Kia is all-set to take the wraps off its latest concept car named KV7. The Kia KV7 represents the automaker’s vision of a next-generation MPV vehicle, which could, someday in the near future, replace the Sedona minivan. Kia revealed that the all-new KV7 concept vehicle will be put on display at the 2011 North American International Auto Show next year. Further information about the vehicle will be released in early-January.

Official Kia press release: For the past several years Kia Motors’ design-led transformation has been delivering production vehicles – such as the Soul, Forte Koup and Sportage – that bear a very close resemblance to the original concept designs that preceded them. At the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Kia will make another dramatic design statement with the world debut of an all-new, convention-challenging concept vehicle named KV7.

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Kia Pro_cee’d receives a mid-cycle facelift. Styling updates include revised front fascia which boasts Kia’s H-shapped signature grille, new set of headlamps and revised front bumper with larger air-intakes. In addition to the styling updates, the three-door model gets a revised 1.6L four-cylinder diesel engine with 128 horsepower and 255 Nm of torque.

The updated pro_cee’d will be officially unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Auto Show next year.

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Edmunds.com, a leading online automotive resource, has reported that Kia Motors America’s 2011 Optima had the highest online shopper consideration when compared to the other models present at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. Edmunds.com calculated consideration based on the number of online visitors who research a particular vehicle while considering a specific category, such as mid-size sedans.

The analysis was done on the consideration data for the days of November 17 and 18; these were the two press days for the LA Auto Show. A good indication of future sales, the data measures effectiveness of marketing which includes the impact of being present at auto shows. On these days consumers bought about 400 models listed on Edmunds.com.

In a press conference Kia Motors America – KMA stated that its consumer consideration and interest grew from 3.2 percent before the show, to about 15 percent after. Speaking about the success of Kia vehicles, Byung Mo Ahn from KMA said “Our new generation of vehicles is really resonating with consumers” and credited this to the exhaustive list of standard features provided in the powerful fuel efficient models. Ahn also said that the new design led transformation and aggressive new vehicle introduction cycles were having a positive impact on the overall sales for KMA.

Kia has been building its brand by delivering innovative, top quality, safe vehicles incorporating the latest technology available. The eagerly awaited 2011 line up of Kia models include Sorento CUV, compact Sportage CUV, midsize Optima sedan, Forte 5 door hatchback, sedan and 2-door Forte Koup, Rio sub-compact hatchback and sedan, and the Sedona minivan.

Released earlier today, these are the very-first official images of the next-generation Picanto minicar, which is scheduled to go on sale next year.

Official renderings of the 2012 Kia Picanto minicar reveal that the automaker’s entry-level car is getting a whole new look. According to Kia, the newcomer has been styled at the automaker’s European R&D headquarters in Germany under the direction of Peter Schreyer, the man responsible for Kia’s new styling language.

As all Kia models lately, the up-coming Picanto has been designed to stand out from the crowd. As evident from the renderings, the next-generation Picanto boasts more exciting exterior styling than its predecessor, which has been on sale in Europe since 2005. Picanto’s front-fascia incorporate Kia’s H-shaped signature grille, while the rear fascia receives an eye-catching set of LED taillights.

Kia Picanto release date? The replacement model for the popular Picanto city-car is scheduled to make its official public premiere at the 2011 Geneva Auto Show, which opens its doors in March next year, while its sales is expected to commence in the second half of 2011.

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The next time you are looking for a great value item or a gift on eBay, you may want to look for the classy collection of the top quality, extremely reliable Kia cars.

Kia Motors America has partnered with eBay Motors to launch a user friendly, online Kia store to target clients that prefer to shop from the comfort of their couch. At kia.ebay.com prospective buyers get a complete listing of the entire inventory of participating nationwide Kia dealers; with 345 participants in the first two weeks, the rapidly rising number is encouraging. Buyers can compare, select and make an online booking through the Best Offer feature given by eBay Motors.

Citing various research reports, KMA is said to have made the move following a 17 percent increase in overall online auto buyers and a statistic that says almost 4 out of every 5 buyers refer to online auto sources before making their purchase.

Speaking of Kia as “one of the most innovative automobile brands”, Nicolas Franchet, a senior director from eBay Motors, expressed confidence and joy in bringing Kia to their online visitors, a number that stands at a staggering 14 million per month. In a statement from Kia, their VP of sales sounded very enthusiastic on using the “comprehensive and convenient shopping experience” offered by eBay Motors to boost Kia sales further.

EBay Motors belongs to the eBay family and is the single largest online portal for all automotive needs; new, resale, parts and accessories are available at a single place and at competitive rates. With very high traffic at eBay Motors, Kia will further increase its market visibility and awareness. Basking in the success of an approximately 15 percent increase in sales this year, Kia is sure to capitalize on the online venture and grab a larger client share in the future.

The South Korea based car manufacturer has a network of 725 dealers in the U.S; with an enviable record of 15 successive years of increasing market share, KMA celebrated its highest ever sales quarter in 2010. The success is driven by the fact that Kia focuses on expert designing and delivers superior styled vehicles; they also continuously incorporate the latest developments in technology in their new releases. An example is the upcoming UVO where one can enjoy a “no hands entertainment” experience courtesy a technology innovation by Microsoft.

Kia Motors America today reported its best-ever November sales. The South Korean automaker announced record sales of 26.601 vehicles, a 48.2-percent increase over the same period last year. Overall Kia sales so far this year are up 16.8 percent compared to a year ago and have already exceeded Kia’s previous full-year sales record set in 2007.

Kia‘s sales in November 2010 were led by popular 2011 Sorento crossover, which has been a popular choice among U.S. consumers ever since its January launch. Kia dealerships across the States sold 9.618 units of the US-built Sorento crossover last month. So far this year, nearly 100.000 units of new Sorento crossover have been sold in the USA, which is a remarkable achievement for Kia Motors America.

With 5.582 and 5.324 units sold, respectively, the Soul crossover and Forte / Forte Koup were the second and third best-selling automobiles in the Kia range last month. The two popular compact cars were followed by a brand-new Sportage CUV with sales topping 1.780 units in November 2010. According to Kia, the newly launched models, which include new Sorento, 2011 Sportage CUV, Optima, Soul and Forte accounted for accounted for more than 84 percent of the automaker’s monthly sales volume.

“Surpassing our previous best annual U.S. sales mark in just 11 months is the ultimate proof of the dramatic impact Kia’s design-led transformation is having on the brand in terms of increased consumer awareness and consideration of Kia. Our transformation continues with the all-new 2011 Optima now arriving in showrooms, to be followed in the coming months by the introduction of our first turbocharged and hybrid vehicles in the U.S. market,” commented Byung Mo Ahn, group president and CEO of Kia Motors America and Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia – KMMG.

Kia U.S. sales by model – November 2010: