Hyundai: We treat Kia just like any other competitor in the automotive space
Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, which consists of the Hyundai and Kia brand, is South Korea’s largest auto manufacturer, the second largest automaker in Asia after Toyota and the world’s fourth largest...
View ArticleKia profits up 67% during second-quarter, boosted by Optima and Sportage...
Kia has just announced that its second-quater profit rose 67 percent as the Korean automaker sold more sedans and SUVs in the United States. Kia’s net income came in at 1.13 trillion won ($1.07 billon...
View ArticleProduction of 2012 Kia Optima kicks off in the United States
The first U.S.-built 2012 Kia Optima rolled off the production line last week at the company’s Georgia plant as it completed a series of expansion projects to raise annual capacity. The 2012 Kia Optima...
View ArticleVideo: 2012 Kia Optima Blake Griffin next level dunk ad
Kia has signed Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin up for a new commercial for the Optima Sedan. After a well received stunt at February’s NBA Slam Dunk Contest where he slam-dunked an ally-oop...
View ArticleHappy Halloween: 2012 Kia Optima dresses up as a basketball
Well, it’s not really for Halloween but for the 2011 SEMA Show, the 2012 Kia Optima rolled into Las Vegas dressed up like a basketball. Known as the ‘Slam Dunk’ Blake Griffin Kia Optima Hybrid, the...
View ArticleSEMA 2011: Kia Optima Hybrid Pace Car to replace Soul as Safety Car at USTCC
Ah – the Kia Optima – one of the sexiest sedans on the market (yes, we said it). At the 2011 SEMA Show, Kia announced that it will return to the United States Touring Car Championship (USTCC) in 2012...
View ArticleVideo: Kia’s Super Bowl XLVI ad features Adriana Lima, Chuck Liddell, Motley...
Kia has released its ad spot for Super Bowl XLVI that will be shown during the big game on Sunday. The commercial, titled ‘Drive the Dream’ the 2012 Kia Optima limited races through a Gen X couple’s...
View ArticleKia promises dealers an extra 100,000 units in 2012
Kia has promised its dealers 100,000 more units this year than last year as it keeps strong in its efforts to keep the Korean brand’s momentum going. “It’s a work in progress, but that’s our goal,”...
View Article2012 Kia Optima SX Limited takes the sedan up another level
Just when you thought that the Kia Optima sedan couldn’t get you anymore bang for your buck, the Korean automaker unveiled a new range-topping Limited model at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The Kia...
View ArticleKBB’s Total Cost of Ownership hands out awards to Kia, Audi
Kelly Blue Book has just released an all new set of awards called the Total Cost of Ownership Awards for current model-year vehicles and brands. The awards are based on the initial five years of...
View ArticleMeet the $34,500 2013 Kia Optima SX Limited
Who would have though that we would ever see the day when a Kia would be priced at over $34,000 – well that day is here. Kia has released the pricing details on the new Kia Optima SX with a Limited...
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Review: 2013 Kia Optima SX Turbo is one of the best family sedans on the market
As an automotive journalist, I’ve had the pleasure of driving many new cars this year, however, there were a select few that really blew me away – surprisingly, a Kia was one of them – the 2013 Kia...
View ArticleKia teams up with DC Comics, launches Batman-themed Optima
Kia Motors has teamed up with DC Entertainment and RIDES magazine for an upcoming partnership that is being launched today with a Batman-inspired Optima. The Batman Optima will be on display this week...
View ArticleHyundai, Kia to reimburse 900,000 vehicle owners on overstating fuel-economy...
Hyundai and Kia announced Friday that they will reimburse owners of nearly 900,000 vehicles in North America after admitting they overstated fuel-economy mileage claims on vehicle window stickers. The...
View ArticleChicago 2013: Kia unveils Superman-inspired Optima Hybrid in Chicago to raise...
In a 10-month agreement with DC Entertainment and Super Street magazine, Kia unveiled their latest rendition of superhero-themed cars at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show: the new Superman-inspired Kia Optima...
View Article2013 Kia Optima Hybrid receives a minor powertrain tweak, slight dock in hp...
Kia has officially announced some changes for its 2013 Optima Hybrid sedan. For the new model year, the 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid receives some tweaks to its powertrain for better power delivery. The same...
View ArticleKia and Hyundai recall nearly 1.6 million models over fault brake lamp
Hyundai and Kia in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have issued a recall for nearly 1.6 million models over a malfunctioning brake lamp, which not only is a safety...
View ArticleKia to invest $100 million in Georgia plant to increase production
Kia said last week that it will invest $100 million to increase production capacity at its assembly plant in West Point, Ga. The investment will increase the plant’s production capacity from the...
View ArticleKia to invest $100 million in Georgia plant to increase production
Kia said last week that it will invest $100 million to increase production capacity at its assembly plant in West Point, Ga. The investment will increase the plant’s production capacity from the...
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