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Video: 2012 Kia Rio Sedan (China and Russia version).

Oct 25, 2011 | 3 Comments

The Kia K2/Rio represents the next phase in Kia's strategy to better satisfy customers in various...

US: 2012 Kia Rio Sedan starting at $13,400*.

Oct 25, 2011 | 0 Comments

Kia Motors America, Inc. (KMA) today announced pricing for the allnew 2012 Rio sedan beginning at...

Interview with Hank Lee, Vice Chairman of Kia Motors Corp. (Talk about new small crossover).

Oct 24, 2011 | 0 Comments

Automotive News Europe Editor-in-Chief Harald Hamprecht had a chance to chat with Mr. Hank Lee,...

Hyundai vows to make Super Bowl ads fit the occasion.

Oct 24, 2011 | 0 Comments

When it comes to advertising in the Super Bowl, Hyundai has followed a simple formula lately: See...

Review: 2012 Hyundai Veloster 1.6 GDi 140 hp (Español).

Oct 23, 2011 | 4 Comments

¿Naranja o blanco? ¿Difícil elección no? Bueno, en The Korean Car Blog hemos decidido probar...

Kia’s green technology advancements: EcoDynamics.

Oct 22, 2011 | 0 Comments

In 2009 a new word entered the Kia lexicon: EcoDynamics. In just 11 characters it sums up Kia's...

Kia begin to produce the Kia Venga in Slovakia.

Oct 20, 2011 | 1 Comment

Kia Motors Slovakia has started to build the Kia Venga alongside the cee'd family and the popular...

2011 New Hyundai Genesis Sedan crushed.

Oct 19, 2011 | 0 Comments

Today we'll show you a graphic document that may harm the sensitiblity of our readers. In this...

Hyundai showcases Gamma 1.6 T-GDI and Euro6 R-2.0 diesel engines.

Oct 19, 2011 | 0 Comments

Hyundai Motor Group will host ‘The 11th Hyundai-Kia International Powertrain Conference’ between...

Kia gunning for 500,000 sales, 800 stores in 2012.

Oct 18, 2011 | 0 Comments

Kia sales in the United States will surpass 500,000 units next year and the dealer network will...

Kia Rio design story: Exterior.

Oct 18, 2011 | 0 Comments

How do you define a design? Is it a shape? A color? Or a form? Team Kia believes design is more...

Hyundai planning i30 plug-in hybrid release date set for 2013.

Oct 17, 2011 | 0 Comments

According to a report published by German publication Auto Motor und Sport Magazine, Hyundai is...

UK: 2012 Hyundai Veloster starting at £17,995.

Oct 17, 2011 | 0 Comments

On sale in the UK in February 2012, Veloster prices will start from £17,995 on the road with an...

SEMA 2011: Kia Rio B-Spec Kinetic Motorsports.

Oct 13, 2011 | 0 Comments

Kia Motors America said on Wednesday that it will debut its new B-Spec Rio 5-door race car at the...

Scooped: Kia K9 caught in South Korea.

Oct 13, 2011 | 0 Comments

The Kia K9 continues her development with a new unit. Based on Hyundai Equus platform, the K9...

Keiichi Tsuchiya tests Hankook's Genesis Coupe [w/video].

Oct 11, 2011 | 1 Comment

Drift King Keiichi Tsuchiya tests the Hankook's Hyundai Genesis Coupe on the Korean version of Top...

Five-door Hyundai Veloster coming soon? [Update].

Oct 11, 2011 | 4 Comments

Updated with new information. According Car and Driver, a second aperture is planned for the left...

Kia Motors America announces best-ever September sales.

Oct 5, 2011 | 2 Comments

Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced best-ever September sales of 35,609 units, a 18.4-percent...

Exclusive: 2013 Kia cee'd caught in Barcelona.

Oct 4, 2011 | 0 Comments

Kia continues the development of the 2013 cee'd II. In that case, the man behind the camera is...

The refreshed 2012 Kia Soul lands in UK.

Oct 4, 2011 | 0 Comments

The most important change for the 2012 Soul is the presentation of a new 1.6-liter petrol gasoline...

Review: 2012 Kia Rio 1.4 CRDi 90 hp Drive 5-door.

Oct 4, 2011 | 7 Comments

Finally we test drove the long waited from Kia, the All-New 2012 Kia Rio. The "sub-compact" from...

European Car of the Year 2012 Candidates Announced.

Oct 4, 2011 | 0 Comments

The first phase of the European "Car of the Year 2012" [COTY] award has been completed with the...

Scooped: Hyundai mid-size MPV caught in Death Valley.

Oct 3, 2011 | 3 Comments

A surprise on the Death Valley roads, courtesy of a reader from AlVolante.it caught a new mid-size...

Kia bringing EV to market this year.

Oct 3, 2011 | 0 Comments

Hyundai Motor Group, the umbrella company that includes Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp.,...

2011 Frankfurt Motor Show: 2012 Kia Rio 3-door [w/video].

Oct 2, 2011 | 2 Comments

Update with new information, images and video. Well, what can I say? The title says it all. Ladies...

Official: 2013 Hyundai i30. (Update).

Oct 1, 2011 | 1 Comment

Update with new information and photos. Here, we presenting the 2013 Hyundai i30. The korean...

Hyundai Will Offer 10-Speed Auto Gearbox from 2014.

Sep 29, 2011 | 1 Comment

According to a Bloomberg News report, Hyundai Motor Group president Park Seong Hyon said that...

Scooped: Mysterious supercharged Hyundai Genesis Coupe.

Sep 26, 2011 | 0 Comments

Hyundai seems to still not sure to mount the Tau V8 GDI on the 2013 Genesis Coupe. Judging by the...

