Kia Donates $1 Million to Assist Homeless Youth During COVID-19 Pandemic
Photo: Kia During Super Bowl LIV in February, Kia decided against a traditional advertisement and instead promoted “Yards Against Homelessness” with NFL rookie Josh Jacobs. Through that campaign, the automaker…
Kia Sedona Named a “Best Family Car of 2020” by PARENTS Magazine
2020 Kia Sedona Photo: Kia For most families, price is one of the top considerations when choosing a new vehicle. Other important factors include comfort, convenience, and — of course…
How Did I Miss “The Kia Kitchen” During the Pandemic?
Prepare your taste buds for some Kia-inspired meals Photo: Kia I’ve been writing about Kia for a few years now and I’d like to think I’m keyed into what the…
Third-Generation Kia Ceed Sportswagon Makes Appearance at Geneva International Motor Show
Kia’s Third- Generation Ceed Sportswagon Photo: Kia Equipped with more cargo and interior space, the new Kia Ceed Sportswagon, which was revealed to the world at the Geneva International Motor…
Kia Electric Bikes. Yep. Kia is Now Making Electric Bikes.
Kia is getting back to its roots and has revealed its plan to manufacture bikes. That’s right, bikes. Kia began in 1944 as a bicycle producer, and went so far…
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…
2016 Kia Optima Looking Bold in New Teaser Sketches
All-new 2016 Kia Optima midsize sedan rendering Kia has announced that the redesigned 2016 Kia Optima will debut April 1st at the 2015 New York Auto Show. In advance of…
2021 Kia Sedona Overview
2021 Kia Sedona Photo: Kia As one of the most tenured vehicles in the current Kia lineup, the Sedona minivan made its debut in 1998 and is still going strong.…
Kia Partners with School of Rock at SEMA
The School of Rock Sedona at SEMA If there’s one thing Kia is currently obsessed with, it’s the autonomous lifestyle. The Korean automaker presented a total of four self-driving concepts…
J.D. Power Ranks Kia Niro EV as No. 1 in Mass-Market Study
Photo: Kia When it comes to ranking quality, J.D. Power is regarded as one of the top organizations to trust thanks to its extensive research and reliability over the years.…
Kia Sportspace Concept Revealed Ahead of Geneva [PHOTOS]
The new Kia Sportspace concept In advance of the Kia Sportspace concept’s debut at the upcoming 2015 Geneva Motor Show, the Korean automaker has just released photos of the new vehicle…
First Kia Telluride Exports Set Sail from Brunswick
Photo: Kia Motors The all-new 2020 Kia Telluride promises to be a success at home given the early interest in the stylish eight-person SUV. It may also wind up being…
2014 Kia Sedona Promises To Be a Valuable Find for New Owners
2014 Kia Sedona The 2014 Kia Sedona has hit the market and it proves to be a valuable option for minivan owners. The 2014 Sedona comes equipped with a 3.5-liter…
Kia X-Car Making-of Video Shows Birth of a Mutant Minivan
The Kia X-Car stars in its own superhero origin story The 2016 Sorento is sort of a mix between an SUV and a minivan, but you won’t hear Kia using…
Kia Enlists Christopher Walken for Super Bowl 50 Commercial
Kia has enlisted Academy Award-winner Christopher Walken to promote the 2016 Kia Optima Kia is “Walken” away from the norm. How? do you ask? By appointing Christopher Walken as its…
Kia Teases Next-Generation Sportage before Debut
The next-generation Kia Sportage offers a more dramatic, sculpted exterior design No one likes a tease—unless it’s Kia. The Korean carmaker recently released three renderings of the next-generation Sportage, just…
2021 Kia Seltos Overview
