Kia Sportage "Play" Concept

Bike till your hearts content, Sportage will be waiting for you with 2 additional wheels

Kia Sportage "Work" Concept

This '11 Sportage "Work" concept debuted at Auto Shows nationwide and was a project done by Antenna Magazine.

What’s going on in Kia worldwide? – part 1

Now is the perfect time to bring yourself to UEFA EURO 2012™! As the official sponsor of EURO 2012™, Kia has prepared many local events to send our fans to Poland/Ukraine! Find your local fan page and look for your chance now at
http://on.fb.me/H3BwMi

Volkswagen Tiguan vs Kia Sportage

With winter on the way, interest in four-wheel-drive crossovers is on the up once again. We compare the facelifted VW Tiguan 

Buying a compact SUV has never been harder, with a bewildering choice of vehicles to pick from. A raft of new arrivals has seen the VW Tiguan drop down the pecking order lately, but the revised car has arrived just in time to take advantage of the winter rush.

With long-term weather forecasters predicting snowfall in the UK before the end of the month, we decided to test the all-wheel-drive Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION in SE trim. It costs £25,645, and the facelifted off-roader builds on the foundations of the original, but adds updated looks, a refreshed engine line-up and a wider range of optional extras. Will this be enough to see off the Kia Sportage?

Video: watch CarBuyer's video review of the VW Tiguan

The Kia has yet to be beaten in an Auto Express road test, and the top-of-the-range all-wheel-drive KX-3 is cheaper than the Tiguan, at £24,625. As we have come to  expect from Kia, it’s loaded with kit, and includes luxuries such as heated leather seats and cruise control as standard. And don’t forget the brilliant seven-year warranty back-up...

Look at the official figures, and these two should be closely matched against the clock and at the pumps, so it promises to be a close contest. The Tiguan used to set the template as the fuel-efficient compact SUV of choice, but the Kia isn’t exactly thirsty, and its head-turning looks give the Sportage a unique selling point in this sector.

Will that be enough to help it claim victory here, or will the polished Volkswagen take the honours...?

For an alternative review of the latestVolkswagen Tiguanvisit our sister sitecarbuyer.co.uk

Read more:http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/grouptests/273769/volkswagen_tiguan_vs_kia_sportage.html#ixzz1q7Aj7oHh

Kia with Fulda Challenge

Moving on from the heat of Australia, why don’t we talk about the freeze of Alaska? Kia is a sponsor for Fulda Challenge, an annual extreme winter sport event. Let’s see how tough we are in the snow.

Best Weekly Kia Fans #5

We are presenting Kia Sportage in various colors from all over the world. Thanks to Khaled Mounir(Egypt), Piet Venter(South Africa), Jeffrey Lee Griffis(USA) and Janne Neuvonen(Finland) who have taken beautiful photos of their Sportage. Thumbs up if you love Sportage! You can also visit the page at https://www.facebook.com/kiasportage

Six Spring Cleaning Tips for your Car Interior

February 28th, 2012 Posted in Communications,FYI   

• By Kia BUZZ Editorial Team

Springtime is here and you know what that means. It’s time to throw out those filthy fast food cups, wipe down that dusty dashboard and let in some fresh air to dispel that smell that’s been bothering you for the last 3 months. Yes, it’s time for some spring cleaning and we want to share six simple tips using common household items to properly clean your car interior without a fuss. Let’s start with the ceiling.

1. Ceiling: If the ceiling of your vehicle is made out of fabric material, wiping it too hard with a wet cloth may cause some fuzz. You want to make sure you use a slightly damp washcloth made out of superfine fibers and you can add a bit of neutral detergent as needed.

2. Dashboard: You can wipe the dashboard down with a washcloth and use a car brush or toothbrush to dust any hard to reach spaces.

3. Handles & Steering Wheel: Many cars have leather handles, so you may be tempted to use household leather care products, but it’s not advised. These can make your steering wheel slippery and hinder you from having a good grip. We recommend keeping a dry cloth in your glove compartment to wipe it down every now and then.

