The popular Mazda3 range has been boosted with the launch of the 120ps Mazda3 Sport Black special edition. Offered exclusively in hatchback body style, the £21,595 Sport Black is marked out by enhanced styling and unique 18-inch dark alloy wheels, Jet Black roof spoiler and door mirrors contrast perfectly with the free-of-charge Soul Red Metallic, … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Kia Picanto X-Line 1.25 MPI
The Kia Picanto five door city-car range launched in May 2017 and has gained an X-Line Crossover/SUV version for 2018. Although small City Car sales fell by 10% in the UK last year, close to 69,000 buyers were still attracted to this segment and Kia aims to boost its Picanto sales by a adopting the more desirable Crossover/SUV styling craze with their new … [Read more...]
Newcomers & incentives lining up
New Citroën C4 Cactus hatchback is now available to order in the UK from £17,265. Benefitting from the Citroën Advanced Comfort programme, this new model represents a European premiere for the brand’s new suspension system with Progressive Hydraulic Cushions™ and a world first for its Advanced Comfort seats. Renault has announced a range of offers on … [Read more...]
Tradelines 20 December
Kia’s seven years warranty is Britain’s best, say workshops. Garages commended Kia for its quick resolution and parts availability, which gives greatest satisfaction to their customers. Motor industry charity Ben has raised over £135,000 from its black tie dinner and dance. Other events pushed it beyond £214,000 this year. Bringing the UK’s … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Kia Sportage KX5 2.0 CRDi Auto
We all know it’s the little things which really can make a difference and Kia has taken this fact to heart in the Sportage. The fourth-generation of their best-selling model had a lot to live up to, but listening to owners’ opinions and to some extent media reports Kia has come up with another winner and a very tough model for its rivals to … [Read more...]
Welshman’s invention is key to future clean transport
The fuel cell is the only technology which will provide a sustainable automotive industry in the long run, according to the head of research for Kia Motors FCEV team, Dr Saehoon Kim. The Korean manufacturer is the country’s oldest vehicle maker and is pouring millions of dollars into research to develop the models of the future, notably using its advanced … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Kia Stonic ‘2’ 1.0 T-GDi,
Sales of SUVs of all sizes have reached record levels in Europe and the UK and seemingly every week an additional model joins the market, says David Miles. The B-segment ‘supermini’ size area of the SUV market is the fastest growing and sales are expected to reach 2.2-million units a year in Europe for 2020. To put that figure in context, it’s … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 October
About £650,000 in overpayments was collected in three years by six councils who gave data to the BBC Wales. Rhondda Cynon Taf had the highest proportion - £142,122 in overpayments out of £2.9m in parking charges, others declined to give information or did not acknowledge the enquiry. Launched in September and running to the 31 December, the Kia … [Read more...]
Kia Niro PHEV joins Optima Sportwagen PHEV
Kia is adding a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the Niro crossover to the parallel hybrid models launched in 2016. The PHEV is priced at £27,995 on the road after taking into consideration the Government plug-in car grant of £2,500 and it’s the world’s first compact crossover hybrid and capable of returning 217.3mpg using the intelligent energy … [Read more...]
Newslines 7 JULY
Kia has introduced a range of summer savers for buyers. There is free insurance for up to one year on the All-New Picanto and Rio ‘Pulse’; £500 loyalty offer for third-generation Sportage owners to upgrade their SUV; Caravan Club members to receive £1,000 towards Kia accessories; Free upgrade from Optima Saloon to Optima Sportswagon and Free Kia Care-3 … [Read more...]
