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Kia posts October global sales increase of 34.6%

Matt Brogan — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:34:13 +0000

Kia has announced its global sales figures for passenger cars (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants), recreational vehicles (RVs), and commercial vehicles for October 2009, recording a total of 148,583 units sold. This figure represents a year-on-year increase of 34.6 per cent. By region, Kia posted year-on-year sales increases in China (24,896 units [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Kia posts October global sales increase of 34.6%

Hyundai, Kia sales on the rise

Matt Brogan — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:17:09 +0000

Hyundai-Kia continues to lead the way out of the world economic and automotive downturn, surging ahead this year with record sales, trend-defying profits and infrastructural expansion. In the first six months of 2009, Hyundai overtook Ford in fourth place in global sales. In the third quarter, Hyundai’s net profit of AUD$908 million equalled the combined earnings of [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Hyundai, Kia sales on the rise

Kia unveils US motorsports program

Matt Brogan — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:12:06 +0000

“One Hot Ride” is the new US slogan for Kia’s Forte Koup (Cerato in Australia) and it couldn’t be more apt as Kia Motors America (KMA) previews plans of its motorsport program at the SEMA Show in Los Angeles, California. Kia has teamed up with Kinetic Group and built two Forte Koups which will race in [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Kia unveils US motorsports program

Hyundai, Kia join Korean Electric Power in EV joint venture

Matt Brogan — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:18:53 +0000

Although details are scarce, rumours today tell us Korean cousins Hyundai and Kia have teamed up with Korean Electric Power Company in order to develop a special EV battery charging system for its upcoming electric models. The vehicle will be developed jointly between the two vehicle manufacturers while the state-run power company develops charging systems and [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Hyundai, Kia join Korean Electric Power in EV joint venture

Kia Sorento Review

Alborz Fallah — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:00:12 +0000

2010 Kia Sorento First Steer Review There was a famous advertising campaign by a rental company in the United States some time ago that depicts the attitude of some large multi-nationals. The advert read “We are number 2, so we try harder”. This is a very good way to explain why sister companies Hyundai and Kia [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Kia Sorento Review

Kia Sorento diesel leads in Global Green Challenge

Matt Brogan — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:36:49 +0000

At the end of day one of the Global Green Challenge Kia Australia are leading the medium SUV class with the two of its new next-generation Kia Sorento diesels. The first day saw the group travel 317km from Darwin to Katherine in the Northern Territory. The new Kia Sorento shows off the new R-series CRDi turbo-diesel [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Kia Sorento diesel leads in Global Green Challenge

2010 Kia Sorento details

Alborz Fallah — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:00:16 +0000

Update: Kia Sorento Review. CarAdvice is currently attending the launch of the new generation 2010 Kia Sorento. The Sorento which is one of Kia’s best selling models has been regarded as the ‘landmark’ vehicle which opened the eyes of many consumers to the Korean brand as more than just a small-car manufacturer. Since its introduction in 2002 (January [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2010 Kia Sorento details

2010 Kia Sorento

Alborz Fallah — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:06:45 +0000

Kia Australia will tomorrow launch the all-new Kia Sorento SUVs, the update comes a week ahead of the launch of sister company Hyundai’s all-new Santa Fe. Both cars will be available with high-tech 2.2-litre R-series turbo diesel engines, in Kia guise it will produce 145kW of power and 422Nm of maximum torque (436Nm with automatic transmission). [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2010 Kia Sorento

Kia Cadenza first images

Alborz Fallah — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:09:30 +0000

20/10/09 – Update: Kia Australia says the Cadenza is only destined for Left Hand Drive production at present so we won’t be seeing it here. Although Kia Australia is not competing in the large-car segment (even the mid-size Magentis is no longer high on the agenda), we were all amazed to see the first images of [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Kia Cadenza first images

Kia Cerato LPI Hybrid to enter Global Green Challenge

Matt Brogan — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:27:49 +0000

Following the global launch of Kia’s EcoDynamics sub-brand at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Kia Australia have announced that they will enter two cars in the Eco Challenge category of this month’s 2009 Global Green Challenge. To be run from Darwin to Adelaide from 24-31 October, Kia will enter two Kia Cerato LPI Hybrid vehicles, the same [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Kia Cerato LPI Hybrid to enter Global Green Challenge

Kia Cerato – Long Term Update

Matt Brogan — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:28:41 +0000

Since collecting our long-term Kia Cerato SLi back in early May the Santorini Blue sedan has been shoved from pillar to post around the CarAdvice office, with Rose Harris, Nadine Armstrong and Paul Maric all spending considerable time behind the wheel. Now it’s my turn with the past few weeks seeing the Cerato spend some garage [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Kia Cerato – Long Term Update

