ELKHART LAKE, Wis., June 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Kia Racing’s doubleheader debut at Road America this weekend turned into a double victory as Nic Jönsson scored back-to-back wins in rounds seven and eight of the 16-race 2014 Pirelli World Challenge (PWC) season. Jönsson and Kia Racing teammate Mark Wilkins finished one-two in round seven at [...]
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jun. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai announced the third powertrain available in the 2015 Sonata. The 2015 Sonata Eco is expected to deliver a class-leading 32 mpg combined fuel economy rating, will start at $23,275, excluding $810 freight charge, and go into production at the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama plant later this [...]
IRVINE, Calif., June 18 (Korea Bizwire) — J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality Study (IQS) has ranked the Kia Sportage and Kia Cadenza as leaders in the Small SUV and Large Car segments, respectively. Furthermore, Kia has moved up four positions over last year’s IQS ranking and now stands at number six (in a tie) in [...]
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jun. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – J.D. Power presented three Hyundai vehicles – 2014 Genesis, 2014 Elantra and 2014 Accent – their highest award for initial quality in their respective segments. Hyundai ranked fourth overall in initial quality, climbing six spots from last year, and was the highest-ranked non-premium brand. In total, Hyundai had [...]
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jun. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – The 2014 Hyundai Tucson topped the Compact Crossover SUV category in the 2014 AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA). AutoPacific’s VSA measures how satisfied an owner is with his/her new vehicle. AutoPacific’s VSAs objectively measure owner satisfaction with 50 separate attributes ranging from interior comfort and convenience to [...]
TUSTIN, Calif., Jun. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Tustin Hyundai’s Dealer Principal, John Patterson, proudly handed over the keys to Hyundai’s first mass-produced Tucson Fuel Cell CUV in a ceremony with Hyundai executives and Timothy Bush, the first Hyundai Fuel Cell customer. “My family is certainly excited to be doing their part in driving a zero-emission [...]
IRVINE, Calif., Jun. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — The world’s most popular sport will take center stage during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, and with viewership expected to reach new heights, Kia Motors America (KMA) is harnessing the energy and passion for the quadrennial event – and the star power of supermodel Adriana Lima – [...]
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jun. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – As the world suits up for the largest sporting event this year, Hyundai kicks off the 2014 FIFA World Cup with a complete 360˚ integrated marketing platform that celebrates fan passion. Two all-new in-game 30-second spots featuring the redesigned 2015 Sonata will join digital, social, CRM, and retail [...]
IRVINE, Calif., May 29 (Korea Bizwire) - Following a hard-fought victory and podium finish at Barber Motorsports Park in rounds three and four, Kia Racing brings more than momentum to the Motor City this weekend. For rounds five and six of the Pirelli World Challenge (PWC) on the Streets of Belle Isle, it brings the GTS-class [...]
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 29 (Korea Bizwire) - Hyundai Motor America will instantly add $500 to the accounts of any consumer planning to save for and buy the all-new 2015 Hyundai Sonata through BoostUp, a first of its kind social savings platform. “We are extremely excited about the all-new Sonata and see our partnership with BoostUp [...]