2012 Kia Rio Hatchback Finally Hits Dealers

There’s nothing quite as exciting as when a release date finally rolls around. It’s not odd to hear about teenagers staking out in front of Best Buys late at night to make sure they get their hands on a new video game or album at midnight of the day it comes out, and adults can be equally excited about the release of things like iPads and new iPhones. PR departments are great about building excitement for a new product, and when the day finally comes that said product is available to purchase and own, we all get pretty pumped. … Continue Reading

Next-Gen Kia Soul Looks Cooler Than Ever

Someday, I’m going to have to get Kia to explain to me how they were able to take something that already looked really, really awesome, and then make it even more so. I’m talking, of course, about the 2012 Kia Soul, which got a whole new generational upgrade as far as design is concerned, but for those of us that loved the way the first-gen Soul looked, it’s kind of hard to imagine it looking any better. But it does. Oh, it most certainly does. … Continue Reading

Kia Forte5 Helping To Bring the Hatchback Back

The hatchback is back. In an automotive world in which people continue struggling in their quest for finding a perfect balance between fuel economy and space, more and more consumers turn away from big SUVs as the preferred family vehicle and lean more towards crossovers and hatchbacks. The crossover is probably the fastest growing segment in the industry right now, but the hatch isn’t far behind, as models like the VW Golf, Toyota Matrix, Mazda3, Nissan Versa, and Hyundai Elantra Touring give potential customers plenty of great choices. Perhaps the best choice of all, however, is the Kia Forte5, which has been labeled by some as the most pleasant surprise in the 5-door segment. … Continue Reading

Kia Soul Still Among Most Recognizable Vehicles On the Road

Think of somebody you know that’s completely ignorant about automobiles, and imagine spending a few days in a car together for a multi-state road trip. Your passenger has decided that, since you’re a person who knows so much about so many cars, they’d like you to educate them on different makes and models so that they can be knowledgeable in casual conversations. It would be difficult getting started, and this new learner would probably have a hard time telling apart all the different sedans, all the different SUVs, all the different crossovers.

However, there’s at least one car that they’d be able to see once and instantly recognize for the rest of their lives: the Kia Soul. … Continue Reading

Kia Sportage Adds Turbocharged Engine Option

I think we can agree that most of our lives could do for a little turbocharging. Is your computer acting a little sluggish? Turbocharge that sucker. Maybe your 2-year-old just can’t walk fast enough in the grocery store for you to get out of there in under 4 hours? Turbocharge the little bugger. Tired of your stove taking 20 minutes to cook up a frozen pizza? Try replacing pepperoni with some tasty, tasty turbocharging.

You see where I’m going with this? … Continue Reading