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Kia's Justice League of Superhero Cars Fly into the SEMA Show

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/10/kia-justice-league-of-superhero-cars.html"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YEGpOOvxJxM/UJAgY4bmmlI/AAAAAAAJzLI/1-RJmMDOpE8/s1600/Kia-Justice-League-Super-Cars.jpg" style="border-bottom: 8px solid rgb(51, 51, 51); cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 349px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 645px;" /></a> We warned you that Kia was preparing a team of DC Comics superhero cars and here are the results of the Korean firm's efforts, inspired by the members of the Justice League, just before they set off for the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/SEMA%20Show">SEMA aftermarket show</a>. The five DC Comic-themed tuned cars are: the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/10/kia-gives-us-sneak-peek-of-flash.html">Flash Forte Koup</a>, Aquaman Rio 5-door, Cyborg Forte 5-door, Green Lantern Soul and the previously unveiled <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/10/to-batmobile-kia-presents-batman-themed.html">Batman Optima</a> that was first shown in New York's Time Warner Center a couple of weeks ago. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/10/kia-justice-league-of-superhero-cars.html#more">Read more »</a>

We warned you that Kia was preparing a team of DC Comics superhero cars and here are the results of the Korean firm's efforts, inspired ...

Kia Shows Off Justice League of Mainstream Cars Dressed as Superheroes on Film

Concepts Kia Kia Concepts Kia Forte Kia Optima Kia Soul Kia Videos Movie Cars SEMA Show Tuning Video Kia Shows Off Justice League of Mainstream Cars Dressed as Superheroes on Film

We know that both Halloween and the SEMA Show are long gone, but Kia has just released a video of its five superhero-styled concept cars in...

Kia Sportage Concept is One Happy Looking Design Study

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/11/kia-sportage-concept-is-one-happy.html"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pKaR32ZTw08/UJ2IdY0COkI/AAAAAAAJ_QA/1yt1QpSD3L4/s1600/Kia-Sportage-0.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border-bottom: 8px solid rgb(63, 63, 63); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> Ever <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/Kia">since Kia</a> placed German automobile designer Peter Schreyer at the helm of its design division in 2006, the Korean automaker's products have gone from good to better, as far as styling is concerned (<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/11/hyundai-and-kia-to-compensate-900000.html">mpg's, not so much</a>…).  Design, however, is a process that constantly evolves and is always in need of some fresh input, so it's actually great to see independent stylists applying their personal touch on an automaker's products. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/11/kia-sportage-concept-is-one-happy.html#more">Read more »</a>

Concepts Kia Kia Concepts Kia Sportage Kia Sportage Concept is One Happy Looking Design Study

Ever since Kia placed German automobile designer Peter Schreyer at the helm of its design division in 2006, the Korean automaker's prod...

Kia Gives us a Sneak Peek of The Flash-Inspired Forte Ahead of SEMA Show Premiere

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/10/kia-gives-us-sneak-peek-of-flash.html"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a0oEePRxDcw/UIFC6RXH4JI/AAAAAAAJob4/qqWXjgOqD20/s1600/Kia-The-Flash-Forte-1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border-bottom: 8px solid rgb(51, 51, 51); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> At first, it was <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/10/to-batmobile-kia-presents-batman-themed.html">Batman and the Optima saloon</a>, and now, for its second vehicle themed after a character from DC Comic's Justice League, Kia has chosen the fastest human being in the world of superheroes, The Flash, who will be the inspiration for the firm's modified Forte compact model. The Scarlet Speedster-themed Forte is the work of West Coast Customs (WCC) and it will make its world premiere at the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/SEMA%20Show">2012 SEMA Show</a>, which takes place in Las Vegas from October 30 to November 2. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/10/kia-gives-us-sneak-peek-of-flash.html#more">Read more »</a>

Kia Kia Concepts Kia Forte SEMA Show Tuning Kia Gives us a Sneak Peek of The Flash-Inspired Forte Ahead of SEMA Show Premiere

At first, it was Batman and the Optima saloon , and now, for its second vehicle themed after a character from DC Comic's Justice League,...

To the Batmobile: Kia Presents Batman-Themed Optima Sedan, More to Come

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/10/to-batmobile-kia-presents-batman-themed.html"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-45zmh0iEnTc/UHa_aQEHbdI/AAAAAAAJgYU/Gxq_EZv6p20/s1600/Batman-Kia-Optima-0.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border: 1px solid rgb(51, 51, 51); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> What does the Dark Knight have in common with Kia? Not much really, but the South Korean carmaker is wearing its Batman cape to support DC Entertainment's "We Can Be Heroes" campaign, which is a relief effort to battle hunger in the Horn of Africa. The Batman-themed <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/Kia%20Optima">Optima</a> is the first of a series of eight customized Kia cars that will be released over the next 10 months, with each model representing a character from DC's Justice League. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/10/to-batmobile-kia-presents-batman-themed.html#more">Read more »</a>

Batmobile Concepts Kia Kia Concepts Kia Optima Tuning To the Batmobile: Kia Presents Batman-Themed Optima Sedan, More to Come

What does the Dark Knight have in common with Kia? Not much really, but the South Korean carmaker is wearing its Batman cape to support DC ...

