Best-ever July means third-straight monthly Kia sales record

After outpacing the industry with the best first-half sales performance in company history, Kia Motors America's (KMA) momentum continued in July with a record 56,311 vehicles sold. Kia is up 5.0 percent year-to-date, and the best-ever July sales total came in a month that included two other highlights.

The Cadenza, Soul, and Sportage topped their respective segments in AutoPacific's Vehicle Satisfaction Awards. 

The Sedona won the J.D. Power Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) award in the Minivan segment. 

"SUVs continue to push the industry, and while…

2015 Kia Sedona receives J.D. Power APEAL Award

The 2015 Sedona arrived with a design intended to shake up the minivan segment, and now the stylish, multipurpose Kia has received the J.D. Power Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) Award in the minivan segment.

This individual model accolade follows on the heels of Kia's ascension in the 2015 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS), in which the brand placed second among all nameplates (or "brands") and received the highest score among non-luxury nameplates. All new for the 2015 model year, the Sedona is setting a blistering…

Another record month in a record Kia year

After setting an all-time monthly sales record in May, Kia's momentum continued with best-ever June sales of 54,137 vehicles, capping off the greatest first-half performance in company history. With more than 300,000 vehicles sold in six months, Kia is up 4.6 percent year-to-date. Sales of the Sedona minivan, which was completely redesigned for the 2015 model year, reached new heights with a 707-percent increase over June 2014.

"Customers continue to turn to Kia in increasing numbers for our world-class design, technology, value and, of course, our quality, which…

Sedona drives record sales in May, and here's why.

Kia Motors recorded all-time best monthly sales of 62,433 vehicles in May, marking the second time Kia has surpassed 60,000 units in a single month. Overall, Kia's annual sales are up 4.1 percent, and Kia expects to sell 3.1 million units globally in 2015. The historic May was led by strong performances from the Optima midsize sedan and Soul urban…

All-new 2016 Sorento well-reviewed in D.C.

One reviewer who thinks highly of the all-new 2016 Kia Sorento is Mike Parris, a member of the Washington Automotive Press Association, writing for WTOP Radio.

Here are a few excerpts from his June 1 review:

"The 2016 Kia Sorento has grown up and is more in line with what people are considering when looking for a midsize crossover."

"It has a new exterior look - it's more…

NHTSA 5-Star rating for 2016 Sorento

Kia’s all-new 2016 Sorento CUV has received the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) 5-star overall safety rating. Kia's best-selling CUV, the Sorento has sold more than 100,000 units each of the past five years, and offers a long list of standard safety features and an expertly engineered body structure.

"NHTSA's recent 5-star rating of the 2016 Sorento is a testament to Kia's commitment to safety," said Orth Hedrick, Kia Motors America vice president, product planning. "The Sorento is all-new for 2016 and is Kia's most capable…

5 Safety Stars & '10 Best' Interior for 2015 Sedona

The all-new 2015 Kia Sedona has earned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) 5-star overall safety rating. Owing to its long list of standard safety features and robust body structure, the Sedona received a 5-star rating on the NHTSA's front-impact, side-impact and pole tests.

The 2015 Sedona also earned a spot on the Wards Auto World Magazine's 10 Best Interiors list. The Sedona was recognized by the editors for its impressive interior style, comfort and overall execution, including the available second-row "First-Class" lounge seating.

"NHTSA's 5-star…

Double win for Kia in the 2015 Red Dot design awards

The Kia Motors design team again swept the board in the annual Red Dot Awards, picking up two 'Red Dots' for the outstanding product design of the Kia Soul EV and all-new Kia Sorento SUV. 

The Red Dot Awards program is one of the most highly-respected international design competitions in the world, and celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2015. This year the jury - made up of design experts from a range of industries - awarded a 'Winner' and 'Honorable Mention' distinction to the Kia Soul EV and Kia Sorento, respectively…