April 2019 Archive
Kia Soul Ad Ditches Dancing Hamsters For Car-Eating Chameleon
Kia has released a commercial for the new Soul, and the infamous hamsters are nowhere in sight. Instead, there's a different kind of creature getting screen time
Source: motor1.com
Kia Plans AWD Small Utility for U.S.
NEW YORK – Absent an entry today, Kia is looking to get into the small all-wheel-drive utility segment in the U.S
Source: wardsauto.com
2020 Cadillac CT5: Reviving the American Sport-Luxury Sedan
The 2020 Cadillac CT5 needs to fulfill a demanding role
Source: automoblog.net
Kia Telluride-Based Rendering Proposes A Lifestyle Truck
Last week, we reported on an interview of Michael Cole, chief operating officer and executive vice president at Kia Motors America, with MotorTrend, who hinted the South Korean manufacturer could
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Kia's 'possible' (Telluride-based) double-cab bakkie rendered...
Well, that didn’t take long, did it? A high-ranking Kia executive has only just conceded it is "possible" the Korean firm could one day build a lifestyle bakkie
Source: carmag.co.za
2020 Kia Soul EV Still Looks Quirky, Offers An Engaging Drive
One of the first reviews of the all-new Kia Soul EV is in and everything looks quite promising
Source: carscoops.com
Can Outgoing VW Golf Hold Its Own Against New Ford Focus And Kia Ceed?
VW is all but ready to unveil an all-new generation of the Golf, the eighth since it first launched its best seller in 1974
Source: carscoops.com
Hyundai Kia To Offer EV Owners Performance Tuning app
Hyundai and Kia are developing a new smartphone integration kit that allows drivers to choose how powerful, fast and efficient their electric car will be on a given journey
Source: motor1.com
why the Kia Stinger and Hyundai i30 N are a big deal
A year or two ago Kia stretched the definition of ‘United Kingdom’ to absurdity by holding the ‘UK launch’ of its then-new Optima Sportswagon in… South Korea
Source: evo.co.uk
Safe Exit Assist In New Kia Telluride Just One Of Many Family-Friendly Features
Kia presented its new Telluride three-row SUV to a packed meeting at the headquarters of the New England Motor Press last night
Source: torquenews.com
Ace of Base: 2020 Kia Soul LX
With each iteration, Kia has been refining its shaped-like-a-toaster rig, sharpening its styling and broadening its appeal
Source: thetruthaboutcars.com
Smartphone-based customization coming to Hyundai and Kia electric cars
Fully electric cars have a great potential to be customized and personalized, to a level that’s not entirely possible with gasoline models
Source: greencarreports.com
2020 Hyundai Sonata And Next-Gen Kia Optima Could Get AWD
Kia’s next-generation Optima (K5), as well as the 2020 Hyundai Sonata are both in line to receive electronically-controlled AWD systems
Source: carscoops.com
NEW YORK MOTOR SHOW: More Kia HabaNiro details emerge
Kia Motors America has unveiled yet another all-electric Kia concept car, this time a wacky small SUV that appears to be based on the e-Niro but featuring four
Source: motoring.com.auKia makes an extra-hot Stinger GTS with DRIFT MODE
One of the surprising highlights of the 2019 New York International Auto Show has turned out to be a limited edition of the Kia Stinger
Source: motoringresearch.comKia small SUV confirmed to finally arrive Q4 2019
Kia Australia has confirmed that a sub-Sportage SUV will hit local showrooms in the fourth quarter of this year, finally giving the Korean brand an answer to the likes
Source: carsguide.com.au
Electric Honda HR-V and plug-in hybrid Kia Forte debut in Shanghai
The Shanghai auto show was full of new plug-in vehicles to meet that country's coming demand for electric cars
Source: greencarreports.com
Hyundai Sonata N-Line coming with big power increase
Wild speculation followed the debut of the 2020 Hyundai Sonata ahead of the 2019 New York International Auto Show, but it's true: a racier Sonata N-Line is in
Source: motorauthority.com
2021 Porsche 911 Targa, 2020 Kia Stinger GTS, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB: Today's Car News
Porsche's newest 911, the 992 generation, has only just arrived but already the car's Targa body style is out testing with zero camouflage gear
Source: motorauthority.comNew Kia Habaniro Concept hints at next-generation Niro
Let’s be honest, the Kia Habaniro Concept’s name gives the game away – this chunky new SUV is a thinly disguised nod towards to the next Kia Niro, which
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Special (AWD) Kia Stinger GTS revealed ... with drift mode!- CAR magazine
The limited-edition Kia Stinger GTS has been revealed at the 2019 New York International Auto Show, complete with a newly developed all-wheel-drive system that includes a dedicated
Source: carmag.co.zaMitsubishi Eclipse Cross has style and space, if not pace
