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Kia wins viral video award
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Examiner.com (Online)
12/17/2011
On December 14, Kia Motors America announced that, on the heels of receiving the first-ever "Rookie of the Year" award from the Madison Avenue Advertising Walk of Fame, it was recognized on Mashables 10 Most Innovative Viral Video Ads of 2011 list. Kia notes that the legend of Kia Motors' trio of music-loving hamsters continued to grow with Mashable ranking the "Share Some Soul" spot as one of the "10 Most Innovative Viral Video Ads of 2011." Since rolling onto the scene in 2009 to announce the arrival of Kia's funky Soul urban passenger vehicle, the driving, rapping and dancing hamsters have attracted millions of viewers around the world, with the "Share Some Soul" campaign alone eclipsing more than 10 million "The Kia Soul hamsters have become pop culture icons and dramatically increased consumer awareness, perception and consideration for the brand, proving that Kia is a pioneering brand with its finger on the pulse of today's market," said Michael Sprague, vice president of marketing & communications, Kia Motors America (KMA). "Mashable is one of the leading news sources in digital culture, and landing on their top 10 list is further evidence that the marketing campaign for the Soul continues to connect and entertain consumers."
Mashable's list consists of a variety of advertising campaigns, chosen for their widespread appeal and innovation, but mainly for understanding the target audience and being creative about engaging the consumer.
Created by David&Goliath, KMA's advertising agency of record, "Share Some Soul" finds three hamsters rolling through an apocalyptic landscape in an aptly named "Alien Green" 2012 Kia Soul with this summer's hottest song, "Party Rock Anthem" by LMFAO - number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks - blasting from the hatchback's new 350-watt Infinity®1 audio system. The hamsters bring style and flair to a dark and dreary scene with their fluorescent Hamstar® street wear and quickly capture the attention of battling robots when they emerge from their Soul and begin performing the latest dance trend, shuffling. Just as the Kia Soul infuses fun and personality into the compact CUV segment, the Hamsters' positive energy causes the alien robots and humanoids to stop fighting, drop their weapons and shuffle and party together.
Content Source: Google News (Connotate)
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Monday, December 19, 2011
Award-Winning Sales Event
Celebrate our award-winning year with great savings: http://bit.ly/sgG7Vb / http://bit.ly/vo16Fq
Over the past year, Kia has won an impressive number of awards and accolades. To celebrate, we're giving you great deals across the entire award-winning lineup. Visit your local Kia retailer for our Award Winning Sales Event, and find out for yourself why Kia has become the fastest-growing car brand in the country.
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Thursday, December 15, 2011
Kia Rio 5-door Named to Vroomgirls.com's First-Ever "Vroomies Best Cars of the Year" Awards List
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Fastest-Growing Automaker's All-New Subcompact honored as Best Hatchback
-- 2012 Rio 5-door SX recognized for stunning design, fun-to-drive performance and tremendous value-- Kia Rio 5-door delivers up to 40 miles per gallon[1] on the highway and offers class-leading horsepower[2]IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest chapter in Kia Motors' design-led transformation, the all-new 2012 Rio 5-door, has been honored as "Best Hatchback" by Vroomgirls.com as part of the website's first annual "Vroomies Best Cars of the Year" awards. After hailing the Rio 5-door's appealing combination of sporty performance, outstanding interior room, eye-catching design and class-leading fuel economy, the editors of Vroomgirls.com – the first comprehensive automotive website created by and for women – simply stated "honestly, what more could any driver want?"
"Kia has been attracting new customers to the brand with a stylish lineup of technology-laden, fun-to-drive vehicles and the Rio 5-door is packed with the right balance of performance, modern amenities and fuel economy that consumers are looking for," said Michael Sprague, vice president of marketing and communications, Kia Motors America (KMA). "The subcompact segment is more competitive than ever and Vroomgirls recognition of the all-new Rio is further evidence of Kia's unprecedented growth and expansion in the U.S. market."
The Vroomie awards are selected by the editors of Vroomgirls.com and winners are recognized as representing the best of what new-car shoppers should consider during their purchase process. Vroomgirls.com was launched earlier this year and is dedicated to helping women make intelligent car-buying decisions.
