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The Kia Stinger and racing legend Emerson Fittipaldi will start in the automaker’s Super Bowl LII commercial. The Korean company today released a 15-second teaser spot for the commercial, which will air in the third quarter of the Super Bowl and mark Kia’s ninth consecutive year advertising during the broadcast. SEE ALSO: Kia Stinger to Influence Entire Kia Lineup in the Future The ad will feature Fittipaldi, a two-time Formula 1 world champion and two-time Indy 500 winner, along with another mystery guest. A press release from the automaker reads: “One is two-time Formula One and Indianapolis 500 champion, Emerson Fittipaldi. The other is…” We’ll find out who the m…
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There’s a good reason why the Kia Stinger has been named AutoGuide.com‘s Car of the Year. Recently, at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show, the Korean automaker rolled out its new Kia Forte and proceeded to compare the compact sedan to a Lamborghini Aventador. The hilariously cheeky video even had the Forte pitted against the Italian exotic on the track – but both cars were sitting still. Now, Kia has released a more serious comparison video, pitting the Stinger GT against the Porsche Panamera and the BMW 640i Gran Coupe M Sport. The company called on AMCI Testing to conduct a series of performance tests that reviewed acceleration, cornering, the slalom, and a closed-course la…
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Crossovers outsold traditional cars in North America last year. It’s no secret that people love crossovers, so why is Kia showing off a new generation of its Forte compact sedan rather than debuting some sort of jacked-up off-roader? “While the rest of the industry is seeing more crossover sales, we’re actually seeing sedans still having an impact,” Orth Hedrick, VP of Product Planning at Kia America, told AutoGuide.com at the Detroit Auto Show. “Forte sales last year actually increased.” In 2017, the Forte nameplate enjoyed its best year of sales with more than 117,000 units finding a new home in the U.S. Kia still sells a ton of crossovers, but there’s a number of …
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[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] Kia has confirmed plans of building a full-size SUV based on the Telluride Concept. The Kia Telluride Concept originally made its debut at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show, and now two years later, the Korean automaker confirmed to Australian media it’s in development. “For sure, we are working on that car,” Hyundai-Kia chief design officer Peter Schreyer told Motoring. The company, however, couldn’t confirm if it will be designed for global markets when pressed if a right-hand-drive model was being considered. Kia used to have a full-sized SUV called the Borrego, which was a flop because it came out right as gas prices skyrocketed…
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The 2019 Kia Forte debuted at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show with a slick new look that was inspired by the Kia Stinger. There’s a good reason for that. “The two cars were in the design studio at the same times,” said Orth Hedricks, vice president of product planning at Kia Motors America. “So while the designers were outlining the look of the Forte, they look at the Stinger, which is probably why there are similarities.” The long hood, short rear deck design of the Forte was inspired by sports cars and was achieved by moving the cowl point backward. The rear end of the Forte is also sloped back to make it look like the Kia Stinger’s sportback. ALSO SEE: 2019 Kia Forte D…
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The 2019 Kia Forte just made its debut at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show, and already the Korean automaker is comparing it to one of the world’s finest exotics. You have to hand it to Kia, whether or not you like the brand. It has grown and matured in recent years, and now exudes confidence like no other. So much so, that Kia saw fit to compare its new Forte with the Lamborghini Aventador, on the track no less. But of course there’s a slight catch to the comparison, since you don’t even need to be an automotive enthusiast to know the Aventador would blow the doors off the Forte on the track. SEE ALSO: 2019 Kia Forte Debuts Looking Like a Small Stinger It’s probably the l…
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The 2019 Kia Forte spiced things up at this year’s (typically frigid) Detroit Auto Show with a hot new look and some fancy new tech under the hood that will help the car achieve 35 mpg combined. The Forte is now in its third generation and over those years, the Korean automaker has learned a lot about what compact car buyers want. This new model seems to incorporate all of those lessons and the result is this sleek new sedan that looks ready to do battle with the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. The biggest news is that this car takes a few styling cues from the well-received Kia Stinger sport sedan. The automaker moved the cowl point, essentially where the hood is, ba…
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[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] Kia has released design sketches for its new Forte sedan ahead of the vehicle’s debut in Detroit next week. The Korean automaker says the new Forte has adopted styling cues inspired by the Stinger sedan. As such, it has moved from a cab-forward design to a more swept-back look. It also wears Kia’s tiger nose grille and will feature separate reverse and turn signal indicators beneath the taillights. Speaking of the taillights – their horizontal layout was inspired by the Sportage CUV. SEE ALSO: Kia Niro EV Helps Usher in a New Generation of Technology The interior layout has a “horizontal” theme and is minimalistic and airy. …
