More details of the 2012 European Kia Optima.

by Jose Antonio Lopez | Dec 9, 2011 | All News, Kia

At the first time Kia talked about releasing the Optima in Europe with four different engines (1.6 GDi with 140hp, 2.0 GDi 168hp and 1.7 CRDi with 115 and 136hp). Finally, all the Optimas that will be available in 2012 by the Korean automaker will have the 1.7 CRDi...

Demystifying Hybrid Cars Myths.

by Jose Antonio Lopez | Nov 29, 2011 | All News, Eco Cars, Kia

Kia BUZZ, korean’s automaker official blog published an interesting post about the hybrids cars, myths and the Optima Hybrid. Hit the jump to see the complete information. #1: Hybrids are expensive. There are about 25 different hybrid models ranging in price...

Official debut of the 2012 Kia Ray in South Korea.

by Jose Antonio Lopez | Nov 29, 2011 | All News, Kia

Kia’s “keicar” codenamed “Tam” (finally, named RAY) it’s ready to debut in South Korea, and here we have the evidence. To everyone’s surprise, today we can watch the first pics of the exterior complete naked. The Kia RAY are available with a Kappa engine 1.0-liter and...

EuroNCAP: 2012 Kia Rio get five stars [w/video].

by Jose Antonio Lopez | Nov 24, 2011 | All News, Kia, Technical

Today is the turn for the 2012 Kia Rio. The korean automaker subcompact achieved 5 stars in the European New Car Assessment Programme (EuroNCAP) test. After de jump, you can see the full results, with video. According to the Euro NCAP specialists, here are the...

Scooped: Kia preparing facelift for the K7?.

by Jose Antonio Lopez | Nov 24, 2011 | All News, Kia, Spy Shots

Thanks to Hankyung site, someone caught this Kia K7 with front and rear cammo (known Cadenza in other markets) in South Korea. Seeing this images, what do you think? facelift? modifications Kia needs to have for to sold in the US?

2011 Guangzhou Auto Show: Kia K2 Hatchback.

by Jose Antonio Lopez | Nov 21, 2011 | All News, Kia

The Kia K2 hatchback makes the official world debut at the Guangzhou Auto Show today. For those who can’t wait that long; here we have the new car from all sides including a pleasant surprise in the shape of a K2 Sporty version. Based on the Kia K2 sedan that debuted...