Make some more room on the awards shelf, Kia! Photo: Kia Motors Marketing research company J.D. Power recently released its 2019 rankings for vehicles across all segments and automakers, ranging from initial vehicle quality to overall brand excellence. Adding to its large collection of awards, the Kia Soul was named a segment winner in the…
The 84th Geneva Motor Show kicks off next week, and Kia, fresh off its big reveals in Chicago, will undoubtedly be making the trek to Switzerland. Below we’ve detailed all the Geneva unveilings we can expect to see (although we’ve pretty much already seen it all here in the States). Kia at Geneva Motor Show 2014:…
Photo: Starz Media LLC If you thought Matthew McConaughey’s involvement in the promotion of the 2018 Lincoln Navigator was going to be limited to one commercial where he drums on a steering wheel at a railroad crossing, you had better strap in because you are about to have your mind blown by more McConaughmadness. A…
Europe has been becoming increasingly open to the adoption of electric vehicles, with Germany starting incentive programs and countries like Norway making electric power a very, very attractive option. So, as the market improves, who has been a best-seller? According to the European Alternative Fuels Observatory, that is actually a bit of a trick question…
At its core, Roger Corman’s Death Race 2050 is a film about duality. It addresses the idea that every person has two distinct sides—one that ostensibly serves as a mask to conceal the true self from the world at large, and that more authentic self buried beneath a veneer out of fear, obligation, deceit. It…
2015 Chevy Bolt at the 2015 North American International Auto Show While the development of the Chevy Bolt appears to be on schedule and ready to rock, the name of our new favorite little EV may need some work. The United States Patent and Trademark Office just denied the name ‘Bolt,’ because it appears that…
What’s New for the 2015 Mazda MAZDA3 Four Door The 2015 Mazda MAZDA3 four door isn’t seeing much change from the previous model. The only major change is under the hood with a 2.5-liter four cylinder engine that’s now available with a six-speed manual transmission. 2015 Mazda MAZDA3 Exterior The 2015 Mazda MAZDA3 comes in…
The 2015 Kia Soul EV, which is “good neither for your pocketbook, nor the environment” It’s not unusual to hear someone badmouth Kia, but it is a bit odd when the person doing the badmouthing happens to be a Kia dealer. Yet that’s what happened when a car customer in British Columbia, Canada, inquired about…
The 2015 Kia Soul EV, seen here being charged by a hamster The 2015 Kia Soul EV crossover has been awarded the title of Best Eco-Friendly Vehicle at the 34th annual MotorWeek Driver’s Choice Awards. The editors of MotorWeek—television’s longest-running automotive program, which airs on PBS—chose the Soul EV due to its electrifying combination of…
The 2015 Kia Soul, rekt Like a child who keeps missing the basketball hoop during a game of H-O-R-S-E, Kia has asked for a re-do, and the move has paid off in the form of a better safety rating for the 2015 Soul and Forte. After the 2015 Kia Soul and 2015 Kia Forte were…
Kia was recently awarded two 2019 Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy Awards for the Rio and Soul. These two subcompact vehicles offer superior pricing for the features and tech options that you don’t often see on affordable vehicles. They also make smart use of limited space, and Kia’s famous seven-year warranty adds an extra blanket…
We’ve been covering a lot of news about electric cars recently, and that’s because we are on the verge of a huge boom in the market of EVs coming from just about every brand imaginable. With this influx of EVs, it’s getting hard to find which one is right for you simply because you have…
Motor Trend named the 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S the 2015 Best Driver’s Car Luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz today announced that Motor Trend chose the 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S as its 2015 Best Driver’s Car. This isn’t a title that comes easy. Motor Trend pushes contenders to the limit on the track during Best Driver’s Car Week…
The 2016 Kia Soul was named the Best Compact Car for Families for the second consecutive year Having the perfect family car is a great way to make life easier, but not every parent wants to settle for a minivan or an SUV. For those who want a vehicle that’s more unique, the top choice…
Cars at the Chicago Auto Show When navigating the 2015 Chicago Auto Show site, we had a bit of trouble finding a comprehensive list of cars outside of a drop-down menu or individual pages. To make things a little easier for all of us, we have compiled an at-a-glance list. This list will change as we…
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