The all-new 2021 Kia Seltos Photo: Kia The all-new 2021 Kia Seltos SUV made its unofficial debut as the “SP Signature” concept in 2018 and was introduced to the U.S.…
2021 Kia Forte Overview
2021 Kia Forte Photo: Kia The last major update for the Kia Forte came in 2018 with the introduction of the model’s third generation. Taking cues from the Stinger, the…
Kia Reports Record-Setting U.S. Sales in March 2021
People were really digging the all-new Seltos in March Photo: Kia It seems that Kia is on a roll lately. After debuting the all-new Carnival multi-purpose vehicle, Kia saw its…
Déjà Vu: 3 Kia Vehicles Named 2021 “Best Cars for the Money”
Look at that stylishly redesigned 2021 Kia Sorento Photo: Kia In 2019, the Sorento, Soul, and Stinger made it on U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Cars for the Money”…
2021 Kia Stinger Overview
Photo: Kia It’s been three years since the Kia Stinger was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show and I still don’t own one… But that’s not why you’re here. You…
2021 Kia K5 Overview
2021 Kia K5 Photo: Kia Since its debut, the 2021 Kia K5 has been the star of an adrenaline-pumping ad campaign and even made an appearance during the Emmys. The…
Rough and Tumble Kia Forte Koup Set for SEMA Show Debut
The Kia Forte Koup Mud Bogger is representing the American South in Kia’s SEMA lineup Kia has a list of six special edition models set for the SEMA Show later…
2014 Kia Cadenza Overview
Kia is re-entering the large sedan segment with a “BANG!” by introducing the 2014 Cadenza. A mixture of bold style and timeless elegance comes together to create one beautiful, sexy…
Kia Premieres MediVedi Video During the 2019 LEC Summer Finals
Things get a little weird for MediVedi when they try to come up with a clever intro As an official partner of the League of Legends European Championship, Kia has…
Robert “the Niro” De Niro is a Hipster in European Kia Ads
Why yes, that is a not-so-young Vito Corleone sporting a beanie and suspenders A celebrity having the same name as a product is some strange form of serendipity that is…
Kia at SEMA: Automaker Reveals Triathlon Dream Vehicle
Kia at SEMA: The Niro Triathlon concept As previously mentioned here at The News Wheel, Kia has continuously made a name for itself at the SEMA auto show by bringing…
Kia Showcases 2017 Kia Cadenza in New Videos
Yesterday, Kia gave the world all the details concerning the 2017 Kia Cadenza. Known as the K7 in the South Korean market, the Cadenza is one of the brand’s top…
Kia Gives Viewers Sneak Peek of Christopher Walken Commercial
Walken with his sock puppet sidekick Last week, Kia announced that its Super Bowl commercial will star Christopher Walken—and now the Korean carmaker is giving us a glimpse of the…
Kia Motors Debuts Custom Builds and Drifting Demonstrations at SEMA 2017
Kia Stinger GT Federation Photo: Kia Media Kia Motors is making quite an interactive impression at this year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. Not only is the automaker debuting…
Kia Doesn’t Have a Convertible Because of China’s Air Pollution Problem
Kia’s A1A Optima convertible was inspired by Florida’s A1A highway When Kia introduced a sassy, topless 2016 Optima at the SEMA Show in November, the response was overwhelmingly positive. This…
Won Kyu Kang Named Head of Kia Design Innovation Group
Won Kyu Kang previously worked for BMW before Kia Photo: Kia Around this time last year, Kia named Karim Habib the Senior Vice President and Head of Kia’s Design Center.…
Holy Habanero: The Kia HabaNiro is H-O-T!!!
