2017 Kia Optima and Sportage Make the KBB’s “Top 10 Most Awarded Vehicles of 2017” List
Kelley Blue Book just granted the 2017 Kia Optima and 2017 Kia Sportage with “Top 10 Most Awarded Vehicles of 2017” status. To compound upon this win, the KBB also ranked the Kia brand as a whole as one of the “10 Most Awarded Brands of 2017.” Orth Hedrick, vice president of product planning at […]
Kia Posts Record-Breaking May Sales Thanks to Sportage Crossover
April showers brought more than just flowers in the month of May for Kia Motors America. The South Korean carmaker had a record-breaking month of sales last month. With a total sales of 62,926 units, Kia managed to post its fourth monthly sales record in the first five months of 2016. “Our popular ‘Summer’s On […]
Kia Announces Pricing for 2017 Sportage
In the automotive industry, it can be difficult to find the perfect mixture of space, technology, and a low price tag—until now. Kia just announced the pricing for the all-new 2017 Sportage crossover, and it’s hard to believe. The Korean carmaker is selling its popular crossover with a starting price of $22,990. That’s cheaper than […]
Kia Optima, Sportage Earn Five-Star Safety Rating in Europe
For Kia, safety is a priority. That’s why it comes as no surprise that the all-new Kia Optima and Kia Sportage have both been awarded the maximum five-star crash safety rating by Euro NCAP (the equivalent of the United States’ NHTSA) in its latest round of safety testing. Regardless of whether the two Kia models […]
Kia Releases 2016 Sportage Photos Before Frankfurt Debut
Kia is giving the public a glimpse of the 2016 Kia Sportage before its big debut. While the 2016 Sportage was unofficially caught on film in August, the official photos give us a better—less blurry—look at the new crossover. The Sportage has a variety of new changes in design. It no longer offers integrated headlights, […]
2023 Kia Awards Roundup: See What Vehicles Took Home Top Accolades
Kia is no stranger to winning awards and being named to various prestigious lists. The brand and its models have won various accolades for being efficient, stylish, and spacious — among many other criteria. Here’s a breakdown of everything that Kia and its models won in the 2023 calendar year! Kia Carnival EV6 EV9 Forte […]
Multiple Kia Models Earn 2022 Total Quality Impact Awards
Kia is no stranger to winning awards and the brand was recognized yet again in the Strategic Vision 2022 Total Quality Impact study. In fact, four models stood above the competition and were praised for their premium features and stylish design. Learn More: Get to know the Kia hybrid and electric SUV lineup “These awards […]
Kia Reports Best Sales Year in Company History
As Kia moved into its new design phase, its cars and SUVs were becoming more modern and appealing to consumers. The all-new Telluride has consistently won awards since its debut and other vehicles like the Sportage, Seltos, Niro EV, and Forte have been impressing critics and consumers alike. Therefore, it should come as no surprise […]
Kia Rebrands UVO Link Tech as More Advanced “Kia Connect”
Kia UVO eServices was introduced in 2011 as a subscription-free infotainment system offered by the Korean automaker. The system provided a way for drivers to make hands-free calls, stream music from their smartphones, and navigate to their destinations — among other helpful features. Now, 10 years later, Kia has rebranded UVO as “Kia Connect,” heading […]
2022 Kia Forte Overview
In a world full of SUVs and trucks, finding a sedan is becoming harder for American consumers. But Kia is holding on strong with a handful of available options, including the Forte. For 2022, the Kia Forte arrives with a completely new exterior design and a cabin filled with advanced technology. Need Some Help? Here’s […]
Kia Breaks Sales Record and Will Have Best-Ever Annual Sales
It has truly been an incredible year for Kia based on the sales numbers that it has been reporting for the last nine months. The automaker reported its best-ever May sales and followed that up two months later with its best-ever first-half yearly sales. Now, Kia has announced its best-ever third-quarter sales in the company’s […]
Kia Earns the Most 2021 J.D. Power Initial Quality Awards
Each year, J.D. Power asks consumers to provide responses about vehicles from various brands to get insights into the automotive industry. This year, the data analytics and consumer intelligence company compiled 110,827 responses that covered 177 vehicle criteria across 23 segments. Kia had more No. 1 ranked models than any other automaker in the J.D. […]
2022 Kia Carnival MPV Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Award
It was only six months ago that the all-new Kia Carnival MPV was introduced to the U.S. as a replacement for the Sedona minivan. Shedding the “minivan” moniker, the Carnival has been touted as a “Multi-Purpose Vehicle” that transcends the ordinary. Now, the new Kia model has received its first official award: a Top Safety […]
Kia Reports Best-Ever First-Half Yearly and Best-Ever June Sales
There’s no denying that automotive sales as a whole are on the rise. But Kia is having an especially good year so far, with the automaker now reporting its fourth consecutive best-ever monthly sales in June. Not only that, but the company also noted that it experienced its best-ever first-half yearly sales in 2021. New […]
Kia Reports Third Consecutive Month of Best-Ever Sales in May
As it continues to announce all-new and redesigned vehicles, Kia is improving upon its image in the U.S. — and it has the sales numbers to prove it. For the third month in a row, Kia has announced its best-ever monthly sales, totaling 80,298 units sold in May. That figure is an increase of over […]
Kia Telluride and K5 Win 2021 Edmunds “Top Rated” Awards
The all-new Kia K5 seems to be on a similar path as the award-winning Telluride. After debuting only a few months ago, the athletic sedan has caught the attention of many and has now made its way to the top of a prestigious list. Both the K5 and the Telluride were recently named “Top Rated” […]
Telluride and All-New K5 Launch Kia to Best-Ever October Sales
Kia is on an upward trend of success thanks to two of its newest vehicles. In June, the automaker debuted the all-new 2021 Kia K5 and quickly followed that up in July with the introduction of the sleek, blacked-out Telluride Nightfall Edition. With a handful of exciting marketing campaigns and promotion announcements within its Design […]