Kia Motors (UK)

Kia launch XCeed and Ceed Sportswagon plug-in hybrids

Kia Motors UK has further expanded its range of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (EV) with the launch of electrified versions of its new XCeed crossover and Ceed Sportswagon estate car.

Glyn Hopkin opens its first Kia dealership in Romford

Glyn Hopkin has joined the Kia Motor UK franchise with the opening of its first dealership for the Korean car manufacturer in Romford.

Kate McLaren becomes Kia’s general manager of customer quality

​Former Fiat head of brand FCA Group UK Kate McLaren has joined Kia Motor UK as the Korean brand’s new general manager of customer quality.

Chippenham Motor Company celebrates 20 years of Kia Motors sales

​Chippenham Motor Company has celebrated 20 years of car sales with Korean franchise partner Kia Motors.

Norfolk Motor Group Kia reaches 20-year Lifetime Achievement Award

NMG reach 20 years of selling Kia's.

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