American business magazine, Forbes, lists BMW as the most powerful car brand in the world; ahead of other automotive powerhouses: Toyota and Mercedes-Benz. BMW is holding onto 9th place overall. [...]
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New Kia Cerato Koup Debuts New Styling
At the recent New York International Auto Show, Kia’s newly styled, second-generation Cerato Koup was unveiled for the first time. Known as the Kia Forte in North America, the range [...]
Kia’s Cuddly New Cub Concept
Kia has expressed its desire to move out of the volume sector and compete afresh with the cool Mini Cooper, Citroen DS3 and Opel Adam. By showing off their latest [...]
Launched: 2013 Kia Sorento
Kia’s Sorento SUV has received a host of improvements for 2013. These include a re-engineered bodyshell, an enhanced powertrain, improved ride, handling and refinement, additional features, plus a fresh new [...]
Kia Optima Finally Gets GDi Engine Tech In S.A.
When it first arrived in South Africa, the Kia Optima was originally launched with a Theta II 2.4-litre MPi CVVT petrol engine. For 2013, the engine on the Optima has [...]
First Images: Kia’s VW Golf GTI Fighter
These are the first images of the 2013 Kia Pro_Cee’d GT hot hatchback. The images leaked out ahead of its official unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show in March. You [...]
Kia Teases Provocative New Concept
Peter Schreyer’s design reinvention of Kia appears to be kicking into high gear with this provocative tease of an upcoming Geneva Motor Show concept. We used to swoon with anticipation [...]
Showcase: Continental Tyre S.A. Experience And Factory Tour
Carri-Anne Kelly can’t remember if it’s the suit that maketh the man, or perhaps it’s the shoes? After a trip to the Continental Tyre factory in Port Elizabeth, however, she [...]
Kia Cadenza (K7) Wows Detroit
Kia has just unveiled their upwardly-mobile Cadenza (called the K7 in certain markets) premium saloon at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Kia says it is [...]
Peter Schreyer Given Hyundai Head Designer Job
The Hyundai Automotive Group will be looking to capitalise on the talents of Peter Schreyer and his design team, as he fulfills his new role of overseeing both Hyundai and [...]
