The Kia Niro has been named the 2023 Women’s World Car of the Year (WWCOTY). The car earned “Urban Car of the Year” from WWCOTY earlier this year. At the event, the panel recognized the Niro as the “Supreme Winner”. The Niro beat out five other category winners and impressed the judges with its state-of-the-art…
Kia America has launched a Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program. This new program aims to provide military Veterans with the opportunity to become a Kia Qualified Technician. Kia America will work with the Educational Resource Systems, Inc. (ERS) and Kia retailers to provide qualified Veterans with career opportunities as a Kia technician. The Vice President of…
Last week Kia Corporation released teaser clips offering a sneak peek of the highly anticipated Kia EV9. The Kia EV9 is a dedicated battery electric SUV and is slated to accelerate Kia’s transformation towards sustainability. This week Kia released the EV9 unveiling video and 20 interior and exterior photos. The EV9 fuses a progressive, bold…
Kia Country of Charleston has been awarded a 2023 Dealer of the Year Award (DOTY) by DealerRater, a leading car dealer review, and reputation management platform. The DOTY Award recognizes auto dealerships across the U.S. and Canada that consistently exceed consumer expectations across all dimensions of the dealership experience, including speed, transparency, trade-in, financing experiences,…
The compact SUV category is a packed field, but the 2023 Kia Sportage tops the segment nabbing the coveted Utility Vehicle of the Year in the 2023 AutoGuide Awards. The 2023 Sportage underwent a significant change. Developed as part of Kia’s new global brand transformation, “Movement that Inspires,” the 2023 Sportage subcompact SUV delivers more…
The Golden Globes, the Grammys, SAG, the Oscars… it’s the 2023 award season. Awards are not just for celebrities. The major automotive awards are also bestowed this time of year. Manufacturers and dealers hope for brand, model, and dealership awards. The most important automotive awards carry weight with consumers and translate into a definitive sales…
The 2023 Kia Carnival is an innovative and versatile multi-purpose vehicle with an SUV-inspired design, best-in-class 290 horsepower, passenger, and cargo space, and a 3.5L V6 engine. Carnival’s bold multipurpose design with SUV styling and practical convenience features such as a slide flex seating system position well against three-row SUV/crossover models. The Carnival is unreservedly…
The 2023 Kia EV6 and the Ford Mustang Mach-e offer buyers EV economy, surprising luxury, and sports sedan performance. Let’s see how these fast and efficient vehicles stack up. 2023 KIA EV6 The 2023 Kia EV6 is a powerhouse of luxury, comfort, and efficiency. Engineered to compete with supercars, the Kia EV6 GT is an…
Production of the Kia Stinger ends in 2023 with a new ultra-exclusive, ultimate-specification Tribute Edition. Introduced in 2017, the groundbreaking Stinger made significant contributions to the brand. Limited to 1000 worldwide, the Tribute Edition pays homage to Kia’s high-performance vision. During its short run, the Stinger was heralded by car enthusiasts and rivaled European sports…
Meet your match with the Kia EV6 GT. The EV6 has been named the 2023 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY). This is one of the most prestigious awards in the automotive industry. Whether you are looking for comfort, sustainability, or speed, the EV6 GT is for everyone. Engineered to compete with supercars,…
