Kia Venga may bypass us

Kia Venga may bypass us

2 Oct 2009 by Paul Gover in Germany

The all-new Venga, a compact MPV in the Ford Fiesta class, is about to be unleashed on Europe but there are no plans yet to bring it down under.  The Venga could easily make the lineup here once the ...Read more
Kia tips product-led recovery

Kia tips product-led recovery

28 Sep 2009 by Neil McDonald

But Kia has valiantly soldiered on against the odds as sales of fellow Korean Hyundai - which owns 38 per cent of Kia - has shot ahead on the back of the i30, iMax and iLoad and its market share has ...Read more
Kia VG the new flagship

Kia VG the new flagship

7 Aug 2009 by Paul Gover

Just as Hyundai restricts its luxury Genesis to left-hand drive production, Kia has made a similar decision for the model called VG.Pictures of the VG show it is just as good looking as the Genesis ...Read more
Kia Rio gets new look

Kia Rio gets new look

31 Jul 2009 by Neil McDonald

With the arrival of the Soul, Cerato and Sorento, Kia adopted the new ‘H’ signature grille from chief designer Peter Schreyer. Now it's the Rio's turn. Kia Australia spokesman, Jonathan Fletcher, ...Read more
Kia covers car loans for jobless

Kia covers car loans for jobless

13 May 2009 by CarsGuide team

The company yesterday launched an insurance product called Kia Assurance that will effectively cancel your debt if you lose your job – or suffer similar financial straits – and applies to new or ...Read more
First look 2009 Kia Sorento

First look 2009 Kia Sorento

22 Apr 2009 by Neil Dowling

Unveiled this week at the 2009 Seoul Motor Show in Korea, the new Sorento is bigger and gets seating for up to seven.The sleeker, Lexus-inspired body shape is now monocoque — previously it was a body ...Read more
Kia Aero Soul you could fool us

Kia Aero Soul you could fool us

6 Apr 2009 by Karla Pincott

Those who used to laugh all the way to the bank are now sobbing over a plummeting bottom line.But the crop of April Fools Day spoofs still doing the rounds showed that there’s a sense of humour – and ...Read more
Popular SUVs do badly in crush test

Popular SUVs do badly in crush test

27 Mar 2009 by Neil McDonald

Of the 12 off-roaders tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the United States just four earned a top rating of ``good'' and three were ``acceptable''.The tests were designed by the ...Read more
Spy shots 2010 Kia Sportage

Spy shots 2010 Kia Sportage

27 Mar 2009 by Paul Gover

Just as the baby Soul hits Australia — after being rushed through months ahead of schedule — these pictures of the Korean company's new compact four-wheel drive have just surfaced.It's the upcoming ...Read more
First look Kia Sorento XM

First look Kia Sorento XM

26 Feb 2009 by Neil McDonald

Now the Korean carmaker is focusing on April's Seoul Motor Show, where it will unveil the new Sorento off-roader, codenamed XM.Probably the biggest news about the new Sorento is that it will move ...Read more

First look Kia No3 concept

25 Feb 2009 by Neil McDonald

After years of being in the styling doldrums, Kia looks as though it has seized the day with design.It has followed up the C'eed and surprising new-look Cerato with the No3 concept, which will be ...Read more
Kia considers ute

Kia considers ute

2 Feb 2009 by Neil McDonald

However, Korean carmaker Kia could step into the breach, admitting that the Soul'ster concept shows promise.But could it become a replacement for the venerable Subaru Brumby?"That's a tough question ...Read more
Demand cuts Soul quota

Demand cuts Soul quota

2 Feb 2009 by Neil McDonald

When the square-rigger Soul hatch lands in April Kia expects to receive just 500 cars for the year.Kia Australia president and chief executive officer, Terry Im, blames international demand, saying ...Read more
Kia to hit with Koup

Kia to hit with Koup

22 Dec 2008 by Neil McDonald

Based on the Koup concept shown at New York Motor Show in March, the two-door coupe will join the Cerato.As other carmakers take a backseat next year, Kia is planning to launch six new cars and ...Read more

Cerato introduces the new face of Kia

10 Oct 2008 by Dean Evans

Headlining Kia’s stand is a preview of the new and stylish Cerato sedan, due for release to the Australian market in early 2009. It will be the first Kia to feature the 'new face of Kia' design from ...Read more
Cerato introduces the new face of Kia

Cerato introduces the new face of Kia

9 Oct 2008 by Dean Evans

Headlining Kia’s stand is a preview of the new and stylish Cerato sedan, due for release to the Australian market in early 2009. It will be the first Kia to feature the 'new face of Kia' design from ...Read more
WAECO 4x4 Action Track

WAECO 4x4 Action Track

4 Oct 2008 by CarsGuide team

A purpose-built 4x4 track at the Australian International Motor Show offers visitors the chance to evaluate a range of different vehicles.Show-goers are able to experience as close to a real-life off ...Read more
Paris Motor Show goes green

Paris Motor Show goes green

2 Oct 2008 by David Fitzsimons

In a swiftly changing motoring environment carmakers are searching for new ways to cut fuel use and emissions and improve efficiency.Among the hundreds of concepts and new and updated models on ...Read more
Kia pours art into Soul

Kia pours art into Soul

30 May 2008 by Neil McDonald

We have to have Soul: that's the message from Kia Australia's Jonathan Fletcher as the company prepares to add a new hatchback to its line-up. Fletcher says the funky Soul will arrive here early next ...Read more
Kia ready to turn the corner

Kia ready to turn the corner

5 May 2008 by Kevin Hepworth

Times have been tough for Kia. Read more
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