US: 2012 Kia Rio priced under $14,000.

Sep 26, 2011 | 0 Comments

Kia Motors America, Inc. (KMA) announces today prices for the all-new and completely redesigned...

Video: Hyundai Sonata 2.0 T-GDi vs Honda Accord EX-L V6 vs Volkswagen Passat 3.6 SEL.

Sep 26, 2011 | 1 Comment

People from Car and Driver magazine has tested three of the best mid-size sedans are available in...

Kia to introduce third shift at Zilina factory.

Sep 23, 2011 | 0 Comments

Kia is to introduce a third production shift at its European production facility in Slovakia and...

India: New Hyundai Eon available in October.

Sep 22, 2011 | 0 Comments

The second largest car manufacturer in India, Hyundai Motors India, is all set to take the wraps...

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Hyundai IONIQ 9: Breaking Range Anxiety with a Single-Charge 429km Test Drive

by Jose Antonio Lopez | March 5, 2025 | All News, Electric Vehicle, Hyundai, Reviews, Slider | 0 Comments

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 is here to challenge EV skeptics, and we put it to the test on a 429km drive from Seoul to Busan. Our journey began at the JW Marriott Hotel in Seoul with a 98% battery charge, offering a promising combined range of 571km. Hyundai claims the IONIQ...

First Drive: Hyundai IONIQ 9 Flagship EV SUV Prototype

by Jose Antonio Lopez | November 29, 2024 | All News, Electric Vehicle, Hyundai, Reviews, Slider | 0 Comments

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 made its grand debut at the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show. Positioned as a spacious, tech-forward family car, this flagship model is set to rival heavyweights like Volvo, Kia, Tesla or BMW in the growing EV market. While our initial impressions of the...

First Drive: Hyundai Inster Electric SubCompact SUV

by Jose Antonio Lopez | August 22, 2024 | All News, Electric Vehicle, Hyundai, Reviews, Slider | 0 Comments

At the end of June, I flew to Seoul for my first-ever experience driving a prototype of the Inster Electric (also known as the Casper Electric). After arriving in Seoul, I took a bus to Hyundai Motor’s R&D Center in Namyang—a paradise for someone like me, as it...

All-New Hyundai Santa Fe Review

by Jose Antonio Lopez | November 29, 2023 | All News, Hyundai, Reviews, Slider | 0 Comments

The Santa Fe is no longer just an average SUV. The latest Hyundai Santa Fe, reflecting trends, has evolved into an innovative model. Not only has its appearance changed significantly, but its character has also been transformed. Once representing a city-focused SUV,...

Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Review

by Jose Antonio Lopez | November 22, 2023 | All News, Electric Vehicle, Hyundai, N-Performance, Reviews, Slider | 0 Comments

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N, first N brand high-performance all-electric vehicle made its first global appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK back in July. Now, we flew to South Korea and tested it at Korea Internacional Circuit, former Formula 1 circuit,...

2022 Genesis GV70 2.2 Diesel Long Term Review

by Martin Hornung | August 31, 2022 | All News, Genesis, Reviews, Slider | 0 Comments

Since the Summer 2021 Genesis is now selling cars in Europe. It was obvious for us to get our hands on all the models we got here and for me personally it was obvious to get my hands on a GV70 especially (since I have to give my IONIQ Plugin away). So here we are,...

Review: Hyundai Kona N – The Allrounder

by Martin Hornung | September 1, 2021 | All News, Hyundai, N-Performance, Reviews, Slider | 0 Comments

In this review I will compare the Kona N with all the other Hyundai N´s, you know/read more than enough of, so you can imagine what this special car is all about... As you know there are several Hyundai N´s currently in the market and Hyundai is not getting tired to...

Full English Review of All-New Kia Sportage

by Jose Antonio Lopez | August 13, 2021 | All News, Kia, Reviews, Slider, South Korea | 0 Comments

Today we want to share with you the full review of the 5th generation Kia Sportage thanks to our friend AsianPetrolhead. Hit the jump and enjoy it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8dEN8ESTQg

First Drive: Genesis GV70 3.5T Sport Advanced

by Kevin Rooney | July 19, 2021 | All News, Genesis, Reviews, Slider | 0 Comments

Genesis’ new compact SUV, the GV70, is finally available in the United States to take on luxury competitors like the Audi Q5, BMW X3, and Lexus NX. As the hottest segment that Genesis currently competes in, the success of the GV70 is crucial for Hyundai’s luxury...

Hyundai IONIQ 5 First Drive – Back to the Future

by Martin Hornung | July 1, 2021 | All News, Hyundai, Reviews, Slider | 0 Comments

As some of you know, I am working in the IT department and to "survive" the job I need to have a favor for scientific and extraordinary stuff..., but who could have known that the IONIQ 5 gives you the full future and many hints for the good old days in one package?...

Review: Hyundai i20 N – The Little Fast Brother

by Martin Hornung | June 28, 2021 | All News, Hyundai, N-Performance, Reviews, Slider | 0 Comments

Do you ever asked yourself how an i30 N would perform when it would have less weight for even more cornering? The anwser is the i20 N and it's incredible! The moment our local cardealer gave me the information about the i20 N testdrive i was very excited, since we...

2022 Kia Carnival SX Prestige First Drive

by Kevin Rooney | June 14, 2021 | All News, Kia, Reviews, Slider, USA | 0 Comments

The new 2022 Kia Carnival MPV continues Kia’s recent onslaught of impressive products that perform above their pay grade, and boasts aggressive exterior styling, a roomy and luxurious interior, well balanced on-road performance, and great value in a small but...

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