by Jason Fogelson The last time Kia launched a midsize three-row SUV, the 2009 Kia Borrego, the company’s timing couldn’t have been less fortunate. Arriving in late 2008, the body-on-frame Borrego was available with a V8 engine. With base prices... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer With a few caveats, it looks as if the 2021 Kia Seltos follows the winning ways of its siblings from the South Korean manufacturer, especially the critically acclaimed Telluride. A small crossover sport utility vehicle, the... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Detroit, Mich. — North American automotive journalists, voting in secret ballots, revealed on January 13, 2020 that they had selected two quintessentially U.S. vehicles and one from South Korea — but built in the U.S. —... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Besides singing “Auld Lang Syne,” the end of every year heralds a flowering of “best of” motor vehicle awards from consumer organizations, enthusiast publications, and web sites. Except for Consumer Reports, which doesn’t permit advertising of... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Although it sometimes seems as if Elon Musk’s Tesla gets all the publicity, an increasing number of fine electric vehicles are rolling into the market. An intriguing new one is the 2019 Kia Niro EV. It... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Driving the 2020 Kia Telluride along one of the most scenic roads in America, the thought occurs that vehicle manufacturers have achieved a level of perfection not dreamed of in the history of the automobile. It... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Not that anyone could have predicted it a decade ago, but the Kia Soul not only survived, it thrived. Competitors fell by the wayside. Now, as a new 2020 model, it is poised for a growth... Continue Reading →
by Jason Fogelson The 2019 North American International Auto Show press days are in the books. Some of my colleagues are calling it “The Last Detroit Auto Show,” because in 2020, NAIAS will move to June, avoiding the Michigan winter.... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer The Forte was not suffering. But Kia nevertheless injected it with juice from the Stinger -- though not the venom. That’s the opening loud note signaling the 2019 Kia Forte, which competes in the compact sedan... Continue Reading →
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