Kia has officially unveiled the Kia Ray plug-in concept at the Chicago Auto Show. The Ray concept is the fifth vehicle designed by Kia’s Irvine, California Kia Design Center America to debut.

Developed under Kia’s Ecodynamics sub-brand, the Kia Ray plug-in concept is intended to blend high style with outstanding fuel economy. Its sleek body is made from lightweight and recycled materials. It also has roof-mounted solar panels which help in cooling down the vehicle. The Ray also uses “cool-glazing” solar glass to keep the vehicle’s interior at a comfortable temperature.

“It is important to imagine what people will want in the future from a green perspective early in the design process,…

Kia has released a second teaser image of its upcoming concept car, the Ray plug-in hybrid. The new concept car from Kia is set to debut next month at the Chicago Auto Show.

The automaker’s take on a four-door plug-in sedan is expected to use a variation of the gas-electric powertrain found in the Hyundai Blue Will. The Blue-Will employs a 152 horsepower direct-injected 1.6L four-cylinder, mated to a 100kW electric motor.

Thanks to its plug-in hybrid powertrain, expect fuel economy numbers approaching 60mpg in regular driving, with e concept’s EV mode boosting that to well over 100mpg. The Ray is expected to boast a 40 mile all-electric range, matching that of…

Although the third-generation Kia Sportage will help its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show, details about the said car have already been officially released after its images from European Union Patent Office were discovered.

Photos of the small SUV show the new model with a completely new front end, redesigned roofline, sculpted side panels, and LED lighting at various points.  The vehicle will be built on the same platform as the Hyundai Tucson (ix35), and will be “longer, lower and wider” than the second-generation vehicle, according to a press release.

The new Sportage has been under the design supervision of former Audi designer, Peter Schreyer.  Under his guidance, Kia’s newest models…