As car makers create ever-new SUV niches, it’s becoming a challenge to introduce new models without cannibalising sales from themselves
Source: businesslive.co.za
2020 Kia Soul Review: Still funky
While we like to apply the “iconic” label to lustworthy sports cars, like the Ford Mustang and Porsche 911, every once in a while another vehicle comes along that makes
Source: thetorquereport.com2020 Kia Stinger GTS Offers a More Drift-Happy AWD System
We weren't expecting a "special edition" of the Kia Stinger so soon, but here comes the 2020 Stinger GTS, resplendent in orange paint and with an optional rear-biased
Source: motortrend.com
2020 Kia Stinger GTS coming to punish more tires with new AWD hardware, Drift mode
The Kia Stinger's arrival two years ago vaulted the South Korean automaker into the performance realm with its potent turbocharged engine and capable chassis partly developed at the Nürburgring
Source: motorauthority.com
New Kia Habaniro Concept hints and next-generation Niro
Let’s be honest, the Kia Habaniro Concept’s name gives the game away – this chunky new SUV is a thinly disguised nod towards to the next Kia Niro, which
Source: autoexpress.co.uk
2019 Kia Stinger GTS Is A Drift Machine For The New York Scene
There’s been plenty of praise for the Kia Stinger since the sizeable GT car first hit the streets back in 2017
Source: motor1.com
Hot and spicy: Kia serves up HabaNiro electric crossover concept in New York
Kia envisions a future where electric cars aren't appliances, but instead, they're a do-it-all kind of vehicle
Source: motorauthority.com
Freedom of Choice: Kia's Stinger GTS Is Whatever Its Owner Wants It to Be
It’s strange how, after an automaker goes to the trouble of building a car aimed at the perpetually cranky enthusiast crowd, you can sometimes forget the vehicle exists
Source: thetruthaboutcars.com
Kia imagines 'everything car' with HabaNiro concept
Kia's future-forward "everything car" checks all the boxes a modern consumer could imagine, and even a few that are still unimaginable
Source: autonews.com
Kia HabaNiro Concept Unveiled at 2019 New York Auto Show
What will the car of the future look like? Will it fly? Will it be powered by some previously unknown propulsion system? Kia thinks cars will develop in a different
Source: digitaltrends.com
Limited-edition Kia Stinger GTS Debuts With Drift Mode
With sleek styling and an emphasis on sporty handling, the Kia Stinger was built to take on German sports sedans. It mostly succeeds, but there is always room for improvement
Source: digitaltrends.com
New Kia Stinger GTS Boasts A Dynamic AWD System With Drift Mode
The Kia Stinger is one of the brand’s most exciting vehicles, but it was outsold by the Sedona minivan last month
Source: carscoops.com2020 Kia Stinger GTS announced at NYIAS
is currently available with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, each with fairly distinct characters
Source: autoblog.com
2020 Kia Stinger GTS arrives in bright orange
Kia has unveiled the 2020 Kia Stinger GTS, a special edition version, which amps up the performance even more
Source: thetorquereport.com
UK's best cars to own revealed by Auto Express | Manufacturer
The Toyota Prius hybrid has been named as the best car to own in Auto Express magazine’s 2019 Driver Power Survey
Source: am-online.com
2020 Kia Telluride vs. 2019 Kia Sorento: Compare Crossover SUVs
Deciding between the 2019 Kia Sorento and 2020 Kia Telluride crossover SUVs may come down to how often you plan to use the third-row seats
Source: thecarconnection.com
China's 2020 Kia K3, K3 PHEV Unveiled, Will Go On Sale In Q2
Kia has brought the 2020 K3 (aka the Forte in North America) to the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show, offering a first official glimpse of its exterior styling and powertrains aimed
Source: carscoops.com
ROAD TEST: 2019 Nissan Pathfinder is a big and cushy hauler
REMEMBER when our primary choices were a Commodore or a Falcon? There was the occasion when some bucked the trend and went for a Magna...they were far simpler times
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Johannesburg - Half a million bucks. That’s, unfortunately, what you have to pay for a really good SUV these days when you’re talking C or D segment players
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Australia's Northern Territory Police Will Patrol Its Highways In Kia Stingers
Australian police departments used to be almost exclusively made up of Holden Commodores and Ford Falcons, but since local production of those two models ended, authorities have been searching for
Source: carscoops.comKIAS BEST SELLING MODEL IN THE UK
This improved fourth generation Kia's Sportage is an affordable mid-sized SUV that delivers even more of what buyers are looking for in this segment
Source: worcesternews.co.uk
Northern Territory police mocked over new number plates
