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2009 Kia Rio and Spectra on Forbes Most Fuel Efficient Cars for the Buck List

April 13, 2009 - 9:25 am | Category: Kia Rio, Kia Spectra Steve Cypher

Kia motors sub compact and compact offerings noted for high value and low fuel cost (Read More…)



Four Kia Models Given Best Bet Distinction by The Car Book 2009

March 30, 2009 - 3:23 pm | Category: Kia Borrego, Kia News, Kia Optima, Kia Rondo, Kia Spectra, Press Release Steve Cypher

Borrego Rondo Optima and Spectra all recognized for safety and value (Read More…)



Kia Motors posts sales growth in North American and general markets in January

February 23, 2009 - 10:03 am | Category: Kia Rio, Kia Spectra, Kia Sportage, Press Release Steve Cypher

Kia Motors posts 15.4% growth and 3.3% growth in general markets and North America, respectively, in January (Read More…)



Kia Motors Posts Increase in 2008 Global Sales

January 28, 2009 - 11:33 am | Category: Kia News, Kia Rio, Kia Spectra, Kia Sportage Steve Cypher

The Korean automaker announced earlier this month that global sales for 2008 were up over eight percent with sales in China leading the way. (Read More…)



Kia Year-to-Date Sales Up 10 Percent over 2007

December 10, 2008 - 12:40 pm | Category: Kia News, Kia Rio, Kia Spectra, Kia Sportage, Press Release Steve Cypher

Kia Motors announces a cumulative sales increase of over 10 percent through November – surpassing total 2007 annual sales. (Read More…)



Kia Teams Up with Microsoft to sponsor RoboChamps

October 16, 2008 - 4:30 pm | Category: Kia Borrego, Kia News, Kia Optima, Kia Soul, Kia Spectra, Press Release Steve Cypher

This week, Kia Motors Corporation announced that it would be sponsoring the Urban Challenge portion of the RoboChamps 2008 competition. (Read More…)



Kia Motors Posts 2.7% Increase in September Global Sales

October 14, 2008 - 9:50 am | Category: Kia News, Kia Rio, Kia Spectra, Kia Sportage Steve Cypher

In its latest press release, Kia Motors posted a number of results based on the company’s global September Sales. (Read More…)



Kia Releases Additional Soul Photos

October 9, 2008 - 9:21 am | Category: Kia Amanti, Kia Borrego, Kia News, Kia Rio, Kia Soul, Kia Spectra Steve Cypher

As part of the world premiere in Paris, Kia Motors released a number of additional images of its new Soul “Urban Utility Vehicle” that will go on sale in the U.S. next spring. (Read More…)



Kia Amanti Tops Strategic Vision SmartGreen® Index

September 29, 2008 - 9:07 am | Category: Kia Amanti, Kia News, Kia Rondo, Kia Sedona, Kia Sorento, Kia Spectra, Kia Sportage Steve Cypher

In a press release issued today, Kia Motors announced that its award-winning full-size sedan has been honored in a new U.S. study by Strategic Vision. The Amanti was spotlighted for its quality, fuel efficiency and overall value. In all, six Kia vehicles have been recognized as SmartGreenSM. (Read More…)



Kia Motors posts 9.2% increase in August global sales

September 9, 2008 - 8:25 am | Category: Kia News, Kia Rio, Kia Spectra, Kia Sportage, Press Release Steve Cypher

In a press release issued today, the company announced that 112,564 Kia vehicles sold globally in August. Sales in the general world markets of China, Korea, Europe and North America posted year-on-year sales growth of 50.9%, 34.7%, 1.3%, -1.9%, and -5.6%, respectively, while cumulative year-to-date sales reached 951,948, an increase of 16.0% year-on-year. (Read More…)