The first half of 2018 is over and the car industry is seeing some big changes in vehicle choice and popularity among buyers (see our June 2018 VFACTS report for more). The SUV market is easily the fastest-growing segment in Australia, so we’d thought we take a look over the […]
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2019 Kia Sportage revealed with new hybrid diesel
Kia has unveiled the 2019 facelift of its popular Sportage medium SUV, with significant marches forward on the efficiency front. The star of the show is a new mild-hybrid ‘EcoDynamic+’ powertrain, which utilises a 48V electrical system, electric motor and lithium-ion battery in conjunction with a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine. A […]
Kia Stinger Rafa edition announced, Picanto GT-Line added (sort of)
Kia Australia is getting into the tennis spirit and has sprouted a variety of special editions, inspired by the Australian Open tennis. All models add unique trimmings and come with boosted overall value. Perhaps the most interesting of four editions being offered is based on the popular Stinger, called the […]
Kia Stinger spotted in Australia with prototype 2018 Sportage?
A pair of Kia Australia test vehicles have been spotted on the Central Coast, with pictures on Instagram showing the hotly-anticipated Stinger four-door coupe and potentially the 2018 Sportage facelift. The two spotted includes what looks to be a facelifted Sportage under camouflage, and a white Stinger GT in all […]
Top 10 best new cars for Uber drivers
Uber is on its way to take over the taxi industry in most capital cities, and is now extending to the smaller cities and towns. We have to admit, it is a great technology, giving car owners (with some spare time) the opportunity to generate a bit of extra income […]
2017 Kia Cerato Sport & Sportage Si Premium added to local lineup
Kia Australia is announcing a couple of updates for the local Cerato and Sportage range, adding a new Cerato Sport variant and an Si Premium variant for the Sportage. Starting with the Cerato Sport, it jumps in above the existing S automatic AV pack, and under the Si automatic. Kia […]
Kia planning small SUV, to sit below Sportage
Kia is said to be planning a new small SUV/crossover to slot below the Sportage, coming in as the company’s smallest adventure model. With all SUV segments booming at the moment, it comes as no surprise most carmakers, especially the bigger ones, are looking to expand their product range in […]
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 […]