The Kia Optima T-Hybrid concept is a mild hybrid version of the Optima with the normal 1.7 litre diesel engine and small electric motor. Debuts Paris 2014. It looks like Kia is ready to push the start button on a new range of mild hybrids with the reveal of the Kia Optima T-Hybrid concept ahead of its […]
2015 Kia Sorento FULLY revealed ahead of Paris Motor Show debut
The 2015 Kia Sorento has now been fully revealed by Kia ahead of its debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show and UK on sale date of early 2015. The 2015 Kia Sorento is being rolled out a bit at a time as Kia try to garner as many column inches for their new SUV […]
New 2015 Kia Sorento revealed
The first photos of the new Kia Sorento have been revealed offering a new look, more technology and a more upmarket cabin. Debuts at Paris Motor Show. We got a tease for the 2015 Kia Sorento last month with Kia revealing the new Sorento gets a slightly more sporting look with a lower roofline, higher […]
2015 Kia Sorento teased – now it’s the interior
The new Kia Sorento is being teased once more ahead of its debut in South Korea later this month, with design sketches showing the improved interior. We sort of had the 2015 Kia Sorento revealed last week as Kia released a pair of design sketches of the new Sorento ahead of its public debut in […]
2015 Kia Sorento teased (video) – European debut at 2014 Paris Motor Show
The 2015 Kia Sorento is teased by Kia ahead of a debut in Korea in August and a European public debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show in October. The 2015 Kia Sorento will be revealed in South Korea next month (August 2014) – and get its European debut at the Paris Motor Show in […]
Kia Soul EV goes in to production for UK and Europe
Production of the electric Kia Soul for the export market has begun in South Korea ahead of its arrival in the UK and Europe later in 2014. The electric Kia Soul was revealed at the Chicago Motor Show back in February, with Kia promising it would go on sale in the UK and Europe late […]
Kia Sportage and Soul recall – affects 7000 UK cars
Kia is recalling 5,787 Sportage and 1,432 Soul models in the UK to fix a potential fault in the seat belt pre-tensioner mechanism. Recalls are a fact of life for car makers, but at least the industry now tries to respond to problems as they arise, and before they cause damage to people of vehicles. […]
Kia Picanto Quantum – a new ‘Originals’ model from Kia
The Kia Picanto Quantum has been launched by Kia as a limited edition model with more equipment and a Titanium Silver paint job. Costs from £11,895. As a little urban runaround, the Kia Picanto is a perfectly decent offering. And now you can get a more ‘Original’ Picanto. Kia like to think of their ‘Originals’ range […]
Kia Soul EV revealed at the Chicago Motor Show
The electric Kia Soul EV has been revealed at the Chicago Motor Show, the first mass market electric car from Kia. Will arrive in the UK late 2014. The Kia Soul EV is Kia’s first effort at a proper mass production EV, and if you’re looking for an electric car it does look promising. Due […]
Kia reveals VR7 spec for 2014 Kia Picanto, Rio and Cee’d models
Kia has announced a new VR7 trim option for the 2014 Kia Picanto, Rio and Cee’d models which adds extra equipment and cost savings. Kia already offers value for money across its range, but the new VR7 trim level for the Picanto, Rio and Cee’d offers even more for even less. All the Kia VR7 models get […]