Dear Kia: Build The Track’ster Concept, And We’ll Eat Our Vegetables

Remember when you were a child, and you wanted a particular gift for Christmas, or a birthday? Remember how you promised to clean your room, wash dad’s car, brush your teeth, eat your vegetables and even be nice to your sister? That’s kind of how we are with Kia’s Chicago stunner, the Track’ster concept. Just tell us what we have to do in order for you to put this into production, and consider it done. Read more…

And In Super Bowl Ads, It’s Kia For The Win

We knew that Kia would have a hard time topping last year’s Super Bowl epic, which featured everything from a fake motorcycle cop through Optima-worshipping Mayans. We weren’t sure where they were going when we first saw the brief video of Adriana Lima waving the checkered flag, and then we were pretty sure Kia had lost its mind when it posted a five-hour video of Lima waving a checkered flag. Read more…

2012 Kia Forte Koup SX Review & Test Drive

‘A PERFECT BLEND OF COMFORT, PERFORMANCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SAFETY FEATURES’ 

The 2011 Kia Forte Koup SX is a seamless blend of world-class design, fun-to-drive performance, fuel efficiency and a long list of standard safety and technology features.

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2011 Kia Optima SX Turbo Review & Test Drive

‘OPTIMUM LOOKS AND PERFORMANCE’ 

Kia takes the mid-size Optima sedan up a notch with the introduction of the turbo-charged SX model for 2011.  The all-new Optima SX turbo is longer, wider and lower than last year’s model and is based on an all-new platform.  It also employs engine management systems like direct fuel injection and turbocharging to help increase power and performance without sacrificing fuel efficiency.  Its smooth flowing lines speak of grace and style and offer a hint of European luxury.

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2011 Kia Forte EX 5-Door Review & Test Drive

‘ADDING FLEXIBILITY AND FUNCTIONALITY’ 

The all-new 2011 Kia Forte EX 5-door hatchback adds more flexibility and functionality to the value, technology, safety features and comfort already found in the Kia Forte compact 4-door sedan.  Joining the Forte line with the same sleek styling and multitude of features as its sedan sibling, the all-new 2011 Forte 5-door offers consumers an added level of flexibility for everyday needs with its functional hatchback.

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2011 Kia Sportage SX Turbo Review & Test Drive

‘ECONOMICAL HIGH PERFORMANCE AND VERSATILITY’ 

The all-new Sportage SX takes the model up a notch with eye-catching exterior styling, a more powerful four-cylinder turbo engine, and unique interior options.  As part of Kia’s design-led transformation, the Sportage has become a strong player within the Kia line-up, offering surprising power and class-leading fuel economy.

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Is Kia Working On A V-8, Rear Drive Sports Car?

In the automotive world, the summer months can easily be referred to as the “silly season.” There aren’t any significant auto shows going on, and most manufacturers avoid summer releases of product. If you cover news from the auto industry, this time of year leaves you scrambling for things to write about; after all, how many times can you cover the latest Consumer Reports trends, or J.D. Power rankings, or FBI crime stats? Read more…

Can Kia Save Its Soul?

Kia’s funky urban utility vehicle, the Soul, was introduced to the market in 2009, late to the party started by the Scion xB and the Nissan cube. To make up lost ground, Kia launched an ingenious marketing campaign featuring hip-hop hamsters, and suddenly Kia’s box-on-wheels was everywhere. To keep it fresh, Kia released a series of limited production “special editions”, like the Soul Denim and the Ghost Soul, but these were largely paint and trim packages. As cool as the Soul was, it lacked power and suffered from less-than-optimal fuel economy, so the company routinely lost buyers to Nissan and Scion. Read more…