improved sound system with 7 speakers, an 8-channel external amplifier, subwoofer and support for iPod, AUX and USB.
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25 September 2013, 09:57 AM
The redesigned 2014 Kia Sorento CUV has earned five stars - the highest possible overall safety rating, from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Sorento showed excellent performance not only in frontal and side impact crash tests, but also in rollover testing.
The vehicle is built on an all-new platform and uses Kia’s advanced safety equipment and technologies. These deliver high levels of occupant protection. The five-star rating from NHTSA makes the CUV makes one of
17 September 2013, 08:43 AM
2014 Kia Sportage Facelift will include a wide range of design enhancements as well as a host of comfort and convenience features. The car is based on the platform of Sportage and now will offer to its customers enhanced efficiency via the new 2.4L GDI I4 (LX and EX) unit and the updated 2.0L Turbo GDI (SX) powertrain.
The model will be offered in three trim levels LX, EX and SX. This Kia model includes a high beltline, sweeping angles and pronounced wheel flares, which express an untamable r
12 September 2013, 10:08 AM
Kia Sportage is offered in with gasoline and diesel engines. And for this reason the tuners at KTW Tuning have enhanced not one but two examples of the model, each carrying one of the powertrains.
The transformed Kia vehicles definitely make surprising impression. The gasoline car is also known as Edition Desperados and includes a 1.6 GDI unit which deliver 135 hp (99 kW). The additional equipment given by the tuning company includes aircon, 6-speed gearbox and wide range of features such as
29 August 2013, 05:03 PM
2014 Kia Soul Urban Crossover is ready to make its European debut at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show. In addition, the new Soul is also ready to go on sale during the fourth quarter of the year.
The model will be offered in three unique trim levels: Base, Plus and Exclaim. Since this Kia was introduced back in 2009 to the automotive marked, it became one of the top-selling vehicles of the brand.
This year’s model is expected to continue this tradition and will provide to its customers mor