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  • First Drive: Kia Optima
    First Drive: Kia Optima Wed, Feb 15, 2012 12:01 GMT

    IN A few short years Korean car company Kia has gone from being on the periphery of the UK sales chart to being a rapidly rising star. Once ridiculed by press and public … More »First Drive: Kia Optima

    First Drive: Kia Optima

    IN A few short years Korean car company Kia has gone from being on the periphery of the UK sales chart to being a rapidly rising star. Once ridiculed by press and public alike, this very public transformation has produced a growing range of increasingly desirable cars.From city cars to sports utility vehicles, Kia’s line-up …

  • New Car A-Z: Kia to Peugeot (March 2012 … Wed, Feb 15, 2012 12:00 GMT

    KIAThe latest product to arrive from the Korean giants is the Optima, its latest tilt at a large premium-feel saloon to take on more established rivals. The combination … More »New Car A-Z: Kia to Peugeot (March 2012 …

    KIAThe latest product to arrive from the Korean giants is the Optima, its latest tilt at a large premium-feel saloon to take on more established rivals. The combination of high equipment levels, strong diesel engines and good value will give established rivals something to think about it.The recently-refreshed Rio is a …

  • New Kia Cee’d Has Designs On The Future
    New Kia Cee’d Has Designs On The Fu … Wed, Feb 15, 2012 10:00 GMT

    KOREAN car maker Kia is to launch an all-new version of its popular Cee’d at the Geneva Motor Show in March.The all-new Cee’d five-door hatchback is longer, wider and … More »New Kia Cee’d Has Designs On The Fu …

    New Kia Cee’d Has Designs On The Future

    KOREAN car maker Kia is to launch an all-new version of its popular Cee’d at the Geneva Motor Show in March.The all-new Cee’d five-door hatchback is longer, wider and lower than its predecessor, with the same long wheelbase to ensure plenty of space for passengers. The car’s coupe-like proportions are emphasised by a steeply …

  • CEE’D AND YOU SHALL FIND (Kia Cee’d SW 2007-present day)
    CEE’D AND YOU SHALL FIND (Kia Cee’d … Fri, Feb 3, 2012 18:01 GMT

    ENGINES – With engine choice roughly evenly split between petrol and diesel, there’s enough choice to satisfy a wide range of buyers. Low mileage users will likely warm … More »CEE’D AND YOU SHALL FIND (Kia Cee’d …

    CEE’D AND YOU SHALL FIND (Kia Cee’d SW 2007-present day)

    ENGINES – With engine choice roughly evenly split between petrol and diesel, there’s enough choice to satisfy a wide range of buyers. Low mileage users will likely warm to the quiet yet willing performance of the petrol units, while those seeking to make the Cee’d SW earn its keep will see the added value in the more frugal …

  • Kia Rio
    Kia Rio Wed, Aug 31, 2011 08:56 BST

    Kia's Brazilian themed supermini has almost as much carnival as the Fiesta. More »Kia Rio

    Kia Rio

    Kia's Brazilian themed supermini has almost as much carnival as the Fiesta.

  • Kia's startling budget coupé
    Kia's startling budget coupé Fri, Aug 19, 2011 14:23 BST

    Kia will hit Frankfurt with a stunning new coupé concept that rivals the Mercedes-Benz CLS More »Kia's startling budget coupé

    Kia's startling budget coupé

    Kia will hit Frankfurt with a stunning new coupé concept that rivals the Mercedes-Benz CLS

  • Kia Picanto
    Kia Picanto Tue, May 24, 2011 11:14 BST

    Kia's new Picanto is the same high value package as ever, but adds better build and higher quality. More »Kia Picanto

    Kia Picanto

    Kia's new Picanto is the same high value package as ever, but adds better build and higher quality.

  • Kia Optima
    Kia Optima Mon, Apr 4, 2011 09:59 BST

    We drive Kia's new Mondeo rival before it comes to the UK. More »Kia Optima

    Kia Optima

    We drive Kia's new Mondeo rival before it comes to the UK.

  • Kia reveals plans for new sports car
    Kia reveals plans for new sports ca … Thu, Mar 24, 2011 11:36 GMT

    Insiders have confirmed to Yahoo! Cars that Kia is working on a selection of new sporty models, including a proper sports car. More »Kia reveals plans for new sports ca …

    Kia reveals plans for new sports car

    Insiders have confirmed to Yahoo! Cars that Kia is working on a selection of new sporty models, including a proper sports car.

  • Geneva 2011: Kia Rio
    Geneva 2011: Kia Rio Tue, Mar 1, 2011 14:14 GMT

    Kia Rio arrives with a new look, more space and the promise of ultra low emissions. More »Geneva 2011: Kia Rio

    Geneva 2011: Kia Rio

    Kia Rio arrives with a new look, more space and the promise of ultra low emissions.

