In the market for a sporty, luxurious and practical sedan? Well, Kia claims its 2016 Optima GT is all of the above, and more. In the company of sub-premium mid-sized sedans like the Ford Mondeo, Hyundai Sonata, Holden Calais and Mazda6, the Optima enters a market segment already spoilt for […]
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2015 Kia Sorento SLi V6 review (video)
It wasn’t long ago when good, reasonably-priced seven-seat SUVs were hard to come by. Now, there are a bunch to choose from. Kia’s latest attempt, the 2015 Sorento, could very well be the best value out of them all. Kia introduced the new, third-gen model locally in June. It continues […]
Hyundai & Kia plan hybrid, plug-in hybrid, EV onslaught
Hyundai and Kia are readying a slew of hybrid and electric models before the end of the decade, according to a report by Automotive News. Both companies are set to launch four new hybrid models, two plug-in hybrids, and an electric car each. These are scheduled to arrive on US […]
Should you buy a 2015 Kia Optima Platinum? (video)
If you’re in the market for a luxury four-door coupe but you don’t want to break the bank just to acquire one, the 2015 Kia Optima Platinum could be just the product you’re looking for. This is currently the top-shelf passenger car the brand makes for Australian customers. It is […]
2015 Kia Cerato Si 2.0 GDI review (video)
The Cerato sits in one of the most competitive market segments, locking horns with the Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla, also known as the two best-selling cars in Australia. Can the updated 2015 Kia Cerato Si perform well enough to excel amongst the peers? The Si variant sits above the S […]
10 things to love/hate about the 2015 Kia Rio S Premium (video)
2015 Kia Rio S Premium five-door auto RRP: $19,690. Price as tested: $20,210 (Metallic paint $520 extra) 2015 Kia Rio S Premium – Love Practicality Despite its compact dimensions, the Rio S does swallow up a lot more than you might expect. The boot space is slightly larger than its […]
Hyundai-Kia given record fine for inaccurate economy figures
Korean manufacturers Hyundai and Kia have just been given the largest penalty in history for overstating fuel economy claims. A $350 million fine issued by the US Department of Justice & Environmental Protection Agency consists of $100 million in civil payments; loss of $200 million worth of regulatory credits. Hyundai […]
2014 Kia pro_cee’d GT-Tech review (video)
Now that Kia truly is competing in the auto market on an international scale, it’s able to expand out and step into niche segments. This is the Kia pro_cee’d GT, the company’s first dedicated sports hatch.