North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year Vehicles Named
Jul 9, 2017
NACTOY jurors consider all the new or substantially changed vehicles and pick a dozen or so cars and trucks, from what is called the long list, that they think deserve additional consideration. This vote results in what is called the short list. ... Continue reading
2017 Kia Sportage "Hamtown" Safari - Exotic Road Trip Review By Maureen McDonald
Jul 9, 2017
2017 Kia Sportage - Leaps Large Potholes In A Single Bound Review By Maureen McDonald Senior Editor Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Somehow the whole SUV movement has passed me by. Why pay a whole bunch extra for a box instead of a sleek sedan? Then I met the 2017 Kia Sportage and learned its prowess as an urban cruis ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces June 2017 US Sales
Jul 3, 2017
IRVINE, Calif., July 3, 2017 -- Kia Motors America today announced June sales of 56,143 units, including the seven millionth Kia vehicle sold in the U.S. since 1994. After topping J.D. Power's Initial Quality Study for the second consecutive year, Kia's sales were led by the Forte family of compact cars with a best-eve ... Continue reading
Shortcutting New Car Research - Perfect New Car Match
Jul 2, 2017
Auto Central March 26, 2017; Congratulations. By being here you have taken the first step towards finding a TRUE LOVE relationship with your next vehicle, a car or truck you can fall and stay in love with. ... Continue reading
J.D. Power's 2017 Initial Quality Study - Kia Leads Nameplate Rankings For Second Straight Year
Jun 21, 2017
IRVINE, Calif., June 21, 2017 -- Continuing a multi-year string of quality and reliability awards and accolades, J.D. Power's 2017 Initial Quality Study (IQS) today recognized Kia Motors as the highest-ranking nameplate in the United States for the second year in a row. Kia's improvement to 72 problems per 100 vehicles ... Continue reading
Kia Stonic: An Eye-Catching And Confident Compact Crossover
Jun 21, 2017
The all-new Kia Stonic is an eye-catching and confident compact crossover, and is set to become an important conquest model for Kia in one of Europe’s newest and fastest-growing vehicle segments. The B-SUV segment currently accounts for 1.1 million new car sales in Europe each year – around 7% of the market – and ... Continue reading
Jun 16, 2017
Auto Experts Discuss: Repairs, Second Opinions, Regular Maintenance, How To's, Safety, Used and New Car Buying, Ombudsmen Suggestions ... Continue reading
J.D. Power On Electric Vehicles
Jun 16, 2017
Electric Vehicles: Interest Grows, but Consumer Understanding Doesn’t By Chris MalottThe Millennial generation has sometimes gotten a bad rap in recent years. Seriously, type in “millennials are killing” in the search bar of your browser. ... Continue reading
AIADA REPORT May 2017 US Auto Sales: As Demand for Cars Slips, U.S. Auto Sales Remain Flat
Jun 2, 2017
May 2017 US Auto Sales Scorecard ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces May 2017 Sales
Jun 1, 2017
IRVINE, Calif., June 1, 2017 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced May sales of 58,507 vehicles, led by the popular Forte family of compact cars with an all-time monthly high of 11,801 units, up 19-percent over May 2016. About Kia Motors America Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America is the marke ... Continue reading
2017 Kia Forte EX Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Jun 1, 2017
Luxury in the compact sedan class and price DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The car with which I’ve spent the past week has leather seating, heated and cooled in the front, bright electronic instruments, a navigation system, power everything except steering wheel and front passenger seat adjustment (manual), xe ... Continue reading
IIHS - Improved Economy Increased Auto Accident Deaths - Small Cars Result In More Deaths
May 31, 2017
On the road againHigher driver death rate is a downside of economic recovery The risk of dying in a crash in a late-model vehicle has gone up slightly, as a stronger economy has led drivers to take to the road more often and in more dangerous ways. Meanwhile, a new study predicts traffic deaths will fall only slightly ... Continue reading
2017 Kia Sportage Road Test and Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO
May 26, 2017
2017 Kia Sportage Road Test and Review By Larry Nutson ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 KIA SOUL REVIEW
May 25, 2017
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE SOUL VEHICLE The Kia Soul has moved beyond a strange vehicle trend and into something of a practical choice for those seeking a hatchback-like wagon with real character and space. Stick a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine under the hood an ... Continue reading
2017 Kia Optima Hybrid Review by Steve Purdy +VIDEO
May 17, 2017
The Kia Optima has been one of my favorite mid-size, front-wheel drive sedans since it’s third generation launched in 2010. I found it one of the best looking and competent cars in its class as it got ahead of its competitors as they were all rapidly moving upscale in design, engineering and content. ... Continue reading
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