Kia
Kia 7 Speed Double Clutch Transmission – Video
September 29, 2016 | Ed M.
As with Ford, VW, Chrysler, and a growing number of auto brands, Kia has developed a new seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission as a replacement for its current six-speed automatic. The new transmission will start cropping up in global … Read More
2017 Kia Optima Plug In Hybrid Technology – Video
September 14, 2016 | Ed M.
The Optima hybrid’s powertrain improvements start with the replacement of the previous hybrid model’s 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with a 2.0-liter direct-injected inline-four with 154 horsepower. It’s mated to a 51-hp electric motor for total system output of … Read More
2017 Kia Rio Sedan and 5 Door – Video
September 14, 2016 | Ed M.The Kia Rio 5-Door carries over into the 2017 model year with minor product enhancements. Now offering red and black exterior color choices for the LX trim, Kia’s smallest and most economical model continues to deliver a potent combination … Read More
Kia Mexico Manufacturing Plant – stamping, body welding, paint, and assembly – Video
September 7, 2016 | Ed M.
Kia Mexico Manufacturing Plant including stamping, body welding, paint, and assembly.
Kia 8 Speed Automatic Transmission Explained – Video
September 6, 2016 | Ed M.
Kia Motors has revealed some details of its advanced new eight-speed automatic transmission (8AT), engineered for use in front-wheel drive vehicles.
Kia developed the new front-wheel drive 8AT (FWD 8AT) in-house; the new FWD 8AT occupies the same … Read More
2016 Kia Niro Crash Test – Video
August 31, 2016 | Ed M.
Constructed using 53% advanced high-strength steel, the Niro’s underlying architecture boasts reinforced windshield pillars, center door pillars, and roof rails in order to provide maximum crash protection. Kia says that it expects the Niro to earn the highest-possible … Read More
2017 Kia pro cee’d GT and 1.0 Turbo GT Line – Video
August 25, 2016 | Ed M.
2017 Kia pro cee’d GT and 1.0 Turbo GT Line test drive.
2017 Kia Optima Sportswagon GT Line S, Sportswagon 3, Plug in Hybrid – Video
August 25, 2016 | Ed M.
The 2017 Kia Optima Sportswagon is the manufacturer’s first D-segment estate and boy it’s roomy. Thanks to a minimum of 552 liters of cargo space and up to 1,686 liters with the rear seats folded, the Kia Optima … Read More
2017 Kia Cadenza SXL – Video
August 16, 2016 | Ed M.
Under the hood is a revised version of Kia’s 3.3-liter V6 engine, which has been retuned for improved fuel economy7. With 290 horsepower and 253 lb-ft. of torque on tap, the engine sends power to the front wheels … Read More
2017 Kia Sportage EX and SX Drive and Interior – Video
July 15, 2016 | Ed M.
Conceived for urban adventure, the completely redesigned 2017 Sportage is the most extraordinary compact crossover on the road today. With an imposing appearance, a rock-solid stance, an upgraded cabin, and the torque to take you wherever the journey … Read More
2017 Kia Cerato Drive, Exterior, and Interior – Video
July 5, 2016 | Ed M.
Kia Cerato will be available in two body styles – four-door sedan and five-door hatch – and four model grades – S, S Premium, Si and SLi. There’s one 2.0-litre engine and both automatic and manual transmissions available … Read More
Engineering Explained – 2017 Kia Sportage Review – Video
March 7, 2016 | Ed M.
2017 Kia Sportage Review – 2.0L AWD Turbo. America loves Crossovers. The 2017 Kia Sportage is the latest version of Kia’s compact crossover, packing either a 2.0L turbocharged engine or a 2.4L naturally aspirated engine. The vehicle features … Read More
MotorWeek – 2016 Kia Optima Review – Video
March 3, 2016 | Ed M.
MotorWeek test and review featuring the 2016 Kia Optima.
2016 Kia Optima Specs:
PRICE AS TESTED:$30,740 (base price: $22,840)
ENGINE TYPE:DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection
DISPLACEMENT:144 cu in, 2359 cc Power: 185 hp @ … Read More
Top Gear – Old Kia Vs New Kia driven by Matt LeBlanc – Video
February 8, 2016 | Ed M.Matt LeBlanc takes the new Kia Cee’d for a test drive as the record holder for being the fastest star in a reasonably priced car!
Auto Express – New Kia Sportage Review – Video
February 4, 2016 | Ed M.Take a quick look at the Sportage and you could be convinced not much has changed. But look a little deeper and you’ll quickly discover that it’s better made, roomier and noticeably more fun to drive than before.
A closer look at the new Kia Cadenza – K7 – Video
January 26, 2016 | Ed M.We have managed to put together a nice video collection with Kia’s next-generation K7 / Cadenza billed as being an “all-new” model. The styling is certainly a step in the right direction as Peter Schreyer and his design team turned the new … Read More
Kia Telluride Concept – Official
January 11, 2016 | Ed M.Elegant and Sophisticated, the Kia Telluride Combines Breakthrough Technology, Rugged Beauty, and Functionality in a Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
• Telluride takes Kia’s design language in a bold new direction and suggests styling of a possible future premium large SUV … Read More
Kia A1A Optima for SEMA
October 31, 2015 | Ed M.The A1A Optima takes inspiration from the iconic Florida A1A highway by letting the sunshine in and taking the all-new 2016 Optima in a new direction with its sliced top, shortened windshield and room for four. Reinforced steel tubes have … Read More
2016 Kia Sportage – Official
September 15, 2015 | Ed M.Press Release
Kia Motors is taking the wraps off the all-new Kia Sportage, which makes its worldwide premiere at this year’s IAA. Entering its fourth-generation, the new Kia Sportage compact SUV offers an innovative and sophisticated package to buyers in … Read More
Euro-Spec 2016 Kia Optima Photos Leaked
August 20, 2015 | Ed M.The 2016 Kia Optima has been on sale in the United States and South Korea (where it’s called the K5), so it is about time for Europe to get it as well.
The first official pictures of the vehicle have surfaced on the web, along with … Read More