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New Kia K9 Flagship Sedan Makes its Market Debut in South Korea
Kia’s most ambitious new model, the K9 flagship sedan that eyes the BMW 7-Series both in style and in size, went on sale in South Korea on Wednesday. The full-size rear-wheel drive sedan is currently offered with two V6 engines, while pricing in Korea starts at 52,900,000 won (US$46,900 / €35,500) and rises to 86,400,000 [...]
Kia K9
Today here are two new videos of the Kia’s new flagship sedan filmed on the road. There’s nothing new regarding the K9, including when and in which other markets outside its home country it plans to offer its first ever rear-wheel drive sedan.
How to get a good deal on a used car
In this article we will look at some easy ways in which to get good deals cars for sale.
The first is to know how much your intended car is worth. This will need a little research into the costs of similar vehicles of the same year and in similar condition with similar mileages source from [...]
2012 Kia Optima SX Limited Edition
Kia unveiled a new version of its Optima sedan called the SX Limited during the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The new Optima SX Limited is based on the 274-hp turbocharged Optima SX with new 18-inch chromed alloy wheels, a chrome-accented rear spoiler, LED daytime running lights and red front-brake calipers. The new SX Limited [...]
Kia Builds 1 Millionth Car in Slovakia
The 1 millionth car rolled off the assembly line at Kia’s Zilina plant in Slovakia just a little over five years since the factory opened.
The milestone model was a white, diesel-engined Kia Cee’d SW that was handed over to a Slovakian children’s charity called the Red Nose Clowndoctors.
Kia Makes a Record Number of Cars and Engines in Europe
Last year, Kia made production records in Europe with 252,000 cars and more than 359,000 engines rolling off the assembly lines at is Zilina plant in Slovakia. Kia’s European arm built 10 percent more cars and posted a 12 percent increase in engine production.
Kia said that it is planning to further raise output in Slovakia, [...]
NHTSA closes probes into Kia Sorento
The Detroit News reports that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has concluded its investigations into the Kia Sorento without ordering either automaker to issue a recall. NHTSA had received 18 complaints of fuel spilling from the filler port on certain 2003-2004 Kia Sorento models. Kia found the vehicles’ fuel evaporation system featured a canister [...]
Hyundai Invest $12.2 Billion in 2012
Hyundai Motor Group, the owner of Kia brand, announced that it will invest $12.2 billion this year in research and development as well as on improving its facilities. Hyundai announced last October that their target for 2012 was 7 million units, up from 6.5 million in 2011. They also estimate that their growth could [...]
Kia Moves Production of Venga to Slovakia
Kia Motors it has begun assembly its Venga at its factory in Slovakia, which also builds the Cee’d family and the Sportage SUV. Up until now, Venga was produced at sister company’s Hyundai Motor in the Czech Republic.
2012 Kia Rio 5-Door Hatch Priced
The all-new 2012 Kia Rio 5-door hatchback priced in the United States with a base price of $13,600 for the manual gearbox model, w/o $750 destination and handling fee (*total $14,350). The an automatic transmission model starts from $15,450, while the range-topping SX trim will set you back $18,750.