2009 People Mover Comparison

Matt Brogan — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:34:19 +0000

Honda Odyssey vs. Hyundai iMax Shuttle vs. Kia Grand Carnival vs. Mitsubishi Grandis vs. Toyota Tarago Models Tested: 2009 Honda Odyssey; 2.4-litre, four-cylinder, petrol; five-speed automatic; wagon – $43,990* 2009 Hyundai iMax Shuttle; 2.5-litre, four-cylinder, diesel; four-speed automatic; wagon – $42,490* 2009 Kia Grand Carnival; 2.9-litre, four-cylinder, diesel; five-speed automatic; wagon – $41,990* 2009 Mitsubishi Grandis VRX; 2.4-litre, four-cylinder, petrol; [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2009 People Mover Comparison

Kia Cerato Koup Review & Road Test

Matt Brogan — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:40:36 +0000

Meet Kia’s cracking take on the common man’s coupe. Models Tested: 2009 Kia Cerato Koup; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, petrol; five-speed manual; coupe – $23,690* 2009 Kia Cerato Koup; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, petrol; four-speed automatic; coupe – $25,690* Options: Metallic Paint $400 (Fitted – Bright Silver) Sporty two-door looks; capable performance & handling; competitive pricing; strong feature list Lifeless four-speed automatic; banal instrument [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Kia Cerato Koup Review & Road Test

Kia c’eed petrol hybrid, Sorento diesel hybrid on show in Frankfurt

Matt Brogan — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 02:18:41 +0000

Kia has used the Frankfurt Motor Show as a stage to release its innovative cee’d petrol-electric and Sorento diesel-electric hybrid cars. These vehicles will be tested over many thousands of kilometres across Europe and will generate data for inclusion in the design process of Kia vehicles during the next decade. The new-look cee’d hybrid powertrain is similar [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Kia c’eed petrol hybrid, Sorento diesel hybrid on show in Frankfurt

Kia introduces ‘Eco-Dynamics’ sub-brand

Matt Brogan — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:02:29 +0000

The Frankfurt Motor Show will mark the world premiere of Kia’s new ‘EcoDynamics’ sub-brand – the name that will be applied to the most eco-friendly cars within each Kia model range. The sub-brand will feature only those cars that possess innovative fuel-stretching and emissions-cutting technologies as they are progressively introduced. The EcoDynamics vehicles at the show will [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Kia introduces ‘Eco-Dynamics’ sub-brand

Kia Cerato Koup First Steer

David Twomey — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:23:51 +0000

Update: Kia Cerato Koup Review. Kia seems to have decided to establish itself as the Korean car company that finds a vacant niche in the car market and sets out to fill it. First there was the love it or leave it Kia Soul, we kinda love it, and now there is the Cerato Koup, a car [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Kia Cerato Koup First Steer

Kia releases limited edition Cerato

Matt Brogan — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:51:42 +0000

Kia have today announced the availability of a Limited Edition Cerato with extra features totalling $1,200 at no extra charge. For a limited time only the Cerato LE, based on the well-equipped Cerato S Option Pack, will be offered to customers at the driveaway price of $20,990 with 5-speed manual transmission or $22,990 with 4-speed automatic [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Kia releases limited edition Cerato

Kia Sorento SUV to preview at Frankfurt

George Skentzos — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:53:07 +0000

In the lead up to the Frankfurt Motor Show, Kia has released the first details and official images of its new generation Sorento SUV. The new version is longer and lower than the current model, adopting the now signature Kia grille and offering a much more spacious and luxurious cabin. At almost 4.7 metres long, the new [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Kia Sorento SUV to preview at Frankfurt

Kia cee’d update gets Frankfurt preview

George Skentzos — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:43:02 +0000

Kia is preparing to show off its new-look cee’d at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in September along with a new ECO-dynamics model which will be added to the range. The new model has received a thorough revamp under the direction of chief design officer, Peter Schreyer, and is the latest version to receive the now [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Kia cee’d update gets Frankfurt preview

Kia Rio to get update this year

David Twomey — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 08:52:20 +0000

It’s the best selling model in the range for Kia in Australia but it’s also the oldest and finally it seems the Kia Rio, called Pride in Korea, is about to get a revamp. The revisions have already surfaced on Korean websites and the most extensive details have surfaced on blog site Kia World including Korean [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Kia Rio to get update this year