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2011 Kia Optima Beats Honda Accord In CR Family-Sedan Test

Kia has certainly come a long way. The company’s creative commercials touting redesigned product lineup are just one indicator of how Kia has managed to capture consumer attention. But the Korean automaker also builds high-quality cars that are worthy of serious consideration as family sedans...

May 12, 2011 by Suzanne Kane 2

Kia Announces 2011 Optima Hybrid Pricing

May 11, 2011

Can Kia Build The Next Miata? #YouTellUs

May 11, 2011

2012 Kia Sorento On Sale, Gets Direct Injection

May 10, 2011 2

Blake Griffin Auctioning Dunked-Over 2011 Kia Optima For Charity

Remember the 2011 Kia Optima that NBA star Blake Griffin successfully completed a slam dunk over--well, the hood at least--back in February? If not, you can catch our... May 6, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1

2011 Kia Sorento, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Recalled For Driveshaft Issue

Some Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento crossover utility vehicles are being recalled for an issue that could lead to early failure of their automatic transmissions. About... May 4, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson

Recall Watch: 2007 Kia Spectra

Kia has issued a recall for its 2007 Kia Spectra for faulty fuel tank straps. The recall only affects those in areas prone to vehicle rusting. The states where recalled... May 2, 2011 by Justin Cupler

Hyundai And Kia Pull Ahead In Sales, Gain More U.S. Market Share

This past month, while most of the industry stuttered, Kia and Hyundai surged ahead—significantly gaining market share, based on some forecasts just out. Hyundai and... April 27, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson 5

Five 2012 Green Family Cars from the New York Auto Show

Let’s face it. Even if you feel you need to trade in or downsize to a less expensive car, you still are loathe to give up what you’ve become accustomed to in the... April 25, 2011 by Suzanne Kane 2

Kia's Hamsters Scurry Off With Nielsen's Top Ad Award At The 2011 New York Auto Show

It's official: Americans love rodents. That rule may not apply so much to rats or nutria, but cuter critters like squirrels and chipmunks are tops with U.S. consumers. And at... April 22, 2011 by Richard Read

2012 Kia Optima To Be Assembled In The U.S.

If buying a car that's made in the U.S. is a priority, you'll soon have one more choice. Beginning this fall, the 2012 Kia Optima will be built at West Point, Georgia. To... April 21, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson 2

2012 Kia Soul Preview: 2011 New York Auto Show

Better fuel economy, more power and an amped-up look come to the 2012 Kia Soul, which takes a bow on a stage at the 2011 New York Auto Show today. For the new model year... April 21, 2011 by Marty Padgett

2012 Kia Rio: 2011 New York Auto Show

The 2012 Kia Rio makes its debut today at the 2011 New York Auto Show, in both four-door sedan and five-door hatchback form. The Rio and Rio5 are part of the wave of 40-mpg... April 21, 2011 by Marty Padgett 1

Study: Americans Avoiding Japanese, Korean Autos In The Wake Of Earthquake, Tsunami

To say that things have been tough in Japan since the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami on March 11 would be a gross understatement. With thousands of lives lost, homes... April 15, 2011 by Richard Read 3

2011 Kia Forte 5-Door SX: First Drive

The Kia Forte replaced the compact Spectra a few years ago, bringing style to and dare I say flair to the Kia showroom. But the market is changing and Kia recognizes this... April 5, 2011 by Joel Feder

2011 Kia Sportage SX: First Drive

When we first drove the 2011 Kia Sportage EX we said that it's one of the most svelte crossovers on the market. After being on sale for over a year there is no question that... April 4, 2011 by Joel Feder 1

2011 Kia Optima, Chicago's vintage metal bridge

NHTSA Tests More Vehicles Under Tougher 5-Star Safety Rating System

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) continues to make its way through a backlog of vehicles waiting to be crash tested under a new, tougher system the... March 29, 2011 by L James Johnson 1

Seven Car Brands With Bad Reputations For Quality

Quality means different things to different car buyers--everything from reliability to fuel efficiency to utility. It's nebulous, but it can make or break the launch of a new... March 28, 2011 by Marty Padgett 12