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Driving with… William Hardie

Published 27 November 2016
By Sunday Times Driving
The master craftsman behind some of the most wacky, wonderful designs you will see on TV drives the All-New Kia Optima Sportswagon to the seaside

The very best of the Kia Instagram Challenge

We pick our favourite photographs from three very different days out in the All-New Kia Niro
Published 20 November 2016

In perfect harmony

Will Spencer tests the new Kia Optima Plug-In to see if its hi-tech spec can help make life easier. So, will he end up singing its praises?
Published 13 November 2016

Dina Asher-Smith runs around town in the Kia Niro

In our latest Kia Instagram Challenge, Olympic sprinter Dina Asher-Smith sees if the Kia Niro can keep up with her on a London shopping trip
Published 06 November 2016

An HONEST day’s work

Phil Eeles, the co-founder of Honest Burgers, runs the Kia Optima Sportswagon through its multitasking paces
Published 30 October 2016
Red setters Jake, Quiz, Phoebe and Coda with the Kia Optima Sportswagon GT-Line S

Dogs' best friend

No one knows the joy of running wild better than our canine companions. And few cars are better suited than the Kia Optima Sportswagon
Published 16 October 2016
Conor McDonnell takes the snappy Kia Niro for a spin

Conor McDonnell takes the Kia Niro for a spin

In our latest Kia Instagram Challenge, photographer Conor McDonnell heads for the Highlands to spend a week with the All-New Kia Niro
Published 09 October 2016
Road trip! All set for Pippa and Astor’s big New Forest day out.

Pippa Vosper takes the wheel of the new Kia Niro

The Kia Instagram Challenge – in the first of a series, see how style queen Pippa Vosper chose to spend 24 hours with the all-new Kia Niro
Published 06 October 2016

Kia Niro: How it works

Check out how the new Kia hybrid works with our interactive infographic
Published 04 September 2016
Sharron Davies and the Kia Niro

Driving with… Sharron Davies

The elite swimmer and TV presenter takes a spin in the All-New Kia Niro and tells us why her car needs to be as versatile as her lifestyle
Published 21 August 2016
Kia Niro

Kia Niro: designed for the future

Wherever you go, there are no barriers between the present and the future if you’re driving the All-New Kia Niro
Published 07 August 2016

Drop RED gorgeous

From must-have tech to gadgets with the cool factor, here’s our pick of what’s hot right now
Published 30 April 2016
The Right Ingredients: John Torode and the Kia Sportage

The Right Ingredients: John Torode hits the road in...

A man will go a long way for a good dinner, and celebrity chef John Torode will go further than most in his quest for the perfect ingredients. So...
Published 24 April 2016