"Simply put, the Rio is a blast!" said Tara Weingarten, Vroomgirls.com editor-in-chief. "It's sporty, fun, handles very well in corners, has great styling and is spacious enough to be an every-day driver with no compromises." Weingarten noted the Rio's outstanding fuel economy of 30 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway as another contributing factor in securing the Best Hatchback accolade.
About the 2012 Rio 5-door
Available in three trims – LX, EX and SX – the 2012 Rio is available with a 1.6-liter GDI four-cylinder with the option of either a six-speed manual transmission (LX only) or efficient six-speed automatic. One of only two vehicles in the segment to offer a GDI engine, the 2012 Rio provides an inviting combination of power and fuel efficiency and achieves a class-leading 138 horsepower while maintaining a class-leading fuel economy[3] rating of 30/40 mpg (city/highway). The Rio 5-door subcompact hatchback begins at an impressive $13,600 MSRP[4], while the Rio 5-door A/T starts at $14,700 – both lower than the previous generation. The top-of-the-line, sporty SX trim starts under $18,000.
Design-Led Transformation and Product Line
Kia Motors has undergone a dramatic, design-led transformation, which has been delivering dynamically styled vehicles in several important segments at exactly the right time, contributing to the brand's continued gains in U.S. market share. Kia is poised to continue its momentum and brand growth through design innovation, quality, value, safety features and new technology. Kia's commitment to the U.S. market is represented by its U.S.-based manufacturing facilities in West Point, Georgia – KMMG – which is responsible for the creation of more than 10,000 plant and supplier jobs and added the critically-acclaimed Optima midsize sedan[5] to its production line in September. Kia's model year 2012 vehicle line includes the Sorento CUV, Sportage compact CUV, Optima midsize sedan, Optima Hybrid, Soul urban passenger vehicle, Forte compact sedan, Forte 5-door compact hatchback, Forte Koup two-door coupe, all-new Rio and Rio 5-door sub-compacts and Sedona minivan.
About Kia Motors America
Kia Motors America (KMA) is the marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea. KMA offers a complete line of vehicles through more than 745 dealers throughout the United States and serves as the "Official Automotive Partner of the NBA." In 2010, KMA recorded its best-ever U.S. sales and 16th consecutive year of increased U.S. market share. Kia is poised to continue its momentum and will continue to build the brand through design innovation, quality, value, safety features and new technologies.
Information about Kia Motors America and its full vehicle lineup is available at its website – www.kia.com. For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com.
[1] EPA fuel economy estimates 30 mpg/city and 40 mpg/hwy for 2012 Rio. Actual mileage may vary.
[2] Class-leading horsepower claim based on comparison to 2012 subcompacts as of November 2011.
[3] Class-leading fuel economy claims for highway based on comparisons to 2011 and available 2012 competitors as of December 2011. EPA fuel economy estimates 30 mpg/city and 40 mpg/hwy for 2012 Rio sedan and Rio 5-door. Actual mileage may vary.
[4] Starting price is manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for lowest trim level. MSRP excludes $750 destination and handling fee, title, taxes, license, options and dealer charges. Actual prices set by dealer and may vary.
[5] Optima Hybrid will not be built at KMMG.
SOURCE Kia Motors America
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
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The "Soul" Strikes Again!!!
10 Great Cars for Less Than $20,000
Although the economy is showing signs of recovery, consumers are still cautious when buying a car. If you're on the fence, try one of these 10 new cars. Your wallet will thank you.
2012 Kia Soul
Price: $13,900
That's not a misprint. For about the same money as a used sedan or an off-lease mini-ute, you can put a brand-new, Kabuki-faced Kia Soul in your driveway. Refreshed for the 2012 model year, this smaller version of the Nissan Cube has been earning fans from an unlikely demographic: tall people. Internet forums and message boards are littered with earnest testimonials from people standing 6 foot 2 inches and taller who are thrilled to find a small, efficient vehicle with plenty of headroom and legroom. A 6-speed manual transmission and a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine team up to deliver an estimated 27 mpg city/35 mpg highway, and Kia's 10-year/100,000-mile drivetrain warranty helps keep operating expenses fittingly low.
