Steeling the EV Spotlight: Kia says its new fully electric vehicle will be predominantly steel
Toronto, Ontario — Kia announced this week that its all-new, fully-electric 2022 Kia EV6 crossover will be mostly composed of steel. In a release, the automaker said the body structure will be made up of 75 percent high-strength steel (HSS) and ultra-high strength steel (UHSS). Since EV battery packs already add a significant amount of […]
Kia to Success: Kia Canada has record-breaking sales month in Feb.
Toronto, Ontario — It seems Kia is Canada’s Valentine this year as the automaker celebrates a record February for sales, with the company recording a total 4,650 units sold during the month, according to a press release from Thursday. While the others are trying to stay on their feet, Kia has managed to stand taller […]
Top Prize: Kia unveils 2022 Carnival full-size ‘Life Utility Vehicle’
Toronto, Ontario – KIA Canada has unveiled its new full-size family vehicle, the 2022 KIA Carnival; equipped with all the exciting attractions like VIP Lounge Seats and Smart Cruise Control with none of nausea and whimsical con-artistry of its namesake. At a starting price of $34,495, the KIA Carnivals is set to arrive at dealerships […]
Best in Class: Kia Rio awarded by J.D. Power.
Toronto, Ontario — The 2021 Kia Rio, a subcompact hatchback with a European-influenced design, has earned J.D. Power Canada Alg Residual Value Awards for 2021 in the subcompact segment. ALG’s Residual Value Awards recognizes the vehicles segments that are projected to hold the highest percentage of the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) after a four-year […]
Breaking the Right Records: Kia Canada reports best-ever year in sales in Canadian history
Mississauga, Ontario — 2020 has proved to be a challenging year for all, so those who get the opportunity to celebrate some wins do so in a big way. In this case Kia Canada (Kia) crossed the finish line into the new year with record-breaking sales for 2020, despite the pandemic slowdowns. Kia saw not […]
Hyundai recalls 20,000 vehicles in North America
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — April 5, 2019 –– Hyundai Motor Company has issued a safety recall to fix potentially defective engines that could fail or catch fire. The Korean manufacturer is recalling approximately 20,000 Veloster vehicles in Canada and the States over the threat of fuel prematurely igniting in the cylinders around the pistons. […]
Believe it or not – March 14, 2019
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — March 14, 2019 — Collision Repair has prepared the top five unbelievable stories of the week! From a new feature created by Toyota to scare away carjackers to a vehicle sculpted out of snow, plus much much more! Toyota’s Tear-gas Toyota has come out with a patent that is […]
Mazda takes home the most awards from the AJAC
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — January 21, 2019 — Mazda swept away the most awards from the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), bringing them one step closer to winning the ultimate title of Canadian Car of the Year and Canadian Utility of the Year. Among Mazda and Kia, some of the other OEMs that took […]
KIA: Pre and post repair scans ‘imperative’
Toronto, Ontario — June 14, 2018 — Pre and post repair scanning is an ‘essential task,’ that Kia feels warrants an official position statement release. The latest OEM to take a stance on the issue, Kia’s position is very much in line with the one taken by fellow Korean manufacturer Hyundai, which owns a third […]