The Northern Territory Police has started rolling out its new vehicles, but they have quite got the reaction from the public the organisation was hoping for
Source: thechronicle.com.auThird Australian police force picks the Kia Stinger for highway patrol duties
The Northern Territory Police has become the latest Australian force to recruit the Kia Stinger for roads policing, after a successful trial
Source: motoringresearch.com
NT joins Qld backing Kia, while NSW and Vic cops go premium
THE Northern Territory highway patrol has split with southern states and selected the Kia Stinger as its new highway patrol car
Source: thechronicle.com.au
NT Police select KIA Stinger
The Northern Territory (NT) selected the KIA Stinger as its front-line road traffic policing vehicle, following in the footsteps of Queensland and Western Australia
Source: autotalk.com.au
Ford RS chief engineer moves to Hyundai
South Korean automaker Hyundai has plucked Ford's chief RS engineer
Source: motorauthority.com
2020 Kia Soul EV first drive review: 243 electric miles in the box
I’m snaking the 2020 Kia Soul EV around a bend in the Korean countryside, happy to push faster after weathering Seoul’s famous morning traffic earlier, but I can’
Source: greencarreports.com
Mercedes-Benz CLA35 AMG, Mid-engine Corvette, Kia Soul EV: What's New @ The Car Connection
Don't let its suave looks fool you: The 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA35 AMG that debuted Monday is a 302-horsepower muscle machine in a tight-fitting track suit
Source: thecarconnection.com
NT Police choose Kia Stinger for highway duty
The Northern Territory’s Road Policing Command will shortly acquire seven units of the Kia Stinger to replace the existing fleet of Holden Commodore SS
Source: motoring.com.auNT Police Sting(er)! Northern Territory cops to use Kia Stingers
Seven Kia Stingers have been shipped to the NT (the third Australian state or territory to choose the Korean rear-driver after Queensland and Western Australia), where they'll be
Source: carsguide.com.auNew York auto show world debuts list
Even though AutoShanghai opens to the media on 16 April, there will still be quite a few important vehicle premieres on the following day at the New York International Auto
Source: just-auto.com
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus vs. 2019 Kia Niro BEV – Surprising Similarities & Stark Contrasts
The stars are aligning for Tesla and its more affordable Model 3 trims. The company finally has an electric car that fits the budget of many Americans
Source: torquenews.comKia Stinger Recalled Over Fire Risk
Kia is recalling 16,011 of its 2018 Stinger hatchbacks because faulty wiring could lead to a fire
Source: msn.com
Genesis G80 confirmed for June Australian launch
The fledgling Hyundai luxury brand will launch the Mercedes E-Class-sized Genesis G80 priced from $68,900 (plus on-road costs), officials have confirmed
Source: motoring.com.au
2 men charged in road rage incident; stopping cars on highway in Norwood
Two drivers are facing charges after a rush hour road rage incident led two men to stop their cars and throw drinks at each other on Interstate 95 near Norwood
Source: bostonglobe.com
'Hyundai and Kia plan to up their game even further'
In over 25 years of writing about cars, I’ve enjoyed watching the rise of Korean sister brands Hyundai and Kia more than most
Source: autoexpress.co.ukFamily escapes when Kia suddenly stalls, erupts in fire on California freeway
Jessica Hernandez treated her mom to a birthday lunch in Manhattan Beach on a warm, sunny afternoon this past weekend
Source: mercurynews.com
SsangYong Tivoli 2020 to be a 'major facelift'
A facelifted version of the SsangYong Tivoli will debut in Korea within months, with the 2020 model set to introduce 'major changes' compared with the current version
Source: carsguide.com.au
SsangYong Tivoli XLV axed in favour of new Korando
The SsangYong Tivoli XLV will be phased out globally as the brand rationalises its line-up in preparation for the arrival of the new Korando model
Source: carsguide.com.auNew seven-seater SUV coming from SsangYong soon
There will be a new seven-seat SUV in the SsangYong range that will bridge the gap between the all-new mid-sized Korando and the established Rexton large SUV
Source: carsguide.com.au
U.S. Authorities Investigate Hyundai And Kia Over Fire Risk Affecting 3 Million Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is opening an investigation into 3 million vehicles from Kia and Hyundai due to thousands of reports of fires
Source: carscoops.comUS to probe 3-million Kia and Hyundai vehicles over fire reports
Washington — The top US vehicle safety regulator said on Monday it would open an investigation into 3-million Hyundai and Kia vehicles after reviewing reports of more than 3,000
Source: businesslive.co.za
