Kia Motors (UK)
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Manufacturer 16 SepKia vows to cater for all EV needs with seven model launches by 2027
Kia Motors has revealed a new alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) strategy which will deliver the launch of seven new electric vehicles (EV) by 2027.
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Retailing 16 SepThe carmakers' role in the social distanced car sales experience
OEMs are playing their part in the recovery of car sales since the COVID-19 lockdown and want to see showroom standards and the customer experience maintained.
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Manufacturer 26 AugKia Sorento PHEV announced for 2021 launch
Kia is adding a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) engine to its new flagship seven-seat Sorento SUV, which will arrive in UK dealerships next year.
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Digital Marketing 21 AugMaintaining digital marketing has paid dividends during lockdown, says Kia
Kia has seen web traffic increase by 30% year-on-year after continuing to invest in digital marketing during the lockdown.
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Manufacturer 18 AugKia UK network rolls out new live chat and video features
Kia UK has rolled out new live chat, online showroom and video functionality to help dealers facilitate consumer interactions in a more flexible way.
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Car Dealer News 17 AugFranchise partners ready networks for ‘make or break’ September
The pressure is on for car retailers to make a success of September ahead of an uncertain Q4.
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Car Model News 12 AugKia reveals pricing and trim details for new flagship Sorento SUV
Kia has officially revealed specification details of its fourth-generation flagship, seven-seat Sorento SUV – with prices starting from £38,845.
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Car Model News 6 AugKia boosts UK supply of e-Niro to cut lead times
Kia dealers can expect greater availability of the popular e-Niro model as the brand secures increased supply, cutting lead times to just a few weeks.
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Digital Marketing 23 JulKia builds customer relationships with MyKia smartphone app launch
Kia Motors UK has launched the MyKia app to give owners access to new services and tools on their mobile phone.
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Acquisitions and deals 9 JulTMS Motor Group acquires Sandicliffe Kia Leicester car dealership
TMS Motor Group has shrugged off the set-backs of Leicester’s COVID-19 lockdown to acquire Sandicliffe Motor Group’s Kia dealership in the city.
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Manufacturer 10 JunWhy electrification will boost Kia dealers' sales despite coronavirus
For Kia's sales to continue to grow, it needs to get the balance right, says president and chief executive Paul Philpott.
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Car Model News 29 AprLaunch report: Kia Soul EV will get you noticed
There’s a raft of equipment on the new Soul EV Kia's including as standard to help justify its £34,295 price tag after taking in the £3,000 plug-in car grant.
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Dealer profiles 22 AprDrayton Motors - cultivating success with rural Kia franchises
A strong emphasis on people and a collective willingness to roll up their sleeves is propelling profits at Drayton Motors.
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Manufacturer 15 AprLexus tops Driver Power car owner satisfaction survey in 2020
Lexus has topped the rankings of the Auto Express Driver Power customer satisfaction survey for a fourth consecutive year – beating Kia and Subaru to top spot in 2020.
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Manufacturer 9 AprUS-only Kia Telluride SUV named World Car of the Year
The Kia Telluride fended off competition from the Porsche Taycan and Kia Soul EVs and the latest Mazda models to be named World Car of the Year - despite only being available in America.
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Manufacturer 8 AprKia Sorento named Best Car to Own in Auto Express Driver Power Survey
The Kia Sorento was named 'Best Large SUV' and 'Best Car to Own' as it claimed top spot in Auto Express magazine’s annual Driver Power Survey.
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Acquisitions and deals 3 MarVertu Motors completes £4m Vantage Kia and Honda acquisitions
Vertu Motors completed the £4 million acquisition of the Kia Bradford and Honda Bradford business from the Vantage Motor Group.
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Latest News 13 Feb
Kia Motors UK wins 2020 AM Award for Franchise Partner of the Year
Kia Motors UK has claimed the Franchise Partner of the Year accolade for the third time in the past four years. Suzuki GB broke up the run in 2017.
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Market Insight 6 FebCarmakers and retailers celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2020
Car dealers and their manufacturer partners have been highlighting their efforts to recruit the next-generation of automotive sector talent to mark National Apprenticeship Week 2020.
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Manufacturer 28 JanKia urges retailers to ‘take charge’ at 2020 dealer conference
Kia Motors UK urged its franchised car retail network to “take charge” in 2020 as it prepares for the arrival of a new crop of electric vehicles (EV) – including the new e-Niro and Soul EV.
