Kia Motors (UK)

Kia marketing director named among Marketing Week Top 100

​Kia Motors UK’s marketing director David Hilbert has been named as one of the most effective UK marketers in Marketing Week ‘Top 100’.

Kia targets 120,000 UK car sales in anticipation of record 2019

​Kia Motors UK managing director Paul Philpott has said that the brand can achieve 120,000 vehicle sales after projecting a record 97,000 sales for the brand in 2019.

Honda is NFDA’s Dealer Attitude Survey’s most improved car franchise

Honda emerged as the National Franchised Dealers Association’s (NFDA) most improved franchised in the Summer 2019 Dealer Attitude Survey amid the roll-out of its ambitious network restructure.

Brayleys Cars Kia Oxford launches new car rental service

Brayleys Cars’ Oxford Kia dealership has become the latest franchised retailer to launch a new car rental facility as part of the Korean brand’s ‘Try Before You Buy’ initiative.

Kia fleet roadshow to offer XCeed crossover test drives

Kia Motors UK is preparing to set out on a five-stop fleet roadshow to showcase its models across England and Scotland this October to November.

Order books open for Kia Xceed urban crossover

​Kia Motors UK has opened UK order books for its new Xceed urban crossover – with prices starting at £28,095.

Tesla Model 3 shines with five star Euro NCAP safety rating

Tesla’s Model 3 was singled out for special praise as it lined up alongside Mercedes-Benz’s B-Class and GLE-Class and Skoda’s Skala in achieving a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating.

Fix Auto Sandhurst and Petersfield receive Kia approved status

Fix Auto Sandhurst, the network’s most recently appointed franchisee and Fix Auto Petersfield have successfully been selected as approved repairers for Kia.

Kia recalls more than 5,000 Niro hybrid AFVs

Kia has recalled more than 5,000 Niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid models due to an electrical relay that could overheat.

Kia wins Institute of Customer Service Award for best strategy

Kia Motors UK won the Best Customer Satisfaction Strategy Award from The Institute of Customer Service, for providing an excellent customer experience through its dealer network.

Supply issues slow Kia's roll out of e-Niro electric car

Battery supply is one of the main reasons why order take for the full electric e-Niro has outstripped Kia Motors UK’s 2019 allocation, according to executives.

Hendy Group completes Hampshire Honda, Kia and Mazda showrooms

Hendy Group has announced the completion of its multi-million pound dealership development in Hampshire, opening new Honda, Kia and Mazda showrooms.

Kia Motors (UK) wins the 2019 AM Award for Franchise Partner of the Year

Kia Motors (UK) wins the 2019 AM Award for Franchise Partner of the Year

Flear and Thomson retains Kia Dealer of the Year title

Flear and Thomson’s Kia Motors franchise in Dunfermline has retained the Kia Dealer of the Year title during the Korean manufacturer’s annual dealer conference.

Pictures: Kia ProCeed GT-Line S 2019

Kia Motors UK announces range of 2019 offers

Kia Motors UK has announced a range of offers available to customers buying a new car in 2019, including SUV and hybrid savings.

Hyundai and Kia reduce EV range claims after ‘incorrect testing’

Hyundai and Kia have published new zero-emission ranges for their Kona and e-Niro electric vehicles (EVs) after an error in the testing process was discovered - taking both below the 300-mile barrier.

Toyota charges into lead in NFDA’s first EV Dealer Attitude Survey

​Toyota emerged as a clear winner in the first Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealer Attitude Survey to be conducted by the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA).

Kia to showcase all-new Ceed at fleet roadshows

Kia Motors (UK) is aiming to raise awareness of its offering during a five-stop fleet roadshow across the UK.

Kia Academy event wins ‘Automotive Event of the Year’ at C&IT awards

Kia Motors UK’s franchised car dealer training agency Motiv8 has been awarded C&IT’s Automotive Event of the Year award for its work to introduce the new Kia Stonic to retailers via the Kia Academy.