At the 2010 Paris Motor Show in September, Kia is presenting a new all electric mini car concept called the POP. The Korean automaker says the zero emissions concept model measures three meters in length, or 305mm longer than a Smart Fortwo and 15mm longer than Toyota iQ, and comes with a three seat layout. From the pictures provided by Kia, it appears the Pop will be able to seat two passengers in the front and one at the back. That’s about all Kia is willing to share with us for now, with more information to be released closer to the 2010 Paris Motor Show, which runs from the 30th September to the 17th October.

By CarScoop

Kia announced today the fourth and last special edition of the 2010 Soul (next to the Ignition Soul, Denim Soul and Shadow Dragon Soul). Are they serious with these names? The new Ghost Soul is on sale at a price of $19,490 which is the highest of the four special edition models that Kia has introduced. Needless to say, consumers will have to show Kia the money if they want to ride around in the spirited special edition.

The Kia Ghost Soul is based on a Soul+ model and will be distinguished by a body kit, moonroof, fog lights, black 18 inch alloy wheels with machined accents, a sport trim spoiler as well as the leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. On the interior, it will get black leather trimmed seats with seat warmers and metallic and chrome accents. It also comes with the Audio Upgrade Package (center speaker, subwoofer and external amplifier). We think it’s safe to say we love all four models simply because the Kia Soul had us at toe tapping, head bobbing hamsters. They complete us.

By TopSpeed

The new 2011 Kia Optima has been unveiled today at the New York Auto Show. The 2011 Kia Optima is the most powerful D-segment model ever produced by the company, with a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine that develops 278ps. The 2011 Kia Optima will also be available with the following engines: 1.7-litre VGT CRDi, 2.0-litre CVVL petrol and 2.4-litre MPI petrol in Europe. For the rest of the world, the 2011 Kia Optima will be offered with the following engines: 2.0-litre MPI 165 ps, 2.4-litre MPI 178 ps, 2.4-litre GDI 203 ps.

The company also announced that it will offer the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid powered by a 2.4-litre Hybrid engine. The 2011 Kia Optima comes with a new and fresh exterior and interior design and new options. The 2011 Kia Optima price list and availability on specific markets will be announced at a alter date.

By ZerCustoms

This is a look at the upcoming Kia Optima’s interior. I’ll lay this out there: It looks like it could be pretty good. According to a post on Kia’s Korean website (yes, we let do-no-evil Google handle the translation), the Optima’s interior will feature "Bio-Care" heated seats, heated steering wheel… [and] a Driver-oriented sporty stylish and ergonomic interior design." That’s a lot of adjectives, but it looks the part.

The rest of what could only have been a press release is a bit confusing in terminology, but if skimming through it quickly without worrying about grammar - should get the points across.

By CarScoop

Λίγες μόλις εβδομάδες μετά την εμφάνισή του στην Ελληνική αγορά, τo νέο Venga της Kia, το μοντέλο που συνδυάζει μοντέρνα γραμμή με μοναδική εσωτερική ευρυχωρία, κερδίζει ένα ακόμα βραβείο για την ξεχωριστή σχεδίασή του στο διαγωνισμό Red dot design award, έναν από τους πλέον καθιερωμένους σε διεθνές επίπεδο στο χώρο του design.

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