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...]
Kia launch Welsh language survey
Kia Motors UK has become the first manufacturer to offer dual language customer surveys at its eight Welsh dealerships. This is the first step that the manufacturer has taken to offer dual language amongst its network. Recognising that 19 per cent of the population in Wales speak Welsh the surveys are now available in both languages to give customers … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Kia Picanto 2 1.0 litre
The one-time cheap Kia Picanto has moved on with the third generation now reaching showrooms and selling itself with sophistication in the spec-list, says Robin Roberts. That’s good news, but there is still better news because it’s not priced itself out of the all-important A-sector for city cars. The market has changed and so has Picanto … [Read more...]
Small new Kia Picanto has big sales potential
The South Korean brand of Kia, part of the Hyundai Group, arrived in the UK in 1991 and after several years establishing the brand they have recorded consecutive record years of sales since 2010, explains David Miles. They have tripled sales since 2007 and last year their record UK new car sales grew by 13.86% to reach an all-time high of 89,364 … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Kia Soul 1.6GDI 2
Kia Soul is the embodiment of its UK crossover range. It was thought quirky when it came to market a few years ago but the practical shape soon found favour and it has been consistently reworked to keep it up to date. The Carens, Sportage and Sorento fill needs for SUV buyers while the Soul simply offers a cheaper way into moving people or goods and … [Read more...]
