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LISTEN HERE: Auto Lab Talk Radio LIVE From New York Saturday May 6, 2017 7-9 AM

LISTEN HERE: Auto Lab Talk Radio LIVE From New York Saturday May 6, 2017 7-9 AM

Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing l ... Continue reading

Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia Produces One Millionth Sorento In The U.S.

Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia Produces One Millionth Sorento In The U.S.

This past Monday, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) celebrated production of the plant's one millionth Sorento CUV at its West Point facility. Representing an investment of more than $1.1 billion, KMMG launched production of the Sorento on Nov. ... Continue reading

Kia Motors America Announces April Sales

Kia Motors America Announces April Sales

Kia Motors America today announced April sales of 53,358 units, led by the Forte nameplate with 10,496 units sold, the highest monthly sales total in company history for the family of compact cars. About Kia Motors America Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America is the marketing and distribution arm of ... Continue reading

Hyundai Mobis Succeeds In Developing 48V Mild HEV Core Technology

Hyundai Mobis Succeeds In Developing 48V Mild HEV Core Technology

Hyundai Mobis succeeded in developing the core technologies of the 48V Mild hybrid vehicle (hereinafter referred to as 48V Mild HEV), which will become one of the mainstays of future environment-friendly car trends, one after another. It’s creating tangible results in related markets. ... Continue reading

2017 Kia Cadenza Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award +CRASH TEST VIDEO

2017 Kia Cadenza Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award +CRASH TEST VIDEO

ARLINGTON, Va. — The 2017 Kia Cadenza, a large car, earns the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's highest award, thanks to good crashworthiness ratings, a superior-rated front crash prevention system and acceptable headlights. ... Continue reading

2017 Kia Review: 2017 Kia Cadenza Limited By Steve Purdy

2017 Kia Review: 2017 Kia Cadenza Limited By Steve Purdy

2017 Kia Review: 2017 Kia Cadenza Limited By Steve Purdy ... Continue reading

2017 Kia Soul ! Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2017 Kia Soul ! Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

A Turbo Hamster! What's not to like? DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Kia’s fun, funky, and functional Soul gets its most major update since its debut back in model year 2010 — a 201-horsepower turbocharged engine in the premium ! (Exclaim) model. That handily beats the 130 from the base model’s 1.6-liter en ... Continue reading

2018 Kia Rio Sedan And Kia Rio 5-Door Make U.S. Debut At New York International Auto Show

2018 Kia Rio Sedan And Kia Rio 5-Door Make U.S. Debut At New York International Auto Show

its eye-catching design and impressive roster of features, the all-new 2018 Rio sedan and 5-door are the latest additions to the world-class Kia Motors America (KMA) model lineup. Penned at Kia's European and U.S. design studios in collaboration with Kia's design base in Namyang, Korea, this subcompact duo will bring a ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL NOTICES: April 10, 2017; Fiat, Audi, RAM, Hyundai, Honda, MINI, KIa, Trucks, RV's Buses, Trailers

OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL NOTICES: April 10, 2017; Fiat, Audi, RAM, Hyundai, Honda, MINI, KIa, Trucks, RV's Buses, Trailers

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest April 3-9, 2017; TDI No Bye-bye; Autonomous; Atlas; Regal; Tesla; Kia, Ford, Hyundai Recalls; NY Auto Show

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest April 3-9, 2017; TDI No Bye-bye; Autonomous; Atlas; Regal; Tesla; Kia, Ford, Hyundai Recalls; NY Auto Show

Every Sunday Larry Nutson, Senior Editor and Chicago Car Guy along with fellow senior editors Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, give you TACH's ... Continue reading

2017 Red Dot Awards: Triple Victory for Kia Design

2017 Red Dot Awards: Triple Victory for Kia Design

​Kia has triumphed again in the Red Dot Awards, with another triple design win. The Optima Sportswagon, hybrid crossover Niro and the all-new Rio won in their respective categories. ... Continue reading

2017 KIA SPORTAGE SX FWD REVIEW BY STEVE PURDY

2017 KIA SPORTAGE SX FWD REVIEW BY STEVE PURDY

2017 KIA SPORTAGE SX FWD Review By Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Wrapping up a slew of small and mid size crossover reviews we offer our best-in-category award to this new Kia Sportage, freshly redesigned for 2017. For just about the same price as a loaded RAV4, Ford Escape or the most generously equippe ... Continue reading

Kia Motors America March 2017 US Sales

Kia Motors America March 2017 US Sales

IRVINE, Calif., April 3, 2017 -- Kia Motors America today announced March sales of 49,429 units, led by the Forte family of compact cars with 10,289 units sold. The month also saw sales of the all-new Niro[1] climb to 2,704 units in the crossover's second full month of availability. ... Continue reading

Auto Lab Radio Talk - LIVE From New York City Saturday April 1, 2017 7-9AM

Auto Lab Radio Talk - LIVE From New York City Saturday April 1, 2017 7-9AM

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart car ... Continue reading

Kia Stinger Makes Asian Debut at Seoul Motor Show +VIDEO

Kia Stinger Makes Asian Debut at Seoul Motor Show +VIDEO

Kia Stinger shown alongside 2011 GT Concept New carbon fiber design elements demonstrate performance potential Kia displays innovative DRiVE WISE technology with Virtual Reality theatre Fully-interactive exhibition of new connected-car technologies SEOUL, Korea - March 30, 2017: The new Kia Stinger fastback sports seda ... Continue reading

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