Kia have annouced their 2006 Kia Optima in the US. The new model is part of Kia’s plan to completely regenerate the Kia product line-up.
The car comes with a longer wheelbase, wider track, increased horsepower, better fuel economy and improved driving dynamics. The 2006 Optima also comes with six airbags as standard but other safety [...]
A jury of influential motoring writers from 12 Eastern European countries has voted the Kia Rio winner of the prestigious ‘Autobest 2006’ award for being ‘the new car most suitable for the needs of the population of the region, thoroughly modern with new technology and affordable to buy.’
Announcing the 2006 winner, Autobest Chairman [...]
In a major announcement the chairman of Hyundai Automotive Group revealed that by 2015 is aims to be selling 100,000 Hyundai and 50,000 Kia cars in Australia.
The chairman, Chung Mong-koo suggested that by the end of 2007 the company would be selling 70,000 units in Australia and by 2010 it would have doubled it’s market [...]
Kia Motors receives $10 billion Export Tower Award
- Kia is only the third manufacturing company to receive $10 billion annual export distinction
Kia Motors Corporation announced today that it has received the $10 Billion Export Tower Award from the Korean government, thereby reaching one of the most significant milestones in its history — surpassing $10 billion [...]
It may not be widely known but Kia and Hyundai are both owned by the same parent company. Although the marketing of both brands is kept entirely separate and here in Australia it would be rare to find a Kia dealership and a Hyundai dealership under the same roof there is a lot of Hyundai [...]