Kia Soul Loses its Top for the Sake of Korean Art

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/06/kia-soul-loses-its-top-for-sake-of.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5750335482201613938" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aiMWmq9ldII/T81Lp4vzpnI/AAAAAAAH0D0/7Zfa3-zaaLU/s800/Kia-Soul-Cabrio-7.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border: 1px solid rgb(51, 51, 51); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> Ever since Kia dropped the top on the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/01/detroit-show-kia-fun-soulster-pickup.html">Soul'ster Convertible Concept</a> at the 2009 NAIAS in Detroit, the Koreans have been reassuring us that they are contemplating the launch of a production model. As recently as this past February, <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/02/kia-says-soul-concept-is-under-final.html">Kia said that the Soul cabriolet</a> is "currently under final assessment for production". We shall see. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/06/kia-soul-loses-its-top-for-sake-of.html#more">Read more »</a>

Concepts Kia Kia Concepts Kia Soul Korea Reports Kia Soul Loses its Top for the Sake of Korean Art

Ever since Kia dropped the top on the Soul'ster Convertible Concept at the 2009 NAIAS in Detroit, the Koreans have been reassuring us t...

Kia Teases New "K9" Rear-Wheel Drive Flagship Sedan with Official Renderings

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/02/kia-teases-new-rear-wheel-drive.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708610037401626242" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eO3A26WhknU/TzkOlWCNpoI/AAAAAAAGsIY/Gdq0g-24W0E/s800/Kia-KH-K9-1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border: 1px solid rgb(224, 224, 224); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> It's been known for a while now that <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/05/kia-officials-hint-at-new-premium-rwd.html">Kia is planning to enhance its range</a> with a flagship sedan model, which most refer to as the K9. While the South Korean automaker has yet to confirm the name, what it did do is drop the first official sketches and details on its upcoming proposal in the in the large sedan segment. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G3q4_VAv8q0/TzkOrJJEv0I/AAAAAAAGsIw/f9-cSMRtfZY/s1600/Kia-KH-K9-2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708610137019957058" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G3q4_VAv8q0/TzkOrJJEv0I/AAAAAAAGsIw/f9-cSMRtfZY/s200/Kia-KH-K9-2.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; Border: 1px solid rgb(224, 224, 224); width: 140px; height: 76px;"></a>For the time being, Kia tells us that the car known by its internal designation "KH" will be the company's first ever rear-wheel drive sedan and it will go on sale in <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/Korea">Korea</a> by June this year with launch timings for other markets including North America to be confirmed at a later date. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/02/kia-teases-new-rear-wheel-drive.html#more">Read more »</a>

Concepts Kia Kia Concepts Korea New Cars Reports Kia Teases New "K9" Rear-Wheel Drive Flagship Sedan with Official Renderings

It's been known for a while now that Kia is planning to enhance its range with a flagship sedan model, which most refer to as the K9. ...

MINI Beware: Kia Thinks Big with Track'ster Concept that Could Spawn a 3-Door Soul

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/02/mini-beware-kia-thinks-big-with-track.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706814477984675426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JiEncToIxN0/TzKtiB9VNmI/AAAAAAAGqCo/DnpPbvV_6Wc/s800/Kia-Trackster-Concept-11.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border: 1px solid rgb(51, 51, 51); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> Without doubt, the spotlights at this year's edition of the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/Chicago%20Auto%20Show">Chicago Auto Show</a> are on the Koreans. Following the presentation of <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/02/hyundai-i30-gains-elantra-gt-moniker.html">Hyundai's new Elantra GT</a> and <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/02/hyundai-debuts-new-2013-elantra-coupe.html">Coupe models</a>, its sister company Kia has unveiled an impressive concept model for a sporty, three-door <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/08/more-powerful-2012-kia-soul-priced-from.html">version of the Soul</a> called the Track'ster Of course, if you throw in a pair of round headlights and vertical tail lamps, the Track'ster could very well be a conceptual proposal for high-performance Mini model… <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oANWLXqqknA/TzKtqwxKL9I/AAAAAAAGqDA/MI4GI3WRSro/s1600/Kia-Trackster-Concept-17.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706814627989041106" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oANWLXqqknA/TzKtqwxKL9I/AAAAAAAGqDA/MI4GI3WRSro/s200/Kia-Trackster-Concept-17.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; border: 1px solid rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 126px; height: 86px;"></a>That's not to say the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/02/kia-publishes-another-photo-of-its.html">Track'ster</a> hasn't got character but many details like the alloy wheel designs, the blacked out front pillars, the two-tone paint job and the prominent LED driving lights on the lower part of the front bumper do have a certain British flavor. "The idea was to make the Track'ster tough looking, like a bulldog," said Tom Kearns, chief designer for Kia's Californian design studio, which was responsible for the creation of the Track'ster. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/02/mini-beware-kia-thinks-big-with-track.html#more">Read more »</a>

Chicago Auto Show Concepts Kia Kia Concepts Kia Soul MINI Beware: Kia Thinks Big with Track'ster Concept that Could Spawn a 3-Door Soul

Without doubt, the spotlights at this year's edition of the Chicago Auto Show are on the Koreans. Following the presentation of Hyundai...

