KIA US AUTO SALES AUGUST 2017: Down 1.2%
Sep 1, 2017
August sales of 53,323 vehicles, down 1.2%. ... Continue reading
2017 Car Review-2017 Kia Niro The Un-hybrid Hybrid Review By Larry Nutson
Aug 31, 2017
Actually, the Niro is a bit more like a hatchback with increased ride height. Add to this that the Niro is a hybrid. That is, its looks are traditional but under the skin is a fuel saving drivetrain. ... Continue reading
Kia Sportage Wins Autopacific's 2017 Ideal Vehicle Award
Aug 23, 2017
Calif., Aug. 23, 2017 -- The boldly designed Kia Sportage has won AutoPacific's 2017 Ideal Vehicle Award (IVA), earning the highest marks in the Compact Crossover SUV category. ... Continue reading
2017 Kia Cadenza Limited SXL Review by Rob Eckaus +VIDEO
Aug 19, 2017
When thinking of a roomy luxury car for a suggested retail price of $45,000 what comes to mind? Think of some legitimate four or five passenger luxury cars, are any of them in that price range? One look at the interior of the Kia Cadenza which was redesigned for the 2017 model year is convincing enough. It’s a luxuri ... Continue reading
Kia Canada announces pricing for all-new 2018 Kia Rio 5-Door
Aug 15, 2017
Starting at just $14,995, the all-new Rio 5-Door will feature: improved driving dynamics and better styling more cargo area and second-row shoulder room and capacity standard heated steering wheel, standard heated front seats, and standard 5" display audio with rearview camera available embedded UVO Intelligence telema ... Continue reading
Aug 10, 2017
Kia Motors America announced its second-best July Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle sales with 6,431 units sold, proving that consumers continue to be attracted to Kia's award-winning lineup of vehicles. Double digit gains for Kia's Sedona and Sportage helped the brand continue to outpace the industry in July. ... Continue reading
AIADA US Import Brands Auto Sales Scoreboard : July 2017 Sales Continue to Stumble
Aug 4, 2017
Dealers anticipate customers will be drawn to their stores this fall by attractive new models and incentives,” said AIADA President Cody Lusk. ... Continue reading
2017 Kia Forte5 SX Review By John Heilig
Aug 1, 2017
Surprise! The Forte5 (there’s a sedan version as well) offered good ride quality with a minimum of road noise. Road noise was dependent on road surface. On concrete a significant amount of road noise entered the cabin, making enjoyment of the audio system and basic conversation difficult. However, on smoother road su ... Continue reading
2017 Kia Soul! Turbo Review By Larry Nutson
Aug 1, 2017
What’s more interesting is that you can have all this added power and get even better fuel economy. The Soul Exclaim (!) has slightly better EPA ratings than the other models. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Introduces Niro Skill For Amazon Alexa
Jul 31, 2017
After the Niro crossover captured a segment award in the 2017 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the Niro Skill for Amazon Alexa to deliver instant access to product information for the Niro Crossover vehicle, direct to consumers. The Niro Skill for Amazon Alexa will offer produc ... Continue reading
Jul 28, 2017
IRVINE, Calif., July 28, 2017 -- Kia Motors America and B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe) are expanding both the number of locations and number of free defensive driving classes offered throughout the Midwest as part of an effort to help reduce the high rate of motor vehicle crashes involving teenage ... Continue reading
AUTO LAB RADIO LIVE FROM NYC THIS SATURDAY (July 27 2017) MORNING! 7-9 AM
Jul 27, 2017
Auto Lab In-Studio Auto Experts Discuss: Repairs, Second Opinions, Regular Maintenance, How To's, Safety, Used and New Car Buying, Ombudsmen Suggestions ... Continue reading
Jul 26, 2017
Kia Motors America (KMA) was honored when two of its popular models – the 2017 Kia Optima midsize sedan and 2017 Kia Sportage SUV – were named among the top 10 Most Awarded Cars of 2017 by Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com, a trusted source for consumers in the automotive space. ... Continue reading
2017 Kia Forte Earns Top Safety Pick Plus Rating From Insurance Institute For Highway Safety
Jul 20, 2017
IRVINE, Calif., July 20, 2017 --The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded its best rating possible, Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+), to the 2017 Kia Forte built after March 2017 when equipped with optional front crash prevention and high intensity discharge (HID) headlights with Dynamic Bending Light. T ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 KIA CADENZA LIMITED REVIEW
Jul 14, 2017
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE CADENZA VEHICLE Don’t you just love it when the status quo gets challenged? Enter the Cadenza, a sophisticated and technologically advanced sedan put forth by Kia. Top it with a reasonable price and spirited performance, you’ve got ... Continue reading
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