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[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] Kia has released a series of new teaser images for its Niro EV Concept, set to debut at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show. The all-electric concept car will make its world debut in Las Vegas at CES 2018 and the Korean automaker will also use the show to outline its vision for future mobility and technology strategies. Not only does the new concept represent the next step in the company’s ongoing journey to electrification, it also features a never-seen-before human-machine interface (HMI), along with an advanced new “motion graphic” lighting system. Attendees to the show also get a chance to see three interactive, cockpit-st…
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You might believe the cheaper a car, the less it costs to fix after a collision. But that’s not necessarily the case. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released a new report that uses the latest claims information from HLDI to determine collision losses for 2014-2016 model year passenger vehicles. To determine which cars are cheapest to repair following a collision, IIHS looked at claim frequencies per 100 insured vehicle years, the average loss payment per claim (claim severity), and the average payments per insured vehicle year (overall losses). SEE ALSO: Top 15 Safest Cars of 2018 According to IIHS Some of the results may surprise you, especial…
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Kia Stinger Road Trip: Celebrating Our 2018 Car of the Year with a Grand Tour Adventure
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[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] The inspiration for the new Kia Stinger came from grand touring cars of the 1970s. These cars took people on long trips from London to Paris or New York to Los Angeles. GT cars have to successfully blend four characteristics that are usually mutually exclusive: They need to be comfortable yet quick, and stylish yet able to carry a bunch of luggage. Cars typically can do one but not the other. The Kia Stinger is the Korean automaker’s first attempt at a grand touring car that blends style, performance, comfort, and versatility, and they did such a good job with it that we at AutoGuide.com recently awarded it as our 2018 Car o…
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Kia has teased a new electric concept car based on its Niro crossover that will debut at CES 2018 next week. Kia says the EV concept car combines its “design strengths” with a highly efficient battery-electric powertrain. It represents the next step in the Korean brand’s electric vehicle efforts, and is a signal of where the Kia brand will be headed in coming years. The concept will also feature a “human-machine interface” or HMI from Kia that has never been seen before. It’s not clear what it will entail, but we’re expecting some sort of large interior touchscreen that allows you to change the car’s various settings and drive modes. Kia also says it will have a new “m…
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Get the Flash Player to see this player. Year after year, automakers continue to push the envelope on concept cars that preview their next-generation models. Some concept cars never make it to production, but these days, most are realistic visions of what’s to come. This past year’s concept cars may not have been the most exciting we’ve seen compared to other years, but many of them will be heading to production and should stick to their overall design. AutoGuide.com‘s Auto Show Coverage Other concept cars that really caught our eye in 2017 preview future design languages, while there’s a couple that we really hope get signed off for production. 10. MINI John Coop…
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Get the Flash Player to see this player. This year kept AutoGuide.com‘s editors extremely busy with plenty of new vehicles to test. Whether you’re a fan of sports cars, crossovers, hybrids, or even electric vehicles, dealerships were busy this year with all-new models to sell to customers. But now, more than ever, buying a car is a painstaking process filled with hours of research… that is, unless you just check out one of AutoGuide.com‘s reviews. Read AutoGuide.com’s Car Reviews Here are the top 10 most popular car reviews of 2017 from AutoGuide.com. 10. 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Review Get the Flash Player to see this player. Alfa Romeo‘s return to …
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AutoGuide.com’s team of automotive experts is excited to announce that the dramatic new Kia Stinger has been awarded as the outlet’s 2018 Car of the Year. “The Kia Stinger is easily the most impressive car that came out this year,” said Jodi Lai, Editor-in-Chief of AutoGuide.com. “Its dramatic good looks, genuinely engaging driving dynamics, and sheer cool factor make it refreshing and set it apart from all the other new vehicles for 2018. We can confidently say that Kia deserves this award.” The Kia Stinger faced some stiff competition. The Korean brand’s all-new grand touring car was up against the shortlisted Honda Accord, Alfa Romeo Giulia, Toyota Camry, and Subar…
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Get the Flash Player to see this player. AutoGuide.com picked five cars that represent the best of what’s new for the 2018 model year to duke it out for our coveted 2018 Car of the Year Award. Each vehicle here moves the needle forward when it comes to their brand or their segment and have been extensively evaluated by our team of automotive experts both in real-world driving and on the track. This year, AutoGuide.com shortlisted the Subaru Impreza, Toyota Camry, Alfa Romeo Giulia, Honda Accord, and Kia Stinger as the most significant new cars that came out this year. We always put a price cap on vehicles eligible for our award to make sure they’re accessible, which…
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It’s been a big year for the automotive industry. More new and redesigned vehicles were introduced than we could shake a proverbial stick at. From luxury models to family-friendly four-doors, full-size utilities to car-based crossovers (and boy, there A LOT of these), manufacturers were running at redline to roll out all this fresh product. Highlighting the best of what’s new, we narrowed this field – which is broader than the Midwestern prairie – down to a much more manageable group for our 2018 AutoGuide.com Car of the Year showdown. From dozens upon dozens of models, we selected the five most significant or transformative cars that were introduced for the new model…
