J.D. Power and Associates designates Hyundai Genesis as its most appealing midsize premium car in the 2009 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) StudySM. The J.D. Power and Associates APEAL award measures what consumers like and dislike about their new vehicles during the first 90 days of ownership, particularly with the vehicle’s design, content, layout … Read more
Hyundai became the first automaker to honor the governments Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) incentives on July 2 and the novel consumer incentive program, also known as cash for clunkers, accounted for seven percent of Hyundai sales in its first week. Nearly a third (32 percent) of the trade-in models reported by dealerships were Ford … Read more
Kias newest vehicle offers same distinctive Kia style, value and safety features as sedan SEOUL, July 9, 2009 With performance-inspired, aggressive and sleek styling, the all-new 2010 Forte Koup joins the Kia Motors America (KMA) lineup later this summer as the companys first-ever two-door coupe. Following the recently launched Forte compact sedan, Forte Koup embodies … Read more
Hyundai Sonata beat out competitors Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima for the top spot of Best Budget Family Car by ConsumerSearch.com, a Web site that analyzes expert and user-generated consumer product reviews and recommends the best products to purchase based on their findings. Sonata received positive remarks from expert reviewers and users including: * Reliable … Read more
After months of debate and rounds of legislation, the wait has ended. Consumers can finally take advantage of the governments Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), and Hyundai is leading the way. Katherine Michon of Arlington, Virginia was the first to trade-in an eligible clunker for a new Hyundai, replacing her 15 mile-per-gallon 1995 Ford Explorer … Read more
KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES JUNE SALES June Marks Fourth Consecutive Month of Sales Increase IRVINE, Calif., July 1, 2009 Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced June sales of 26,845 units, and year-to-date sales of 147,404 total units. KMA posted its fourth consecutive month of increased sales, up 3 percent from May. Optima and Rio posted … Read more
Compact SUV honored for high owner satisfaction IRVINE, Calif., June 29, 2009 Kia Motors America, Inc. (KMA) today announced the 2009 Kia Sportage compact SUV topped the compact crossover SUV category in AutoPacific, Incs 2009 Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA), closely following the AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Award received earlier this year. The AutoPacific IVA awards are … Read more
Tour highlights include Kia sweepstakes and autograph signing sessions from tour bands IRVINE, Calif., June 25, 2009 Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced an exclusive automotive partnership with the 2009 Vans Warped Tour for the second consecutive year, which includes hosting and sponsoring on-site events and activities during each tour stop. In addition to live … Read more
ALL-NEW SPECIAL EDITION 2010 KIA SOUL Limited-Run Special Edition Soul is Another New Way to Roll IRVINE, Calif., June 24, 2009 Kia Motors America (KMA) today rolls out the first all-new special edition for the Soul model line, the 2010 Denim Kia Soul, a unique iteration of the popular urban passenger vehicle that further emphasizes … Read more
KIA SOULSTER AWARDED 2009 CONCEPT TRUCK OF THE YEAR Open-Air Variation of Popular Soul Urban Passenger Vehicle Recognized for Pioneering Design Kia Design Center America team lauded for high-style, beach-ready concept Soulster is first Kia Motors concept vehicle to be recognized for one of the Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards IRVINE, Calif., June 23, … Read more