Kia continued their relationship with Twentieth Century Fox and the accompanying X-Men cinematic franchise by releasing a second-generation Kia X-Car-a Sportage CUV. Designed as a promotion for the upcoming X-Men: Apocalypse, the exclusive one-off model was inspired by the shape-shifting mutant Mystique, currently played by Jennifer Lawrence in the movie series. _Sure, you won’t find…
Kia and sister company Hyundai are well on their way to realizing their goal of producing an autonomous vehicle. The automaker recently announced that they were granted a license by the state of Nevada to begin testing their self-driving vehicles on public roads. This is a big step for the brand, although not much of…
The crossover segment is THE fastest growing category in today’s automotive marketplace. Vehicle manufacturers are scrambling to create a valid contender, and while some are succeeding brilliantly in their efforts – others are falling flat. The qualities that consumers look for when purchasing a new crossover seem to be constantly changing. While one year the…
There was once a time when “luxury vehicles” were reserved only for the wealthiest of customers, as the accompanying price tag always exceeded the standard consumer’s budget. Many customers assume that that logic is still applicable today, but many brands (like Kia) are now producing affordable luxury sedans that can compete with any rival vehicle….
Staying relevant in the automotive industry is hard enough. Vying to include the latest in-vehicle technologies, the most impressive interior amenities, and the coolest new additions – creating a vehicle that is relevant year after year is nearly impossible. It is for this reason alone, that car manufacturers are constantly updating, refreshing, and offering new…
Kia took the world by surprise when it unveiled its funky new crossover in 2010. The Soul was designed to appeal to a younger demographic, and offered up a sporty, unique style that no other vehicle on the market could match. Whether you are driving a conservative Kia Soul in the North East, or have…
For the fourth straight year, Kia has been honored by the Road and Travel Magazine at the annual Los Angeles Auto Show, once again taking home top honors at the event. Following in the footsteps of the K900 luxury sedan (2015), Cadenza premium sedan (2014), and previous-generation Optima (2013), the 2016 Kia Optima has been…
Minivans. As much as people love to hate them, they are the Swiss army knife of the automotive industry. They are essential to the modern day family, or the active older adult couple. They can haul, tow, carry, and accommodate just about anything you need them to, and they are doing it with more style…
The reception for the upcoming 2016 Kia Rio is pretty consistent across the board. Many were hoping to be impressed by something beyond the eye-popping fuel economy numbers, and it appears like the brand delivered. Just take a look at what two of the bigger review sites had to say about the Rio’s non-fuel-efficiency specs…
Kia has some big plans up their sleeve. They’re not only looking to add close to a dozen low- or zero-emissions vehicles to their lineup over the next five years, but they’re also intending on releasing a hybrid SUV, a plug-in hybrid Optima, and a fuel cell sedan. All said, this would create many jobs…
The Kia Rio has been a staple in the subcompact car segment since it first entered the market back in 2000. The sporty subcompact has been available as both a four door sedan, and a five door hatchback since it was first introduced – and the same two body styles are available for the newly…
The Kia Sedona is undoubtedly the most impressive minivan currently on the market. We get it… minivans often carry a negative stigma that may turn some customers off. However, Kia’s engineers have assured that their newest Sedona’s only resemblance to rival minivans will be the classification. _Check out the three best attributes of the van…