Alicia Keys voice: “This car is on fiiiiiyaaaahhhhhh” Photo: Kia Motors Today Kia unveiled a sizzling new concept vehicle at the New York Auto Show: the HabaNiro. This spicy new…
KMA, KMMG CEO Byung Mo Ahn Named Vice Chairman of Kia
Byung Mo Ahn This week, Kia Motors Corporation announced that longtime company man Byung Mo Ahn will assume the role of Vice Chairman, effective immediately. As group vice chairman and…
Kia Telluride and K5 Win 2021 Edmunds “Top Rated” Awards
K5 sales in November were higher than the Forte, Sportage, and Soul Photo: Kia The all-new Kia K5 seems to be on a similar path as the award-winning Telluride. After…
The All-New Kia Sorento Is Heading To NYC for New Year’s Eve
All dolled up and ready to go Photo: Kia Quite possibly the most iconic place to be on New Year’s Eve is in Times Square in New York City. For…
Smartly Refreshed 2019 Kia Sorento Makes Appearance at Los Angeles Auto Show
2019 Kia Sorento Although sporting new front and rear fascias, a distinct radiator grille complemented by a new headlamp design, restyled fog lamps and wheels at the Los Angeles Auto…
J.D. Power Names Kia the Top Mass Market Brand for Fifth Year in a Row
The 2019 Kia Sedona was one of four vehicles recognized by J.D. Power for its quality Photo: Kia Talk about a great reputation! For the fifth consecutive year, Kia earned…
[PHOTOS] Refreshed 2016 Kia Rio Debuts in Chicago
The 2016 Kia Rio hatchback in Digital Yellow While all eyes were on the Kia Trail’ster electric AWD concept this morning, the 2016 Kia Rio was making a more demure…
Kia Optima and Sedona Named AutoPacific’s 2016 Ideal Vehicle Award Winners
The 2016 Kia Optima (above) and the 2016 Kia Sedona were named AutoPacific’s 2016 Ideal Vehicle Award winners in their segments If there was an Olympics for the automotive industry,…
New President Selected to Manage Future of Kia Motors Europe
Yong Kew Park has taken over as President of Kia Motors Europe Photo: Kia Media The future of Kia Motors Europe, specifically its ongoing sales expansion, is now in the…
Kia Stonic Earns Five-Star Collision Safety Rating from Euro NCAP
Kia Stonic Photo: Kia Media When equipped with the Advanced Driving Assistance pack, the Kia Stonic has earned the highest possible rating for collision safety from Euro NCAP. According to…
[PHOTOS] Kia Trail’ster Concept Makes a Splash with Chicago Debut
The Kia Trail’ster reveal at the Chicago Auto Show This morning, Kia kicked off the Chicago Auto Show by unveiling an awesome concept vehicle that we really, really hope makes…
Kia Teammates Wilkins, Clucas Look to Continue Recent Successes in Canada
Mark Wilkins racing at the Canadian Tire Motorsports Park Canadian Kia Racing driver Mark Wilkins has enjoyed substantial success on foreign soil. Along with teammate Ben Clucas, the pair has…
Kia-Sponsored B.R.A.K.E.S. Program Coming to San Francisco
The famously steep streets of sunny San Francisco are about to get a lot safer, thanks to the Kia-sponsored B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Safe) Teen Pro-Active Driving School.…
Kia Soul and K900 Named U.S. News & World Report Best Cars for Families
The 2015 Kia Soul, named Best Hatchback for Families by U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report has revealed its 2015 list of the “Best Cars for…
Kia K900 King James Edition Crowned at 2015 Cleveland Auto Show
The LeBron James custom Kia K900 on display at the Cleveland Auto Show Kia took its talents to Cleveland this weekend, with the unveiling of the Kia K900 King James…
Kia and B.R.A.K.E.S. Training Teens During Distracted Driver Awareness Month
April is National Distracted Driving Month, and a time to reflect on some sobering statistics—like the fact that car crashes are the leading cause of death for 14-18 year olds…
KBB.Com Names 2015 Kia Soul One of the 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000
The 2015 Kia Soul, which is too cool for school (just kidding, it made KBB’s 10 Best Back-to-School Cars, too!) For the fourth consecutive year, Kelley Blue Book has recognized…
Interactive “Stinger Salons” Give Drivers Immersive Experience of All-New Kia Stinger
“Stinger Salons” are designed to highlight Kia’s all-new 2018 Kia Stinger Photo: Kia Media Your local mall just got a whole lot cooler. Already open in the Old Orchard Mall…
