Kia Returns to Mom 2.0 Summit with “Give it Everything” Spirit
Kia returned as the Premier Sponsor of the inspiring summit Photo: Kia Each year, influential female creators and entrepreneurs from around the country gather to discuss topics like politics, business,…
Kia Renews Partnership with B.R.A.K.E.S. to Increase Teen Driver Safety
Kia is renewing it’s contract with B.R.A.K.E.S. Teen Pro-Active Driving School The leading cause of death among 15-17 year olds is motor vehicle crashes—but Kia is looking to lessen the…
Kia Releases First Images of Brand-New Niro Hybrid Compact SUV
Kia gave us a first glimpse of the Niro production model, which will debut officially at the Chicago Auto Show It looks like January is the month of sneak peeks…
Kia Reintroduces, Remakes its Famous Hamsters for 2014 Soul VMA Ad
Not all of the talk coming out of the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards was about a bunch of giant, disquietingly dour teddy bears (so very fluffy, so very sad):…
Kia Motors Extends Partnership Contract with England Women’s Cricket
Each England women’s cricket player will receive a brand-new Sportage SUV as part of this new contract Kia Motors is making a splash in the world of English women’s cricket.…
Kia Motors America and B.R.A.K.E.S. Driving School Partner to Teach 10,000 Teens in 2018
Photo: Kia Designed to teach teen drivers how to be conscientious behind the wheel with “hands-on-defensive driver training” and classroom lessons, B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe) aims to…
Kia K900 Wins Decisive Magazine 2015 Urban Car of the Year Award
The Kia K900, winner of the Decisive Magazine 2015 Urban Car of the Year Award Kia doesn’t have any presentations scheduled for this week’s North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)…
Kia K5 Wins Title of ‘People’s Car’ From CarBuzz
2021 Kia K5 Photo: Kia It’s happening. The all-new Kia K5 is starting to rack up awards just like its new Telluride and Seltos siblings. Just last month, the vehicle…
New Head of Design Karim Habib Shows Promise for the Future of Kia Vehicles
Karim Habib, new Senior VP and Head of Kia Design Center Photo: Kia Looking at Kia’s latest models, you would think the brand is set when it comes to design.…
Kia Announces the Latest Recipients of Yearly Scholarship
Photo: Kia Nearly two years ago, Kia used what would have been Super Bowl commercial funds to instead launch a scholarship for students who embodied the automaker’s “Give It Everything”…
Kia Gives Niro Concept Production Go-Ahead
The Kia Niro will be based on the Niro concept car, which debuted at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show The Toyota Prius better watch out—there’s going to be a new…
Kia Earns Two International Design Excellence Awards
This year, Kia managed to scrape up two International Design Excellence Awards (IDEAs) from the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA)—one Silver and one Bronze. Two International Design Excellence Awards…
Kia Drive Wise Autonomous Driving Technologies Will Make Drivers Wiser
Kia introduced the Drive Wise sub-brand at CES 2016 Kia has already made the announcement that it plans to introduce autonomous driving technologies by 2020 and a fully autonomous car…
Kia Creates “Time to Talk” with eSports Members and Their Families
Major esports tournaments bring large crowds to stadiums to watch players compete Photo: Anton Samsonov Video games have been around for decades, allowing people of all ages to compete in…
Kia Continues as Official Sponsor of Telemundo’s “El Maestro” Webseries
Kia has renewed its partnership with “El Maestro,” during which Luis Enrique will ride in a Kia Soul and a Kia Optima It’s no secret that Kia wants to be…
IIHS Names the 2019 Kia Stinger a Top Safety Pick Plus
Photo: The News Wheel 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…
IIHS Names 2018 Kia Rio a Top Safety Pick Plus
2018 Kia Rio The 2018 Kia Rio has moved the automaker’s number of highly-rated safety vehicles into double digits. When equipped with LED headlights and Autonomous Emergency Braking, the 2018…
ICYMI: Kia Debuted a Limited Edition Stinger GTS in New York
Photo: Kia Motors 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…
Green Car Journal Names Kia Niro the 2018 Green SUV of the Year™
2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Its amazing combination of standout design, outstanding efficiency, and pure fun makes the Kia Niro not only a popular choice among drivers but also the…
[PHOTOS] 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV Arriving Soon
“She has the range, darling” Photo: Kia As part of its Plan S strategy to introduce 11 dedicated EVs by 2026, Kia has debuted the 2022 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV).…
Kia Motors Granted License to Test Self-Driving Technology in Nevada
Soon, Kia models like the Cadenza (pictured above) could have some pretty nifty advanced safety technologies Last month, Kia announced its newest plan to introduce a self-driving car by 2030.…
[DETAILS] Kia Announces Updates and Pricing for 2022 Niro
Photo: Kia It seemed like Kia was dragging its heels about releasing any 2022 details regarding the Niro and its variants. After various special editions of other models like the…
2017 Kia Soul Overview
Sporty, sleek, and sophisticated – this is what the 2017 Kia Soul is all about. The updated subcompact SUV continues to impress, winning awards left and right, and for good…
2017 Kia Niro Sets Guinness World Record
The Niro managed to trek 3,715.4 miles on only 4.1 tanks of gasoline When it comes to acquiring awards and setting records, it seems that Kia is on a continued…
2016 Kia Niro Spotted in Nurburgring [VIDEO]
