Kia Shows Its Soul With Music-Themed SEMA Projects

Kia put its funky Soul model on center stage at this year’s SEMA Show.

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Kia Soul Gets the YouTube Treatment for YTMA

Kia will be the official sponsor for the first-ever YouTube Music Awards and has built a custom Soul to celebrate the event.

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2014 Kia Soul SEMA Show Car Teased

Kia has released another teaser of one of its custom Soul vehicles heading to this year’s SEMA Show.

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Kia Sorento Under Investigation for Shattered Sunroofs

The 2001-2013 Kia Sorento SUV is under investigation after 15 consumer complaints have been filed stating that the glass sunroof had shattered on their vehicles.

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Kia K900 Set to Debut at LA Auto Show

Kia has confirmed that its K900 sedan will make its official North American debut at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show.

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Kia Preparing Five Specially Modified Souls for SEMA
It seems like everyone’s getting in on the SEMA action; even Kia is participating in the show. The automaker will reveal five specially modified Souls at the Las Vegas event.

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Kia GT Four-Door Coupe Rumored to Launch in 2016
Slowly but surely Kia is transforming itself from a provider of inexpensive transportation appliances to a purveyor of premium automobiles. Further pushing the brand up-market, reports indicate the South Korean firm will build a production version of its dramatic GT concept.

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Kia Soul EV Might Not Be a Compliance Car After All

Count yourself among a very special few if you’re wondering how much the electrified Kia Soul will cost. 

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Five-Point Inspection: 2014 Kia Rondo

Plenty of great vehicles around the world skip American showrooms. For various reasons the business decision is made that selling vehicle “x” in the U.S. doesn’t make sense and it’s never offered.

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2014 Kia Soul Review

Vehicles like the Scion xB and Nissan Cube prove that it’s OK to be different. These rolling boxes are efficient, affordable and spacious; attributes that appeal to young, value-conscious shoppers. This is convenient because that’s who these vehicles are directly targeted at.

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Real World MPG Fuel Economy Database

Although all vehicles roll off of showroom floors with EPA certified fuel efficiency ratings, as the famous saying goes ‘individual results may vary’.

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Kia Soul EV Confirmed for US Sale in 2014

Withholding powertrain details, Kia announced plans today to sell the electric version of its Soul hatchback in the U.S.

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Hyundai, Kia Recalling 660,000 Vehicles in South Korea

Hyundai and Kia have issued the largest vehicle recall in South Korea since the current recall system was introduced there in 2003.

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2014 Kia Sorento Scores Top Safety Marks

Kia’s 2014 Sorento crossover is one of the latest models to earn a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Kia K900 Could Cost up to $70,000 in the U.S.

Is there a market for a $70,000 Kia in the United States? We might be finding out soon enough when the K900 arrives.

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Kia 'K900' Tipped as Name of US-bound RWD Luxury Sedan

Kia has confirmed to its dealers that the rear-wheel-drive Quoris sedan will be heading to North America as the K900 early next year.

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2014 Kia Optima Priced From $22,300

The 2014 Kia Optima will be priced from $22,300 including destination, the Korean automaker has announced.

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2014 Kia Sportage Gets Tweaked Base Engine, New Looks

Kia has given its Sportage crossover a facelift for 2014, bringing with it new style and a more powerful base engine option. 

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Kia Niro Concept Previews New Sub-Compact Model

Concept cars are mostly built to taunt automotive journalists, but on rare occasions they do serve legitimate purposes. Sometimes they can tip-off what a car company has in development, and the black-as-coal Kia Niro is a clue as to what the South Korean brand’s next B-Segment offering could look like.

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Next-Generation Kia Sorento Spied in Germany

Kia’s all-new Sorento crossover was just photographed while undergoing testing in Germany. Here’s what we can glean from these spy pictures.

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Kia Niro Concept Aims 'Innovative Powertrain' at Europe

Kia just announced that the concept car it will bring to Frankfurt will be called the “Niro.”

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2014 Kia Soul Priced From $15,495

The 2014 Kia Soul will be heading to dealerships during the fourth quarter and will have a starting price of $15,495 including a $795 destination charge.

