Kia gears up for the return of the Kia Champ Into the Arena soccer tournament

Kia gears up for the return of the Kia Champ Into the Arena soccer tournament

May 10, 2012  |  News  |  No Comments  |  Share

Its that time again! This coming weekend kicks off the annual Kia Champ into the Arena, 5-a-side amateur soccer tournament, which promises to be even bigger and better than before. With last year’s success, and an ever increasing interest in the tournament, Kia Motors South Africa has decided to extend the program nationally, giving amateur players from across the whole country the opportunity to enroll.

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Kia Motors South Africa opens its new Parts Distribution Centre

Kia Motors South Africa opens its new Parts Distribution Centre

May 10, 2012  |  General, News  |  No Comments  |  Share

(SOUTH AFRICA) March 13, 2012 Kia Motors South Africa recently opened its new Parts Distribution Centre (PDC) warehouse as part of its Annual Dealer Conference, held at Emperors Palace on the 2nd and 3rd of March 2012.
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Kia Motors South Africa Dealer of the Year

Kia Motors South Africa Dealer of the Year

May 10, 2012  |  General, News  |  No Comments  |  Share

(SOUTH AFRICA) March 13, 2012 – 2011 was a very eventful year for KIA Motors South Africa and was filled with numerous new car launches including the launch of the Cerato Hatch in April, the all new Picanto in July and the new Rio in November. The launch of these new models resulted in increased sales across the dealer network, having a positive effect on overall growth for the brand.

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Kia Motors South Africa Celebrates its sponsorship of MTN SAMA 18

May 10, 2012  |  General, News  |  No Comments  |  Share

(SOUTH AFRICA), 16 March 2012.  Johannesburg – South African based Recording company- RISA, in association with Kia Motors South Africa are one of the proud sponsors of the 18th Annual MTN South African Music Awards. The awards celebration is based on South African musical performances in multiple categories. The nominees for the SAMA Awards 2012 were announced on March 8 at The Forum – Turbine Hall in Newtown, Johannesburg. The awards ceremony has an array of talented performers who stand a chance of winning the prestigious accolade. These awards will be taking place on Sunday 29 April and Monday 30 April at the Sun City Resort.

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Kia Motors South Africa proud to continue partnership with SHOUT SA

Kia Motors South Africa proud to continue partnership with SHOUT SA

May 10, 2012  |  General, News  |  No Comments  |  Share

SHOUT, spearheaded by Kia Brand Ambassadors Danny K and Kabelo, is taking its campaign to make South Africa a safer place for all to bold new levels with a powerful new song and video, and a life-changing mobile app. The new song and video was unveiled at an event at Nu Metro Montecasino in Johannesburg, attended by many of over 100 South African recording artists who have lent their talent to a breathtaking new version of the John Farnham classic, “You’re The Voice”.

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Kia claims two more red dot design awards

March 14, 2012  |  Kia Global, News  |  No Comments  |  Share

(SEOUL) March 14, 2012 – Kia has been awarded two top honors for its Picanto and Rio models in the 2012 red dot design competition.

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Yet another accolade for the new Picanto

Yet another accolade for the new Picanto

March 14, 2012  |  News  |  No Comments  |  Share

(SOUTH AFRICA) March 14, 2012. Since its local launch in South Africa in July 2011, the new Kia Picanto has turned out to be one of Kia Motors South Africa’s most popular models, and this has been evident in all of the local and international recognition received to date.

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Cars in Action reader wins a new Rio

Cars in Action reader wins a new Rio

March 14, 2012  |  News  |  No Comments  |  Share

(SOUTH AFRICA) March 14, 2012. KIA Motors South Africa ran a competition in collaboration with Cars In Action for a three months period (October- December 2011).  Cars In Action readers were given an opportunity to win the new KIA Rio if they subscribed or renewed their subscription to the Cars in Action magazine during the three month period.

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World premiere for all-new Kia cee’d at Geneva

World premiere for all-new Kia cee’d at Geneva

March 6, 2012  |  Kia Global, News  |  No Comments  |  Share

(SEOUL) March 6, 2012 – The all-new Kia cee’d makes its world premiere today (Tuesday) at the 82nd Salon International de l’Auto in Geneva.  Joining the Kia cee’d in Switzerland, the Ray EV (electric vehicle) and the Track’ster concept make their first appearance before a European audience.

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Kia Picanto wins the South African Auto Annual Peoples Choice Award

Kia Picanto wins the South African Auto Annual Peoples Choice Award

March 5, 2012  |  General  |  No Comments  |  Share

(SOUTH AFRICA), 2 March 2012. Initiated by Johannesburg –based publishers The Future Group, in association with Avusa Media, Absa Vehicle Finance and research house TNS South Africa, the first ever Auto Annual People’s Wheels Awards took place on 28 February at Monte Casino. This award function, with the main objective of honouring motoring excellence,  was the first of it’s kind to take place locally, and differentiates itself to other award ceremonies as the outcome is completely based on the public’s votes.
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