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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.
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.
Kia Shows off Rear-View Cameras With Reverse Only Race
Many of Kia‘s latest models feature a rear-view camera system, to help with reversing. This feature is relatively new to some international markets, so the brand launched a special racing event to introduce the tech to the public.
Top Ten Cars for Teens
USAA has compiled a list of the top ten cars for teens based on a recent survey where parents determined their most important factors when choosing a vehicle for their teenager. Those factors were reliability, a high safety rating and affordable auto insurance. At number 10 on the list of top 10 cars for teens…
2013 Kia Forte Design Sketches Leaked?
If this is a hint of what the 2013 Kia Forte may look like, the Korean auto manufacturer might have a winner on their hands. Despite only being on the market since 2009, Kia is looking to refresh their Forte by next year, as a 2013 model. The sketch shows off the supposed new 2013…
Michelle Wie, Blake Griffin Inspired Custom Kias Revealed: 2011 SEMA Show
Kia has unveiled four custom models at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas today, with each car featuring a different sport as its theme. A custom Soul, built by West Coast Customs, is inspired by Michelle Wie, Kia’s official golf ambassador. A Rio 5-Door was built in partnership with Antenna featuring a Retro Surf theme….
Hyundai, Ford Tops In Brand Loyalty Survey
When it comes to automotive brand loyalty, consumers trust Hyundai, this according to a new study. The study was done by Experian Automotive, a data service that tracks vehicle registration data and consumer attitudes, and it found that consumers really trust Hyundai. But making big progress is Ford – the automaker took six of the…
Kia Canada to Compete in Targa Newfoundland in Partnership with MADD Canada
Targa Newfoundland, the ultimate North American tarmac rally, is organized every September for seven days and travels across 2,200 kilometers, or 1,200 miles, of amazing central Newfoundland road. South Korean automaker Kia‘s Canadian operations are set to participate in the 2011 Targa Newfoundland Rally, which will be their second consecutive year at the event. This…
Kia Rear-Drive Genesis Twin Confirmed, But No Pickup or Miata Rival
Kia, spurred by the success of sibling Hyundai’s Genesis (and possibly Equus), wants a piece of the rear-drive pie. The company is planning a flagship luxury sedan and possibly a coupe, both in the vein of the Genesis duo. Kia’s rear-drive adventures end there, however: there are no plans to introduce a pickup truck. There…
2011 Mazda 3 Scores Top Pick In Safety From IIHS
The Insurance Institute For Highway Safety awarded the Mazda 3 with its Top Pick honor in the small car category. The Mazda3 met the criteria by scoring a “Good” rating in all crash test categories (front, side, rear and rollover) and has electronic stability control. The Mazda3 is the first car from the automaker to…
Kia Forte Announced as 2010 Top Safety Pick by IIHS
The Kia Forte took home the 2010 Top Safety Pick, given out by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. This is the third model from the Kia/Hyundai brand to win the rating for 2010, following the Kia Soul and the Hyundai Sonata. To be considered for this award, vehicles must earn the top rating of…
New York 2010: Forte Five-Door Unveiled in New York
Kia pulled the covers off a new hatchback version of the Forte at the New York Auto Show but oddly chose not to let the media see any of the five doors actually open. It’s especially strange when the car is called the Forte Five-Door. Joining the Forte sedan and Forte Koup, the Five-Door will…
2010 North American Car & Truck of the Year Nominees Announced
We still have more than half of 2009 to go and already the list of 2010 North American Car & Truck of the Year nominees have been picked. That’s because the list is essentially a list of every new model for 2010. Nominated for car of the year are: the Audi S4, BMW Z4, BMW…
Kia Forte: New Compact Sedan Unveiled in Chicago & Toronto
Unveiled simultaneously at the Chicago Auto Show and the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, Kia took the wraps of its new Forte compact sedan. The Forte will be offered in three trims with LX and EX models featuring a 2.0-liter four cylinder engine with 156hp and 144 ft-lbs of torque. An SX model will…
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