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Kia Among Sponsors for The Voice

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:08:11 +0000

Kia has been featured with NBA stars and full grown hamsters. Now, the auto maker is giving sponsorship to the next generation of singing sensations. NBC signed Kia Motors, along with Starbucks and other top advertisers, for ads to run during The Voice, the singing competition that became a surprise hit last year.

This year’s line-up of judges includes Cee-Lo, Christina Aguilera, and that overly-handsome dude who fronts Maroon 5.

Kia will use the opportunity to promote their fuel efficient vehicles, like Kia Forte and Optima hybrid, along with their cross-utility vehicles. Performers will be seen driving the cars and using in-car voice-activated communications systems. There will also be a series of Webisodes featuring Dia Frampton in the Kia Sorento.

Video: The Voice, Season 2 Teaser:

Season Two of The Voice debuts after the Super Bowl, this Sunday.

Source: Mediapost.com

Kia Rio Sedan Concept

admin — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:55:41 +0000

Kia teased their updated 2012 Rio sedan at the Geneva Auto Show. Now, have a look at the next generation of sporty Rio vehicles.

With both 4-door and hatchback variants, the compact Kia Rio has been one of the best selling vehicles from the Korean auto maker. For 2012, the company has overhauled Rio, giving it a meaner grill, sleeker styling and a more powerful (yet equally fuel efficient) engine. Check out the official press release, distributed prior to Rio’s New York International Auto Show debut:

Kia Motors Corporation has today revealed the first official photos of the forthcoming next generation Rio, which boasts a bold and distinctive personality, bringing the newcomer in line with the rest of Kia’s striking design-led model range.

Tasked with the difficult job of improving upon the remarkable international sales success of the previous generation model, the new Kia Rio will be available in 3- and 5-door body styles in Europe, and has been designed to appeal to customers all around the world.

New Rio has its own interpretation of Kia’s signature grille, integrated with the headlamps to give a new twist on the Kia family look. In profile, the body to glass ratio and its strong wedge form give new Rio a dynamic sporty stance. The balance of the window graphic, wheelbase and overall proportions generates a ‘premium presence’ which is rare in this segment. Overall, new Rio combines European finesse with Korean spice to create a form language that communicates Latin flair.

The new model features a wheelbase extended by 70 mm (to 2,570 mm) and promises greater passenger space and comfort, together with increased cargo capacity to 292 litres (hatchback) and 390 litres (sedan). Exterior dimensions changes include: +55 mm (overall length), -15 mm (height) and +25 mm (overall width) to enhance the feeling of sportiness.

Inside, the new model will deliver a high level of quality previously associated with larger models – together with a wide selection of trim options.

Kia’s B-segment newcomer will be manufactured with an extensive range of fuel-efficient and low-CO2 gasoline and diesel engines – including a 1.1-litre diesel unit generating 70 ps, with CO2 emissions from as low as 85 g/km. An all-new, high-performance 1.2-litre Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) will also be available from 2012.

Geneva Motor Show: 2012 Kia Rio

admin — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:30:37 +0000

The 2012 Kia Rio showed up at this year’s Geneva Motor Show:

2010 Kia Rio Gets a Facelift

admin — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:36:16 +0000

2010 will be a new year for the Kia Rio, and hopefully the Rio5. The Korean car maker has released official photos of the all new face lift Kia’s Rio will receive before it hits dealer lots. And of course we have a look at those Kia Rio pictures, also known as Kia Pride overseas.

The Rio popped onto Kia’s scene back in 2005, and has not changed its look since – so this is a big move for the tiny car, with a new front end and enhancements throughout both interior and exterior design. The new grill is tighter, looks a little more aerodynamic, and gives Rio more to smirk at. Inside, Kia has a revised center stack with new controls and upgraded audio system with Bluetooth connectivity. It also features new steering-wheel design and slightly updated gauges on the instrument panel.

2010′s Kia Rio should be on sale in the US by the end of this year, or early next.