Kia Reveals New GT Trims and Pricing for 2020 Forte
The definition of the word “forte” is simply “a thing at which someone excels.” When it comes to Kia’s forte, it is undoubtedly the Forte. The 2019 iteration of the four-door sedan won countless awards from prestigious organizations like J.D. Power, MotorWeek, the IIHS, and more. After the successful redesign last year, Kia debuted the […]
BLACKPINK Drifts into an Adrenaline Rush in an Intense Kia Stinger Video
Earlier this year, the members of BLACKPINK became global ambassadors for Kia ahead of the North American leg of their massive “In Your Area” world tour. At each tour stop in the U.S., fans had the chance to see brand-new Kia vehicles up close and take photos with them (along with cardboard cut-outs of BLACKPINK). […]
Robert “the Niro” De Niro is a Hipster in European Kia Ads
A celebrity having the same name as a product is some strange form of serendipity that is sometimes capitalized on in creative ways. For example, singer Bebe Rexha recently teamed up with fashion retailer Bebe, which makes sense for the 20-something and her personal brand. However, some collaborations make us scratch our heads a bit […]
2020 Kia Optima Hybrid Overview
The Kia Optima was first introduced in 2000 as a gasoline-powered model. It wasn’t until 2011 that it became available as a hybrid option after it debuted at the LA Auto Show. Six years later, the Kia Optima was released as a plug-in hybrid model, offering drivers two variants of the incredibly efficient four-door sedan. […]
Safety All Around: The 2020 Telluride Gives Kia its 12th IIHS Rating for 2019
Step aside, Subaru. It was recently announced that Kia has the most vehicles with Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick Plus ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Each year, the IIHS assesses vehicles across all brands and bases its ratings on crashworthiness as well as crash avoidance and mitigation. In those two […]
Impressive Increase of Optima Purchases Boosts June Kia Sales
Across the market, vehicle sales tend to struggle in the middle of the year, as many consumers are trying to wait it out for the next model year to drop with exciting updates and deals. At the same time, some are waiting for the current model year prices to drop. However, Kia hasn’t been struggling […]
Supremely Safe: The 2020 Kia Soul Earns Top Safety Pick Plus Rating from IIHS
It should come as no surprise that the newly designed 2020 Kia Soul already has an award to put on its shelf. The 2019 iteration of the quirky Kia vehicle was named the “Best Compact Car for the Money” by U.S. News & World Report, and it received the Top Safety Pick rating from the […]
J.D. Power Names Kia the Top Mass Market Brand for Fifth Year in a Row
Talk about a great reputation! For the fifth consecutive year, Kia earned the title of “number one non-luxury automotive brand” by J.D. Power in its 2019 U.S. Initial Quality Study. On top of that, Kia improved its score by two points over the previous year. The continued success of Kia in this study was partially […]
Autotrader Deems Kia’s CPO Program One of the Best
Buying a used car can be a total hassle. Some pre-owned lots (or just everyday people) can give you the runaround and you end up being completely frustrated when all is said and done. Many automakers have Certified Pre-Owned programs that ensure customers receive quality vehicles with absolute peace of mind. Kia’s CPO program was […]
IIHS Names the 2019 Kia Stinger a Top Safety Pick Plus
A car can look and sound incredibly cool, but if it’s not safe, there’s really no point in driving it. The 2019 Kia Stinger is easily all of the above. The appealing performance sedan was recently named a Top Safety Pick Plus by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety thanks to some available driver-assistive features […]
Kia Telluride Nabs Two More Prestigious Awards in May
Last month was supremely successful for the all-new Kia Telluride. After being named the “CUV of Texas” by the Texas Auto Writers Association and winning the “Mid-Size CUV” category at the TAWA Auto Roundup, the impressive SUV went on to win two additional awards in May. Get Excited! The 2020 Kia Soul is more impressive […]
2020 Kia Sportage Overview
The Kia Sportage made its debut in 1993 and was originally considered a compact SUV until 2004, when it was re-categorized as a compact crossover SUV. Since its inception, the Sportage has undergone a few facelifts and is now in its fourth generation. The 2020 Kia Sportage was unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show in […]
Kia Partners with SiriusXM for the Ultimate EDM Festival Experience
Summer concerts are about to get even more enjoyable thanks to Kia and SiriusXM, who partnered to provide EDM fans with the ultimate festival experience. The Kia Soul Station Powered by SiriusXM will allow guests to refresh and refuel their souls (pun definitely intended) in a fun way. While the station has already made its […]
Pricing Revealed for 2019 Kia Niro EV
The 2019 Kia Niro EV now has a price tag — one that’s a bit steeper than the Kona EV, its cousin from Hyundai. The Niro EV’s base trim, the EX, has a starting MSRP of $39,495, or $31,995 after the federal tax credit for electric vehicles kicks in. That’s about $1,500 more than the […]
Kia Returns to Mom 2.0 Summit with “Give it Everything” Spirit
Each year, influential female creators and entrepreneurs from around the country gather to discuss topics like politics, business, marketing, technology, and social change at the Mom 2.0 summit. Kia returned for its fifth year as the Premier Sponsor of the event as well as the lead sponsor of the 2019 Iris Awards, which honor the […]
Kia Ditches Iconic Hamsters to Promote the 2020 Soul
“No hamsters, no care!” said YouTube user Bones Jones
Whether you love them or get annoyed when they’re on your screen, there’s no doubt you’re familiar with the Kia Soul hamsters. The tiny furballs made their debut in a commercial called “A New Way to Roll,” which featured super boring hamsters spinning in stationary wheels while a trio of new-age, totally cool hamsters rolled […]
Not-So-Shocking EV News: Kia Niro EV Named Car of the Year by Popular Mechanics
Since its debut in late 2018, the Kia Niro EV has been praised for being an electric vehicle with style, without being pretentious like some luxury offerings. It simply serves its purpose of being eco-friendly and cost-efficient, providing cargo room and convenient amenities for those long journeys ahead. As such, Popular Mechanics recently named the […]
ICYMI: Kia Debuted a Limited Edition Stinger GTS in New York
Kia was ready to play when it arrived at the New York Auto Show last month — so much so that it brought not one, but two eye-catching vehicles to the show floor. While many were trying to cool down after being exposed to the fiery HabaNiro concept, others were drooling over the expertly designed […]
