2014 Kia Forte5 Review

Hatchbacks try to meld everyone’s favorite things. They’re small and spacious, practical and nimble, value-packed and affordable. Kia’s latest entry in the world of hatchbacks is all of that and maybe a bit more.

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Kia Considering Diesel Power for US Market

As Kia continues to expand its range of offerings, the brand is considering the addition of diesel powerplants to its vehicles sold in the U.S. 

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Audi, Jaguar and Kia Top 2014 Strategic Vision Total Quality Index

Strategic Vision has released its 19th annual Total Quality Index (TQI) and the results could surprise you.

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Five-Point Inspection: 2015 Kia K900

Kia is a brand that’s going places. Just a few years ago their cars were the equivalent of latex gloves; you’d use them once and throw ‘em away. But now the South Korean company is building some truly impressive, even class-leading products.

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Top 10 Stolen Crossovers and SUVs

Crossovers and SUVs aren’t just rising in popularity with consumers – thieves are noticing them as well. 

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2014 Kia Forte Koup Review

Most manufacturers used to sell an affordable compact coupe, but only a handful remain. Winding the clock back by about 15 years, you could have picked from the Ford Escort, the Dodge Neon, the Toyota Paseo, the Chevrolet Cavalier and Honda’s ever-present Civic to name a few. Today, Honda is the only brand out of that list still offering a two-door compact.

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Top Ranked New Cars in Initial Quality by Vehicle Class

This year’s JD Power Initial Quality Study had a few surprises and you might be shocked to hear which vehicles were most problem free.

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Kia Cadenza Recalled For Fragile Alloy Wheels

The Kia Cadenza is being recalled to replace alloy wheels that might fracture if the driver hits a big pothole.

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AutoGuide Now for The Week of June 16

We have a wild mix of cars this week, some with two turbos, some with superchargers and some with very little power. Here’s what we’re driving this week.

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Kia Planning New Assembly Plant in Mexico

Building cars close to where they are sold always makes the most sense and Korean automaker Kia has plans to move production much closer to the USA.

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Top 10 Safest, Most Fuel Efficient Cars

Looking to purchase a safe, fuel efficient car? This is a list of the top 10 list of the safest, most fuel efficient cars available in showrooms today.

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2015 Kia Optima Receives Upgraded Tech Features

After receiving a significant refresh for the 2014 model year, the Kia Optima is getting minor changes for 2015.

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Kia Sorento Shattering Sunroof Investigation Upgraded

The 2011-2013 Kia Sorento is under investigation because its sunroof might randomly shatter.

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Top 10 Infotainment Systems

We’ll start with an honorable mention: We’d love to include the 17-inch screen found in the Tesla Model S but it’s too niche and limited to a vehicle few people can afford to own. However, it features a responsive screen that can be horizontally split. There is also a built in web browser.

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Kia Marketing Boss Lukewarm on Roadster for Now

Kia design boss Peter Schreyer wants more emotionally designed models for the company, but that might not materialize into much of anything in the near future.

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Kia Needs More Emotional Flagships: Design Boss

Kia design boss Peter Schreyer wants more emotionally-styled flagship products for the brand.

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2015 Kia Sedona Video, First Look
2015 Kia Sedona is the Best Looking Minivan You've Never Heard Of

The minivan market has taken a downturn thanks to the rise of the crossover and SUV, but some automakers still persist in the family hauling market.

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Top 10 Best Interiors of 2014

Considering we spend a lot of our time inside our cars, it’s worth noting which vehicles in today’s marketplace have the best interiors.

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2014 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards Announced

The folks at Kelley Blue Book have released their annual Brand Image Awards. The study, now in its seventh year, honors automakers for excelling in certain areas. Categories include things like best performance brand, most refined brand and most trusted brand. Overall there are 13 winners and the results may surprise or even appall you. You’ll need to read on to find out.

