Kia Motors (UK)

Launch report: Kia dealers face demand dilemma with impressive EV6

Kia is no stranger to electric cars, with two successful models – the E-Niro and Soul – already available, but its latest offering is set to take the brand to new heights and compete head-to-head with premium marques.

car model news 10 Dec

Kia reveals new Sportage SUV details and prices from £26,745

Kia Motors UK has published the pricing and specification details for its new Sportage SUV, with prices starting from £26,745.

car model news 2 Dec

A Kia Soul electric vehicle (EV) at an Ionity charge point station

OEM funding helps Ionity EV charge network to 7,000 units by 2025

Kia and Audi are among car manufacturers helping to propel the Ionity electric vehicle (EV) charging network to 7,000 units by 2025 thanks to a €700 million (£592m) funding boost.

Manufacturer insight 26 Nov

8 Questions to... Snows Kia Guildford master technician David Weston

Fresh from his crowning as world champion in the Kia EV Skill World Cup 2021, Snows Motor Group's Kia Guildford master technician David Weston is the latest person to take part in AM's '8 Questions to...' series.

People leadership 18 Nov

MG, Hyundai and Kia continue to buck UK's car registrations decline

MG, Hyundai and Kia continued to buck the UK’s new car registrations decline with impressive year-on-year growth in October.

Market insight 4 Nov

How can car retailers turn red and amber aftersales work into profit?

Even the traditionally slender margins that car dealerships make on new and used car sales once all the overheads have been factored in, aftersales is key to profitability.

Aftersales 20 Oct

AM Awards 2021 winner: Used Car of the Year, Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage has re-established its dominance as the AM readers’ Used Car of the Year.

AM Awards 2021 24 Sep

Kia Sorento is Auto Trader’s fastest selling used car

The 2015 Kia Sorento claimed the top spot for the fastest selling used car advertised on Auto Trader.

31 Aug

North Wales Motor Company born as Honda retailer adds first Kia franchise

North Wales Honda has changed its named to North Wales Motor Company after adding a Kia franchised car dealership to its portfolio in Llandudno.

Car dealer news 27 Jul

Lookers completes opening of new Chester Kia dealership

Lookers has marked the opening of its new Chester Kia dealership with a weekend-long customer event.

Car dealer news 26 Jul

Kia and Porsche celebrate record H1 sales results

Kia is celebrating its best-ever market share in Europe as Porsche sees its registrations rise to their highest ever level in-spite of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Manufacturer insight 19 Jul

Kia celebrates 30 years of UK sales

Kia UK is celebrating its 30th anniversary, with more than 1.2 million cars sold in the UK since 1991.

Kia Motors (UK) 12 Jul

DM Keith directors Angus Keith (left) and Dougal Keith

DM Keith adds Ford and Kia franchises with Ringways Group acquisition

DM Keith has completed the acquisition of the Leeds-based Ford and Kia franchised car retail business Ringways Group.

acquisitions and deals 6 Jul

Kia unveils new Sportage with bolder look

Kia has showcased the upcoming Sportage SUV, ahead of its official launch in the autumn.

Kia Sportage 8 Jun

Eight Kia dealers earn Customer Reputation Award

Eight Kia dealerships have been awarded the 800 Award by Reputation, each achieving more than 800 points out of 1,000.

Car dealer news 18 May

Jonathan Gravelll, managing director, Gravells

Kia dealers’ hat-trick with Institute of Customer Service (ICS) accreditation

Kia Motors UK retailers Ken Jervis, Gravells and Drayton Motors have scored a hat-trick of Institute of Customer Service (ICS) accreditation – each achieving a ‘ServiceMark with Distinction’.

Car dealer news 6 May

Kia's new EV6 crossover electric vehicle (EV)

Kia reveals pricing and specification for electric EV6 crossover

Kia Motors UK has confirmed the pricing and specification for its new all-electric EV6 ahead of orders being accepted on May 18.

car model news 4 May

Kia's new EV6 GT electric vehicle (EV) crossover

Kia's new EV6 crossover electric vehicle (EV) pictures

Kia's new EV6 crossover is the first of 11 new elelctric vehicles (EV) the brand hopes willl propel it to 1.6 million alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) sales by 2030, with EV sales reaching 880,000 units.

Gallery 31 Mar

Gravells expands into England with Hereford Kia dealership opening

Gravells has expanded into England and added a sixth Kia Motors UK dealership to its franchised retail portfolio with the opening of a new showroom in Hereford.

Car dealer news 17 Mar