  • Geneva 2011: Kia Picanto
    Geneva 2011: Kia Picanto Tue, Mar 1, 2011 14:11 GMT

    New look and low emissions engines for latest Kia Picanto small car. More »Geneva 2011: Kia Picanto

    Geneva 2011: Kia Picanto

    New look and low emissions engines for latest Kia Picanto small car.

  • Kia showcases rakish new Rio
    Kia showcases rakish new Rio Wed, Jan 12, 2011 12:53 GMT

    Kia's budget small car will go sporty and upmarket for the next generation. More »Kia showcases rakish new Rio

    Kia showcases rakish new Rio

    Kia's budget small car will go sporty and upmarket for the next generation.

  • Kia reveals new Picanto
    Kia reveals new Picanto Wed, Jan 5, 2011 10:58 GMT

    Kia has released images of the stylish new Picanto city car prior to its unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show. More »Kia reveals new Picanto

    Kia reveals new Picanto

    Kia has released images of the stylish new Picanto city car prior to its unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show.

  • Kia unveils gullwing people carrier
    Kia unveils gullwing people carrier Fri, Dec 24, 2010 10:58 GMT

    Kia will reveal its amazing KV7 concept people carrier at the Detroit Motor Show featuring DeLorean style gullwing doors. More »Kia unveils gullwing people carrier

    Kia unveils gullwing people carrier

    Kia will reveal its amazing KV7 concept people carrier at the Detroit Motor Show featuring DeLorean style gullwing doors.

  • Kia Sportage First Edition
    Kia Sportage First Edition Mon, Nov 8, 2010 22:37 GMT

    Kia's First Edition Sportage shows real promise for when the rest of the range arrives. More »Kia Sportage First Edition

    Kia Sportage First Edition

    Kia's First Edition Sportage shows real promise for when the rest of the range arrives.

  • Paris 2010: Kia Pop concept
    Paris 2010: Kia Pop concept Fri, Oct 1, 2010 17:57 BST

    Futuristic small concept unveiled by the Korean manufacturer. More »Paris 2010: Kia Pop concept

    Paris 2010: Kia Pop concept

    Futuristic small concept unveiled by the Korean manufacturer.

  • Kia Sorento
    Kia Sorento Wed, Sep 1, 2010 12:46 BST

    Kia's Sorento is a big, practical and sensible purchase, but hardly an exciting one. More »Kia Sorento

    Kia Sorento

    Kia's Sorento is a big, practical and sensible purchase, but hardly an exciting one.

  • Kia's electric 'Pop' concept unveiled
    Kia's electric 'Pop' concept unveil … Wed, Aug 18, 2010 11:41 BST

    Kia shows off new electric city car concept prior to its official debut at the Paris Motor Show. More »Kia's electric 'Pop' concept unveil …

    Kia's electric 'Pop' concept unveiled

    Kia shows off new electric city car concept prior to its official debut at the Paris Motor Show.

  • Kia Sportage
    Kia Sportage Wed, Jul 21, 2010 15:32 BST

    Kia ups its game with the impressive new Sportage crossover. More »Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    Kia ups its game with the impressive new Sportage crossover.

  • Kia recalls cee'd and Picanto
    Kia recalls cee'd and Picanto Tue, Jun 15, 2010 13:27 BST

    Kia has issued a recall of over 7,000 cars for brake and fuel pipe faults. More »Kia recalls cee'd and Picanto

    Kia recalls cee'd and Picanto

    Kia has issued a recall of over 7,000 cars for brake and fuel pipe faults.

 

Latest Reviews

  • First Drive: Hyundai Veloster
    First Drive: Hyundai Veloster

    HOW does the concept of a four-door coupe grab you? Usually the door count is one less if, as is the case, you use the industry convention of counting the car’s hatchback … More »First Drive: Hyundai Veloster

    First Drive: Hyundai Veloster

    HOW does the concept of a four-door coupe grab you? Usually the door count is one less if, as is the case, you use the industry convention of counting the car’s hatchback tailgate as a ‘door’. Hyundai has gone one better with its Veloster coupe.We’ve been here before with an unusual number of doors. Mini’s love it or loathe …

  • First Drive: Toyota GT86
    First Drive: Toyota GT86

    YOU don’t need an abacus to help you count the number of affordable rear-wheel drive coupes available to buy in the UK. Even if you choose to include Mazda’s MX-5 – so … More »First Drive: Toyota GT86

    First Drive: Toyota GT86

    YOU don’t need an abacus to help you count the number of affordable rear-wheel drive coupes available to buy in the UK. Even if you choose to include Mazda’s MX-5 – so long as you fit the hard top roof – it’s a small number.With nearly everyone now focused on cutting emissions and squeezing as much as possible from a litre …