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2015 Kia Sedona Minivan Teased Again Before NY Debut

Kia is planning to “raise the bar” in the minivan segment with the 2015 Sedona, which is set to be revealed next week during the 2014 New York Auto Show.

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2015 Kia Sedona Teased For New York Debut

Minivans aren’t really exciting, but Kia is hoping to change that mentality with what looks like a redesigned Sedona, which seems destined for a 2014 New York Auto Show debut.

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Kia Soul Coupe Under Consideration

The Kia Soul’s success has been surprising in the U.S., but is it good enough to merit a coupe variant?

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Kia Soul EV Production to Start Next Month for 2016 Launch

Heads up EV fans, Kia is on track to launch its first global battery-powered vehicle in 2016.

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AutoGuide Now For the Week Of March 10
Three row crossovers are on the menu here at AutoGuide.com this week and we’re testing a whopping eight of them in succession. Which one will emerge as the best? You’ll find out soon enough!

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Just 30 Percent of Kia Dealers to Sell K900 Flagship Sedan

Less than a third of Kia dealers will sell its new K900 flagship sedan when it goes on sale this March.

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Kia Sorento Spied Testing in the Cold

The next-generation Kia Sorento has been spied cold weather testing, revealing that the midsized crossover will grow in its next iteration.

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2015 Kia K900 Review

In reviewing Kia’s new full-size luxury car, we’re stuck between what we ought to talk about and what we want to talk about. What we ought to talk about is whether the Kia K900 is any good. What we want to talk about is whether the country is ready for a $60,000, uber-luxury Kia.

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2015 Kia Soul EV Video, First Look

At the 2014 Chicago Auto Show, Kia unveiled its 2015 Soul EV for the North American market.

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2014 Kia Optima Hybrid Receives Tiny Tweaks

Looking to save money at the pump and reduce your tank-track-sized carbon footprint? Kia just revealed its updated 2014 Optima Hybrid in the Windy City.

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2015 Kia K900 to Arrive With $60,400 Price Tag

Kia’s new luxury flagship will set you back by quite a few smackeroos: $60,400 to be exact.

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Kia K900 Stars in Matrix-Themed Super Bowl Commercial

Kia has unveiled its 2014 Super Bowl commercial, which stars Laurence Fishburne reprising his role as Morpheus from the Matrix movies.

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Top 10 Most Fuel Efficient Three-Row SUVs

In the market for a three-row SUV but want to know what will get you the best fuel economy? AutoGuide has compiled the top 10 most fuel-efficient three-row SUVs available today based on their combined MPG rating.

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Kia K900 May Be First of Many Alphanumeric Nameplates

The Kia K900 is the Korean automaker’s first model sporting an alphanumeric nameplate, but it might not be its last.

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Kia GT4 Stinger Video, First Look

Kia brought a heavily Audi-esque concept to this year’s Detroit Auto Show featuring a 2.0-liter turbo four banger powering the rear wheels.

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Kia GT4 Stinger Concept Rides on 'Custom' Chassis Into Detroit

There isn’t much about Kia’s latest concept car that doesn’t suggest that the company is about to get serious about offering a sports car.

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Kia GT4 Stinger Concept Leaked

Kia’s sports coupe concept will be fully revealed later today during the South Korean brand’s press conference, but an image of the GT4 Stinger concept has already leaked.

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2015 Kia K900 Fuel Economy Ratings Released

The Kia K900 is the brand’s flagship luxury sedan that is platform mates with the Hyundai Genesis, making it no surprise that K900 nets the same fuel economy ratings with a best of 27 mpg highway. 

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Kia GT4 Stinger Concept Teased With New RWD Chassis

Kia is gearing up to reveal a sports car concept during the Detroit Auto Show next week, showing the last in its battery of teaser images today.

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Kia Previews Next-Gen Infotainment With CES Concepts

At the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Kia  previewed a pair of concepts that showcase the brand’s next-generation telematics and infotainment systems. 

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What is the Most Fuel Efficient Minivan?

