We reported last year that Kia was developing its first all-electric production car based on the All-New Soul. The Soul’s electric powertrain would be an improved version used in the Kia Ray EV (the South Korean Keycar) with a 50-kW electric engine and a 16.4-kWh...
About half of all passenger vehicle occupants killed on U.S. roads die in frontal crashes. Major strides have been made in frontal crash protection, thanks in large part to the crash test program the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) began in the...
In our last post we covered the all-new cee’d’s exterior design thanks to Kia Buzz Official Blog. Now we’re making our way inside to break down its sporty interior. See also All-new Kia cee’d Design Story I – Exterior See also Our review of the All-New Kia cee’d...
Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced a complimentary scheduled maintenance program available for the all-new 2014 Cadenza premium sedan. The program covers the first five factory-scheduled service appointments and is applicable for 36 months or 37,500 miles. The...
Only two months into his new job as the first joint global design chief of Hyundai and Kia, Peter Schreyer is guarded about his burgeoning makeover plans. But this much, he says, is clear: The sibling brands need more distinct identities. And that goes beyond sheet...
According to some sources, Kia’s Chief Designer California Studio would like the South Korean automaker to produce a small rear-wheel-drive sports car to rival the Toyota GT86. Speaking at the Big Apple, Tom Kearns gave a resounding “yes” when asked...
