Kia, B.R.A.K.E.S. Adding Defensive-Driving Classes for Midwest Teens
Kia Motors America and B.R.A.K.E.S. are expanding their defensive-driving program for Midwest teenagers, as part of an effort to reduce the high rate of vehicle crashes involving teenage drivers.
Slovakian Company Debuts Flying Car Prototype
According to the Daily Mail, a Slovakia-based company has made what was once a dream a reality: a flying car. Designed to be fueled at regular gas stations, the Aeromobil is capable of flying 430 miles on a tank of gas, reaching a maximum speed of 124 miles per hour. When in “car mode,” the
Relocated Wisconsin KIA Dealership Will Feature State-of-the-Art Body Shop
Russ Darrow KIA of Appleton, Wisc., announced that it has moved to a new location and renovated its facility, which includes an in-house collision repair shop. The body shop will feature a heated downdraft paint booth, prep stations and Dupont waterborne paint. It will be capable of repairing up to 10 vehicles at once, and
AAIA Asks FTC to Take Action on Kia Aftermarket Parts Bulletin
Association claims Kia Motors misled consumers pertaining to use of non-original equipment and warranties.
Kia Canada to Use OEConnection’s Parts Marketing and Sourcing Technology
OEConnection LLC, an online automotive parts and service exchange, announced that Kia Canada will augment its existing parts distribution facilities with the creation of a virtual in-channel replacement parts warehouse using OEConnection’s D2DLink Web-based technology. Connecting the automaker’s 166 dealership parts departments nationwide, D2DLink will enable dealership parts personnel to more efficiently source needed
BASF to Provide Shop Training in Supplier Agreement with Kia Motors
BASF Coatings and Kia Motors have reached an agreement to cooperate in automotive refinish solutions at Kia Motors after-sales network in locations around the world. The agreement recognizes BASF Automotive Refinish as an official automotive refinish paint supplier for Kia Motor’s after-sales network worldwide. In addition, BASF Automotive Refinish will provide Kia Motors official service
STRANGE BUT TRUE: Slovakian ‘Cash for Clunkers’ Incentive Sells More than Just Cars
While Cash for Clunkers legislation struggles for acceptance in the United States, the concept is such a hit in Slovakia – where it’s known as “scrap-for-new” – that auto retailers aren’t the only ones jumping on the bandwagon. Slovakian shopkeepers selling everything from wallets to washing machines are offering consumers cash incentives to trade in
KIA Recognizes Parts Elite Dealers
KIA Motors America recently recognized its 2008 Parts Elite Dealers for their parts operation success. Winners in the platinum category included: Serra KIA of Gardendale – Lisa Neely Morrie’s KIA of Minnetonka – Jess Vraspir Tynan’s Ft. Collins KIA – Gary Aberle KIA of Puyallup – Donald Breen Sussman KIA – Jason Jaisle The KIA
AkzoNobel Gains Global Approval from KIA Motors Corporation
KIA Motors has awarded AkzoNobel Car Refinishes the opportunity to be its first globally approved aftermarket supplier. AkzoNobel will now be able to offer its full range of car refinishes products to all KIA Dealers’ body and paint departments. The two companies also announced that AkzoNobel Car Refinishes will provide training to KIA dealers and