KIA MOTORS AMERICA NAMED AUTO INDUSTRY LEADER IN CUSTOMER LOYALTY INCREASES BY POLK Kia Honored with 2010 “Most Improved Loyalty to Make” Polk Automotive Loyalty Award Kia achieves 49.8 percent loyalty rate in 2010, a 5.9 percentage point increase over 2009 DETROIT, January 12, 2011 – Kia Motors America (KMA) today was honored by Polk … Read more
2011 KIA SPORTAGE NAMED “INTERNATIONAL TRUCK OF THE YEAR” BY ICOTY JURY Compact CUV Honored During 2011 North American International Auto Show Sportage is praised for stunning design and outstanding lifestyle compatibility Streamlined look, high quality features and impressive value make Sportage appealing to buyers DETROIT, January 11, 2011 – Presented during the 2011 North … Read more
KIA KV7 CONCEPT SHOWCASES FUTURE VISION FOR THE VAN SEGMENT Concept Car with Gullwing Door, Tabletop Computer and Lounge-like Seating Debuts at 2011 North American International Auto Show Kia’s Southern California design team builds on the Soul’s philosophy of “embracing the box” KV7 delivers maximum functionality and brings SUV-like qualities to the van segment DETROIT, … Read more
Wheels Tires Wheels: P255/45R20 Tires: 20-in. Exterior Features Wide stance, smooth exterior skin and 20-inch wheels A-pillar and windshield design that is more vertical than traditional minivans Passenger-side gullwing door which creates a massive point-of-entry to when opened in conjunction with the pillar-less front passenger door A continuous line of LED fog lights that span … Read more
KIA MOTORS AMERICA SEES RECORD SALES AND MARKET SHARE GAINS IN 2010 Sales of Company’s First U.S.-Built* Vehicle Account for 30 Percent of Kia Sales in 2010, Leading Company’s Rapid Brand Transformation Most aggressive new product launch cycle in the industry delivers 18.7 Percent Year-Over-Year Sales Increase in 2010 Innovative marketing initiatives raise awareness and … Read more
2011 KIA OPTIMA EARNS AN EDMUNDS’ INSIDELINE.COM EDITORS’ MOST WANTED AWARD All-New Midsize Sedan Continues Kia’s Dramatic Brand Transformation Optima is only midsize sedan to earn an Edmunds’ InsideLine.com’s 2011 “Editors’ Most WantedSM” Awards Edmunds’ InsideLine.com’s editors praise Optima’s cabin comfort, excellent fuel economy, and available features IRVINE, Calif., January 6, 2011 – The Editors’ … Read more
KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES ALL-TIME BEST FULL-YEAR SALES AND MARKET SHARE Record December Sales Contribute to 18.7 Percent Year-Over-Year Sales Increase; Kia Exceeds Annual Sales of 350,000 Vehicles for First Time in Company History IRVINE, Calif., January 4, 2011 – Kia Motors America (KMA), which previously announced it had surpassed its best-ever full-year sales total … Read more
ALL-NEW 2011 KIA OPTIMA READY TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR IN TIMES SQUARE Outdoor Ad Campaign is Latest Element in Largest New Vehicle Launch in Company History New billboard and supporting digital elements will introduce Optima sedan to more than one million people every day in most famous advertising venue in the world IRVINE, … Read more
2011 KIA OPTIMA NAMED “TOP SAFETY PICK” BY INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY All-New Midsize Sedan Receives Highest Recognition from IIHS Optima receives top ratings for front, side, rollover, and rear impact protection Stunning midsize sedan becomes fifth new-generation Kia vehicle to be named “Top Safety Pick” IRVINE, Calif., December 22, 2010 – Building on … Read more
2011 KIA OPTIMA AND SORENTO NAMED CONSUMER GUIDE AUTOMOTIVE “BEST BUYS” New Generation Kia Vehicles Continue Dramatic Brand Transformation Optima selected for fresh styling and all-new hybrid option Sorento recognized for ride and handling characteristics and standard safety features IRVINE, Calif., December 20, 2010 – Following a year of sales records and notable awards and … Read more