Kia Motors America Statement Regarding Inappropriate Advertising Material From Brazil IRVINE, Calif., June 24, 2011 – Kia Motors America (KMA) has become aware of an offensive piece of advertising material that was created by an ad agency in Brazil that KMA has no business relationship with and has never worked with. This ad was not … Read more
2011 KIA FORTE KOUP NAMED ONE OF THE “TOP 10 COOLEST NEW CARS UNDER $18,000” BY KELLEY BLUE BOOK’S KBB.COM Two-Door Coupe Hailed as Fun-to-Drive and Fun-to-Own by Leading Provider of New Car Information Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com editors praise the Forte Koup as the “sportiest-looking car on our list” Koup’s “cool factor” is derived … Read more
2011 KIA FORTE KOUP NAMED ONE OF THE “TOP 10 COOLEST NEW CARS UNDER $18,000” BY KELLEY BLUE BOOK’S KBB.COM Two-Door Coupe Hailed as Fun-to-Drive and Fun-to-Own by Leading Provider of New Car Information Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com editors praise the Forte Koup as the “sportiest-looking car on our list” Koup’s “cool factor” is derived … Read more
KIA RACING READY FOR SEVENTH ROUND OF THE GRAND-AM CONTINENTAL TIRE SPORTS CAR CHALLENGE AT ROAD AMERICA Kia Heads to Road America Ranked Second Overall in the Street Tuner Class Driver and Team Standings Nic Jnsson sits within just five points of the lead in the Street Tuner (ST) driver standings No. 10 Infinity Audio … Read more
KIA MOTORS AMERICA EXPANDS SPORTS MARKETING PORTFOLIO TO INCLUDE BASKETBALL ALL-STAR BLAKE GRIFFIN Multi-Year Partnership Makes Griffin a Global Spokesperson for the Kia Brand and Increases the Company’s Presence in Professional Basketball Kia Motors builds on position as “Official Automotive Partner of the NBA” with new relationship with the 2010-11 T-Mobile Rookie of the Year … Read more
KIA MOTORS ROCKS OUT THIS SUMMER WITH 2011 VANS WARPED TOUR Kia Motors Continues Relationship with Punk and Indie Rock Music Tour for Fourth Year Exclusive acoustic sets to be streamed live on new virtual Kia Soul Lounge Facebook page Concertgoers will have the opportunity to win a new Kia Soul through an online sweepstakes … Read more
KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS Auto Industry Veteran Scott McKee Will Lead PR Team IRVINE, Calif., June 21, 2011 Kia Motors America (KMA) named Scott McKee director of public relations today, reporting to vice president of marketing communications, Michael Sprague. In his position, McKee will oversee all product and corporate communications … Read more
KIA MOTORS AMERICA BRINGS BACK POPULAR LIFE-SIZE CHILDREN’S CHARACTERS FOR ANOTHER FUN-FILLED ROAD TRIP IN NEW TV SPOTS FOR THE 2012 SORENTO CROSSOVER Colorful Cast Comes to Life for a Series of New Adventures with Kia’s Best-Selling CUV in “Joyride 2” Campaign First of two 30-second ads begins airing today and features the return of … Read more
KIA MOTORS’ ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN FEATURING MUSIC-LOVING HAMSTERS WINS GOLD EFFIE AT THE 2011 NORTH AMERICAN EFFIE AWARDS Marketing Efforts for Popular Soul Urban Passenger Vehicle Earns Kia its Second Consecutive Effie Award Kia’s out-of-the-box “This or That” campaign effectively redefined the brand in the marketplace and contributed to Soul’s three consecutive months of record sales … Read more
2011 KIA SORENTO NAMED ONE OF THE “BEST FAMILY CARS OF 2011” BY PARENTS MAGAZINE AND EDMUNDS.COM Kia Motors’ Popular CUV Praised for Overall Value and Cargo Capacity Editors note the best-selling Kia Sorento’s car-like handling and available third row seating Family-friendly CUV offers a variety of standard safety and convenience features, excellent fuel economy … Read more