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Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Kia Rio Eco

Kia was one of the first mass-market auto brands to introduce LED daytime running lights to its lineup, and once again the Korean brand is bringing technology usually reserved for luxury cars into its Rio sub-compact in the form of Stop/Start.

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Kia Hamsters Return for 2014 Soul Ad Campaign

The Kia hamsters will return to the television set, when a 60-second commercial debuts starring the 2014 Kia Soul.

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Hyundai, Kia Partners With UM to Develop New Car Tech

The Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is partnering with the University of Michigan to devise systems that will help curb distracted driving, and reduce fuel consumption. 

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Hyundai Recalls 259K Vehicles Over Rust, Axle Issues

Two separate recalls have been issued by Hyundai, affecting 259,000 vehicles from various models in the Korean automaker’s lineup.

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2015 Kia Sedona Spied Hot Weather Testing

The Kia Sedona has had a strange last couple of years, first being axed and then resurfacing as a 2014 model year with subtle changes to its exterior.

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Kia Soul EV Expected in Late 2014, Early 2015

Kia has made some major changes to its model lineup over the last couple of years, launching the Cadenza sedan, a redesigned Forte, and refreshed Optima, but that’s just the beginning for the Korean automaker.

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Kia Teases 'Impish' Small Car

Few automakers would refer to their products as “impish” which gives a clear indication that Kia’s new small car concept is anything but normal.

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2013-2014 Midsize Sedan Comparison

Are mid-size sedans all the car most people need? Some would argue yes. Unless your family exceeds five people, the majority of driving endeavors can be accomplished with one of these family sedans.

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Kia Optima Facelift Spied Testing

The 2014 Kia Optima got a minor refresh with the addition of new LEDs and standard technology, but the Korean automaker is working on a facelift for its sedan model that will make its debut in the near future.

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Kia Celebrates One Millionth Made-in-America Vehicle

Kia is celebrating a major milestone at its West Point, Georgia factory, having built its one-millionth vehicle on U.S. soil.

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Five-Point Inspection: 2014 Kia Cadenza

Every automaker wants a flagship model; they crave a range-topping sedan the way husky children lust after Little Debbie Swiss Rolls.

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Electric Kia Soul Prototype Spied Testing in Europe

Kia is expected to enter the electric vehicle market in North America with an electric version of the Soul crossover, and AutoGuide‘s spy photographers have caught a prototype testing in Europe.

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2014 Kia Rondo Review

While the reverse used to hold true not a decade ago, currently, Canadians get a number of exclusive products not found south of the 49th parallel. Smaller vehicles, designed for global markets, that include the likes of the Chevrolet Trax and Orlando, as well as the Mercedes-Benz B-Class.

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2014 Kia Cadenza 'Impossible to Ignore' Campaign Begins

Kia has launched its marketing campaign for its 2014 Cadenza, attempting to break into the luxury market with its $35,100 sedan.

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Kia Targets Entry-Level Luxury Buyers

Prudence and a steady pace could be key factors in Kia’s bid to lure entry-level luxury buyers.

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Kia Soul EV to Launch in 2014

Korean Automaker Kia is preparing its first North American foray into the world of electric cars with the Kia Soul EV, which is expected to launch in 2014. 

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Kia Quoris Confirmed for U.S. in 2014

The Kia Quoris full-size luxury, rear-drive sedan has been confirmed to go on sale in America starting next year.

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2014 Kia Sedona Returns With Few Changes, Priced From $25,900

Last year, Kia announced that the Sedona minivan had reached the end of its lifecycle and would be getting the axe; then the Korean automaker did a flip-flop and said it would return, just at a later time.

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Top 10 Compact Sedans With the Biggest Trunks

Compact cars are affordable, they’re usually a lot of fun to drive and can deliver impressive fuel economy numbers. As government regulators push for ever-greater efficiency, small sedans and hatchbacks are becoming increasingly important.

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Kia Launching Chinese Sub-Brand Called Horki

Kia’s Chinese joint venture, Dongfeng Yueda Kia, announced the creation of a new Chinese-only brand at the Shanghai Auto Show today, called Horki. 

