Kia Motors Corporation announced 227,773 units of global sales for April 2019, a 5.3 percent decrease compared to same period last year. Kia’s best-selling model was the Sportage SUV, with 41,395 units sold globally in April. Sales outside of Korea dropped 2.5 percent on-year to 185,773 units, due partially to slower sales in China and… Continue reading Kia Motors posts global sales of 227,773 units in April
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New Hyundai IONIQ offers a range of new enhancements
Connectivity upgrades with Blue Link® for new IONIQ provide innovative convenience solutions Enhanced edition of the world’s first car with three electrified powertrains offers consumers the option to choose an eco-friendly vehicle that fits their needs New IONIQ Electric with upgraded 38.3-kWh battery: 36% added energy storage capacity – now 294-km range in total (internal… Continue reading New Hyundai IONIQ offers a range of new enhancements
Robert De Niro fronts pan-European campaign – to promote the new Kia e-Niro
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Kia launches European advertising campaign for e-Niro electric crossoverTV, digital and print adverts fronted by two-time Oscar winner Robert De NiroKia e-Niro capable of driving up to 485 kilometres on a single charge, and up to 615 km in the citye-Niro eliminates many barriers to electric car ownership – with long driving range, zero-emissions, and crossover styling and practicalityEuropean debut at Paris Motor Show; European sales start by end of 2018Kia Motors today launches a new pan-European advertising campaign for the new Kia e-Niro electric crossover – fronted by Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro. As an ambassador for Kia’s new electric car, De Niro will highlight the e-Niro’s ability to eliminate barriers to electric vehicle ownership with a series of TV, print and digital advertisements. Kia’s partnership with De Niro will draw on the actor’s inimitable character and sense of humour to draw attention to the e-Niro’s numerous benefi..
Kia and Hyundai venture into the robotics industry of the future
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Kia and Hyundai to develop robotics technology in three areas: wearable robots, service robots, and micro-mobilityHyundai Vest Exoskeleton (H-VEX) and Chairless Exoskeleton (H-CEX) industrial robots increase efficiency and prevent work-related accidentsRobot-Artificial Intelligence targeted for future innovation and growth As a key part of Hyundai Motor Group, Kia Motors is innovating with robotics technology through development of the Hyundai Vest Exoskeleton (H-VEX) wearable industrial robots. Following the Hyundai Chairless Exoskeleton (H-CEX) demonstration conducted at the Hyundai-Kia North American factory last August, the company plans to verify H-VEX’s success through extensive testing at the end of 2018. In early 2018, Hyundai Motor Group identified Robot-Artificial Intelligence as one of five areas of future innovation and growth. The company established a designated robotics team in its strategic technology headquarters to focus on t..
Kia enters Esports Arena as League Of Legends European Championship Sponsor
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Kia becomes main partner of League of Legends European ChampionshipNew partnership with the world’s most popular esports gameKia to engage with esports fans through digital content featuring prominent League of Legends casters and players Kia Motors Corporation has today announced its first foray into esports – the arena of competitive video gaming – by becoming the main sponsor of the League of Legends European Championship (LEC). Kia’s sponsorship of the LEC is the latest marketing campaign from a brand experienced in forging closer connections with younger generations of car buyers. As main sponsor of the championship, Kia has launched a new film called ‘Ready to Play’, created in collaboration with some of the LEC’s most well-known ‘casters’ (online gaming commentators). Kia’s film sees Trevor ‘Quickshot’ Henry gather a team of casters at the wheel of a new Kia Stinger, collecting Romain Bigeard, Indiana ‘Froskurinn’ Black, Daniel ‘Drakos’..
SPECIAL EDITION STINGER GTS – ENTHUSIASTS REJOICE
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Limited Edition Stinger GTS Breaks Cover In New York with Dynamic AWD Tech, Racier LooksNewly developed dynamic all-wheel drive system adds drift modeBright orange paint color and genuine carbon fiber parts enhance the GTS treatmentLimited productionSince its debut nearly two years ago, the Kia Stinger has quickly become a crowd favorite, and at the New York International Auto Show, Kia Motors America gave driving purists yet another compelling reason to check out Kia’s highest performing sport sedan. Limited to just 800 units, the special edition Stinger GTS1 punches up its on-road prowess with a newly developed dynamic all-wheel drive system2 (D-AWD) that inspires more spirited driving. With sport-inspired styling elements including genuine carbon fiber parts and a splashy new color that demands even more attention, the limited edition GTS is the one automotive enthusiasts will be lining up to drive.
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Kia Motors India’s Brand Launch campaign crosses 250 Mn views in less than 40 days
Launch campaign aims at establishing Kia as a Global Design and Quality leader Makes way for an impactful entry of the Brand in India and creates new benchmarks Kia Motors, the world’s 8th largest automaker introduced its first brand campaign in India, which has received an overwhelming response from the Indian audience. Based on Kia’s… Continue reading Kia Motors India’s Brand Launch campaign crosses 250 Mn views in less than 40 days
Kia hands over ‘Green Light Project’ schools to local communities in Malawi and Mozambique
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Two new schools provide access to education for more than 2,000 students in Malawi and MozambiqueKia employees from around the globe support auto mechanic vocational training center in Ethiopia during their summer vacationGreen Light Project aims to improve self-sufficiency and mobilityKia Motors has handed over two further ‘Green Light Project’ schools to local communities in Malawi and Mozambique. The community-run schools were opened in 2014, and, combined, provide access to education for more than 2,000 students. They were constructed and established under Kia’s ‘Green Light Project’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) program. The handover ceremony took place at the ‘Green Light’ school in Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi, on August 1. The ceremony was attended by residents, teachers, students, local community leaders, Kia’s CSR Management Team Leader, Kyehwan Roh, and Jujong Bum, Director of International Development division at Korea F..
Kia Motors Showcases Next-Generation Separated Sound Zone Technology
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Next-generation sound system allows each passenger to listen to different music, headphone-freeMaintains passenger privacy during phone conversationsCan mute sounds unnecessary for passengers, but crucial for the driverAdvanced technology will enhance the automobile experience in the autonomous navigation eraKia Motors corporation revealed for the first time, its next-generation Separated Sound Zone (SSZ) technology that allows each passenger of a vehicle to experience an audio stream tailored to their individual needs, including music, hands-free phone calls, and vehicle alerts, whilst maintaining a headphone-free social space where passengers can converse freely. SSZ technology creates and controls the acoustic fields of the car, allowing the driver and each passenger to hear isolated sounds. The many speakers installed in the vehicle feature technology that uses scientific principles to reduce or increase audio levels of sound waves. This n..
Kia Motors America and B.R.A.K.E.S. Teen Defensive Driving School Expand Midwest Training Schedule
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Fleet of Kia Vehicles Utilized to Teach Teens and Their Parents Responsible Driving HabitsTeens who graduate from B.R.A.K.E.S. are 64 percent less likely to be in a crash in their first three years of driving Kia Soul, Forte and Rio models used for hands-on instructionKia Motors America and B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe) are expanding the number of free defensive driving classes offered in the Midwest. Working with B.R.A.K.E.S., Kia aims to reduce the high rate of teens involved in motor vehicle crashes. B.R.A.K.E.S. has provided training for more than 30,000 teens and their parents nationwide since the program was founded in 2008. Research shows that teens who complete the B.R.A.K.E.S. program are 64 percent less likely to be in a crash in their first three years of driving1. Midwest-based Kia Dealer Marketing Groups – with additional support from the Kansas and Missouri Departments of Transportation and other area busin..