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2011 Kia Optima EX Review: It Hits The Hot Spot
Kia's 2011 sedan de grace ends Optima's dowdy image In broadcast TV, network "up fronts" preview new fall shows. By mid-winter, networks revamp their lineups. An alternative: drop in a blockbuster such as American Idol. Hyundai and its Kia affiliate offer their own twists on TV land practices...
Insurance Losses Point To Risky Drivers More Than Vehicle Safety
By most indications, a late-model used Mitsubishi Lancer is a good, safe choice. It's earned four and five stars from the federal government in recent model years, and while... October 19, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 2
Video: Subaru Brings Mediocrity To TNT Tonight
Last week, an eagle-eyed reader over at Motor Authority sent in some spy shots of a curious sedan sporting a "M" on the grill and a nameplate that read "Mediocrity". Painted... October 4, 2010 by Richard Read 1
Can Kia Catch Up With Hyundai In Quality, Reliability?
Kia is on track to set an all-time sales record in the U.S. this year, beating its previous 305,000 sales, and it's no surprise how: lots and lots of product. Over the past... September 29, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 3
Today at High Gear Media: Fireball Run, Paris Show and Optima
On Day 4 of the Fireball Run, Team High Gear Media is running a strong third in the points standings--and heinously late hours fueled by 5-hour energy potions. We sense an... September 27, 2010 by Marty Padgett
2011 Kia Optima: UVO Allows Hands-Free Calling, Audio Features
In the 2011 Kia Optima, Bluetooth connectivity and USB device connectivity come standard—even on the base LX model. But if you step up to Kia's new UVO (short for... September 27, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson
2011 Kia Optima: First Drive
Kia quite simply gets it: Basic doesn't have to be boring. We've seen it in the host of models the brand has introduced over the past model year: the Forte small sedan, the... September 27, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 2
Today at High Gear Media: Hackers in Cars, Kia Optima, and Leaf
We've driven the 2011 Kia Optima enough for a very Quick Drive. First Drive? We'll save that for a future date. [MotorAuthority] Could your WiFi-connected car be vulnerable... September 1, 2010 by Marty Padgett
Five Cars That Lose Value Fast
Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia have made giant strides in recent years. Some of their 2010 and 2011 cars are among the best they've ever made, and are rated near the... August 9, 2010 by Sean Tucker 1
Configure The 2011 Kia Optima, Get Estimated Pricing
When we brought you the first images of the new 2011 Kia Optima from the New York Auto Show, it was clear that this sister car to the 2011 Hyundai Sonata was different--in a... July 28, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
Kia Schools Us in Smart Style with 2011 Optima Interior
The 2011 Kia Optima doesn't arrive in showrooms until the fall, but earlier this year the South Korean automaker blitzed the 2010 New York auto show with its upcoming... July 20, 2010 by Marty Padgett
Amazingly for New York, Less IS More at the 2010 Auto Show
Article by Bruce Richter; photographs by Robert Didal. The 2010 New York Auto Show had several themes this year. One was the prevalance and prominence of the greenest... April 9, 2010 by High Gear Media Staff
2011 Kia Optima: First Look from the 2010 New York Auto Show
We've been teased a few times with sketches of the 2011 Kia Optima, but today we've got the real thing live from the upcoming 2010 New York Auto Show, with an on-sale date... April 1, 2010 by Marty Padgett 1
Kia Teases Racier Look For 2011 Optima, Ahead Of NY Show
The Kia Optima, in its current or past iterations, has never been much of a looker, but that appears about to change. With this New York Auto Show concept teased here in... February 22, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson
The 2010 Kia Optima Sedan: With Camry Sales Sliding Can Kia Make a Move in the Family Segment?
Although the advertised base price for the 2010 Kia Optima is only $17,995 that is only for the manual transmission base model which is no doubt "impossible" to find on... February 2, 2010 by Jim Hamel 2
Kia Shows Off Forte Hybrid, Plans For Hydrogen Fuel Cell And Plug-In Vehicles
Not to be outdone by Nissan's fairly jaw-dropping announcement of EVs and infrastructure earlier this week, Kia unveiled its new Forte hybrid yesterday. It's a liquefied... March 25, 2009 by Richard Read 3
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