Tag Archives: Kia

Burton Kia has become the main shirt sponsor for Burton Albion Football Club. The dealer has supported Burton Albion in various ways for around 20 years. The Bullock family posted on social media: “Our journey with Burton Albion FC is deeply rooted in a shared history of friendship and community spirit. “This relationship was built on the strong bond between ...

Kia UK has announced pricing and specifications for the Kia EV3, with pre-orders opening from 1 August and deliveries from later this year. Kia will offer three grades to EV3 buyers in the UK: ‘Air’, ‘GT-Line’ and ‘GT-Line S’. EV3 ‘Air’, from £32,995, is offered with a choice of 58.3kWh or 81.4kWh battery packs, with the ability to travel up ...

Kia UK has secured first place in the latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI), published by The Institute of Customer Service, with 81.4 points out of 100. It scored the highest of any volume automotive brand in its Net Promoter Score (NPS) with 43.9 points. NPS is a key measurement of a brand’s customer loyalty and satisfaction. The five main ...

Kia UK has registered its greatest number of cars in the first six months of a year throughout the brand’s UK lifetime. Kia registered 60,366 new cars in the UK throughout H1, establishing a market share of 6.0%. Simon Hetherington, commercial director at Kia UK, said: “To complete an incredible number of record breaking achievements in the first half of ...

Wessex Garages has put the final touch on its new Kia showroom in Newport. “It’s moving day at Wessex Newport. What an amazing transformation by Chiltern Construction & Design Ltd for Kia UK,” said Wessex Garages managing director Chris Wiseman. Wessex Garages operates sites across South Wales and the West, representing Nissan, Kia, Hyundai, Mazda and Mitsubishi. It is owned by ...

Kia UK is launching nationwide Kia EV3 Electric Experience events across its dealerships from August to November. The events provide an exclusive presentation about the EV3 and the opportunity to examine the vehicle in detail, as well as the chance to talk to experts about making a switch to electric. On 23 May, Kia unveiled the EV3 which features fourth-generation ...

Waylands Automotive tackled significant cost headwinds in 2023 with high inflation, interest rates and energy costs. The company delivered pre-tax profits down 19.4% to £2.5m on turnover up 19.3% to £200.9m. The group now operates Volvo, MG and Kia dealerships in Reading, Newbury, Swindon, Oxford, and Bristol and acts as an agent for Polestar for the South West of England. ...

Kia Charge, which provides access to over 700,000 charging points in Europe, has reached 100,000 subscribers in just two and a half years. The service was launched alongside the Kia EV6 in September 2021. With access to chargers across 28 countries in Europe, 60% of Kia EV buyers now use the service. Martin Enthofer, director customer experience strategy and solutions ...

Kia UK has announced nationwide ‘Discover EV with Kia’ events will be held across dealerships to educate everyone about EVs and dispel any myths. People can arrange a personalised appointment with an EV expert who will offer insight into what to expect from driving an EV, understanding range, charge times and more. Online bookings can be made for appointments between ...

Kia UK hosted an event at its new Kia Academy in Derby on 16 April which saw dealers including Acorn Motor Group, Perrys Motor Sales and Allen Motor Group share progress that has been made with regards to equity, diversity and inclusion. In a post on LinkedIn, Gemma Benbow, director of people & organisation at Kia UK, said: “We took ...