SEGMENT ANALYSIS

Kia Motors’ passionately designed and obsessively crafted all-new 2016 Optima is the Best Buy of the Year among midsize cars according to Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. With an extensive yearlong data collection process, vehicle testing and evaluation of 2016 model-year vehicles, Kelley Blue Book narrowed the list of 49 Best ...

Hyundai’s all-new 2016 Tucson has been named the “Best Compact Crossover” by Ruedas ESPN. Presented at the 45th annual Miami International Auto Show, this year’s award marks the fifth time in a row Hyundai has been recognized by the leading Spanish-language automotive radio show in the U.S. “The all-new 2016 Hyundai Tucson has everything ...

Kia Motors Corporation, Monday, announced its October 2015 global sales figures (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants) for passenger cars, recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles, recording a total of 251,439 units sold for a year-on-year increase of 3.7percent. According to a statement issued in Seoul, Korea, ...

The luxury version of the popular pick-up, Toyota Tundra, called the Tundrasine, was the cynosure of all eyes as it was unveiled this week at the ongoing SEMA show in Las Vegas. It is a combination of a limousine and the Tundra. The new luxury stretcher has a full-size Tundra ...

The Hyundai Tucson and Veloster have received the 2015 Motorist Choice Awards from esteemed automotive industry research firms AutoPacific and IntelliChoice. The Tucson and Veloster were recognised as best in their class among 66,000 new vehicle buyers for delivering the compelling and sought-after combination of high consumer satisfaction and lower-than-expected ...

Ahead of its December roll out, Hyundai Motor Wednesday announced the launch of its all-new global luxury brand – Genesis – that will deliver ‘human-centered’ luxury through a range of new models that feature the highest standards of performance, design and innovation. “Created for a new generation of discerning consumers,” ...

Indian auto giants, Tata Motors, is set to break the rules as the Passenger Vehicle Business will be undertaking an overall brand association campaign with a brand ambassador for the first time. Tata Motors will be the first Indian brand endorsed by the international sports icon, Lionel Messi, in a ...

 ENGEN Volkswagen Cup racers appear set for the final battle as they compete at Zwartkops Raceway on Saturday, November 7, for the final time in 2015. This round, AUTO REPORT AFRICA gathered, will settle the matter of who wins, who finishes second and will be third in the series this year. ...

 Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) said on Tuesday that it has maintained its positive growth trend for the year, selling 6 657 vehicles for October 2015, up 4.8 percent compared to September 2015. With total sales 65 304 vehicles for 2015, the company said in a statement that its overall ...

The all-new Optima surely embodies the evolution of Kia’s midsize sedans. With the release of the fourth generation Optima in April, Kia has continued to revolutionise and advance its line up of luxurious midsize sedans. The new Optima’s prowess embodies the growth and progress of Kia Motors as an influential and innovative automobile manufacturer. The inspiration and groundwork have really ...