A pair of Kia Australia test vehicles have been spotted on the Central Coast, with pictures on Instagram showing the hotly-anticipated Stinger four-door coupe and potentially the 2018 Sportage facelift. The two spotted includes what looks to be a facelifted Sportage under camouflage, and a white Stinger GT in all […]
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Top 10 best new cars for Uber drivers
Uber is on its way to take over the taxi industry in most capital cities, and is now extending to the smaller cities and towns. We have to admit, it is a great technology, giving car owners (with some spare time) the opportunity to generate a bit of extra income […]
Kia plans new models for 2017/2018; ‘Xcee’d SUV, 3 EVs
Kia’s future product plans have been laid bare during a European slide show presentation and confirmed by sources close to Kia specialist blog, Kia-world.net. 2017 has already seen the launch of the all-new Rio but there are several new entries on the way this year. The Stinger is the most […]
Kia Stinger engine sound showcased for first time (video)
A video has surfaced online giving us our first preview of the new Kia Stinger’s engine sound. It also shows the car in production form, in a stylish dark grey colour. We don’t get to hear the new sports sedan accelerating down the road, as the Stinger was on display […]
Kia Stinger motorsport entry in Aussie Supercars still under consideration
Kia is said to be looking very closely at a racetrack version of the Stinger, which means Korea’s most anticipated four-door fastback could be buzzing around Bathurst, but not before 2020. PerformanceDrive has reported previously on the possibility of this happening, with Kia believed to be in close negotiations with […]
Kia Picanto GT-Line turbo on the cards for Australia
Kia may be preparing the first sporty city car the segment has ever seen for Australian sale. The Korean firm told Australian media recently that the European-spec GT-Line is under evaluation, with its red body trimmings and exciting bodykit add-ons. While the new-generation Picanto receives a carryover 1.25-litre with 62kW […]
2017 Kia Picanto now on sale in Australia from $14,190
The 2017 Kia Picanto has launched in Australia, bringing a refreshed, safer, and feature-packed offering to the compact car class. Just one variant line is being presented locally, which can be had with a four-speed auto or a new five-speed manual. Both use a 1.25-litre four-cylinder engine producing 62kW and […]
Kia plans manufacturing facility in India, enter market in 2019
Kia might introduce the Stinger to the Indian market when the brand launches there in 2019 with a new factory. The Korean carmaker plans to join sister brand Hyundai by opening a new US$1.1 billion (AU$1.47bn) factory. The new plant will open in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, with building to start […]