2015 Corvette Z06 Engine Delivers 650 Horsepower
Yes, you read that correctly. The all-star 2015 Corvette Z06 engine—the LT4 supercharged 6.2-liter V8—is SAE-certified at 650 horsepower. This makes next year’s Z06 the most powerful production model ever to come out of General Motors and one of the elite few production cars in the U.S. to top out at more than 600 horsepower. […]
2015 Kia K900 Marketing Campaign Is Tasty
The all-new 2015 Kia K900 continues to arrive at dealerships across the country in limited quantities but with unlimited potential, marking Kia’s first foray into the rear-drive luxury sedan segment. According to a recent press release, this summer will see an exciting K900 marketing campaign that embraces music, art, food—the works. Reportedly, the K900 marketing […]
Watch the Nissan ZEOD RC Crash Test in Slow Mo
While the talk in regards to Nissan and the Le Mans 24 today largely centers around the announcement that next year’s race will see the return of a GT-R, let’s not forget that this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours will mark the debut of the endlessly interesting ZEOD RC. In order to help get the […]
Win a Sorento in the #KiaVoiceFans Sweepstakes
Calling all fans of The Voice and family-friendly vehicles: the #KiaVoiceFans Sweepstakes is your chance to win an all-new 2015 Kia Sorento Limited. And the best part? You’ll get to interact with star artists from The Voice as you try to win. Captivating Advertisements: Join Christopher Walken in celebrating the Kia brand The #KiaVoiceFans Sweepstakes […]
Kia’s April Sales Mark Major Milestones
Kia’s April sales mark several records and milestones for the Korean automaker, which is celebrating 20 years of sales in the United States. Total sales reached 53,676 vehicles, which is a 12.9 percent increase over April 2013. Specifically, the Optima set a monthly sales record, managing an impressive 14,589 units sold. The Soul also set […]
KMA, KMMG CEO Byung Mo Ahn Named Vice Chairman of Kia
This week, Kia Motors Corporation announced that longtime company man Byung Mo Ahn will assume the role of Vice Chairman, effective immediately. As group vice chairman and the CEO of Kia Motors America (KMA) and Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG), Ahn will serve as one of the driving forces for a brand that is looking […]
2015 Kia Soul Goes on Sale in the UAE
Kia might be growing fast here in the United States, but the brand is also making headway in other parts of the world. For example, Drive Arabia reported today that the 2015 Kia Soul has officially gone on sale in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Sorry, impatient Americans, you’ll have to wait your turn. The […]
Kia K900 Dealers Limited to Less than 30 Percent Upon Launch
Wanting to get your hands on one of those fancy new K900 luxury sedans Kia’s been trying to sell you with a 15-year-old pop culture reference? Well, you might actually need to go on a hunt akin to Morpheus’ search for Neo in The Matrix after all: Edmunds is reporting that the K900 will be […]
Corvette Museum to Feature Sinkhole Corvettes before Restoration
If you live under a rock, first of all, beware of sinkholes. But second of all, it’s possible that you didn’t hear about the sinkhole fiasco that gobbled up eight ‘Vettes at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The tragedy claimed two GM-owned Corvettes on loan to the museum, as well as six […]
About.com Names Kia Soul a Best New Car of 2014
About.com editor, Aaron Gold, recently released his list of the Best New Cars of 2014, and we were pleased to see a News Wheel (and hamster) favorite make the final cut: Gold named the 2014 Kia Soul a Best New Car for 2014. The Soul was among eleven other vehicles to be named to the […]
“Consumer Reports'” Top Picks 2014: Tesla Rides High, Ford Plummets
Tesla's Model S scores a near perfect 99 out of 100, while America's Big Three automakers are almost entirely unrepresented on this year's list
Consumer Reports has released its Top Picks 2014 list, which details the 10 best models available today across 10 categories. In order to qualify, a vehicle must rank at or near the top of its class in CR’s overall test score, must have an average or better reliability rating (according to their Annual Auto Survey, […]
2014 Kia Sportage Recall for Incorrect Tire Pressure Label
Kia has voluntarily recalled nearly 12,000 of its 2014 model year Kia Sportages due to incorrect labeling regarding the vehicle’s correct tire pressure. In total, the 2014 Kia Sportage recall affects 11,961 Sportages manufactured between September 30, 2013, through January 11, 2014. Apparently, the automaker’s best-selling compact crossover has a sticker located on the driver’s […]
The Big Nasty: 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Announced at 2014 NAIAS
In the waning moments before revealing the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 at a press conference on Monday, President of GM North America Mark Reuss aptly called the yellow hellbeast that emerged from behind the curtain “The Big Nasty.” Yeah, we think that nickname will stick just fine. The 2015 Corvette Z06 is the most track-capable […]