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Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:41:52 -0400 Lifestyle/Fashion http://www.thecarconnection.com/images/website/tcc-feed.jpg http://www.thecarconnection.com/reviews http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/kia_sportage_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/kia_sportage_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  2008 KIA SPORTAGE STYLING | [6 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "distinctive design is modern, clean and attractive" The Auto Channel: "The Sportage looks and feels a lot classier than you think it would" Cars.com: "strong visual presence" TheCarConnection.com notes few complaints about the 2008 Kia Sportage in terms of interior and ...]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:01:09 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/kia_sedona_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/kia_sedona_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  2008 KIA SEDONA STYLING | [7 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "doesn't carry itself much differently than a Toyota Sienna " Mother Proof: "more stylish and better-looking than other minivans " Car and Driver: "some of the interior trim is cheap-looking" When it comes to styling, the 2008 Kia Sedona minivan is plain but well ...]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:56:44 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/kia_amanti_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/kia_amanti_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  2008 KIA AMANTI STYLING | [5 out of 10] Automobile: " Kia Amanti is styled like one of Lee Iacocca's K-cars of the 1970s" Cars.com: "looks much statelier than before" Edmunds: "nice touches like tasteful faux wood and metallic accents" Kelley Blue Book: "attractive dash" Just one look at the Kia Amanti and you'll see why editors ...]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:51:37 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/kia_optima_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/kia_optima_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  2008 KIA OPTIMA STYLING | [5 out of 10] Car and Driver: "John Doe looks? Check." Edmunds: "styling allows it to blend seamlessly into any automotive crowd" ConsumerGuide: "The leather upholstery lacks richness" Kelley Blue Book: "unobtrusively styled" The 2008 Kia Optima is a mid-size sedan slotting into the automaker's lineup ...]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:49:47 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/kia_spectra_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/kia_spectra_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta 2008 KIA SPECTRA STYLING | [6 out of 10] Cars.com: "sculpted appearance and...more aggressive look" Detroit News: "It's a nice looking compact hatchback" Kelley Blue Book: "cohesive interior" The 2008 Kia Spectra is a compact sedan--or hatchback, the Spectra5--that has a roomy interior and solid performance at a bargain price. ...]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:33:51 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/kia_rio_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/kia_rio_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  2008 KIA RIO STYLING | [7 out of 10] Cars.com: "a European-inspired exterior" Edmunds: "some cheap plastic trim" Car and Driver: "it looks like something you might actually want to drive" TheCarConnection.com found that reviewers consider the 2008 Kia Rio to be somewhat attractive, but not thrilling, even at its low price. The ...]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:33:40 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/kia_sorento_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/kia_sorento_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  2008 KIA SORENTO STYLING | [6 out of 10] Car and Driver: "Stylish bobbed tail" Kelley Blue Book: "could easily be mistaken for a high-end Japanese SUV" Automobile: "remarkably similar to the Grand Cherokee " Jalopnik: "stunning curves" The 2008 Kia Sorento has a pleasantly rounded shape, but it's grown old rather quickly, and ...]]> Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:34:42 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/kia_sedona_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/kia_sedona_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta TheCarConnection.com's team of family-car experts studied reviews of the 2008 Kia Sedona to bring you this comprehensive review. Editors from TheCarConnection.com also drove the 2008 Kia Sedona, and include observations and details here to help you make an educated choice among the many competitors in the minivan segment. Likes ...]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:49:28 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/kia_sportage_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/kia_sportage_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta TheCarConnection.com's team of car experts has researched reviews from around the Web to bring you this conclusive profile of the 2008 Kia Sportage. Editors from TheCarConnection.com have driven the Kia Sportage, including four- and six-cylinder models to provide firsthand advice about this compact SUV. This review also compares the 2008 ...]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:19:32 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/kia_amanti_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/kia_amanti_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta TheCarConnection.com's sedan experts have researched road tests from respected sources to bring you this conclusive review of the 2008 Kia Amanti. Editors also have driven the Kia Amanti and added opinions and details where they help you make the most informed shopping decision for your new car. Likes -Value, value, value -Strong ...]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:35:11 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/kia_rondo_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/kia_rondo_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  2008 KIA RONDO STYLING | [5 out of 10] Car and Driver: "Less glamorous than a minivan...ugh" Cars.com: "Friendly face has few edges" Edmunds: "Lack of pizzazz" Kelley Blue Book: "Clean lines" New York Newsday: "Tall, reasonably stylish" Reviewers from across the Web had lukewarm feelings toward the 2008 Kia Rondo's styling, ...]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 12:42:14 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/kia_optima_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/kia_optima_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta In the process of assembling this extensive review on the 2008 Kia Optima, the car experts at TheCarConnection.com consulted a number of different review sources. TheCarConnection.com's editors have driven the Optima and bring their experience to this review as well. Likes: - Roomy interior - Spacious trunk - Easy maneuverability ...]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 12:13:35 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/kia_spectra_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/kia_spectra_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta In compiling this extensive review on the 2008 Kia Spectra, the experts at TheCarConnection.com used information from a range of differing viewpoints. Then TheCarConnection.com's editors also brought their own experiences driving several different Spectra models--including the Spectra5--to this review. Likes: - Impressive interior ...]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 11:54:32 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/kia_rio_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/kia_rio_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta TheCarConnection.com's editors read the latest reviews on the new 2008 Kia Rio to write this comprehensive review. Our car experts also drove the 2008 Kia Rio to be able to deliver our definitive opinion on the car, to compare it with other cars in the class, and to help you decide if the Rio is the best car for you. Likes: - Perky ...]]> Wed, 07 May 2008 13:10:01 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/kia_sorento_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/kia_sorento_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta TheCarConnection.com's editors read the latest reviews on the new 2008 Kia Sorento to write this comprehensive review. The car experts at TheCarConnection.com also drove the 2008 Kia Sorento to be able to deliver a definitive opinion on the car, to compare it with other cars in the class, and to help you make the right shopping decision. ...]]> Wed, 07 May 2008 13:08:29 -0400