Three Kia Models Earn 2015 GOOD DESIGN Awards
Kia is quickly becoming one of the most fashionable car brands in the industry. Just last week, the 2016 Kia Sorento, 2016 Optima, and Soul-based Trail’ster concept car were all awarded 2015 GOOD DESIGN awards, highlighting the brand’s ability to present forward-thinking, practical, and stylish cars. This is the second year in a row that […]
Forget the Leaks: Mazda Reveals Sweet Redesigned CX-9
Even though somebody leaked the new look of the CX-9 a few days ago, Mazda has happily given the redesigned CX-9 its world premiere at the LA Auto Show, as a three-row mid-size SUV, decked out with the latest KODO-Soul of Motion design and SKYACTIV technology. Mazda promises that this a high-end model for the […]
Kia Posts Best-Ever October Sales Numbers
Halloween certainly didn’t trick Kia this year. The Korean carmaker recently posted its October sales, and they were definitely a treat. Kia posted a 12% sales increase compared to October of last year, selling a total of 50,044 compared to October 2014’s 44,694.This is Kia’s sixth straight month of setting a new sales record. “Kia […]
Kia Honors American Road Trips with 2015 SEMA Show Lineup
Road trips are an iconic American pastime. There’s no feeling better than rolling down your window as you drive down the sunny Californian coast or through the beautiful fall foliage of New England. To celebrate the American road trip, Kia has introduced six new concept cars at the 2015 SEMA Show. Each new model honors […]
Kia Optima Goes Topless for 2015 SEMA Show
When it comes to offering consumer the unexpected, Kia knows what it’s doing. Whether it’s commercials featuring dancing hamsters or quirky vehicles like the Kia Soul, the Korean carmaker is known for surprising the industry. Now, Kia is bringing a load of surprises to the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas—including the new A1A Optima […]
New Kia Soul EV Receives Rave Reviews From Owners
While the Soul EV has already gained a ton of recognition throughout the media, the funky electric car has also quickly become popular with its owners. In an interview series with Kia-World.net, six Kia Soul EV owners from the United States, Canada, and Europe were asked about their ownership experience with this popular EV. Get […]
Kia Soul EV Availability Will Expand to Four New States
Going green can be difficult sometimes, since many electric vehicles aren’t available in every state. In an effort to make it easier to be more eco-friendly, Kia is expanding the availability of the Soul EV. Go Green with an Electric Car: Learn how to improve your fuel mileage Four new states—New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, […]
Motor Trend Awards Mercedes-AMG GT S 2015 Best Driver’s Car Title
Luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz today announced that Motor Trend chose the 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S as its 2015 Best Driver’s Car. This isn’t a title that comes easy. Motor Trend pushes contenders to the limit on the track during Best Driver’s Car Week before ultimately deciding upon a winner. This year’s contenders, including the GT S, […]
2016 Kia Soul Overview
When it comes to unique styling, few cars can beat out the popular Kia Soul. For the 2016 model year, the Korean carmaker is bringing back the Soul with more features than ever before, which makes it a force to be reckoned with in the compact car segment. With plenty of ways to customize your […]
2016 Kia Soul EV Overview
If you are looking for a stylish car that is also eco-friendly, look no further than the 2016 Kia Soul EV. As the all-electric version of the Kia Soul, this EV offers the Soul’s funky styling with a zero emission powertrain. Offering a versatile interior, innovative electric motor, and affordable price, the 2016 Soul EV […]
Kia Adds More Features to 2016 Kia Soul Lineup
The Kia Soul has always had a funky style that can’t be ignored, appealing to a variety of consumers around the world. Now, Kia is making the Soul even more appealing. The South Korean carmaker recently announced a variety of feature updates to the 2016 Kia Soul lineup. Updates throughout the lineup from the 2015 […]
Kia Motors Sponsors VidCon 2015
At the annual VidCon in Anaheim, California, more than 20,000 attendees look to engage and connect while discussing digital video. This year, Kia was helping contribute to that conversation. As a presenting sponsor for the third year in a row, the South Korean carmaker added to the innovative lineup by showcasing seven vehicles from its […]
Pair of Ice Cream Truck Thieves Caught After Live Streaming Their own Crime
Yesterday was National Ice Cream Day. Hordes of people invaded Cold Stone Creamery, Baskin-Robbins, and Dairy Queen to celebrate. However, a pair of teenage boys celebrated National Ice Cream Day a week early in an unorthodox way: they stole ice cream from the back of an ice cream truck! They would have gotten away with […]
Hyundai-Kia Tech Center Tests Wireless EV Charging
Charging stations might soon be a thing of the past. Hyundai and Kia are currently working together with Mojo Mobility, a wireless power company, to create a wireless electric vehicle charger. Similar to power pads used to charge phones, this wireless technology, which is known as inductive charging, will only ask that you know how […]
2016 Kia Soul EV Gets $2,000 Price Reduction
Since 2014, the Kia Soul EV has been adding a whole lot of funk to the relatively stagnant electric vehicle segment. Now, it looks like the 2016 model is continuing this tradition—with a $2,000 price slash. Kia recently revealed a new entry-level version of the uniquely-styled EV, dubbing it the EV-e. This new model has […]
Book Review: ‘Steve McQueen: Full-Throttle Cool’ Graphic Novel Aims to Inform
Does this eye-catching biography of the late Steve McQueen do the legend justice?
Of the numerous leading men who have passed through Hollywood over the years, Steve McQueen certainly has the most exciting life story. From his globe-trotting adolescence to his adrenaline-fueled racing obsession, McQueen’s life was never boring. While we’re still waiting for a big-screen biopic to come around, Motorbooks has released a creative, fitting way to tell […]
Kia Enjoys Best-Ever Sales Month in May
Today Kia Motors America announced a record-breaking monthly sales total of 62,433 vehicles sold in May 2015. This all-time best ever monthly sales total marks only the second time that the Korean automaker has sold over 60,000 units in the US in a single month (the other time, coincidentally enough, was in May of last year). […]
Update: Chevy Bolt Name Denied by US Patent Office
While the development of the Chevy Bolt appears to be on schedule and ready to rock, the name of our new favorite little EV may need some work. The United States Patent and Trademark Office just denied the name ‘Bolt,’ because it appears that someone else beat them to it. Related: 2015 Chevy Corvette Model […]