Other than the increase in the number of gears in an automatic transmission there have been few breakthroughs in transmission developments. We may have a breakthrough now. Hyundai and Kia say they’ve developed a transmission that can predict the gear it should be in at any given point. It’s called the “Information and Communication Technology …

The minivan was once a glorious thing. But the derision it has faced over the past couple of decades made its demise inevitable. The ubiquitous minivan will soon be gone. Its percentage of total vehicle sales is down to 2% on a descending graph that shows no indication it will level out. Instead, it looks …

The Kia Forte has always been a great affordable sedan. Kia has earned more respect over the years, but you should still avoid this Forte model year.

Over the years Kia has come to be seen as a respectable automaker by critics and consumers alike. Does anyone regret buying a Kia these days?

Kia has been making some waves in the auto world recently by designing luxury SUVs and keeping them affordable. Since luxury and affordable don’t exactly go hand in hand, it really took the world by surprise when the Korean automaker announced it would be releasing an off-road version of the Telluride. This could be a …

If you love a good crossover vehicle and believe that bigger is better, you were probably excited to see the introduction of the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade for 2020. Both join the 3rd row mid-size SUV market with the likes of the Ford Explorer, Chevy Traverse, Honda Pilot, and Toyota Highlander. It makes sense …

The Kia Telluride has been racking up awards since its debut. The only knock against the Teullride appears to be its lack of a "wow factor."

Hyundai and Kia are the two biggest automakers from South Korea. Which of these companies offers the better cars?

Kia has been a bit of roll recently. The Telluride has won Motor Trend’s SUV of the Year, and dealers are struggling to keep up with demand. And that’s not the only Kia SUV that’s been well-received. The updated Sportage has managed to redeem the failures of past models, and the Soul (which some consider …

While things were looking up in minivan sales in the fourth quarter of 2019, the increase may not be enough to keep all the segment’s current offerings on the market. The Kia Sedona saw a 38.9% increase in sales from the fourth quarter of 2019 over what it sold in the same period of time …

Cars usually get one or two useful features for each new model year. It could be anything from new safety features, engines or transmissions, and even standard smartphone integration. Plenty of cars also got complete redesigns for the 2020 model year like the Ford Explorer and Toyota Supra. With new engines come different fuel economy …

Kia has moved to expand its SUV crossover offerings with the introduction of the much anticipated 2020 Kia Telluride. Since its release in Spring 2019, the crossover SUV has earned excellent reviews and was rated highly by Consumer Reports where it fell behind only the Subaru Ascent in reliability for vehicles in its class. The 2020 Telluride offers …

When MotorTrend named the Kia Telluride SUV of the Year, the auto world could be forgiven for being surprised. Several years ago, Kia was known for its lower price points, unreliability, and not much else. Kia has changed for the better over the last several years, and the 2020 Telluride is certainly worthy of the award. Kia …

While reliability (strangely) doesn’t appear in the top list of brand loyalty factors, it’s undeniably important to consumers. SUV owners wouldn’t hold onto their vehicles for so long if they couldn’t stand up to daily abuse. 3rd row SUVs especially need to be reliable, as they’re often used to transport families, although minivans are arguably …

While there was a time when drivers didn’t think twice about keeping a stash of CDs or cassette tapes in our cars, those days are long gone. Not only are CDs expensive, they also take up a great deal of space, clutter up the car, and are prone to breaking. These days, many drivers prefer …

The 2020 Kia Telluride has been making waves and racking up awards. It boasts many great features, but which are standard on the Telluride?

The Kia Soul has seen a surprising amount of success since its debut in 2010. Many people have been wondering whether it's a car or SUV.

Kia has been improving its reputation over years by building quality vehicles. However, back in 2011 the Sorento had an inexcusable problem.

The SUV market is booming in the U.S. and this means that there are more luxury SUVs than ever. Is it worth it splurge on one?

The Kia Telluride was just introduced in 2019, and it’s been garnering praise from reviewers and buyers alike. This three-row SUV has won accolades from MotorTrend, Consumer Reports, and others. Now, the well-respected automotive resource Edmunds has weighed in. Recently, Edmunds named the 2020 Telluride the Best SUV of the Year. We’ll take a look at …