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The new Kia Optima is displayed at the New York International Auto Show at the Javits Center

Why the 2013 Kia Optima Is the Most Complained-About Model Year

Handsome styling, respectable fuel efficiency, and an affordable price all make the Kia Optima an appealing choice as a family driver. The Kia Optima competes with the Nissan Altima, Hyundai Sonata, and the Honda Accord in the midsize sedan category. So maybe you’d like to save money by buying a secondhand Optima. But before you …
2021 Kia Sorento parked outside building

Does The Kia Sorento Compare To Other Favorited SUVs?

In a world where the market is saturated with SUVs, how does the Kia Sorento compare? As sedans are becoming less and less popular, compact to mid-sized SUVs are on the rise. It’s hard to keep up with which models are worth purchasing or not. So, let’s check out the Kia Sorento to see if …

Are Any of the Cheapest New Cars Worth Buying?

“I just want a new car,” is a phrase that might be uttered by just about every prospective car buyer. Aside from the highly coveted “new car scent,” buying a new car does have its advantages. There won’t be any previous owners, no damage to the car, and if anything goes wrong, there is a …
A new Kia Sportage on display at an auto show

Why Is The Kia Sportage Falling Behind?

Kia has really turned things around in the last decade. They have transformed their reputation from being weak and cheap to sporty and reliable. Throughout this transition, the Kia Sportage has been continuously reworked to be a competitive compact SUV to compete against the Honda CR-V and Rav4. So why is it falling short?  A …
The new Kia Optima is unveiled on April 1, 2010 at the New York Auto Show in New York

Skip the 2011 Kia Optima on Your Used Car Shopping List

The Kia Optima shares the midsize sedan segment with the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and the Ford Fusion. Boasting two engine options and a ton of standard features, a secondhand Optima seems like a good buy, especially with fair market prices dipping below $10,000 for some model years. But you should cross the 2011 Kia …

5 Reasons Why the 2020 Kia Forte GT is Better Than the Honda Civic Si

Making a compact car feel sporty is actually not an easy task. It can be tough to give an otherwise subdued compact car a healthy dose of adrenaline and agility while maintaining a balanced feel and competitive price tag. Current sport compact cars include the Honda Civic Si, Volkswagen Jetta GLI, Hyundai Elantra Sport, and …
Kia Soul EV

Is The Mini Cooper SE Or Kia Soul EV Better?

When it comes to the Kia Soul EV and Mini Cooper SE, you can sing it’s electric and do the hustle. Alright, setting our lame dad jokes about these funky little cars aside, the Kia and Mini both deserve attention as affordable electric models, but which one is better?  The Mini Cooper SE Vs. Kia …
2019 Jeep Compass Limited

Four Great 2020 SUVs That Are Actually Affordable

SUVs are becoming increasingly popular for there size, safety, and convenience. However, they are known for being incredibly expensive. Their expensive tags, and being notoriously bad on gas can turn buyers away. Although, you don’t have to give up your vehicle dreams. Check out these affordable, brand-new 2020 SUVs that you can confidently drive off …
2021 Honda Odyssey

Minivan Choices Are Dwindling But You’ve Still Got Options

Recently FCA confirmed we would not see any further updates to the Dodge Grand Caravan, and it will soon be discontinued entirely. RIP Dodge Caravan. This doesn’t mean that hope is lost for those in the market for a minivan. Minivan choices are dwindling, but you’ve got options.  Keeping Minivans in the Family: Chrysler Voyager and Chrysler …
2017 Kia K900 is on display at the 109th Annual Chicago Auto Show

The Kia K900 Comes With a Ridiculous Amount of Standard Features

Kia may not be in the same league as Mercedes-Benz, but the small Korean automaker is really stepping up to the plate and building some great vehicles at even better prices. Kia has slowly been creeping into the luxury market and is starting to gain notice from critics. Consumers who could never afford a luxury …
2019 Hyundai Kona Electric

4 Best Electric Cars on a Budget

The electric vehicle movement continues to gain traction. Innovative engineers are designing electric cars to prepare for the possibility of a future in which electric cars dominate the automobile industry. There are quite a few luxury models available. The Audi E-Tron, the Jaguar I-Pace, the BMW i3, and Tesla models M, S, and X to …
Thief Stealing Car

Millions of Toyota, Hyundai, Kia Keys Easy To Clone-Yikes!

Yeah, this isn’t good. The Texas Instruments encryption technology called DST80 used to protect Toyota, Hyundai, and Kia key fobs from hacking can be easily hacked. Thanks, Texas Instruments! It seems that there are holes in the security technology that makes hacking into the fobs easy for any tech-savvy fool.  Thieves use an inexpensive Proxmark …
2017 Kia Cadenza is on display at the 109th Annual Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place

The Kia Cadenza Offers Luxury Amenities at an Affordable Price

The full-size Cadenza is Kia’s forgotten sedan, with most Americans not even knowing the premium vehicle exists. With low sales in the U.S., Kia redesigned the Cadenza in hopes of proving it is the master of producing luxury-like vehicles at non-luxury-like prices. The recently-debuted and redesigned 2020 Kia Cadenza might just find its way into …
Kia Soul

The Jeep Renegade vs the Kia Soul: Which Is Best?

One has hamsters and the other has iconic X brake lights, while both vehicles provide a fair amount of spunk. When it comes to the Kia Soul Vs The Jeep Renegade, deciding which vehicle is better comes down to their features and your individual needs. The Jeep Renegade vs the Kia Soul  Both vehicles are …
Kia introduces the 2019 Kia Sorento during the auto trade show AutoMobility LA at the Los Angeles Convention Center

Why You Should Forget Everything You Thought You Knew About Kia

When you hear the name Kia, what do you think about? Maybe the 2013 Sportage engine recall? Or, if you are a little older, the creative Kia Sephia vs Honda Civic commercial? Whatever it is, you probably don’t think about this company producing Motor Trend SUV of the Year. Imagine Kelley Blue Book putting a …