U.S. investigates air bag failures in fatal Hyundai, Kia car crashes
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stated on Saturday it is starting an investigation into the concern of some air bags that failed to deploy in Hyundai and Kia vehicles after crashes in which four people were reportedly killed and another six injured. The agency stated it was reviewing 425,000 2012-2013 Kia Forte and
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Carmelo Anthony surprises cancer patient’s family with car for Christmas
Carmelo Anthony helped provide a Christmas Day wonder, and it was unrelated with the New York Knicks playing the Boston Celtics. The All-Star Knicks forward– with aid from his Carmelo Anthony Foundation, the Garden of Dreams Foundation and Kia— gave a new vehicle to Jarell Lara and his household hours prior to the Knicks’ 119-114
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Kia unveils five music-themed Souls at SEMA
Kia has unveiled the five music-inspired Souls at SEMA. Described as a “full size boom box on wheels”, the Amped Soul comes equipped with JBL speakers and four Infinity subwoofers. The model also has a custom paint job, a performance platform and 22-inch Forgiato three-piece wheels covered with Hankook tires. Next is the Vans Warped
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2014 Kia Soul pricing announced (US)
Kia has recently released pricing information for the second-gen U.S.-spec 2014 Soul that is scheduled to go on sale in the last quarter of this year. The base model comes with a starting price of 14,700 USD (excluding the 795 USD destination charges) and comes as standard with Hill-Start Assist Control, privacy glass, power door
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2013 Kia teases new compact crossover concept for IAA
Kia has recently announced its plans to reveal a B-segment concept at 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show to be held in September. Described as a dramatic concept, the concept will serve as a preview for a possible upcoming competitor in the B-segment. In other words, we are dealing with a compact crossover which is pretty evident
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Report : Kia planning more GT models
Kia is considering of expanding its GT lineup in the near future as per one of the insider with Kia. The source said that if cee’d GT / pro_cee’d GT will be a success, then maybe other GT models will also follow. The source further hinted at a Rio GT to compete with the models
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Kia Sedona comes back from the deceased with minor changes
They cannot say that they saddened at the time Kia plunged the Sedona in the US, but outlandishly the organization has bring the car model reverse from the dead later than a single year break. Diffidently rationalized, the model 2014 is notable by a latest front side bumper, an amended grille as well as running
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2014 Kia Cadenza pricing announced (US)
Kia has announced the price of their 2014 Cadenza which is expected to go on sale in US later this month. The car has been priced at $35,100. Though the 2014 Cadenza may be significantly more expensive than its rivals such as the Hyundai Azera and Toyota Avalon, the car comes with cool equipments and
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2013 Kia Cerato started in Australia
Kia has newly started their 3rd generation model of Cerato in the Australia, charged at 19,990 AU$ for the normal edition. The best-seller of Kia world would be presented in the three trim stages like Si, S and SLi. The two fresh “Nu” petrol based engines would restore the old Theta II four-cylinder 2.0-liter. The
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Kia provo production version to be out soon
Kia’s has revealed that the company is considering a production version of the provo concept and it will be out very soon. Speaking to a well known magazine a company official said that the provo is a possible slot we can get into. Our brand is currently lucid, but there’s room for a B-Coupe. As
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2013 Kia Optima Hybrid revealed with a bang
Kia has brought the 2013 Optima Hybrid which gains from a number of additions to its passenger space and engine. The Optima Hybrid has a stronger Starter Generator, an upgraded lithium battery and a more powerful electric motor that produces 47 bhp (35 kW). These additions allow the model to have a collective output of
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2013 Kia cee’d GT and pro_cee’d GT appears in Geneva
Kia has officially displayed the 2013 cee’d GT and pro_cee’d GT this week at the Geneva Motor Show. Under the lid there is a 1.6-liter GDi extra power unit with 204 HP (150 kW) and 195 lb-ft (265 Nm) of torque moved to the front wheels through a 6-speed manual gearbox. The arrangement gives both
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Kia Cross GT concept enthralls Chicago crowd
Kia has taken the curtains off their Cross GT concept at the Chicago Auto Show. Set to represent the “beauty and sophistication of the GT concept with the working about crossover,” the Cross GT has an unfriendly appearance due to its short overhangs and long wheelbase. Other attractive traits include a prominent grille, rear-hinged doors
Kia Soul Shaker UK edition imminent
Kia has made public about its decision to offer a Soul Shaker edition in the United Kingdom. Set to compete along with Soul Quantum and Soul Inferno, the Shaker is distinguished by a Vanilla Shake or Quartz Black metallic exterior with 18-inch alloy wheels. Interior changes are restricted, but the model comes nicely equipped with
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2013 Kia pro_cee’d GT unveiled
Making its debut in March at the Geneva Motor Show along with the hatchback version, the pro_cee’d GT has already been bared showing a more aggressive body kit with a new front bumper and bigger air intakes. It also boasts LED headlamps and red accents, while the honeycomb grille sports a “GT” logo. Moreover the
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