Well, we all knew it was going to be pretty bad. Australian vehicles sales for March 2020, according to the latest VFACTS figures which count new vehicle registrations, show yet more of the worrying economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. And things are only expected to worsen in the coming […]
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2020 Kia Carnival Platinum diesel review (video)
When it comes to the job of carting lots of people around in a vehicle, MPVs and people movers are simply the best at it. They probably always will be, despite the influx of SUVs and crossover that are popping up that promise similar levels of accommodation. Let’s take a […]
Kia appoints former BMW designer Jochen Paesen for interior design
Kia has hired former BMW designer Jochen Paesen to become the company’s vice president of interior design, including overseeing future electrified vehicles. Belgian-born Paesen moves across from his role as senior design director for interior at NIO, the Chinese electric supercar maker. Before that he worked at BMW Group and […]
2020 Kia Sorento GT-Line diesel review (video)
Kia has certainly raised the bar over the last few years with class-leading styling, improved quality, the longest warranty, and is maintaining very competitive prices. In the 7-seater SUV market, the 2020 Kia Sorento competes with the likes of the Toyota Kluger and Mazda CX-9. But the current shape has […]
Kia e-Niro spotted in Australia, undergoing local testing
A Kia e-Niro fully electric SUV has been spotted in Australia, likely undergoing local testing ahead of its expected market introduction next year. We spotted this example cruising along in Sydney today. As far as we know, it could be one of only a few in the country. According to […]
Confirmed: 2021 Kia Sorento debuts all-new 1.6 turbo hybrid
It’s been confirmed, the new 2021 Kia Sorento will debut a new T-GDi 1.6 turbo hybrid powertrain, as well as an updated 2.2 turbo-diesel. The SUV will also be offered the 2.5-litre turbo-petrol T-GDi that we saw with the latest Optima GT. We reported on this just yesterday, and now […]
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe facelift to get 1.6T hybrid, Sorento specs leaked
With the all-new 2021 Kia Sorento just around the corner, it’s understood Hyundai is preparing a pretty major update for its sister vehicle, the Santa Fe, for later in the year. Kia has confirmed some juicy details the 2021 Sorento, including saying that it will be based on an “all-new” […]
2021 Kia Sorento officially revealed, inside and out
Kia has revealed its first official images of the all-new, 2021 Kia Sorento ahead of its public debut at the Geneva motor show next month. The new large SUV showcases a sharper design, and will come packed with fresh technologies including a smarter interior and a hybrid powertrain option for […]