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Top 10 Cheapest Hatchbacks

When it comes to the most affordable hatchback, there’s quite a few options out there. Unlike the Honda GEAR concept pictured above (which could preview a new affordable subcompact for the Japanese brand) all the cars on this list are easily attainable, and are competitively priced. Our top ten is seperated by a slim $4,000 margin from cheapest to most expensive. Check out the whole list, and see which cheap hatchback is the right choice for you!

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2014 Kia Cadenza Priced From $35,100

Kia’s all-new Cadenza flagship sedan looks to bridge the gap between mainstream and luxury, offering a long list of luxury features in a non-premium branded product, priced from $35,100 (plus $800 destination).

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Kia Design Boss Wants FR-S Competitor

Kia’s chief designer at its American design center wants to bring an affordable coupe to the U.S. market, to fight against the likes of the Scion FR-S and the Mazda MX-5 Miata. 

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Kia, Hyundai Recall 1.7M Units Over Stop Lamp Switch Issue

Hyundai and Kia announced a recall on Wednesday that affects nearly 1.7 million vehicles, over issues with the stop lamp switch which can cause the brake lights to malfunction among other problems. 

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Kia CUB Concept Premieres at Seoul Motor Show

Kia has introduced an all-new CUB concept at the 2013 Seoul Motor Show, showing off a compact four-door coupe concept to the world.

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Wonder Woman Kia Sportage Joins Justice League Themed Vehicles

The seventh of eight Kia customized Justice League-themed vehicles has been unveiled at the 2013 New York Auto Show: The Wonder Woman Kia Sportage.

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2014 Kia Forte Koup: First Look Video

Kia completed its trio of new cars in its Forte line today when it debuted the 2014 Forte Koup at the 2013 New York Auto Show.

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2014 Kia Soul is Fun, Funky and Functional

Kia’s design led transformation began with the introduction of the Kia Soul and has now come full circle here today with the debut of the 2014 Soul today at the New York Auto Show.

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2014 Kia Forte Koup Gets New Turbo Engine

Kia unveiled its boldest car to date today at the 2013 New York Auto Show: the 2014 Forte Koup.

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2014 Kia Optima Refreshed With LEDs, New Standard Tech

In an effort to keep sales coming in, Kia is unveiling its refreshed 2014 Optima mid-size sedan at the 2013 New York Auto Show.

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Kia Cub Four-Door Coupe Concept Teased

Kia is bringing a new four-door coupe concept to the Seoul Motor Show this week and the brand released a teaser image on Monday showing off the front end of the car. 

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2014 Kia Soul, Forte Koup Planned for NY Auto Show Debut

The car that started Kia’s modern day transformation will itself be re-invented, with the Korean automaker planning to debut the second-generation of its distinctive Soul model at the NY Auto Show this week.

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2013 Kia Optima Hybrid Gets Bump to 40 MPG, Priced From $26,675

Kia has announced updates to its 2013 model year Optima Hybrid model, improving the torque of the sedan as well as its fuel efficiency.

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2014 Kia Forte is Lowest Priced Compact at $15,900

Kia has announced pricing of its all-new 2014 Forte compact sedan, which will start at just $15,900.

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Kia GT and Provo Concepts Rumored for Production

Last week at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, Kia unveiled its new Cee’d and Pro_cee’d GT models, showing its focus on sportier, performance-focused models. That appears to just be the beginning, as the Korean automaker looks to bring new coupe models to market based on its GT and Provo concepts.

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Top 10 Most Inconspicuous New Vehicles

Are you self-conscious? Don’t like to stand out in a crowd? Would you rather blend into the background than be the center of attention? Well, when it comes to the automotive world, you are in luck. Some vehicles seem to have skipped class when it came time for their styling lesson. This is not to say they are ugly, but more that they lack any style whatsoever.

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Kia Provo Concept Video, First Look

Kia showcased a possible rival for the Nissan Juke compact-crossover this week at the Geneva Motor Show, features funky styling, a turbocharged engine and one extra trick up it’s sleeve: a hybrid powertrain.

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Kia Hot Hatches Debut at Geneva Motor Show

Kia has unveiled its most performance-focused models ever today at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, with the oddly named pro_cee’d GT and cee’d GT badges.

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