A camouflaged 2016 Kia Niro spotted in Nurburgring The spies over at autoevolution recently caught a glimpse of the upcoming 2016 Kia Niro running some test laps in Nurburgring. The…
2015 Kia Soul EV: There’s An App for That
The 2015 Kia Soul EV Kia is promoting its new plug-in all-electric 2015 Soul EV with the release of a free iPad app. The app lets users digitally investigate the…
[Photos] The All-New Seltos SUV is Exactly What Kia Needs Right Now
Meet the all-new Kia Seltos *hold for applause* Photo: Kia It’s a known fact here at The News Wheel that I’m obsessed with the Kia Stinger. I’ve written plenty of…
Watch LeBron James' Kia K900 Commercial
A still from LeBron James’ Kia K900 Commercial Which is harder: winning a championship for the notoriously (and, let’s be honest, amusingly) sports-cursed city of Cleveland, or selling a bunch…
Kia Reveals First-Ever Plug-In Hybrid Optima at 2016 Chicago Auto Show
Kia introduced its first-ever plug-in hybrid during the 2016 Chicago Auto Show Kia has been making a move towards a greener model lineup over the recent years and it looks…
LeBron James Endorses the Kia K900
LeBron James endorses the Kia K900 in new “Fit For A King” campaign Cleveland Cavaliers power forward and Hero-Turned-Nemesis-Turned-Hero-Again of Ohio LeBron James endorses the Kia K900 in a new…
2017 Kia Forte and Forte5 Make Debut at NAIAS
The 2017 Kia Forte debuted this wee at NAIAS During the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), the majority of the public’s attention was on the debut of the Kia…
Kia Previews 2017 Cadenza with New Sketches
The 2017 Kia Cadenza teaser image hints at a more sophisticated, high-end design Kia is constantly getting better—and the 2017 Kia Cadenza is proof of this. The Korean carmaker recently…
IIHS Awards 2017 Kia Sedona Top Safety Pick+ Title
The 2017 Kia Sedona is now an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ The 2017 Kia Sedona doesn’t just have a gorgeous exterior design and a high-tech, comfortable interior—it is also now…
2016 Kia Sedona Overview
The 2016 Kia Sedona puts a major twist on the minivan segment. With a variety of luxurious features and a long list of standard technologies, the 2016 Sedona will make…
Four Kia Models Named to US News’ List of 24 Affordable Family Cars
2018 Kia Sedona If you’re on the hunt for a budget- and family-friendly car, you might want to consider a Kia, as four of the automaker’s offerings just made U.S.…
Kia to Launch K900 RWD Sedan in US in 2014
Kia has confirmed that they intend to introduce a new rear-wheel-drive flagship sedan in the United States early next year. However, the Kia K900 is not an altogether new vehicle…
Kia Announces New Engine Option and Other Changes for K900
Kia hopes that a new engine and other updates will improve sales of the K900 sedan The 2016 Kia K900 was supposed to be the South Korean automobile manufacture’s new…
[PHOTOS] Kia Reveals All-Electric “Imagine by Kia” Concept in Geneva
Photo: Kia Motors Not one to be boxed in with the likes of bland or ordinary automotive designs, Kia revealed its dynamic all-electric concept at the Geneva Motor Show earlier…
Kia Introduces New Design and Tech Updates for 2022 Forte
2022 Kia Forte Photo: Kia It’s finally here! The 2022 Kia Forte has made its debut and the small sedan has been updated with a new design identity and advanced…
Kia Reports Best-Ever First-Half Yearly and Best-Ever June Sales
2021 Kia Seltos Photo: Kia 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…
2020 Kia Forte Overview
Photo: Kia Now in its third generation, the Kia Forte is even more powerful and more thrilling to drive. The 2020 model arrives with an all-new GT trim equipped with…
Kia Telluriders Team Reaches Podium in 5th Annual Rebelle Rally
Sabrina Howells (left) and Alyssa Roenigk (right) represented Kia at the 2020 Rebelle Rally Photo: Kia A rally raid competition is a form of long-distance off-road racing where drivers take…
Kia Debuts Sleek, Blacked Out Telluride Nightfall Edition
What does the all-new Telluride Nightfall Edition look like? (Hint: Not this) Photo: Kia Since it arrived to dealerships early last year, the Kia Telluride has nabbed over 70 awards…
2021 Kia Sorento Overview
2021 Kia Sorento SX Photo: Kia The Sorento has been a part of the Kia lineup since 2002 when it debuted at the Chicago Auto Show. Over the years, the…
2016 Kia Sportage Overview
The 2016 Kia Sportage is engineered to get your family around town in style. Peppy performance, great fuel efficiency, and plenty of style make the 2016 Sportage a top choice…
Kia Unveils All-New Rio Before Paris Debut
The all-new Kia Rio is sportier than ever The last time we talked about the all-new Kia Rio here at The News Wheel, the only pictures we had to talk…
New Kia Optima Sportswagon Brings Sexy Back to Segment
The Kia Optima Sportswagon is the first of its kind from the Korean carmaker When you think of a station wagon, it’s likely you think of your grandmother—and it’s also…
2015 Kia K900 is Road & Travel Magazine’s International Car of the Year
The 2015 Kia K900, named Road & Travel Magazine’s “International Car of the Year” Kia’s flagship sedan, the kid-tested, LeBron-approved 2015 Kia K900, has been named Road & Travel Magazine’s…
New 2017 Kia Cadenza Brings More Luxury to Kia’s Lineup
The 2017 Kia Cadenza is all new for its second generation The Kia Cadenza isn’t considered the most popular vehicle in Kia’s lineup, but that might soon change. Kia introduced…
LeBron James Calls Out Critics in New Kia K900 Commercial
Mr. James says he drives the Kia K900 to basketball games on occasion When you’re one of the biggest sport stars in the entire world, it’s understandable that people are…
