With the introduction of the 2018 Kia Stinger, Kia Motors is writing a new chapter in the company’s history. The five-passenger sportback, which is the highest-performance production vehicle in Kia history, immediately adds a dash of excitement to a segment that’s long been ruled by European manufacturers. You can choose from two turbocharged engines that…
Yesterday, Kia Motors America (KMA) reported that the company enjoyed best-ever September sales results, with 52,468 vehicles sold in the United States during the month. This marks a 6.6 percent increase over sales for September 2016, and represents the brand’s first monthly sales record established in 2017. Highlights from the month’s excellent performance include: Forte…
We’re excited about the all-new 2018 Kia Rio, as the sedan and five-door hatchback both feature eye-catching design, fuel efficiency and up-to-date technology and safety features, while still delivering excellent value for the subcompact car buyer. Kia has designed the Rio’s exterior to feature a more European flair, with crisp lines and smooth surfaces highlighting…
Late last month, it was reported that the 2018 Kia Sorento SUV had been awarded a 2017 Top Safety Pick+ Rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This award was granted to 2018 Sorento models built after May 2017 that are equipped with headlights that recently earned an acceptable rating from the IIHS;…
Kia Motors America and B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe) are expanding the free defensive driving classes offered throughout the Midwest in an effort to reduce the number of motor vehicle crashes involving young drivers. The classes begin in mid-August in a number of major metropolitan areas in a region that has nearly two…
Recently, Kia Motors America announced that the Niro, Soul and Cadenza all finished on top of their respective segments in the J.D. Power Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Awards. The Niro took first among Small SUVs, Soul took the Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle category and Cadenza won the Large Car segment. Kia was the only…
J.D. Power announced recently that Kia Motors is the highest-ranking brand in their 2017 Initial Quality Study (IQS), the second straight year that Kia has earned the honor. Kia posted the lowest number of problems over the last 20 years of the study, and led all manufacturers with five vehicles earning segment awards: Soul, Compact…
Most people labor under the impression that cold weather is the worst for your battery’s life, but the truth is that the extreme heat of summer can actually do the most damage — leaving your battery ill-equipped for winter. If it’s hot outside, it stands to reason that it’s even hotter under your car’s hood….
The 2017 Soul was awarded a place among the 10 Best Family Cars of 2017 by Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com, as the parenting and car experts teamed to select the vehicles that best deliver the performance, value, safety and family-friendly features that busy families demand. This is the 10th consecutive year that the two have…
Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com recently released their list of the 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000, and the Kia Soul made the list for the sixth consecutive year. The editors credited the Soul for its combination of technology, features, value, and design. In a press release, Orth Hedrick, Vice President, product Planning, Kia Motors America, stated,…
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