Tag : Kia
Fleet World Fleet: Kia ProCeed 1.4 T-GDi ISG GT-Line
Just one minor issue before lockdown, that was resolved easily, thanks to excellent customer service.
First Drive: Kia Soul EV
Nearing a 300-mile range, the new Soul is now electric only in Europe, but does it answer the usual anxieties, Jonathan Musk asks.
First Drive: Kia XCeed
The latest crossover evolution of the Ceed hatch is the pick of the range, reckons Martyn Collins.
Kia Rental Network expands to Oxford
The Kia Rental Network is now available in Oxford after local dealership, Brayleys Oxford, became the latest to sign up to the scheme.
Faraday case to protect Kia models from keyless theft
Kia drivers can now buy a Faraday case that helps stop models with a keyless entry system from being hacked after Thatcham research indicated a possible … Read More »
Kia instigates Niro Hybrid and PHEV safety recall
Kia has instigated a voluntary recall of 5,020 Kia Niro Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) models due to possible overheating in an electrical relay.
Kia and Hyundai EVs to get smartphone performance control tech
Future Kia and Hyundai vehicles will feature technology which allows drivers to adjust seven major performance features through their smartphones.
Electric cars helping hybrid sales, finds Kia UK
Kia UK’s president and CEO, Paul Philpott, has said the new e-Niro has attracted mostly new customers to the brand and increased hybrid sales.
e-Niro building strong EV customer base for Kia
Kia’s e-Niro electric SUV is still proving popular with potential customers and helping to build the brand’s EV presence despite having sold out of this year’s … Read More »
Demand outstripping supply for Kia e-Niro EV
All 900 allocated UK units of the new Kia e-Niro electric car have all-but been sold in less than a month, according to the carmaker but … Read More »
Kia study reveals fleets ready for EV tipping point
Demand for electric vehicles is reaching a tipping point for fleets, according to a new study by Kia.
Pod Point chosen to complement Kia’s growing EV line-up
Kia Motors UK has chosen Pod Point as official homecharge provider to complement its growing range of electric powered plug-in vehicles.
Kia adds a touch of luxury to 2019 Optima Sportswagen PHEV
Kia has updated the Optima Sportswagen plug-in hybrid for 2019 adding a new premium grade.
SUV future for diesel Kia models
Kia may have big plans for electric cars but diesel will still have a role in those sectors where it’s best served.
New-gen battery tech to provide 300-mile range in next Kia EV
Kia has confirmed its next major electric vehicle (EV), due circa 2020, will offer a range in excess of 300 miles and will likely be equipped … Read More »
First Drive: Kia e-Niro
Conventional styling and more boot space are key e-Niro attractions, reckons Martyn Collins.
Road test: Kia Sportage
There are some notable new diesel options behind Kia’s refreshed best-seller, explains Alex Grant.
Kia and Hyundai to introduce solar-charging tech
Solar-charging technology that could increase fuel efficiency and range and cut CO2 is to make its way into new Kia and Hyundai cars.
First Drive: Kia Sorento GT-Line
The sportiest Sorento makes the most of the flagship’s latest technology, explains Alex Grant.
First Drive: Kia Picanto X-Line
Kia’s top-spec Picanto hopes to tempt drivers out of compact SUVs, explains Alex Grant.
Q&A: Albert Biermann, Kia executive VP for vehicle testing
Driver appeal isn’t dead: for Kia, it’s centre stage for the next generation of products. And Albert Biermann, the 30-year ex-BMW employee tasked with making that … Read More »
Kia hints at pricing for electric Niro SUV
Kia has launched the Niro EV in its home market, hinting that the 280-mile electric SUV will be priced at around £33,000 when it comes to … Read More »
Road Test: Kia Niro PHEV
Smart thinking from Kia, but the plug-in Niro has stiff competition on the way. By Alex Grant.
‘Mild Hybrid’ Kia Sportage due later this year
Kia will launch an updated Sportage SUV in the second half of 2018, debuting its first mild-hybrid diesel drivetrain ahead of the roll-out in other models … Read More »
Road Test: Kia Stinger GT S
Kia’s 365bhp flagship is a turning point beyond its modest sales expectations, says Alex Grant. SECTOR Compact Executive PRICE £40,495 FUEL 28.5mpg CO2 225g/km Confidence; it’s … Read More »
Kia names new COO as Cole moves to new role
Kia Motors Europe has appointed Emilio Herrera as its new chief operating officer as Michael Cole departs to take on a new role within Kia.
First Drive: Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi GT-Line S
Kia’s big SUV gets a new look and keener drive – has it worked? Martyn Collins isn’t sure.
Sportier new Kia Ceed to launch in Q2
Kia’s third-generation Ceed will break cover at the Geneva Motor Show in March, revealed as a five-door hatch and a new body style, likely to be … Read More »
First Drive: Kia Stinger
Does the Stinger signify that Kia’s aspirations are overly ambitious? Not at all, says Craig Thomas. Image is everything, the marketers tell us, and that’s certainly … Read More »
Kia confirms 16 electrified vehicles by 2025
Kia has outlined plans to offer 16 electrified vehicles by 2025, including new hybrids, plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles, as well as an all-new hydrogen fuel-cell … Read More »
