Kia Archive

2014 Kia Cadenza prices announced in US

Kia Motors America (KMA) announced pricing for its most powerful and technologically advanced vehicle ever offered in the United States. The 2014 Cadenza will be offered in one trim level with a starting MSRP of $35,100, plus $800 destination and handling, when it goes on sale later this month. Continue reading »

2014 Kia Forte 5-door revealed at Chicago Auto Show

Kia revealed the 2014 Forte 5-door at the Chicago Auto Show. The all-new Forte 5-door SX’s European-inspired hatchback design is complimented by an all-new 1.6L gasoline direct-injected (GDI) turbocharged 4-cylinder engine putting out 201 bhp and 195 lb-ft of torque, making the all-new Forte 5-door SX the most powerful Forte from Kia to date. The Forte 5-door is expected to go on sale in the third quarter of 2013, and pricing will be announced closer to launch. Continue reading »

Superman themed Kia Optima Hybrid at Chicago Auto Show

Kia have released a teaser image of a superman themed Kia Optima hybrid that will be on display at the Chicago Auto Show. Continue reading »

2013 Kia pro_cee’d GT to debut at Geneva Motor Show

The 2013 Kia pro_cee’d GT is set to make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Continue reading »

2012 Kia Soul gets upgraded at NY auto show

Kia Motors America celebrates the world premiers of the all-new 2012 Kia Rio sub-compact sedan and the comprehensively upgraded 2012 Kia Soul at the 2011 New York International Auto Show. Continue reading »

2012 Kia Rio first photos released

Kia Motors Corporation has today revealed the first official photos of the forthcoming next generation Rio, which boasts a bold and distinctive personality, bringing the newcomer in line with the rest of Kia’s striking design-led model range. Continue reading »

2012 Kia Rio sketches released

The Rio is one of the few cars still carrying the old Kia baggage. But despite Kia only releasing these simple sketches of the next-generaiton 2012 Rio, the car is more ready than you’d think. It is set to debut in March at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. Continue reading »

2012 Kia Picanto mini hatchback revealed

Kia Motors Corporation has released the first official photos of the next generation Picanto city car, which now offers a bolder, more mature and more self confident look. Continue reading »

IIHS low-speed bumper crash tests reveal expensive figures

Bumpers are the first line of defense against costly damage in everyday low-speed crashes. Bumpers on cars are designed to match up with each other in collisions, but a long-standing gap in federal regulations exempts SUVs from the same rules. New Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash tests demonstrate the results: SUV bumpers that don’t line up with those on cars can lead to huge repair bills in what should be minor collisions in stop-and-go traffic. Continue reading »

2010 Kia Soul and 2011 Sorento recalled

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall on two Kia vehicles – the 2010 Soul and 2011 Sorento – to replace interior lighting wiring harnesses. These faulty units, supplied by JCI, can apparently cause an electrical short resulting in a fire. This recall affects 35,185 vehicles manufactured between September 7, 2009 and July 30, 2010. Continue reading »