Nothing screams “commitment” or “responsibility” louder than a minivan, well, maybe a saggy pair of elastic-waist mom jeans but who’s counting?

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Kia GT4 Stinger Concept Sends 315 HP to Rear Wheels

Kia just released new details on the sports car concept it will debut during the Detroit Auto Show later this month.

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Hyundai, Kia Appoint New R&D Chief

Hyundai and Kia have appointed a new president for their joint research and development division in hopes of restoring the automaker’s reputation after a series of quality issues this year.

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2014 Kia Soul Awarded NHTSA Five-Star Safety Rating

The 2014 Kia Soul has earned a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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Kia Proposes Lump-Sum Settlement Over Misstated MPG

Kia has proposed a settlement for disputes regarding the Korean automaker’s restatement of fuel economy ratings from November 2012.

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Kia Teases New Sports Car Concept Before Detroit

Kia is teasing a new 2+2 sports car concept that will debut next month during the Detroit Auto Show.

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2014 Kia Sedona Scores Five-Star Crash Rating

Kia’s 2014 Sedona minivan is one of the latest vehicles to earn a five-star crash safety rating.

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Ask AutoGuide No. 27 - 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Vs. 2014 Dodge Journey Vs. 2014 Kia Sorento
As you know, (or at least you should) our (usually) weekly feature Ask AutoGuide is all about helping readers in need (or for our own amusement). People require vehicle-buying advice and we provide guidance (it’s in our name after all). Give and receive, that’s how it works; it’s just like Christmas except Old Saint AutoGuide shimmies down the chimney 52 times per year not just once in late December.

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2014 Kia Rio Sedan Priced From $14,600

Kia has announced that its 2014 model year Rio sedan will be priced from $14,600 including destination while the hatchback will cost $100 more at $14,700.

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2014 Kia Sportage Starts at $22,450

The 2014 Kia Sportage will start from $22,450 including destination, reflecting a price increase of $2,600 compared to the 2013 model year.

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2014 Kia Soul Red Zone Special Edition Announced

Kia has announced a special edition 2014 Soul called Red Zone that will be limited to 2,000 units set to arrive in dealerships during the first quarter of 2014.

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2014 Kia Cadenza VS 2014 Lexus ES 350

Buying a Lexus ES is a lot like eating lunch at Chipotle. You don’t need to be particularly wealthy to do it, but extras like a bottle of beer, chips and guac add up quickly. It can be expensive but that doesn’t matter because customers are never hard to find.

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2014 Kia Cadenza Review

First things first. I spent the entire week with this car in my possession trying desperately not to call it a Credenza. No, Kia’s new full-size sedan can’t very well be compared to office furniture. That wouldn’t be fair.

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Giving Thanks to the Automakers in 2013

It’s that time of year again; time for extended families to cram together around an all-too-small table, eat themselves into a food coma, argue over football and be told by countless relatives how they should be living their lives. Yup, it is time to give thanks.

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Kia K900 Video, First Look

If Hyundai can sell luxury cars, why not Kia?

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Kia Sedona Recalled for Faulty Suspension Component

Kia is recalling nearly 80,000 Sedona minivans for a faulty suspension part that can break and possibly lead to loss of control.

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Kia K900 Powers Rear Wheels, Brand's Push Into Premium Segment

Nappa leather upholstery, a V8 powering the back half and reclining rear seats; none of those would make sense in a Kia-branded products a few years ago but things are changing quickly. 

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Kia Soul EV Heading to US Dealerships in 2014

Kia has officially announced that its all-electric Soul will be available in the U.S. starting next year.

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Kia B.R.A.K.E.S For Teen Drivers
Kia has teamed up with B.R.A.K.E.S., a pro-active youth driving school to teach teens and their parents about the importance of responsible motoring.

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Kia Shows Its Soul With Music-Themed SEMA Projects

Kia put its funky Soul model on center stage at this year’s SEMA Show.

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