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Hybrid future planned for next-generation Kia Optima

November 18, 2015June 8, 2016 Car Journals

Kia Motors has today revealed details of a range of advanced new powertrains planned for the all-new Optima, as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to broaden its global range of low-emission vehicles. Innovative new hybrid powertrains will be a key feature of Kia’s new D-segment sedan, which will offer both hybrid-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric power within the next 12 months. A new addition to the Kia model line-up, the Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) will be Kia’s first plug-in hybrid for global markets when it goes on sale in the…

Kia Motors Global Sales Up 3.7 Percent in October

November 9, 2015June 8, 2016 Car Journals

– Kia records year-on-year sales growth in North America (10.6%) and Korea (25.9%) in October – Kia Motors Corporation announced today its October 2015 global sales figures (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants) for passenger cars, recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles, recording a total of 251,439 units sold for a year-on-year increase of 3.7%. In October, Kia posted year-on-year sales increases in North America (10.6% growth with 56,061 units sold) and domestic Korean market (25.9% growth with 46,605 units sold). Cumulatively through the first ten months…

Kia Celebrates The Spirit Of The American Road Trip At 2015 SEMA Show

November 4, 2015June 8, 2016 Car Journals

Highly customized, hand-built concepts showcase uniqueand inspiring regions throughout the United States Four all-new Kia concept vehicles debut Trail’ster electric hybrid AWD concept makes first appearance at SEMA Fun and functional Ballast Point Sedona returns to serve showgoers LAS VEGAS, November 3, 2015 – Kia Motors America (KMA) today unveiled four all-new customized vehicles at the opening day of the 2015 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, showcasing America’s cultural diversity and our shared love of the automobile. Including a first-time SEMA appearance by the Trail’ster electric hybrid AWD concept…