Earlier this week, Apple held their annual 2013 Worldwide Developer’s Conference. Now, you’re probably wondering, this isn’t a freakin’ electronics blog. Well, not quite, but this is fairly automotive related, as Apple has officially announced that they’ll be integrating iOS in a variety of automobiles from around the world. Apple has really been scoring high [...]
Automobile Magazine via Kia-World reports that the Hyundai-owned South Korean automaker is still on track with launching its first electric car that will be available outside the South Korean Domestic Market. The new EV will take form as a variant of the popular Soul subcompact crossover. The new Kia Soul EV will be equipped with [...]
Kia happily announced the official pricing for its newly introduced 2014 Cadenza premium sedan, which starts at just $35,100 plus an $800 destination fee. The 2014 Kia Cadenza is Kia’s take on a premium front-wheel drive sedan a la Hyundai Azera, Toyota Avalon, and Buick LaCrosse. “The all-new Cadenza is a world-class Kia for the [...]
AutomotiveNews Europe reports that KIA seeks to step up their game…like, really. According to a recent report, Kia now has their sights set on BMW and Audi in terms of competition. Being one of the more recent brands to have truly marked themselves as a key player amongst the already extremely competitive and preexisting established [...]
Hyundai and Kia in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have issued a recall for nearly 1.6 million models over a malfunctioning brake lamp, which not only is a safety hazard for drivers behind, but the defect apparently can inadvertently prevent the vehicle from disabling its cruise control system. Yikes. Additionally, the malfunctioning [...]
Kia proudly pulled the sheets off of their newly updated 2014 Soul compact crossover earlier today at the 2013 New York International Auto Show. The new 2014 Kia Soul sports a new facelift along with some equipment and internal updates to remain competitive. The new 2014 Kia Soul incorporates a lot of the new design [...]
AutoCarUK reports that Kia has some plans up their sleeves for future models now that they had a chance to showcase their Provo Concept at this year’s Geneva Auto Show. At the launch of the Provo, AutoCarUK learned that Kia is interested in moving the Provo to the production table. Kia of Europe’s CEO Michael [...]
Kia has officially announced some changes for its 2013 Optima Hybrid sedan. For the new model year, the 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid receives some tweaks to its powertrain for better power delivery. The same basic equipment, which includes a 2.4L four-banger mated to a 47hp electric motor, for a total output of 199hp. The Kia [...]
Kia unveiled an all-new concept car called the Provo, which they say is a template for a future compact hatchback specifically designed for enthusiasts. The new Provo Concept dons some athletic looking sheetmetal with wide tracks, giving it sort of a “stanced” look. Propelling the front wheels is a turbocharged 1.6L GDI inline-four gasoline engine [...]
AutomotiveNews reports that Hyundai has agreed to settle a consumer lawsuit that was based on customers’ claims for overrated fuel economy ratings for some 900,000 Hyundais sold in the US. Financial terms weren’t specified as attorneys in the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles, CA are still withholding them. The filings were processed last Tuesday [...]
