EPA Fuel Economy Numbers are Estimates — Nothing More

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Hyundai and Kia recently found themselves in hot water over exaggerated fuel efficiency claims. While calculating fuel economy seems rather simple to the layman (divide miles driven by…

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2012 Kia Rio SX 5-Door Test Drive Review

Saturday, October 13, 2012

You might call B.S. on the following statement, but the Kia Rio SX 5-door is one of the best cars I’ve driven in the past year. I say…

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2013 Kia Optima Test Drive Review

Monday, September 24, 2012
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While performing a test-drive of the 2013 Kia Optima SXL, a fun, fast family car that should definitely be on your shopping list when considering a midsize sedan…

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2014 Kia Forte Pictures Reveal Stylish Small Sedan

Sunday, July 29, 2012

Kia has released photos of the redesigned 2014 Forte, known as the Cerato in other countries and as the K3 in South Korea. Details are scant, but Kia…

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A Lesson in Building Cars for and Selling Cars to an Aging Populace

Saturday, July 28, 2012

My uncle called this morning to ask for advice about cars. The man who has owned nothing but Honda Accords for the past 25 years has decided it…

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Six Speedy Picks From the 2012 J.D. Power APEAL Awards

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Market research firm J.D. Power and Associates conducts three major vehicle studies every year, each one measuring different aspects of vehicle owner satisfaction. At the end of winter,…

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2012 J.D. Power Initial Quality Award Winners – 8 Great Quality Vehicles

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

J.D. Power and Associates has announced its 2012 Initial Quality Study award winners, based on the results of its annual study in which it surveys tens of thousands…

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2014 Kia Sorento Changes Add New Styling, Better MPG

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Kia has released a couple of images of its restyled 2014 Sorento, which also receives engine updates for better fuel economy combined with a stiffened body that contributes…

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Best Safe New Cars for Teenagers for Under $20,000

Friday, June 15, 2012
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When a child gets a driver’s license, the last thing they want to do is drive your car unless you own a really cool set of wheels. And…

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Kia Rio Recalled for Faulty Occupant Sensor Classification Sensor

Monday, June 11, 2012

If you’re a regular reader, it is highly unlikely that you own a 2006-2008 Kia Rio. But if you know someone who does, share this news with them….

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