4. Heater: Use a dry cloth and cotton swabs to easily access those narrow vent spaces. It’s good to clean these areas to help prevent any allergies and respiratory ailments caused from too much dust.

If you smell something foul when turning on your heater – It could be fungus or a special surprise from a skunk. Mix some mustard powder in warm water and spray it into your vents. Afterwards, run your heater on the strongest mode for 4-5 minutes. This is a very effective way to eliminate odor.

5. Car Seats: Car seats are often the culprit of unpleasant stenches (Think about all the spills, pets and people that have been in your car). You can certainly use various products to clean your seats, but as the saying goes, ‘an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,’ so try to wipe down seats often. Leather seats are easier to clean with a damp cloth and a bit of neutral detergent. For fabric seats, spray water mixed with a neutral detergent and wipe down the seats with a damp cloth, followed with a dry cloth. Make sure to keep the windows down to allow the upholstery to dry completely.

6. Car Floor Mats: For rubber, simply spray it down with soapy water and wipe, and for fabrics, you can always use your household vacuum.

Hopefully we’ve shared some tips you can put to good use and make your car squeaky clean and ready for spring.

Be sure to check out our previous post for tips to wash the exterior: ‘How to wash your car properly.’

Kia Signs on to Support World Environment Day 2012

February 23rd, 2012 Posted in Communications,Social Responsibility   

• By Kia BUZZ Editorial Team

Kia signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP) on February 22 to confirm its support for the organization’s hallmark World Environment Day (WED). The official signing ceremony took place at the United Nations compound in Nairobi, Kenya and marked Kia’s continued commitment to environmental sustainability.

Commemorated on every 5 June since 1972, WED has grown to become the most widely celebrated global day for positive environmental action. WED activities take place year round as a worldwide call to action for individuals and organizations to mobilize environmental activities. This year Kia will award an eco-friendly vehicle to five participating organizations whose WED activity mobilization scores high on criteria as evaluated by UNEP.

The five vehicles to be awarded include four 2012 all-new Kia Rios and one 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid, which were chosen for their high fuel efficiency and to highlight 2012’s WED theme ‘Green Economy: Does it include you?’

The signing ceremony was attended by Achim Steiner, UN Under-Secretary General and Executive Director of UNEP; Izabella Teixeira, Brazilian Environment Minister and MK Kim, President of Kia’s Middle East and Africa Regional Headquarters.

For more information on UNEP and WED please visit:

http://www.unep.org/wed/

First Look at the 82nd Geneva Motor Show 2012

March 8th, 2012 Posted in Kia Vehicles,Motor Shows & Events,Uncategorized   

• By Kia BUZZ Editorial Team

Hey Kia-Buzz readers! We want to give a quick update about some of the awesome things happening here at the 82^nd Geneva Motor Show.

[Tuesday] Kia Press Conference –Was a big day for Kia and Hall 6 was buzzing with anticipation for the first public unveiling and premiere of the all-new cee’d. Thomas Oh, Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Kia Motors Corporation along with Paul Philpott, Chief Operating Officer of Kia Motors Europe, kicked off the press conference with opening remarks and aspirations for the all-new cee’d.

[watch a replay of the press conference here]

Here is the all-new cee’d wagon being driven on stage by our very own Peter Schreyer!

[Left to right] Mr. Thomas Oh, Chief Operating Officer of Kia Motors; Mr. Peter Schreyer, Chief Design Officer;

and Mr. Paul Philpott Chief Operating Officer of Kia Motors Europe posing next to the all-new cee’d.

The cee’d had a strong showing at this year’s show and generated a lot of buzz among auto journalists and enthusiasts.

Rear angle shot of the all-new cee’d at the Kia booth

Here are some other highlights at the Geneva Motor Show…

Our electric vehicle, Ray EVgetting charged up.

Our Euro 2012 mascot demonstrates the ample trunk space in the all-new cee’d SW

Our concept vehicle Track’ster

We know what you’re thinking…Beautiful! – We’re talking about the cee’d SW by the way ;)

Stay tuned for many more updates from the Geneva Motor Show and check out our Flickr page to view many more images.