Kia Publishes Another Photo of its Track’ster Concept Car

<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V9c6jV8zPJk/TzAapO2eViI/AAAAAAAGokc/v96bCATAcNg/s1600/Kia-Trackster-12.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706090023541954082" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V9c6jV8zPJk/TzAapO2eViI/AAAAAAAGokc/v96bCATAcNg/s800/Kia-Trackster-12.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> Even though the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/Chicago%20Auto%20Show">2012 Chicago Auto Show</a> will open its doors to the members of the press in less than 48 hours from now, Kia continues to play the teasing game with its <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/02/new-kia-track-concept-based-on-soul.html">new Track’ster concept car</a> releasing a second picture of its Soul-based model. The study is supposed to give us an idea of what a sportier three-door version of the Soul would look like with Kia saying that it's only a design concept for now. We assume that the company’s future plans will largely depend on the reactions of the public. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/02/kia-publishes-another-photo-of-its.html#more">Read more »</a>

Chicago Auto Show Concepts Kia Kia Concepts Kia Soul Kia Publishes Another Photo of its Track’ster Concept Car

Even though the 2012 Chicago Auto Show will open its doors to the members of the press in less than 48 hours from now, Kia continues to pla...

Kia Says Soul'ster Concept is Under Final Assessment for Production

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/02/kia-says-soul-concept-is-under-final.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704577140966746130" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_8RyYKV1DWM/Tyq6r4Ei6BI/AAAAAAAGnKE/izJdKI0zyKk/s800/Kia-Soulster-Convertible-17.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border: 1px solid rgb(51, 51, 51); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> It's been three years since Kia pulled the wraps off its <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/01/detroit-show-kia-fun-soulster-pickup.html">conceptual Soul'ster convertible truck</a> at the 2009 Detroit Motor Show. Kia fueled some rumors at the time that it was considering a production version of the car but never followed up on it. Until today, that is. Unexpectedly, in the press statement on the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/02/new-kia-track-concept-based-on-soul.html">Track'ster Concept</a> that's scheduled to debut at the Chicago Auto Show next week, Kia dropped the ball saying that the Soul’ster convertible is "currently under final assessment for production". <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j0Xp-uVhxFU/Tyq64MthXVI/AAAAAAAGnKs/r1jvBUBqX94/s1600/Kia-Soulster-Convertible-13.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704577352665750866" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j0Xp-uVhxFU/Tyq64MthXVI/AAAAAAAGnKs/r1jvBUBqX94/s200/Kia-Soulster-Convertible-13.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; border: 1px solid rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 145px; height: 99px;"></a>The Korean maker did not elaborate further but we assume that if it receives the green light, the Soul'ster should be on its way to the market very soon. The original concept is a two-door mixture of convertible and pickup models with seating for four passengers. It features a shortened windshield for a more hunkered down appearance and is equipped with a two-piece removable top residing on a roll bar that provides additional protections for the occupants. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/02/kia-says-soul-concept-is-under-final.html#more">Read more »</a>

Concepts Kia Kia Concepts Kia Soul Reports Kia Says Soul'ster Concept is Under Final Assessment for Production

It's been three years since Kia pulled the wraps off its conceptual Soul'ster convertible truck at the 2009 Detroit Motor Show. Kia...

New Kia Track'ster Concept based on the Soul Heads to Chicago Auto Show

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/02/new-kia-track-concept-based-on-soul.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704551536883624946" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zGH5ZaFz6rk/TyqjZhbba_I/AAAAAAAGnEc/lIWxaHn3Pg8/s800/Kia-Trackster-11.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> This is the first official teaser rendering of Kia's latest concept based on the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/Kia%20Soul">Soul crossover</a>. It's called the Track'ster and it will make its first public appearance at the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/Chicago%20Auto%20Show">2012 Chicago Auto Show</a> next week. Penned in Kia's California design studio, the Track'ster shows how a more sporty, three-door version of the Soul could look like, though the South Korean automaker is quick to point out that currently, there are no plans for a production version. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/02/new-kia-track-concept-based-on-soul.html#more">Read more »</a>

Chicago Auto Show Concepts Kia Kia Concepts Kia Soul New Kia Track'ster Concept based on the Soul Heads to Chicago Auto Show

This is the first official teaser rendering of Kia's latest concept based on the Soul crossover . It's called the Track'ster and...

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