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Kia Motors America teases refreshed 2022 Stinger

Kia Motors America teases refreshed 2022 Stinger

the Stinger redefined the Kia brand and took on some of the best sport sedans in the world – and won. For 2022, the Stinger has evolved into something even greater. ... Continue reading

2020 Kia Forte GT Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2020 Kia Forte GT Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

There was a time when Kia, any Kia, was barely basic transportation. Those days are well in the past. ... Continue reading

Kia Telluride Wins 2021 Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Award

Kia Telluride Wins 2021 Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Award

lowest depreciation among competitors during the first five years of vehicle ownership. Depreciation is often the most significant yet unexpected cost incurred during ownership of a vehicle and can impact overall value. Kia Telluride Wins 2021 Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Award. ... Continue reading

2021 Kia Niro Hybrid Improvements Detailed

2021 Kia Niro Hybrid Improvements Detailed

The Niro Hybrid LX continues into the new model year with its 50-MPG1 combined EPA fuel economy rating, delivering $3,250 in fuel costs savings over five years compared to the average new vehicle. Meanwhile, the 2021 Niro PHEV offers even more fuel cost savings than the HEV and continues to be eligible for a $4,543 fed ... Continue reading

Passing On The Torch - The SUV's Are Here

Passing On The Torch - The SUV's Are Here

For the most part, sales in these segments have been driven by hatchbacks like the Volkswagen Golf, Renault Clio and Ford Fiesta. Nowadays, these models all have SUV counterparts such as the Volkswagen T-Roc and Renault Captur. ... Continue reading

Kia February 2021 North American Sales

Kia February 2021 North American Sales

February global sales at 210,177 units, up 7% y/y Korea sales jumped 31% to 37,583 units Sales outside of Korea climbed 2.9% to 172,594 units Kia to focus on renewed Plan S strategy and expand new model line-up, including its first dedicated BEV model and the K8 sedan (SEOUL) March 2, 2021 – Kia Corporation recorded ... Continue reading

Car and Driver Presents Car and Driver 2021 Editors' Choice Awards To Kia Models - Easy Choices Says TACH

Car and Driver Presents Car and Driver 2021 Editors' Choice Awards To Kia Models - Easy Choices Says TACH

The Kia Telluride, Sorento, Soul, K5 and Rio have all earned a spot on the Car and Driver 2021 Editors’ Choice Award list of cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs that represent 2021’s standard of excellence. The winning vehicles were selected from more than 400 models tested by Car and Driver editors and awarded a “ ... Continue reading

2022 Kia Carnival MPV Pricing

2022 Kia Carnival MPV Pricing

Kia Motors America (KMA) has announced pricing for the multi-faceted people mover. Pushing the boundaries on expected fronts and bringing new life to a staid segment, the 2022 Carnival MPV is offered in four trim levels: LX, EX, SX, and SX Prestige. ... Continue reading

Complete List Of 2021 IIHS Safety Award Winners +VIDEO

Complete List Of 2021 IIHS Safety Award Winners +VIDEO

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is recognizing 49 models for providing the highest level of safety — more than double the number that earned the Top Safety Pick+ award last year. Another 41 vehicles earn Top Safety Pick (without the plus), bringing the total number of 2021 award winners to 90, compared wit ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Digest - Top Auto News Week Of February 14-20, 2021

Nutson's Auto News Digest - Top Auto News Week Of February 14-20, 2021

Below are the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy to digest news nuggets. ... Continue reading

J.D. Power: Kia Owners Reported Fewest Problems After Three Years of Use

J.D. Power: Kia Owners Reported Fewest Problems After Three Years of Use

Kia was ranked number one among mass-market brands today by J.D. Power in the 2021 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) with a reported 97 problems per 100 vehicles. The achievement has been strengthened by three of Kia’s most popular-selling models – the Sorento, Sportage, and Optima – each besting their respective ... Continue reading

EV Motoring Previews, News, Reviews

EV Motoring Previews, News, Reviews

Find the latest news on Electric SUV, Electric Pickup and Electric crossover models in this section. next-gen Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid is expected to feature a 3.5-liter turbocharged hybrid engine but have a rugged ladder-frame chassis. ... Continue reading

Is The EV Tipping Point Near?

Is The EV Tipping Point Near?

When will the electric vehicle market hit its tipping point? It could be as soon as in the next three or four years. All signs point to electrification in the automotive industry as more car manufacturers such as BMW, NIO, BAIC, General Motors, and Honda debut new electric vehicles in the coming years while new players ... Continue reading

Vehicle Dependability Ratings At All-Time High, J.D. Power Finds

Vehicle Dependability Ratings At All-Time High, J.D. Power Finds

Vehicle dependability is at an all-time high, with the overall level of problems cited by owners declining 10% from a year ago, according to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study℠ (VDS), released today. “The study results validate what we have known for some time,” said Dave Sargent, vice president ... Continue reading

Will This One Convince Mom? All-New 2022 Kia Carnival Multi-Purpose Vehicle Will Transcend the Mainstream on February 23

Will This One Convince Mom? All-New 2022 Kia Carnival Multi-Purpose Vehicle Will Transcend the Mainstream on February 23

The new Carnival MPV pushes the boundaries of design and innovation to become a multifaceted and unexpected companion. ... Continue reading

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