NHTSA opens investigation into 3M Hyundai, Kia vehicles over fires
The NHTSA on Monday launched an investigation into a fire risk that covers about 3 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles. The decision to open the investigation came after the U
Source: thecarconnection.com
New transmission makes 2020 Hyundai Elantra more fuel efficient
The 2020 Hyundai Elantra will be a frugal compact car when it goes on sale later this year
Source: thecarconnection.com
Flagship 2019 Volkswagen Arteon arrives for $36,840
That base price, which includes a mandatory $995 destination charge, is for an Arteon SE with front-wheel drive
Source: thecarconnection.com
2020 Kia Telluride, Mid-Engine Corvette, Racing electric cars: What's New @ The Car Connection
2020 Kia Telluride first drive: Crossover SUV squares off It doesn’t matter if we’re talking about three-row crossover SUVs or Colorado towns: Telluride is not a long
Source: thecarconnection.comHyundai, Kia recall 500,000 cars over fire concerns
Hyundai and Kia have made news in recent months for recalls related to possible engine fires, and now, the sister automakers have two new recalls to announce along those lines
Source: msn.com
Hyundai and kia: US safety agency opens probes into Hyundai and Kia fires, Auto News, ET Auto
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday that it granted a petition filed last June seeking the investigations by the nonprofit Center for Auto Safety, a consumer advocacy group
Source: auto.economictimes.indiatimes.comThe 2019 Volkswagen Arteon Is Priced Like a True Entry-Luxury Car
After a long wait, the Volkswagen Arteon is just about ready to reach U.S. customers' hands-which means we now know how much it costs
Source: msn.comKia Signature concept previews new small SUV again
Kia has previewed two new additions to its global line-up at the 2019 Seoul motor show with the Mohave Masterpiece and SP Signature
Source: carsguide.com.auHyundai, Kia issue new U.S. recall of 168,000 vehicles for fire risks
Hyundai Motor Co <005380.KS> and affiliate Kia Motors Corp <000270.KS> said on Wednesday they will recall about 168,000 U.S
Source: msn.com
Mercedes-AMG A 35 Saloon arrives with 302bhp
The new Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC Saloon has been launched, becoming the entry point into the firm's performance saloon models
Source: carbuyer.co.ukFederal government opens probes into mysterious fires in Kia and Hyundai vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened formal investigations into spontaneous fires in thousands of Kia and Hyundai vehicles that have resulted in more than 100 injuries and one
Source: mercurynews.com
New York auto show world debuts list
Even though AutoShanghai opens to the media on 16 April, there will still be quite a few important vehicle premieres on the following day at the New York International Auto
Source: just-auto.com
US to investigate car firms Hyundai and Kia over vehicle fires
US safety authorities will investigate nearly three million Hyundai and Kia vehicles over fires, in a move which could prompt mass recalls
Source: bbc.com
Kia Telluride Bids for Midsize SUV Buyers
Kia introduces a new midsize CUV that moves decidedly upscale and is designed to compete against established rivals such as the Ford Explorer, Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander and Jeep Grand
Source: wardsauto.com
Feds open probe into reported Hyundai and Kia fire risk that could affect 3 million cars
The U.S
Source: foxnews.com2020 Hyundai Elantra gets a CVT, boost in fuel economy
While Hyundai and Kia share many powertrains, one unusual split was when the Hyundai Elantra continued using traditional torque converter automatics and dual-clutch transmissions, but the Kia Forte received
Source: msn.com
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration probes Hyundai and Kia noncrash fires
Detroit - The U.S
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NHTSA Opens Probe Into 3 Million Hyundai and Kia Vehicles Over Fires; Veloster Recalled Over Stalling Issue
This isn’t an April Fools joke, sadly, for Hyundai and Kia Motors. After years of investigations and the recall of over 2
Source: thetruthaboutcars.comU.S. to probe thousands of fires connected to Kia, Hyundai vehicles
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top U.S
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U.S. opens new probe into 3 million Kia, Hyundai vehicles for fire risks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Monday it would open a new safety defect investigation into three million Hyundai Motor Co and Kia Motors Corp
Source: reuters.com
NHTSA investigates Kia, Hyundai fire risks
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday it would open a new safety defect investigation into three million Hyundai and Kia vehicles for fires not caused by crashes
Source: autoblog.com