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New Kia Soul is all about ’surprise and style’

Posted in Kia News on the 06 Sep 2008

One of the designers responsible for the new Kia Soul hatchback has commented that the new car is all about "surprise and style".
Gregory Guillaume, chief designer, Kia Motors Europe, believes that first impressions can make a big impact.
He said: "Tall doors and high-mounted seats make for easy access and an airy interior, yet [...]

UK Kia sales put rest of Europe in the shade

Posted in Picanto News on the 08 Aug 2008

The UK is still the leading market for Kia motors in Europe, the latest figures have revealed.
With 2,316 vehicle sales racked up in July, the UK was able to hold on to its place as the leading sales market ahead of the likes of Germany, Italy and France.
In all, 20,550 cars were sold in [...]

Kia offers summer chill

Posted in Picanto News on the 04 Jul 2008

Kia has launched two special editions – the Picanto Chill and Rio Chill – with summer features. Naturally, one of the extra features is air-conditioning.
The Picanto Chill also includes options such as remote central locking, iPod docking and an increased variety of external paint ranges.
The Rio Chill, in petrol and diesel versions, also includes [...]

Going the extra miles to support sport

Posted in Kia News on the 30 May 2008

Kia has been announced as one of the official sponsors of the UEFA Euro 2008 football competition, which will take place in June.
Kia will provide 265 vehicles and 463 days worth of bus travel to the players and teams involved in the Austrian and Swiss qualifying matches before the finals which will take place [...]

Kia confirm Soul to keep its concept name

Posted in Kia News on the 28 May 2008

Kia has confirmed its new production car, which evolved from the Soul concept car, will retain the name first associated with it.
The concept car was first seen in 2006 at the North American International Auto Show and Kia has kept the name due to the reaction the car received at the 2008 Geneva Motor [...]

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