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

by Jose Antonio López | Oct 25, 2011 | All News, Kia

The Kia K2/Rio represents the next phase in Kia’s strategy to better satisfy customers in various regions of the world by developing and marketing products that reflect local tastes and needs, like China or Russia. The styling draws cues from the Kia Optima (K5...

Kia’s green technology advancements: EcoDynamics.

by Jose Antonio López | Oct 22, 2011 | All News, Kia, Technical

In 2009 a new word entered the Kia lexicon: EcoDynamics. In just 11 characters it sums up Kia’s intention to continue to make cars which are fun to drive, practical, appealing and good value while reducing their impact on the environment. And with the all-new...

Kia Motors America announces best-ever September sales.

by Jose Antonio López | Oct 5, 2011 | All News, Kia

Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced best-ever September sales of 35,609 units, a 18.4-percent increase over the same period last year and the company’s 13th straight monthly sales record. Kia’s design-led transformation has delivered unprecedented growth and...

Kia to introduce third shift at Zilina factory.

by Jose Antonio López | Sep 23, 2011 | All News, Kia, Technical

Kia is to introduce a third production shift at its European production facility in Slovakia and recruit 1,000 new employees to keep up with rising demand. Recruitment will be completed by December to allow three-shift operations at Zilina in the first quarter of...

Kia Optima design story: Interior.

by Jose Antonio López | Aug 21, 2011 | All News, Kia, Technical

With each new Design project comes a new goal and Kia was determined that this new Optima was going to be very aggressive, youthful and sporty. Immediately, we felt very confident that an “aircraft cockpit” inspired theme was the perfect solution for this new...