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If you’re in the market for a car that won’t have any major issues after you purchase it, you’ve come to the right place. Each year, J.D. Power conducts the U.S. Initial Quality Study, which examines problems experienced by vehicle owners during the first 90 days of ownership. Based on the study’s results, each automaker receives an initial quality rating that is determined by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles — the fewer problems an automaker has, the better its quality. SEE ALSO: 10 Worst Car Brands in Initial Quality This year, the industry average was 112 problems per 100 vehicles with 15 automakers besting the average and 18 automakers scoring …
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Ever wonder what it’s like to drive a Lamborghini Huracan in traffic? After getting the opportunity to take the Lamborghini Huracan out on the track, AutoGuide.com‘s own Colum Wood was blessed with a chance to drive the Huracan on his daily commute. So how much has the Italian automaker been able to improve its “entry-level” exotic so that it’s an enjoyable experience every day? Our viewers tuned into the latest 2015 Lamborghini Huracan video review to find out. Despite the minivan market giving way to crossovers and SUVs, plenty of shoppers checked out our comparison video between the 2015 Kia Sedona and 2015 Toyota Sienna to see if the Korean automaker’s latest upda…
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The one-of-a-kind Kia K900 “King James Edition” is now up for auction. Kia and NBA superstar LeBron James has teamed up with Charitybuzz to auction the customized Kia K900 which sports a Pearl Red Metallic paint, 22-inch wheels and Pirelli tires as well as numerous interior upgrades. The auction is currently active and will end on May 7, 2015 at 3:00 PM ET with the proceeds going on to benefit the LeBron James Family Foundation. The custom K900 sedan was first unveiled at the 2015 NBA All-Star game at Madison Square Garden and has also made auto show appearances in Cleveland and New York. Other customization elements to the K900 include an Alcantara Suede interior hea…
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The all-new 2015 Kia Sedona has earned the highest safety rating NHTSA has to offer. The Korean automaker’s minivan scored five stars in the front-impact, side-impact and pole tests while getting four stars in the rollover test. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) also named the Sedona a Top Safety Pick despite higher test standards. SEE ALSO: 2015 Kia Sedona Review Powered by a 3.3-liter V6 engine with 276 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque, the 2015 Sedona has been updated with an all-new chassis that uses 76 percent more Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS), adding to the body’s overall rigidity and durability. According to Kia, the minivan’s chassis static t…
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Kia’s Sportspace concept won’t evolve into a station wagon version of the new Optima that debuted in New York last week. “We looked at it. It’s a beautiful car and obviously it’s a big deal in Europe mainly because they love estates over there,” Kia Motors America product planning vice president Orth Hendricks said. The company hinted at the possibility of an estate version of the Optima last March when it showcased the Sportspace concept in Switzerland. “What we found is that [an Optima wagon customer] is right on top of our Sorento buyer.” The Optima is Kia’s best-selling product in the U.S. where last year the company reported 159,020 sales compared to the Sorento…
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While all eyes were on the 2015 New York Auto Show, Kia rolled out a new compact sedan concept at the Seoul Motor Show. Called the Novo, Kia says the car is a small sedan with a coupe design, previewing the styling of upcoming Kia small cars. Based on the same platform as the Forte, the Novo only shows a new sporty design language, as Kia says it has no intentions of building this car. We can see the tiger-nose grille is slightly modified while big air intakes sit on underneath, framed by thin laser headlights. SEE ALSO: 2016 Kia Optima Video, First Look Inside, a simple, clean interior is said to provide “sanctuary from the frenzied outside world,” according to Kia. T…
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Kia’s best-selling car just got better. Making its debut at the 2015 New York Auto Show, the 2016 Kia Optima enters a new generation with styling from Peter Schreyer. Two engines will carry over for the 2016 Optima including the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with 185 hp and the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 247 hp. New for the 2016 model will be a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission with an estimated 178 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque. 2015 New York Auto Show Coverage Inside the Optima also gets numerous upgrades compared to the current model, such as improving the interior with real stitching on the dash and …
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The 2016 Kia Optima just debuted here at the New York Auto Show after going through a careful transition into a new generation under the watchful eye of supreme design leader Peter Schreyer. Following closely in the footsteps Kia imprinted during the Geneva Motor Show with its Sportspace concept, the new Optima looks like a step in the right direction for the South Korean auto brand. Two powertrains from the previous generation – a 2.4-liter direct injection four-cylinder engine and a 2.0-liter turbocharged direct injection four-pot – carry over offering 185 hp and 247 respectively. Those are both paired to six-speed automatic transmission, but there’s also a third pow…
