Honda's CEO Says "Hyundai is Awesome"

Honda's CEO Takanobu Ito recently stated that he sees Hyundai as a major threat to the Japanese automakers. "Hyundai is awesome," said Takanobu. "They are undoubtedly a threat because their products are cheap, and the quality is improving." Hyundai's...

Posted by Marc Carter on October 5, 2009 8:38 AM

Kia Officially Announces the U.S. Spec 2011 Sorento

Kia has officially released photos and info about the changes to the 2011 Sorento. The biggest change is that the Sorento will ditch its current body-on-frame design for a unibody structure. The overall length and width have been increased...

Posted by Marc Carter on September 24, 2009 8:57 AM

2010 Kia Forte Koup Hits Dealerships Later this Summer

Kia is set to finally be a key competitor in the compact sedan and coupe market with the introduction of the Kia Forte and 2-door Forte Koup. Kia has already released the details of the sedan version and now...

Posted by Marc Carter on July 9, 2009 7:49 PM

2010 Kia Soul Denim Special Edition to Start at $17,300

Kia is going to offer a special edition version of its recently introduced Soul for the 2010 model year. The Soul Denim Special Edition will be offered in a special "denim" exterior color and production will be limited to...

Posted by Marc Carter on June 24, 2009 11:34 AM

2010 Kia Forte Hits the Road at $13,695

Kia has announced the pricing for the all-new 2010 Kia Forte. The base Forte LX starts at $13,695 plus destination charges. The Forte EX begins at $15,795 and the top of the line SX trim begins at $17,195. The...

Posted by Marc Carter on June 11, 2009 1:53 PM

Kia Soul'ster is a Go?

Kia unveiled the Soul'ster concept at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, which is based off the recently released Kia Soul. The two-door concept that featured a canvas top is now being considered for production. According to Kia the response...

Posted by Marc Carter on June 2, 2009 8:38 AM

New York 09': 2010 Kia Forte Koup Adds a New Sporty Coupe to the Lineup

Kia has chosen the 2009 New York Auto Show to unveil the 2-door variant of the new Forte. The 2010 Kia Forte Koup draws many styling cues from the KOUP Concept that was unveiled last year. The 2-door version...

Posted by Marc Carter on April 9, 2009 11:28 AM

2010 Kia Sorento Officially Debuts in Seoul

After many of photo leaks, Kia has officially unveiled the all-new 2010 Kia Sorento at the Seoul Motor Show. The 2010 Kia Sorento officially moves from a body-on-frame design to a more popular unit body platform. The new body...

Posted by Marc Carter on April 2, 2009 10:04 AM

Kia Unveils Forte LPI Hybrid in South Korea

Kia has officially unveiled its first mass production hybrid model that is based on the new Forte sedan, the Forte LPI hybrid. The Forte LPI hybrid is powered by a mild-hybrid system that features a 1.6L engine mated to...

Posted by Marc Carter on March 24, 2009 10:40 AM

More Photos of the 2010 Kia Sorento Hit the Web

Kia World has managed to get some more photos of the 2010 Kia Sorento. The all-new Sorento ditches its old body-on-frame design for a unit-body platform. In the US engine choices should include a 2.4L 4-cyl and a 3.8L...

Posted by Marc Carter on March 18, 2009 8:31 AM

2010 Kia Sorento Revealed..Sort of

Kia World has posted the first official photos of the 2010 Kia Sorento. The overall styling of the Sorento is in-line with the styling of the new Forte and Optima. It's more stylish than the last generation and is...

Posted by Marc Carter on March 10, 2009 9:16 AM

Kia Releases More Teasers of the 2010 Sorento

Kia has released two more teaser photos of the 2010 Sorento following last week's teaser. The 2010 Sorento is going to move from a body-on-frame design to a unit-body design. It's overall look is much sportier than the current...

Posted by Marc Carter on February 25, 2009 2:25 PM

Geneva 09' Preview: Kia No 3 MPV Concept Unveiled

Next week Kia is going to officially unveil the No 3 MPV Concept at the Geneva Motor Show. Kia hasn't released many details about the new car other than the fact that it features a unique extended windscreen and...

Posted by Marc Carter on February 24, 2009 9:34 AM

2010 Kia Sorento Teaser Released

Kia has released an official teaser image of the 2010 Kia Sorento that is going to be officially unveiled at the Seoul Auto Show. The all-new Sorento ditches its old body-on-frame design for a more up to date unibody...

Posted by Marc Carter on February 18, 2009 11:48 AM

Chicago 09': 2010 Kia Forte Debuts and is More Exciting than the Spectra

Kia chose the 2009 Chicago Auto Show to officially unveil the 2010 Kia Forte, which will replace the Spectra in Kia's lineup. The forgettable and boring Spectra is being replaced by a more stylish and powerful Forte this summer....

Posted by Marc Carter on February 11, 2009 5:02 PM

Detroit 09': Kia Soul'ster Concept Attempts to Appeal to "Active People"

The Kia Soul'ster concept immediately recalls such fun "open-air" cars like the old Isuzu Amigo and Jeep Wrangler (although this concept could never hit the trail like a Jeep). The Kia Soul'ster concept is based on the new Kia...

Posted by Marc Carter on January 11, 2009 6:00 PM

2009 Kia Borrego Receives NHTSA's Five-Star Crash Safety Rating

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that the 2009 Kia Borrego SUV has earned their highest crash safety rating in front and side impacts....

Posted by Marc Carter on September 7, 2008 8:36 AM

2009 Kia Soul Officially Unveiled

Kia has officially taken the wraps off the all-new 2009 Kia Soul that is going to be officially unveiled in Paris next month....

Posted by Marc Carter on September 2, 2008 7:45 AM

2009 Kia Forte Brochure Hits The Web

Kia released more info and photos of the all-new 2009 Kia Forte (Spectra replacement) last week and now we have even more images thanks to a leaked brochure for the new car....

Posted by Marc Carter on August 25, 2008 10:45 AM