Kia is not usually the brand that comes to mind when you think of large rear-wheel drive family sedans. With the departure of the locally built Falcon and Commodore, Kia has jumped on the opportunity to fill the open window. Its rendition comes in the form of the Kia Stinger, […]
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2018 Kia Stinger GT review (video)
So this is finally it. The Kia Stinger GT; one of the most anticipated cars of the past 12 months. Kia has never made a sports car, not from scratch anyway. So this is a big deal. Fortunately for buyers, it’s not actually a big deal in terms of the […]
Kia Stinger V6 vs BMW M140i: Young executive car comparison
PRICES SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT So you’ve just landed your first gig as a young executive. You’re on a pretty sweet salary, and looking sharp with a nice new suit. All you need now is a spanking new vehicle to match your swag and to let the neighbours know about […]
2017 Kia Picanto S manual review (video)
The 2017 Kia Picanto derives its name from the Spanish word for spicy; picante’, which, to some, may carry sporting or thrilling pretensions. Sitting in the smallest and most affordable city car segment, the emphasis is more on usability, tech and affordability than thrills – but a turbocharged GT-Line version […]
2017 Kia Rio SLi review (video)
Welcome to 2017, where old is new and new is old again. Retro ’80s fluro ski jackets are making a comeback, the Nokia 3310 has been re-released on the market, and the all-new 2017 Kia Rio SLi arrives with a four-speed auto. That might sound like an anachronism in a […]
Hyundai, Kia investing $3.1b in U.S., could open new factory
The Hyundai and Kia empire has announced it is investing up to $3.1 billion in the U.S., while considering a new production facility in the country. At a time where the outsourcing of production to countries like Mexico can result in a very public outburst from president-elect Donald Trump, Hyundai […]
2016 Kia Carnival Platinum V6 review (video)
A carnival ride can be a very fun, memorable experience for the whole family while others can be let down by cheap-looking attractions and mediocre plastic gimmicks, like a yawn-inducing ghost train ride. The Kia Carnival used to fall into the latter category. Not anymore. The 2016 Kia Carnival Platinum […]
2016 Kia Sportage Platinum diesel review (video)
Kia’s latest strike on the ever-popular and ever-growing mid-size SUV segment has the potential to be one to throw straight up onto your shortlist. This is the new 2016 Kia Sportage. The Sportage underwent a major update earlier this year, taking on a more sophisticated and more modern attire, while […]