Kia Optima News

The automaker is targeting 350,000 retail sales of models including the Forte and Soul small cars in the U.S. on a preliminary basis, compared with a projection of about 300,000 for 2009, said Executive Vice President Thomas Oh, who heads Kia's business in the Americas.

Kia Motors America returns to the Las Vegas Convention center and brings stylized and enhanced concept vehicles for display at the 2009 SEMA Show.

Kia Motors continues its full-fledged design and vehicle lineup transformation and today Kia Motors America introduces the all-new 2011 Sorento CUV.

PEOPLE who love cars will somehow look at anything in terms of motoring sensibilities.

This past Aprli at the Seoul Motor Show, Kia gave us a foretaste of its upcoming flagship sedan with the KND-5 concept car .

Kia Motors America today announced its best quarter of sales ever with a September monthly total of 21,623 units sold, a 24.4-percent increase from September 2008.

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Most major automakers have now reported their September sales and, with a handful of surprising high points from the luxury segment, plus the demand increases we've come to expect from Korean automakers, sales are mostly down across the board in the wake of August's record-breaking numbers.

Like its parent Hyundai, Kia just gets more and more proud of itself. Its budget lineup undercuts nearly every segment by a few hundred to a few grand, offers lots of equipment, and stands by an industry-leading warranty.

When you think of Kia, your next thought does not usually include the words "eye-catching," "distinctive" or even "unique." Kia is aware of its relative visual anonymity, so in an attempt to rectify the situation its latest cars are getting designs that won't be mistaken for warmed-over Hyundais.

I'm impressed with the Kia Forte SX. The interior is well-designed, and the materials are generally quite nice for a compact car, although there are still few remnants of the really cheap plastics that Korean cars have become synonymous with.

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Designed with a sporty coupe-like feel, the all-new Optima will debut for the 2011 model year with a distinctive look -- due in part to its uniquely designed C-pillar. Power-wise, the Optima will use the same engine as the 2011 Sonata, which will be offered in 4- and 6-cylinder versions, and -- rumor has it -- will follow the Sonata with a hybrid option.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 -- The Naza Automotive Group has encouraged owners of its petrol-powered Naza, Kia and Peugeot vehicles to use the RON 95 fuel.

Hyundai and Kia both set records in terms of sales last month thanks to the federal governmenta s Cash for Clunkers program.

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In South Korea, Kia recently debuted the 2010 Optima, a minimally facelifted model that comes with several minor improvements over the current model.

Charlotte's Folger Automotive sold 150 new cars in the weeks of the Cash for Clunkers program.

It's only been a year or so since Kia gave the Optima, which is called Lotze in South Korea and Magentis in Europe, a mid-life makeover, but Hyundai's subsidiary has just announced the domestic market launch of a subtly revised 2010 model year.

New car buyers are expected to flock to area car dealerships this weekend to take advantage of the remaining days of the Cash for Clunkers program.