Kia News

Kia’s European branch is set to launch a new Golf GTI-rivaling hot hatch based on its stylish Pro Cee’d hatch, a three-door version of the regular five-door Cee’d hatch sold in Europe but sharing more in common with the sporty Hyundai Veloster sold in the U.S. The new hot hatch...

Kia has released the first images of a sporty new concept car the automaker is planning to debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The vehicle is described as a “racy new urban concept” and features the latest evolution of Kia’s tiger-nose front-end design. It's also clearly a coupe...

Kia is following the path of its corporate cousin Hyundai by unveiling a new upmarket sedan complete with a powerful V-6, a leather-lined cabin and plenty of techno-wizardry. The new sedan is the 2014 Kia Cadenza, which will serve as the flagship for the Korean automaker here in the United States...

Kia has several major model launches in store for next year including redesigned versions of its popular Forte compact, a new flagship sedan based on the K9/Quoris model sold overseas, and possibly a revival of the Rondo MPV. Though we've already seen official images of the first two models, today...

The Kia Ronda hasn’t been on sale in the U.S. since it was dropped at the end of the 2010 model year but a brand new model, one designed under the watchful eye of Kia design boss Peter Schreyer, is in the works and could potentially see the Rondo name return to these shores. Prototypes for...

Kia’s already confirmed that its all-new Forte, known as the K3 or Cerato in other markets, is scheduled to make its debut at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in late November. And though we’ve seen some official preview sketches, these latest spy shots give us our best look yet at the...

The current Kia Forte, known as the K3 or Cerato in other markets, is a pleasantly styled and attractively priced alternative to the likes of the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla in the compact segment. Penned in Kia’s California design studio, the car first launched in sedan trim as a 2010...

Racing has gotten much, much safer through the years, and we say that’s a good thing. While speeds have crept ever higher, cars have gotten stronger, tires have become more durable and in the event of a worst-case scenario, safety equipment such as seats, helmets, roll cages and fire suits...

The Kia Ronda hasn’t been on sale in the U.S. since it was dropped at the end of the 2010 model year but a brand new model, one designed under the watchful eye of Peter Schreyer, is in the works and could potentially see the Rondo name return to these shores. A prototype for this new Rondo...

You may be wondering why a designer at an economy brand such as Kia is providing insight into the world of premium vehicle design, but with the unveiling of the new K9 luxury sedan it’s clear the South Korean automaker has some serious upmarket ambitions. And who better to take them there...

Kia has unveiled its new K9 flagship sedan, which goes on sale Korea in the first half of the year. Kia has also confirmed that the K9 will be sold outside of its domestic market, though the name and exact timings for overseas launches won’t be revealed until later this year. Previously...

UPDATE: The 2013 Kia K9 has made its official debut. Click here for all the details and photos. Captured once again by our spy photographers is Kia’s new rear-wheel drive flagship sedan, whose appearance confirms the Korean budget brand’s upmarket ambitions. The signs have been there...

Kia UK has leaked images of the upcoming c'eed hatchback. Equivalent to our Forte hatchback, this version may not make its way to this side of the pond.

Only last week we brought you the first spy shots of a new rear-wheel drive large sedan from Kia, and now the Korean automaker has released the first tentative details and a handful of teaser sketches for it. The new sedan, codenamed KH, will be Kia’s first rear-wheel drive sedan when it goes...

KBB's latest study examines the total cost of ownership for the initial five years, and it's named Kia as the most affordable brand and Audi as the most affordable luxury brand.

Kia's impressive Track'ster concept appears to be equal parts Kia Soul and WRC car.

Kia is preparing to wow audiences at this month’s 2012 Chicago Auto Show with a new hot hatch concept based on its popular Soul. A second teaser for the new concept, which will go by the name Kia Track’ster, has been released today, revealing the rear end of the sporty three-door...

Looking to duplicate the success of last year's bizarre Super Bowl ad, Kia turn the freak know up to 11 for this year's imaginative effort.

Kia's latest Super Bowl ad stars supermodel Adriana Lima, Mötley Crüe, MMA fighter Chuck Liddell and a pro bull rider astride a rhinoceros.

Next up on our roster of Kia customs from the 2011 SEMA show, we have this funkier-than-funky Soul inspired by Michelle Wie and turned out by West Coast Customs. Sporting a custom exterior based on Wie's custom LPGA golf bags, the Soul also features a wide range of typical and not-so-typical tuner...