New Head of Design Karim Habib Shows Promise for the Future of Kia Vehicles
Looking at Kia’s latest models, you would think the brand is set when it comes to design. Vehicles like the Stinger and Soul have been grabbing the attention of both prestigious organizations and everyday consumers. But keeping future mobility in mind, Kia has appointed Karim Habib as Senior Vice President and Head of Kia Design […]
Kia Soul and Its Impressive Tech Recognized by J.D. Power
Marketing research company J.D. Power recently released its 2019 rankings for vehicles across all segments and automakers, ranging from initial vehicle quality to overall brand excellence. Adding to its large collection of awards, the Kia Soul was named a segment winner in the 2019 Multimedia Quality and Satisfaction Study. Speaking of Awards: Kia Niro […]
Kia Invests in IONITY High-Power EV Charging Network
In Europe, many companies are attempting to lower emissions to help protect the Earth from the disastrous effects of climate change. With Kia’s commitment — in partnership with Hyundai Motors — to create 44 eco-friendly models by 2025, it makes sense that the automaker recently invested in the high-power EV charging network IONITY. Coming Soon: […]
Kia Creates “Time to Talk” with eSports Members and Their Families
Video games have been around for decades, allowing people of all ages to compete in the digital world and escape to alternate realities. From Pong to Super Mario and exciting new games like Overwatch and FIFA, gamers across the globe have endless possibilities to enjoy. The world of esports has been in the news more […]
Kia Ambassadors BLACKPINK Promote the New Seltos in Social Campaign
Since partnering with Kia about a year ago, K-pop group BLACKPINK has been working hard to sell out stadiums (and sell a few cars along the way). Their first official appearance with Kia was at the Seoul Motor Show in April to showcase its “Masterpiece” concept. Over the last four months, the Kia on Beat […]
U.S. News & World Report Names Soul and Forte Top Picks for Teens
Now that school is back in session, parents are constantly worrying about their college-age kids driving around on campus or their teenagers going to and from extracurricular activities. Each year, U.S. News & World Report puts together a list of the top vehicle for teens, keeping safety at the forefront of its selections. Two Kia […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]