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Honda HR-V Poised to Take on Nissan Rogue, Kia Soul, Mazda CX-3

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Editor 3 comments

The entry-level crossover market is getting a new competitor. The Honda is poised to challenge the rocketing sales of the Nissan Rogue, Kia Soul, and Mazda CX-3 with its new 2016 HR-V. Arriving in dealership showrooms on May 15, the HR-V boasts standard equipment of 17-inch alloy wheels, push-button electric parking brake, rearview camera with guidelines, Pandora® radio and Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®1 – all for a manufacturer’s suggested

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Kia Refines Optima Interior, Improves Ride and Handling

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Editor Leave a comment

Kia has taken the refinement it first brought to the Optima in 2011 and refreshed it for an all-new 2016 version of the popular sedan. “The Optima changed the way people felt about the Kia brand, and KMA owes much of its growth and success to its head-turning design and sporty performance. It was – and still is to this

Development & Design

First Impressions: 2015 Kia Soul +

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Editor One comment

The 2015 Kia Soul + is a compact urban utility vehicle based on a caricature sketch of a boar wearing a backpack– for practicality of course, originally aimed at younger buyers. The funky little car has proven so versatile and enjoyable, though there’s no telling who will be driving one of the many on the road. Exterior: The Soul +

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Kia Adds to Brand Luxury with 2016 Rio Sedan Unveiling

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Editor Leave a comment

Kia prides itself in a luxury-eque experience without the price tag and they’ve upped the ante on their subcompact sedan offering, the Rio, poising it to fit into line with the new brand’s other offerings. Starting with the debut of the 5-Door Rio at the 2014 Paris Auto Show, consumers got a peek at the future of the Kia Rio, a

Development & Design

Kia Forte Refreshed for 2015 After 2014 Redesign

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Editor Leave a comment

Coming on the heels of a complete redesign in 2014, the 2015 Kia Forte gets a refresh which includes a host of standard premium features not commonly found among its competitors in the compact sedan market. In addition to added features, Kia added structural reinforcements that not only reduce cabin noise, but have earned the Forte an NHTSA 5-star safety

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Kia Soul EV Hits Dealerships This Quarter

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Editor 2 comments

The race to the top of the family-friendly all-electric vehicle market is heating up as the brand new Kia Soul EV hits the market this quarter. The Soul EV is the latest entry in Kia’s Clean Mobility program is currently offered in California and Oregon in the West and several Eastern states, regions with the largest electric vehicle markets and existing infrastructure.

Review: 2014 Kia Sorento

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Editor Leave a comment

The Kia Sorento underwent a facelift for the 2014 model year with a redesigned exterior, loads of new options, upgraded standard equipment, and one thing we can’t get enough of, more power. Under the Hood: The Sorento is Kia’s entry into the mid-size crossover market. Manufactured since 2002, the 2014 Sorento has undergone a major facelift which goes beyond the

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Review: 2014 Kia Cadenza

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Editor One comment

Through their partnership with Hyundai Motor Company, Kia is moving to the top of the heap in research and development as well as design. With the new for 2014 Cadenza they set their sights on luxury with a vehicle that truly is impossible to ignore. Under the Hood: With only one trim level available, Kia’s 293hp, 3.3 liter V6

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20 Automakers Commit to Making Automatic Emergency Braking Standard by 2022

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Editor Leave a comment

Family car time is about to get even safer. Today the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced that 20 automakers, representing more than 99 percent of the U.S. auto market, have committed to making automatic emergency braking a standard feature no later than Sept 1, 2022. Automakers making the commitment are

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Nissan Introduces 2017 Armada at the Chicago Auto Show

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Editor Leave a comment

Looking a lot like a rebadged 2016 Infiniti QX80, with features that will remind potential buyers of the Jeep Renegade and Kia Soul, the 2017 Nissan Armada made its debut tonight at the Chicago Auto Show. Its masculine body styling features Nissan’s signature V-motion front grille with standard LED low-beam headlights and signature LED Daytime Running Lights highlighting the truck-like front end. Like