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Report: Kia K9 to carry ‘Cadenza’ badge in the United States

A couple of days ago, an image of the new Kia K9 large sedan popped up on Twitter. What was so interesting about the image? Well, it showed Kia’s flagship sedan driving around Orange County, California. At the time, Kia spokesman said that the brand was still evaluating the K9 for the United States. According [...]

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Kia K9 flagship sedan spotted driving in the United States

The Kia K9 is that brand’s new flagship sedan and is currently on sale as the most expensive Kia you can buy in Korea. The new Kia K9 was recently spotted driving in Orange County, California, which brings up the speculation that Kia may be bringing the car over to the stateside. Check out more [...]

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Report: Kia planning new minivan after Sedona leaves next year

The Sedona has officially been cut from Kia’s line up for the upcoming 2013 model year with no replacement, but it is rumored that the automaker will be jumping back into the segment with a 2014 model. Confirmed by James Hope, a Kia spokesman, he says “We’re not going to get completely out of the [...]

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2013 Kia K9

2013 Kia K9 goes on sale in Korea, coming to other markets under different name

Meet the most expensive Kia you will every see – the K9. The Kia K9 becomes the brand’s new luxury flagship rear-wheel-drive sedan and goes on sale in Korea today. It will eventually go on sale in other markets around the world but will (thankfully) carry a different name. “K9 is our first rear-wheel drive [...]

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2012 Kia Rio Sedan price starts at $13,400

2012 Kia Rio Sedan price starts at $13,400

Almost a month ago, Kia dropped the pricing info on the 2012 Kia Rio 5-door Hatchback – today the Korean automaker has announced pricing on the new Kia Rio Sedan, which starts at $100 less than its hatchback sibling at $13,400. That’s pretty competitive when it comes to other subcompacts in the segment including the [...]

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2012 Kia Soul price starts at $13,900

2012 Kia Soul price starts at $13,900

Kia has announced pricing details on the new 2012 Kia Soul, which is currently on its way to dealerships. The new 2012 Kia Soul starts at $13,900 for the base model and $15,700 for the Kia Soul A/T. Kia no longer offers the Kia Soul Sport model. Power for the 2012 Kia Soul comes from [...]

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Video: Kia releases teaser photos and first TV ad for flagship K9

Kia’s latest effort, it’s flagship full-size K9 sedan, was just given its first all new television commercial spot for the South Korean market. Alongside the new commercial spot were some teasers, providing some closer looks at the finer details on the K9. Being that it’s Kia’s top model, the K9 is also said to feature [...]

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2012 Kia Rio

Chevy Sonic, Kia Rio, Hyundai Accent top Consumer Reports subcompact test

Consumer Reports has just completed its latest testing for subcompact models and the Kia Rio EX comes out on top, edging out the Hyundai Accent and the Chevrolet Sonic. The hatchback variant of the Rio came in third place, just behind the Honda Fit and Nissan Versa. The Rio picks up the top spot based [...]

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2013 Kia Sorento

2013 Kia Sorento gets some equipment and packaging upgrades

Ladies and gentlemen it is now time to meet… relax it’s just the 2013 Kia Sorento. The Korean automaker has dropped new images and details on the 2013 model year crossover, which is currently on its way to a dealership new you. Not many styling changes have taken place to the 2013 Kia Sorento so [...]

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2012 Geneva: 2013 Kia cee'd

2012 Geneva: 2013 Kia cee’d grows up, becomes more sophisticated and efficient

Kia today updated one of the most important models in its European lineup – the Kia cee’d. For the 2013 model year, the cee’d grows up to be more refined, gets a sophisticated look and becomes more fuel-efficient than its predecessor. “The original cee’d was a paradigm shift for Kia, taking the company into the [...]

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