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Kia just released the first image of its all-new Optima mid-size sedan before its official debut next week during the 2015 New York Auto Show. It will be available with “multiple engine choices” and a more spacious interior than the current generation that also offers more premium materials and new technologies to the nameplate, Kia said in an email today. SEE ALSO: 2015 New York Auto Show Preview The manufacturer did not disclose specific details about the car, its powertrain or what any of those technologies are. Earlier this month, the company showcased its Sportspace concept, a station wagon with largely similar styling cues that could preview an estate version …
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Kia is expanding the availability of its Soul EV to five additional states. The Korean automaker has announced that following the launch of the Soul EV in California, the compact all-electric Soul will go on sale in Georgia, Texas, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii. Kia is choosing to expand to these states due to their charging infrastructure with over 1,800 charging stations combined. Dealerships wishing to sell the Soul EV will have to be certified and Kia will announce those eligible dealerships closer to the Soul EV’s on-sale date in the expansion states. SEE ALSO: 2015 Kia Soul EV Priced from $33,700 Kia will expand first to Georgia during the second quarter, calli…
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A new trademark filing by Kia suggests a possible adoption of all-wheel drive to its flagship sedan. But that’s not all. Last week the Korean automaker renewed an earlier filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the terms K100x to K900x, inclusive. “That seems like like an indication that AWD is on the way,” said Dave Sullivan, product analysis manager for AutoPacific, Inc. SEE ALSO: Kia Sportspace Concept First Look While Kia doesn’t currently offer any models named K100 to K800, the K900 was introduced in 2014 as the brand’s new flagship luxury sedan. That car is available with either a 311-hp 3.8-liter V6 or a 420-hp 5.0-liter V8 with power …
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Despite an overwhelming increase in recalls, satisfaction among recall customers has improved according to the 2015 Consumer Service Index (CSI) Study released by J.D. Power. The market as a whole saw a slight decline in overall satisfaction this year but customers who take their vehicle to a dealer for recall-related work saw its score improve to 789 from 777 in 2014. Consequently there is now an 11-point gap in satisfaction between customers with a recall visit and those with a non-recall visit, compared to a gap of 27 points last year and 21 points in 2013. The 2015 U.S. CSI Study measures customer satisfaction with service at a franchised dealer facility for maint…
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Kia has confirmed when its all-new Optima will debut. The Korean automaker has announced that the 2016 Kia Optima will bow at the 2015 New York Auto Show, five years following the 2010 debut of the current Optima sedan. The Optima has been the brand’s best-selling vehicle in the U.S. for the last three years and if these sketches are any proof, the new Optima will continue that tradition for years to come. SEE ALSO: Kia Sportspace Concept Previews Next Optima Earlier this month, Kia presented the Sportspace concept at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, which previewed the styling that will likely be seen on the 2016 Optima. Although the sketches do represent a much more agg…
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The 2014-2015 Kia Soul is being recalled in the U.S. The Korean automaker is recalling 208,858 Soul compacts because the accelerator pedal may bend or break, resulting in problems accelerating the vehicle and increasing the likelihood of a crash or accident. According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the company inspected two fractured accelerator pedals from the field last October and sent them to South Korea for evaluation. SEE ALSO: Kia Soul Recalled for Headliner Plate Issue The North American arm for Kia eventually found a dozen warranty claims for the issue, but no accidents or injuries related to it have been …
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Having a car with heated rear seats is almost as altruistic as keeping your guest bathroom stocked with rolls of Charmin Ultra Soft. Although drivers and front-seat passengers are often treated to heated buckets, the folks in the back literally left in the cold all too often.Heated front seats used to be a luxury item, but that really isn’t true anymore. But what about people in the back? Believe it or not, you don’t need to spend like a king to treat friends and family members to a heated tuchus. The post Top 10 Cheapest Cars With Heated Rear Seats appeared first on AutoGuide.com News. Lees het hele artikel
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Kia will soon offer a midsize station wagon… In Europe. Previewing the upcoming Optima wagon, the Korean automaker debuted the Sportspace concept at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show and was quick to confirm that it’s heading to production. Designed by the company’s European design studio in Frankfurt, its styling carries international influence, taking the existing traditional Kia design but adding a bit of spice to make it even sportier and more attractive. 2015 Geneva Motor Show Coverage It is unlikely that the production Optima wagon will arrive North America given how unfavored wagons are in the U.S. What can be expected is the styling to trickle down to other Kia mode…
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The Kia Sportspace concept will head to production within the next 18 months. After making its worldwide debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, a spokesman for the Korean automaker confirmed to Top Gear that the concept will head to production as the Optima wagon. In addition, the CEO of Kia Motors Europe, Michael Cole, admitted that the company wants to “enter segments that we’re not in to support our growth,” and wagons sell particularly well in Europe. SEE ALSO: Kia Sportspace Concept Has a German Seoul As a result, don’t expect to see the Optima wagon on U.S. shores anytime soon considering how weak wagon sales are in North America. The European market will likely …
