Chicago Kia Soul snares Popular Mechanics award

One of the hippest cars on the road, who’s already taken home four plus automotive awards, has stolen another title: 2010 Automotive Excellence Award by Popular Mechanics. This youthful, urban ride is the 2010 Kia Soul.

“Popular Mechanics is a well-respected publication and to achieve this accolade from them is both a testament to the Kia brand and the all-new Soul urban passenger vehicle,” explains VP of Kia Motors, Michael Sprague. Coming to decide on which 10 vehicles would receive this prestigious title, members of the Popular Mechanics editing team test-drove a ton of new cars and trucks, ranking each by performance, relevant features/ technologies, and innovation. But really, how can you resist the toy-like size, upgrade options, and quirky styling of the 2010 Kia Soul? … Continue Reading

Escape from Hamsterdam

I’m thinking about purchasing a Kia Soul. I visit the Kia website and make my way to the page dedicated to the hip, urban ride. I start to customize one, thinking of the essentials and not-so-essentials that I absolutely must have.  Then, I’m carefully hovering over a very important button. A “buy now” button? No, even with Kia purchasing a new car isn’t that streamlined. Rather I’m taking great care over a button called “Launch”. I’m ready. I press it quickly and firmly. And my hamster is propelled 21 feet through the air, with the aid of a couple of surfboard-topped Souls.

OK. I’ll tell you what I was doing. Or if you look below, I’ll show you.

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Waukegan new car dealer expands its Kia dealership

It’s rare to hear the words “expand” or “grow” during these unfortunate economical times. It’s especially ironic to hear them in the context of the automobile industry, post the booming success of Cash for Clunkers.

Well, the Classic Dealer Group seems to be optimistic. One of the group’s locations has expanded and transformed its Chevrolet dealer into a newly improved Kia dealership, Classic Kia, a Waukegan dealer. The newly expanded site, on Green Bay Road, has undergone intense renovation, including constructing a significantly larger showroom. … Continue Reading

Kia Forte gets the stamp of approval

I was looking around at the news earlier today and came across this great test drive review of the Kia Forte on USAToday.com. As

I remember the Waukegan Kia Forte test drive I took about a month ago. This review highlights one of the great things about the Forte, its user-friendliness. Everything in the Forte seems designed with the driver and passengers in mind. Isn’t that how a car is supposed to be after all. This article makes another good point that the Kia Forte’s engine provides a better driving experience than its competitors. And at such an affodable price, after taking one for a spin at a local Waukegan dealer, I would have to think car buyers will feel like they’ve found a secret value in the Kia Forte.

‘New Look’ for 2010 Kia Rio

Have you ever had a defining moment in your life?  Like the first time you tasted chocolate or heard the Beatles?  Well, I thought I’d already reached the climax of my life-defining moments… until now.  Behold the 2010 Waukegan Kia Rio.

Ok, maybe it’s not a Ferrari, but the updates we can expect on the new 2010 Waukegan Kia Rio are enough to write (and dream) about.   I checked in with my favorite Waukegan new car dealer to find out more information and, unfortunately for us guys that eat and sleep Kia, information is slim.  But for fear of giving you a heart attack with anticipation, I’ll give you the skinny on hours of non-stop research coupled with 3 bowls of Lucky Charms and 1 bathroom break:  this car is going to rock for the consumer that wants reliability with super-solid amenities. … Continue Reading