Hyundai has clearly committed itself to sporting models. While we’re positive the new N badge will attach itself to a handful of undeserving models in the years to come, go-fast versions of the overseas i30 and North American Veloster show it won’t be the norm. The brand seems to have hit upon something and intends […]
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Kia’s Stinger Has a Big Yellow Problem
Kia’s Stinger burst onto the automotive landscape in what seems like the rear-drive sedan’s twilight years, enlivening the lower end of the market with its pleasing profile, available twin-turbo V6, and palate of eye-catching colors. It’s one of those colors — Sunset Yellow — that’s causing headaches for the automaker. Apparently, the Stinger might decide to shed […]
2019 Kia Optima: Kia’s Family Sedan Goes Under the Knife
– Blink and you might miss it. That’s how subtle the changes to the 2019 Kia Optima are. Those with discerning eyes will note the model wears a fresh front fascia with new LED running lights. Of greater importance to family-sedan buyers, though, is Kia’s decision to equip every 2019 Optima with advanced safety features such […]
What’s Better Than 4G? 5G! And Kia’s Got It, at CES
– A 5G network has not even been fully implemented for consumer use on smartphones (yet), but Kia is already working on using it to connect with its vehicles. In addition to showing off a battery-electric version of the Niro, Kia will have a spate of future-tech announcements and demonstrations at CES in Las Vegas this […]
Kia’s Electric Concept Car for CES Is Really the Niro EV in Disguise
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Kia’s Electric Concept Car for CES Is Really the Niro EV in Disguise
– With less than a week to go until CES kicks off in Las Vegas, Kia has laid out its plans for the event. In addition to CES-typical future stuff such as autonomous-driving tech and a new in-car 5G data connection, Kia will show off an all-new, fully electric concept car. That last bit has […]
Kian, the AI-Powered Bot, Is Here to Tell You All about Kias
– Would you want to glean information from an artificially intelligent bot online as you mull your next car purchase? Apparently, plenty of people have done so: Kia said its NiroBot has helped broker the sales of more than 22,000 Niro crossovers. So successful is this Niro-specific bot that Kia has launched a brand-wide AI-powered […]
Taking Kia’s Stinger GT to Germany’s Nürburgring Nordschleife [Test Drive]
The Korean company’s grand touring car is a challenge to stalwarts BMW, Audi, and Mercedes. https://media.wired.com/photos/596e5be3eafe3a7821f7afe7/master/pass/12123_2018_Stinger-FeatureArt.jpg Feed: All Latest
Feds open investigation into recall of 1.7M Hyundais, Kias
US safety regulators have opened a formal investigation into the recall of nearly 1.7 million vehicles by Hyundai and affiliate Kia over engine defects, according to filings published Saturday. A South Korean whistleblower reported concerns last year to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which will probe the timeliness of three recalls carried out […]
2017 Niro in Depth: Kia’s Hybrid Is a Viable Prius Alternative
– Designed from the tires up to be a hybrid, the Niro’s best feature may be that it doesn’t look like one. It pulls double duty as a small SUV and a Prius hunter, so you can save money on gas without anyone suspecting you of tightwad tendencies. With above-average interior space, city fuel economy […]
