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Florida Man Photographs Reptilian Alien Driving a Kia Spectra

Pictured: an alien driving a car, duh Yesterday, we reported that a man in Florida was “running around like a monkey with his tongue out” and jumping onto moving cars,…

Watch a Kia Rio Drift, Do a Burnout

Even the most ardent Kia fans would probably not list “performance” as one of the South Korean automaker’s stronger points. And the Kia Rio is perhaps the least likely vehicle…

Michael Sprague Promoted to Kia Motors America COO

Michael Sprague In case you haven’t heard, Kia’s top US executive, Byung Mo Ahn, has stepped down amid a big change-up for the Korean automaker. Mo Ahn, 64, has vacated…

Kia Soul EV Availability Expanding to Five More States

The 2015 Kia Soul EV After its successful launch in California late last year, Kia has announced that it will be expanding the Soul EV’s availability to five new states:…

Kia Posts Sales Gain for Tenth Consecutive Month

The 2016 Kia Optima is one of the many reasons Kia has increased in sales for ten months in a row February might seem bleak to some, but for Kia,…

Kia Entering Mexican Auto Market in July

The Korean automaker will begin selling vehicles in Mexico this summer South Korea’s Kia Motors will soon have a presence south of the border, once the automaker begins selling cars…

Kia Donating $75,000 to Fund Hispanic Student Scholarships

Kia Motors America has announced that it is donating $75,000 to the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) to provide 16 scholarships of $4,000 each to eligible Hispanic students…

2016 Kia Sorento Named Consumer Reports 2016 Top Pick

The 2016 Kia Sorento was named a Consumer Reports Top Pick The automotive industry is ready for a change—and that’s where the 2016 Kia Sorento comes in. This capable and…

1,500 UK Kia Sportage Models Sold in First Weekend

The 2016 Kia Sportage sold 1,500 units in its first weekend The 2016 Kia Sportage has always been a hit in the United States—some might even say it’s one of…

Kia Delivers Vehicles to 2018 Australian Open

For 17 years, Kia has partnered with the Australian Open, and this year the automaker is handing over 120 vehicles to be used during the tournament Photo: Kia Media Champion…

2014 Kia GT4 Stinger Concept Overview

Kia has arrived to the party and prepared to take on the sporty fun-to-drive segment with the 214 Kia GT4 Stinger concept vehicle introduced at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show.…

2018 Kia Rio Ranks as One of the 10 Best Vehicles for Hispanic Families

2018 Kia Rio The Hispanic Motor Press Foundation looked at the performance, safety features, value, style, capability, comfort, and overall driver satisfaction of more than 250 vehicles to determine which…

2016 Kia Sorento Earns 5-Star Safety Rating

The all-new 2016 Kia Sorento (right) sits next to the outgoing 2015 model (left) Hot off the Sedona’s 5-star safety rating, Kia Motors America has announced that the all-new 2016…

2016 Kia Optima Brings Rich Merlot and Dark Aubergine to NYC

The 2016 Kia Optima SXL The 2016 Kia Optima officially debuted today at the New York International Auto Show, although we had already gotten a look at it last week,…

2016 Kia Optima Ain’t Looking So Hot, After All

Your first official look at the 2016 Kia Optima SX The first mildly disappointing photograph (above) of the 2016 Kia Optima has officially been released, in advance of the redesigned…

[Photos] Kia Debuts Electrifying Futuron Concept in Shanghai

Introducing the all-electric Kia Futuron SUV Coupe Photo: Kia As of late, many automakers have been introducing — or hinting at the arrival of — an all-electric SUV to their…

Chinese Kia Sportage Commercial Features Marvel’s Quicksilver

Marvel’s Quicksilver makes an appearance in the Chinese Kia KX5 commercial Since Kia first joined its partnership with the X-Men film franchise, we’ve gotten some pretty clever concept models and…

Blake Griffin Takes Off in Kia Optima “Fighter Pilot” Ad

Blake Griffin stars in the new Kia Optima ad “Fighter Pilot” NBA star and Kia Optima spokesman Blake Griffin is starring in a series of ads for the midsize sedan,…

Kia Stinger Named Finalist for 2018 European Car of the Year Title

2018 Kia Stinger Due to its impressive handling, thrilling ride, and powerful performance, the new Kia Stinger has been named one of seven contenders for the 2018 European Car of…

Kia Telluride Nabs Two More Prestigious Awards in May

Photo: Kia Motors Last month was supremely successful for the all-new Kia Telluride. After being named the “CUV of Texas” by the Texas Auto Writers Association and winning the “Mid-Size…

2018 Kia Rio

The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio) and our…

Kia NBA All-Star MVP Voting Helped by NBA Twitter Emojis

The Kia NBA All-Star game is coming up, which means it will soon be time to decide the All-Star MVP—and the NBA is looking to make that easier than ever…

