Category Archives: Auto Show News

A front right quarter photo of the Imagine by Kia concept vehicle.

Kia wows the crowd at European auto show with electric concept vehicle

Is Kia adding a new electric vehicle to its lineup?

The annual worldwide automotive exposition circuit kicked off its first major European date in Switzerland at the Geneva International Motor Show. Kia certainly attracted a lot of attention at auto shows in Detroit and Chicago with its all-new Telluride crossover SUV. However, the manufacturer is moving in a slightly different direction across the pond. So, is Kia adding a new electric vehicle to its lineup? Breaking driver’s dependence on fossil fuels is a prime objective for most automakers, including Kia. They already have a hybrid sedan and crossover SUV, but this new concept vehicle could eliminate the need for gasoline altogether. Let’s take a look at what could very well be coming to the Classic Kia Carrollton showroom in the future. Read the rest of this entry >>

Kia Display Simulation of Technologies including R.E.A.D. System

What is Kia’s Real-time Emotion Adaptive Driving technology?

Kia has a lot of incredible technologies in store for the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show. These technologies are so exciting, that the brand has given us a sneak peek at some of them. All of the technologies will be combined into a ‘Space of Emotive Driving’ exhibit, with the centerpiece being the R.E.A.D. System – aka Real-time Emotion Adaptive Driving. Rather than focusing on automated driving technology, which a whole slew of manufacturers and other tech companies are currently doing, Kia is looking ahead to a time beyond autonomous driving, when connected vehicles are commonplace. Technologies like the R.E.A.D. System will be important in that future. Read the rest of this entry >>

2020 Kia Soul Exterior Passenger Side Front Angle in front of Building

Introducing the all-new 2020 Kia Soul EV

Kia brought quite a few exciting things to the 2018 LA Auto Show this year, and we’ve already talked about two of them. The third and final new vehicle that Kia introduced at the unofficial kick-off of auto show season was the 2020 Kia Soul EV, a completely electrified version of the all-new, redesigned Soul. It makes sense that Kia’s most iconic vehicle would be one of the few to take its turn at electrification, and we cannot wait to see how successful the newest version is. It’s unclear how widespread availability of the all-new vehicle will be, but we’ll keep our fingers crossed that the 2020 Kia Soul EV will make its way to us here in Carrollton TX. Read the rest of this entry >>

2019 Kia Niro EV Exterior Driver Side Rear Profile

2019 Kia Niro EV Release Date

Last week we covered the all-new 2020 Kia Soul that made its debut at the 2018 LA Auto Show, so this week we thought we’d cover another debuting vehicle, the 2019 Kia Niro EV! The Kia Niro EV is an all-electric variation of the popular hybrid crossover that was introduced just a few years ago. This means that drivers will have all the benefits of driving a crossover, with the added bonus of not needing to pay for gas. The release date is expected to arrive before the end of 2018, which means it could be arriving any day now. Read the rest of this entry >>

2020 Kia Soul X GT and EV Models Exterior Front Fascia

What did Kia bring to the LA Auto Show?

Things are getting even more electrified in the coming model year if the LA Auto Show is any indicator. In addition to the rest of the lineup, Kia brought three new vehicles to introduce at the 2018 LA Auto Show this year. One of them was a redesigned 2020 Kia Soul, but the other two were EV models for the 2020 Soul and 2019 Niro. Electric vehicles continue to look like the future, and we cannot wait to get more information about all three of these vehicles. Be sure to keep checking back here at the Classic Kia of Carrollton blog to stay up to date! Read the rest of this entry >>

2020 Kia Forte GT Exterior Driver Side Front Profile

2020 Kia Forte GT Release Date

One thing that Kia brought to the 2018 SEMA Show was more exciting than everything else, and that’s because it’s a future vehicle that will actually be produced and released as part of the lineup. The vehicle in question? A 2020 Kia Forte GT, which takes the 2019 Forte’s Stinger inspirations to a whole new level. Featuring a turbocharged engine and other performance upgrades, this will be the highest performing Forte ever to grace the lineup, and we simply cannot wait for its official arrival. Read the rest of this entry >>

2019 DUB Kia K900 at SEMA

Pictures of Kia at 2018 SEMA Show

As we spoke about last Friday, the 2018 SEMA Show was last week and Kia brought some pretty incredible vehicles. Now, you’ve got a chance to see them if you haven’t already, as we’ve got a whole host of pictures of Kia at the event. These are the vehicles we touched on last week in image form, so give them a look and see what all the fuss was about. As we’re sure you know, these won’t be available for purchase, but they do show what’s capable of Kia vehicles in conjunction with the very best in specialty equipment, AKA aftermarket accessories. Read the rest of this entry >>