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KIA RACING ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR TWO TURBOCHARGED OPTIMAS TO COMPETE IN THE 2012 PIRELLI WORLD CHALLENGE CHAMPIONSHIPS
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KIA RACING ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR TWO TURBOCHARGED OPTIMAS TO COMPETE IN THE 2012 PIRELLI WORLD CHALLENGE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Championship-Winning Motorsports Program Expanding to New Series in Third-Year
• Kia and Kinetic Motorsports continue partnership to build and campaign two Optima SXs in World Challenge
• Additional motorsports activities for 2012 include B-Spec racing with the all-new 2012 Rio 5-door and Optima Hybrid serving as the official pace car at United States Touring Car Championship (USTCC) events
LOS ANGELES, November 16, 2011 – It took the Kia Racing program just two seasons and 20 starts to capture Kia Motors America's (KMA) first-ever championships in the 2011 Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge, and today at the Los Angeles Auto Show the company announced a major motorsports expansion for 2012 with two turbocharged Optimas set to enter the Pirelli World Challenge Championships. Continuing KMA's successful partnership with Kinetic Motorsports, the World Challenge Optima SXs will compete in the Grand Touring Sport (GTS) class alongside established nameplates such as Mustang and Camaro at world-class race tracks across North America, including Road Atlanta, the street circuit in Long Beach, Calif., and Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif.
"As a brand with no previous racing experience in America, for Kia to win two motorsports championships in just its second year is an incredible accomplishment, and expanding our motorsports footprint with the turbocharged Optima entering World Challenge will continue to build passion and enthusiasm for the brand with an entirely new fan base at different race tracks across the country," said Michael Sprague, vice president, marketing & communications, KMA. "With its aerodynamic styling and outstanding driving dynamics, the Optima SX should be well suited to the ultra-competitive environment of World Challenge racing."
Sanctioned by SCCA Pro Racing, World Challenge features world-class drivers and race-prepped versions of production vehicles from many of the world's most popular manufacturers. The Kia Optimas will be the first Korean vehicles to compete in the series – which includes a suspenseful standing start rather than the more common rolling start – and is known for exciting door-to-door action throughout the 50-minute sprint races. For 2012, World Challenge races will be broadcast on the NBC Sports Network.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Kia's 393-horsepower GT signals future styling
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Tip o' the hat to Kia for finding something worth emulating about the 1970s -- GT car styling.
Kia showed its GT concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show today and said its radical looks hint at some future styling touches. It's also Kia's first use of a rear-drive chassis, suggesting the automaker could have intentions in that direction.
The South Korean car company, growing fast in the U.S., deliberately wanted to honor the styling of 1970s GT cars. One that many people remember is the 240Z, a low, sleek coupe from Datsun, the brand name that Nissan used in the U.S. back then.
The Kia show car has a 3.3-liter V-6 rated 393 hp. It also has convenient four-door configuration. The 1970s cars were two-door coupes.
GT stands for grand touring. In auto-speak, that means a car that'll delight the driver every mile of the way, but isn't meant to accommodate a lot of people or luggage for the trip.
Source: USA Today
The Ten Cars Americans Love The Most - Kia Sorento #1
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1. Kia Sorento
> pct. Change: +160.4%
> # of units sold in the last year: 79,659
> Miles per gallon: 22 city/32 hwy
> Base price: $23,150
> JD Powers Quality Score: 3/5
> JD Powers Reliability Score: 2.5/5
The vehicle with the largest improvement in sales over the last five years is another South Korean product. The Sorento is a small, inexpensive SUV. The base model has a four cylinder engine, although a six cylinder is available as well. Like many other successful small SUVs, the Sorento can seat five and has a modest towing capacity of 1,650 pounds. It is a nearly perfect car for the current market. Made by a new generation of companies that have invaded the U.S. market, it is inexpensive, under-powered, and carries people and cargo equally well.
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