Kia Shows Off Entire Super Bowl Commercial Before Big Day

Kia has released its newest Super Bowl commercial, and it doesn’t just star Christopher Walken—it also stars a nice pair of bright, polka-dotted socks. I promise the socks make sense…

Kia Receives Four 2021 Consumer Guide Best Buy Awards

2021 Kia Seltos Photo: Kia Consumer Guide has been providing reviews for the auto industry since 1967 and made its way online in 1995. Each year, the editors at CG…

All-New Kia Sportage, Optima Earn Top Design Awards

The 2016 Kia Optima (pictured above) and the Kia Sportage both earned iF Design Awards If you want a car that truly stands out, then your best bet is a…

Kia K900 and Soul Win 2015 Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy Awards

The 2015 Kia K900, winner of a 2015 Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy Award Kia’s K900 luxury sedan and Soul urban passenger vehicle have both been recognized with prestigious 2015…

2016 Kia Optima and Sedona Named Best Family Cars for 2016

The 2016 Kia Sedona minivan was named a KBB.com Best Family Car of 2016 along with the 2016 Optima Kia has been making waves with its new design philosophy—and it…

Electric Kia Concept to Debut in Chicago

A teaser image of the e-AWD Kia concept that will premiere at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show An electric all-wheel drive (e-AWD) Kia concept vehicle will be unveiled to the…

Kia Soul Wins Best Buy Award from Consumer Guide Automotive

2017 Soul Turbo Consumer Guide® Automotive recently announced their list of best vehicles to buy for the 2017 year, including a variety of categories ranging from subcompact cars to premium…

Kia Posts Best-Ever January Sales to Begin 2015

A 2015 Kia Optima wheel Kia’s 2014 momentum has carried into the new year, with the Korean automaker posting best-ever January sales of 38,299 vehicles sold in America last month.…

Kia Reveals Name of Chicago Auto Show Concept

At the end of last month, Kia announced that it would be unveiling an electric all-wheel drive (e-AWD) concept vehicle on February 12th at the Chicago Auto Show. The brand…

2018 Kia Sorento Earns Praise for its Reliability

Reliability is a key characteristic drivers look for when considering which SUV to buy, and the 2018 Kia Sorento delivers that and much more. In fact, the Sorento’s ability to…

Kia Motors Reports June Certified Pre-Owned Sales as Best-Ever

2018 Kia Forte Two models in Kia’s lineup, the Forte and Sportage, helped boost the automaker’s Certified Pre-Owned sales to its highest number ever. In June, Kia posted a 13.2…

Telluride and All-New K5 Launch Kia to Best-Ever October Sales

The all-black Telluride Nightfall Edition is new for 2021 Photo: Kia Kia is on an upward trend of success thanks to two of its newest vehicles. In June, the automaker…

Kia Sorento Commercial Asks ‘What About Bob?’

Still from the 2015 Kia Sorento commercial “What About Bob?” A Kia Sorento commercial, entitled “What About Bob,” touts the 2015 Sorento’s spacious interior. Before you get too excited, we…

Kia SEMA Teaser Video Goes Crazy With Sparklers, Cheesy Pizza

The Kia SEMA teaser video goes a bit crazy with the sparklers, but would be awesome if it was a commercial Carmakers tend to release some pretty baffling teaser images…

Kia Sorento Named Canadian Car of the Year Awards

The Kia Sorento was recently nominated for the Canadian Car of the Year award Across the globe, various countries have annual “Car of the Year” awards—and Canada is no exception.…

Kia Seeks Younger Buyers with First-Ever Sports Sedan

Hopefully, Kia’s future sports sedan looks a bit like the GT concept car, but with four doors In the past, Kia has mentioned its intention to appeal to younger buyers—and…

Kia Set to Debut Extreme Off-Roading Sorento for SEMA Show

When you think of Kia, you probably think of unique premium vehicles at an affordable price. But Kia is looking to shake things up a bit, and it’s doing so…

2015 Kia Sedona (3)

The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio) and our…

2015 Kia Sorento red

2015 Kia Sorento red The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America…

2015 Kia Sedona (10)

The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio) and our…

2015 Kia Sorento

2015 Kia Sorento The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton,…

2015 Kia Sorento Overview

2015 Kia Sorento Overview The 2015 Kia Sorento sees a refreshed interior with finer, soft touch materials and a metallic trim. The exterior also sees some updates, including a new…

2015 Kia Sedona (14)

The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio) and our…

2015 Kia Sedona (8)

The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio) and our…

2015 Kia Sedona (2)

The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio) and our…

2015 Kia Sedona (10)

The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio) and our…

2015 Kia Sedona (23)

The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio) and our…

2015 Kia Sedona (11)

The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio) and our…