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WardsAuto has revealed its picks for the top 10 best engines of 2018. Now in its 24th year, the 2018 Wards 10 Best Engines list saw a couple newcomers and no German automakers. The winners were chosen after WardsAuto editors spent October and November evaluating 32 engines and electric propulsion systems during routine commutes in metro Detroit. Jaguar and Kia make their debut on the list, while four electrified powertrains are honored for the first time in a single year. SEE ALSO: Confirmed: the Honda Civic Type R has One of the Best New Engines See the full list of 2018’s top 10 best engines according to WardsAuto below. Chevrolet Bolt EV: 150-kW electric propuls…
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[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has made it tougher to earn a Top Safety Pick+ award for 2018. Announced earlier this year, IIHS has added a new passenger-side small overlap crash test that is now part of the criteria for the Top Safety Pick+ award. For 2018, vehicles must also have good-rated headlights and good or acceptable passenger-side protection in small overlap front crashes in order to be eligible for the top award from the safety agency. In addition, those vehicles must also have good ratings in the driver-side small overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraint tests, along with an advanc…
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[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] Kia is opening interactive “Stinger Salons” in the U.S. so people can get a closeup look at its sports sedan without going to the dealership. Designed to offer a modern and inviting atmosphere to learn about the new Kia Stinger, the Stinger Salons are opening just in time for holiday shopping season. Three locations are currently open in Bethesda, Maryland; Skokie, Illinois; and White Plains, New York; and additional locations are scheduled to debut soon in California, Georgia, and Texas. Those locations are expected to open within the first quarter of next year. SEE ALSO: 2018 Kia Stinger Review | Kia Stinger GT Review The …
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Officially unveiled at the 2017 L.A. Auto Show, the 2019 Kia Sorento has received a number of visual and feature enhancements. The refreshed SUV’s new front and rear fascias give the Sorento an overall more sophisticated appearance, while the interior is more upscale with newly-added tech. The model also now pairs its available 3.3-liter V6 with a new eight-speed automatic transmission, providing a smoother and more seamless driving experience. On the exterior, the Sorento’s revised front end gets an updated radiator grille flanked by a new headlights that offer full-LED lighting on the SX and SXL upper trim levels. The foglamps have also been redesigned with projecti…
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The Kia Niro lineup is gaining a new family member before the end of the year. Making its debut at the 2017 L.A. Auto Show, the Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid is the Korean automaker’s third plug-in model and has an estimated 26 miles of all-electric range. Total driving range is rated up to an estimated 560 miles, offering plenty of versatility in a crossover package. The model falls under the Kia Motors EcoDynamics sub-brand, as the company focuses on nearly tripling its global lineup of alternative fuel vehicles by 2020. The Niro Plug-in Hybrid joins the existing Niro, Optima Hybrid, Optima PHEV, and Soul EV models. The plug-in hybrid variant does have a few different fea…
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The Kia Stinger might arguably be the biggest surprise of the automotive world this year. The Korean automaker rang in the New Year at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show by unveiling the sports sedan, promising to deliver 365 horsepower and 376 pound-feet of torque on its range-topping GT model. The standard Kia Stinger is no slouch either, sporting a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 255 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. But appearance and specs on a sheet of paper only goes so far when it comes to vehicles, especially when so many have been overhyped in recent years. But the Kia Stinger doesn’t disappoint, as Editor-in-Chief Jodi Lai walked away impressed by almost…
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[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] Set to make its debut at the 2017 L.A. Auto Show, the Kia Sorento is getting a refresh with updated styling. Full details on the updated SUV won’t be revealed until November 30, but the Korean automaker is already flaunting the three-row SUV’s off-road capability. As part of the unveiling later this week, Kia will show off the updated Sorento taking on Moab’s treacherous Hell’s Revenge, considered one of the most challenging and obstacle-laden off-road trails in the world. 2017 LA Auto Show Full Coverage Even Kia acknowledges that most of Sorento owners will never take their SUVs to the extreme limit, but added that “It’s ni…
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[See image gallery at www.autoguide.com] The 2018 Kia The 2018 Kia Stinger will start at $32,800 in the United States including destination. The base model Stinger will come with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder making 255 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, which sends power to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. It will also come with a slew of standard equipment such as Brembo brakes, a leather interior, a multi-function leather-wrapped steering wheel, a TFT instrument cluster a power liftgate, a six-speaker audio system and a 7-inch color touchscreen. SEE ALSO: Top 10 2018 Kia Stinger Specs You Need to Know Stepping up to the Stinger…
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