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Kia is one of two brands sold in the U.S. by the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, the other being Hyundai. The South Korean company has recorded consecutive sales growth in the U.S. ever year since it began selling its first car, the Sephia, back in 1994.

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Spy Shots: Kia Sorento's refreshed face caught testing in the cold 1329944280

Behold: the first glimpse of the upcoming Kia Sorento facelift. From what we've heard, the crossover is expected to wear styling that steps in line with the rest of the Kia line. That means a new front fascia with a revised grille and bumper design. LED headlights are expected to be part of the package as well. Plus, given that the vehicle wears ...
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Official: Kia debuts second-generation Cee'd ahead of Geneva 1329330660

This is the second-generation, 2012 Kia Cee'd that we'll soon be feasting our eyes on at the Geneva Motor Show. Kia claims it has "enhanced maturity and presitge within a sport package," and based on the (admittedly retouched and beautified) photos, we're inclined to agree. The exterior is a host of the small-hatch design elements we're seeing from ...
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Video: How Kia built its show-stopping Track'ster concept 1329245100

We'll admit it: We're totally smitten with the Kia Track'ster Concept that debuted at last week's Chicago Auto Show. And it's not just because we like the idea of a 250-horsepower, all-wheel-drive hot hatch from Korea, it's because this concept shows bits and pieces of what the next-generation Soul could look like, including a possible three-door ...
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Official: Kia's Red Rock Special Edition Soul hits showrooms 1329156060

The Soul has been a success for Kia, and a big part of that comes down to style. It's something which the Korean automaker has cultivated with a series of special editions, and this is the brand's latest. First previewed at the New York Auto Show last year, the Red Rock Special Edition has now been confirmed for production and is available to order. ...
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Teased: Kia releases sketches of RWD flagship sedan 1329147000

Kia has released a trio of teasers for its forthcoming range-topping sedan – codenamed KH – that will launch in the first half of this year. Our trusty spy photographers recently caught the KH out testing in the cold, and looking at these sketches side-by-side with the spy shots, we can get a better look at that full-LED headlamp setup. ...

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Exclusive: Kia Track'ster unlikely for production, but hints at next-generation Soul "family" 1328904000

Expect the next Soul to look something like the Track'ster, with Kia deploying more than one variant. Kia's Track'ster Concept is one of the big hits of the Chicago Auto Show, one of the rare concepts that just screams, "Build me!" But after a thorough interrogation of Kia's PR team and an interview with design chief Peter Schreyer, we realize ...
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Chicago: Editors' Choice: Top Five 2012 Chicago Auto Show Debuts 1328835480

The Chicago Auto Show may be the smallest of the North American auto shows we cover (yet largest by square footage, ironically), but year after year, more and more automakers choose to show off some new metal under the lights of McCormick Place. This year saw a total of 18 major reveals (click here to see our full rundown), and while that pales in ...
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Spy Shots: Kia's RWD K9 flagship caught testing in the snow 1328814060

Kia has taken the company's K9 to Northern Sweden for a little winter testing, and our spy photographers were on hand to catch a glimpse of the vehicle as it went dashing through the snow. The vehicle will borrow from the rear-wheel drive architecture pioneered on the Hyundai Genesis, though will likely boast design cues inspired by the Kia GT Concept. ...
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KBB hands out inaugural Total Cost of Ownership awards to Kia, Audi 1328805300

Kia has taken home the first ever Kelley Blue Book award for Total Cost of Ownership among consumer brands. As you might expect, the award goes to brands and vehicles with the lowest projected ownership costs. KBB examines depreciation, fuel costs, fees associated with finance and insurance, maintenance costs and state fees. Both the Optima sedan and ...
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Chicago: 2012 Kia Optima SX Limited is literally a dream come true 1328736060

While Chrysler got the most attention for its Super Bowl ad starring Clint Eastwood, many found Kia's spot starring Mr. Sandman, Adriana Lima and Motley Crue to be the most entertaining. The car featured in the ad was the new Optima SX Limited, which made its debut today at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The SX Limited is the new range-topping trim for the ...