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2014 Kia Forte Teased at South Korean Mall – Video
The 2014 Kia Forte won’t be seen on American soil until this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show, but South Koreans are getting a sneak preview of the sedan – known as the K3 in Korea – at a local mall.
Hyundai Airbag Defects Spur Recall in Two Vehicles – 31,600 Affected
Split between two vehicles from different eras with separate problems, Transport Canada is announcing recalls for the 2007-08 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2012-13 Hyundai Sonata.
New Kia Rondo MPV Teased Ahead of Paris Motor Show Reveal
Kia has released a selection of teaser images of an all-new MPV model ahead of its debut at the Paris Motor Show this fall.
2014 Kia Forte Teased in Sketches
New images that reveal the look of the upcoming 2014 Kia Forte have been unveiled ahead of the car’s official debut at the 2012 Los Angeles Autoshow in November.
2014 Kia Sedona to Draw Inspiration from KV7 Concept
The Kia KV7 Concept debuted back at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, sporting all sorts of features foreign to a traditional minivan: gullwing side doors, rotating seats, wood flooring, retractable dash board, and even floating table-top touchscreen computers.
Kia Luxury Flagship Will be Called Quoris
Kia has confirmed that when its rear-drive luxury sedan is exported, it will be called the Quoris.
Feature: GM’s eAssist Hybrid Bet Doesn’t Pay Off
Currently available on three models, GM’s eAssist technology is a product and packaging gamble the automaker has made that does not appear to be paying off. While the first two Buick models to receive the mild-hybrid system received modest praise, the new Chevy Malibu Eco has drawn so much criticism it was recently named “the…
Next Hyundai Genesis will Offer AWD: Brand Boss Says
Much can be said about Hyundai’s meteoric rise from being a bargain bin brand to one with respectable luxury and sport models, but there wasn’t much of a chance that those words would come from someone in a snowy climate.
2013 Hyundai Tucson Cracks $20,000 Entry Price
Pricing will increase for the Hyundai Tucson with the 2013 model year, though it will still be cheaper than the competition.
Hyundai’s 40 MPG Claim Could Face Class Action
Consumer Watchdog is working with a Hyundai Elantra owner to put the company on the hot seat for its 40 mpg claims, saying the car can’t come close in reality.
Hyundai to Become Third Best Selling Retail Car Brand in America Next Year Says CEO Krafcik
Hyundai’s combination of style and fuel economy appears to be paying off at the dealership level with the record sales allowing the Korean automaker to move past long standing industry top sellers. In fact, as of June, Hyundai has moved past Ford to become the fourth best selling brand in America when it comes to…
Top 10 Least Expensive Crossovers of 2012
Crossovers continue to be one of the most competitive new car segments in the industry, and that’s a good thing for car buyers. With more and more entries into the market, prices have dropped across the board. Here’s a quick look at the top 10 cheapest crossover vehicles.
2013 Kia Optima SX Limited Pricing Starts at $36,050
Blowing well past the entry-level luxury sedan market in terms of price, Kia just announced the sticker for its 2013 Optima SX Limited sedan.
Hyundai Large Crossover Might Return in Future: CEO
Despite plans for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe to replace the Veracruz, Hyundai North America CEO John Krafcik is confirming that there might still be a large crossover in the company’s future.
Kia Brakes Lawsuit Appeal Denied by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court today denied Korean automaker Kia’s appeal in a case dating back 11 years over the brakes in its Sophia sedans degrading too quickly.
Kia Racing Notches Weekend Sweep of Pirelli World Challenge GTS Class
This past Saturday Kia had reason to celebrate as it captured its first victory in the SCCA World Challenge GTS class. But the team had no reason to be complacent, and went on to sweep the weekend, capturing its second win in a row.
Kia Racing Optima Claims its First Victory in World Challenge
With Michael Galati behind the wheel of the number 36 Kia Motors America Kia Optima, the Korean automaker has captured its first series win in the SCCA Pirelli World Challenge GTS competition.
2014 Kia Sorento First Korean Commercial Released
Kia recently unveiled its face-lifted 2014 Sorento, and now the first commercial for the car has been released in Korea, showing off the interior.
Veloster Turbo Matte Gray Paint Will be a Hit Says Exec
The first automaker to offer a matte paint job on a mainstream production car, Hyundai is helping the once niche offering go mainstream.
Will a New Era of Turbocharging Bring Back Old Problems?
In an effort to squeeze as much power from every car, while making them more fuel-friendly, automakers are increasingly switching their engines to use a technology that’s not exactly new and which isn’t typically associated with fuel economy – turbocharging.
Elantra GT, Coupe Performance Versions “Being Considered” Says CEO
Hyundai North America CEO John Krafcik confirmed during a media event today that the company is considering a performance version of both the Elantra Coupe and GT.
2013 Hyundai Veloster Now 40-MPG for Automatic Transmission
Changes made to the 2013 Hyundai Veloster will improve fuel economy on the dual-clutch automatic transmission, resulting in all models getting the impressive 40 mpg rating.
Hot Wheels Hyundai Veloster Goes Stunt Wall Riding – Video
Team Hot Wheels is getting pretty clever in its viral videos, this time around calling upon Team Blue to take on the Wall Ride test.
2014 Kia Sorento Revealed With Refreshed Looks, All-New Chassis
Spy photos of an updated Sorento have been popping up lately and now Kia has revealed its updated mid-size crossover. Pictures didn’t reveal much that was new and even in production trim it’s obvious that the changes are mild, at least on the surface.
