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

Lake County Teens Should Drive a Soul

There are many models that are great options for teen drivers.  This demographic needs a vehicle that’s practical, one that will make others see them as “cool”, and one that will go easy on the wallet.  The staff at Waukegan dealers, especially those of us here at Classic Kia, agree that the autos teens drive must also be safe: nothing is more important than your child’s safety as a new driver.  We’ve got a great teen vehicle covering all these areas: the Chicago Kia Soul.

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Kia Venga shown ahead of official Frankfurt debut

Excitement from this year’s Frankfurt Auto Show is reaching the U.S. in abundance. While I wasn’t fortunate enough to attend this year, I’ve been keeping up with the reports, and I have to say that this year has been jam-packed with extraordinary innovations from some of the world’s top manufacturers.

One item that caught my attention was a delightful Kia preview. Personally, I’m a huge fan of Kia’s mix of class and style, and I’ve been looking for something new and big from these guys for a few years now. At this year’s Frankfurt Auto Show, Kia unveiled its 2010 Venga, an MPV that makes its mark in a young automotive segment.

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Kia Soul Tops in Safety and Value

The late great James Brown had me pegged because I’m a Kia Soul man do do do do do do do. Let me explain. Naturally, when buying a car one must consider what they are looking for. Personally, the two most important factors as far as I’m concerned are value and safety. Warning, if value and safety are not important to you when purchasing a car, you are unlike just about every other car shopper, and this blog post may not be for you. But if you’re like most car buyers walking around area Waukegan dealers, either value, safety or both are the key factors in making a purchasing decision.

Kia has long been a fan favorite with their ridiculous 10-year, 100,000 mile warranty. Combine that with the new Kia Soul going for as low as under $14k, and you have the definition of value.
Like the time I fit 78 M&Ms in my mouth at once, Kia’s warranty and value is forever impressive but has been a story told to death. The real story here  with the Chicago Kia Soul is safety. The most respected worldwide companies in terms of car safety evaluation all have the Kia Soul at the top of the list. … Continue Reading