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Do you love wagons? I love wagons, and the Kia Sportspace concept is a perfect example of why. This is the latest design to come from Kia’s European design studio in Frankfurt and – presumably – a preview of the next-generation Optima. And if this is any indication of how the next Optima is going to look, the future is bright. Hallmark design elements from the brand like the tiger nose grille are intact, but the Sportspace takes the trendy look Kia already has going and makes it even more attractive. 2015 Geneva Motor Show Coverage Bear in mind that this is a concept car that Kia designed for Europe, so it probably isn’t an indication that there will be a wagon ver…
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This winter just doesn’t seem to want to go away. During these soul-crushingly low temperatures, we’ve become quite fond of cars that are equipped with heated steering wheels, a premium feature that doesn’t need to be reserved for expensive luxury vehicles. Folks in southern states might not get the appeal, but for drivers who live in colder climates, a heated tiller is like a warm hug for your hands. Why not wear gloves you may ask? Well, so many cars have touch-screen infotainment systems or small buttons that make using gloves in a car cumbersome. After spending some time configuring hundreds of them, we came up with this list of affordable nameplates that are e…
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The next-generation Kia Optima is being previewed in the new Sportspace Concept, set to be revealed at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. Kia designed the Sportspace to bring new sexy style to the European wagon segment with its aggressive face and sloping angles. Power comes from the Korean brand’s diesel-electric T-Hybrid system which includes a 1.7-liter diesel that is now twin charged, with a conventional turbo that is supported by an electric booster. Kia says the booster helps produce torque at low speeds. An active multi-link rear axle is also used on this concept to allow temporary all-wheel drive. Power to all four wheels will be necessary when heading to the ski …
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Kia will recall the 2016 Sorento crossover only a few weeks after reaching the market to address a defect with the accelerator. Documents filed with the National Transportation Safety Administration show that Kia intends to recall 12,361 copies of the CUV that were manufactured between October 27, 2014, and January 29, 2015. According to the documents, vehicles included in the recall might have been manufactured with an improperly soldered component in the accelerator pedal assembly. Kia estimates that one percent of the total pool it included in the recall will be affected by the improperly soldered component. Those vehicles could unexpectedly enter a limp mode that …
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The redesigned Kia Optima is expected to make its debut in early April. According to a report from Edmunds, the Korean automaker will debut the 2016 Kia Optima at the upcoming New York Auto Show ahead of the sedan arriving in dealerships later this year. The Optima is Kia’s number-one selling vehicle in the U.S. and an insider says the new Optima will have all new sheet metal though the overall appearance will be familiar and evolutionary. SEE ALSO: 2016 Kia Optima Spied Testing Based on recent spy photos of the 2016 Kia Optima, expect the styling to borrow cues from the Sportspace concept that will debut next week at the Geneva Motor Show. According to sales data, …
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Thanks to advanced turbocharging technologies, three-cylinder engines are becoming more popular among automakers. Kia is the latest to join the fray, announcing its 1.0 T-GDi Kappa engine, a turbocharged three-cylinder with 118 hp and 127 lb-ft of torque. To help improve efficiency, the 1.0-liter engine uses a single-scroll turbo with an electrically-operated wastegate and has a relatively flat torque curve with maximum twist coming in at just 1,500 RPMs and staying consistent to 4,100 RPMs. Getting technical, the new powerplant features laser-drilled injectors with six holes each, which are laid out in a pyramid configuration to allow a more even spread through each …
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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has named the 2016 Kia Sorento a Top Safety Pick. Redesigned for 2016, the Sorento earned top honors thanks to its improved performance in the small overlap crash test, taking its rating from poor to good. Information taken from the crash test dummy indicates a low risk of injury in this type of small overlap collision, unlike the previous Sorento which showed a high likelihood of serious injury. SEE ALSO: 2016 Kia Sorento Review All of the other crash tests, including the front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests yielded good results for the Sorento. Thanks to its optional forward collision alert, a basic…
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Kia just revealed something called the Sportspace Concept, a stylish wagon that it will debut during the Geneva Motor Show next month. The first teaser image – released last week – of the car only showed its front half to hide the fact that it is a station wagon. Kia hasn’t released powertrain information yet on the latest design to come from its European studio in Frankfurt “without sacrificing the performance, sustainability and economy that Kia is known for.” Discuss this story at our Kia forum The post Kia Sportspace Concept Has Our Tails Wagon appeared first on AutoGuide.com News. Lees het hele artikel
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