Sneak peek: 2011 Kia Optima | detnews.com | The Detroit News
Designed with a sporty coupe-like feel, the all-new Optima will debut for the 2011 model year with a distinctive look -- due in part to its uniquely designed C-pillar. Power-wise, the Optima will use the same engine as the 2011 Sonata, which will be offered in 4- and 6-cylinder versions, and -- rumor has it -- will follow the Sonata with a hybrid option. [source]

V-6 Kia Borrego: Not worthy of consideration | detnews.com | The Detroit News
I was too kind to the Kia Borrego after driving the V-8 model. Two stars may have been one too many. Shortly after reviewing this big SUV, I had the opportunity to drive the V-6 version to Chicago. I briefly considered walking back. When I tested the bigger Borrego, I found it an unimpressive, ill-timed vehicle, even though it offered a nice powertrain that could chew up snow. The inclement weather played to the vehicle's strong suit -- never going over 40 mph. When sunny days returned and I opened up...

Despite fine performance, Kia's Borrego does little to stand out | detnews.com | The Detroit News
With 6 inches of snow on the ground and the white stuff still coming down last December, it seemed like the perfect time to put the 2009 Kia Borrego to the test. The South Korean carmaker may know compacts and sedans, but how well does it know Michigan winters? Turns out, winters, bad roads and good barbeques are just a few of the things Americans and South Koreans have in common. The big SUV tracked right through Detroit's icy roads. There was plenty of power at my disposal. The V-8, the same engine as...

2009 Kia Cerato First Steer
Kia has a bit of a penchant for spelling words with a ‘K’ , for possibly obvious reasons, so I’m going to make a suggestion to it here, consider adding ‘Konservative’ to the lexicon – at least where it relates to the estimate that it will sell just 3000 of the all-new Cerato small sedan in Australia this year.While on the one hand the company has been talking up the new Cerato as a contender against the major players in the small car segment here, that’s Toyota...

2010 Kia Soul pricing starts at $13,995
The basic copy, coming with the 122 hp, 1.6-liter inline-four and coupled to a 5-speed manual gearbox will be offered at an introductory price tag of $13,995 inclusive of destination charge, and comes with a total of six airbags, ABS, ESC, air conditioning, power windows and door locks, an AM/FM/CD/MP3 player with three months of free Sirius satellite radio, along with USB and auxiliary connectivity.[source]

2009 NAIAS Preview: Kia Soul Concept
During the 2009 North American International Auto Show NAIAS in Detroit in January next year, Kia Motors will reveal a new take on the Soul. The brand new concept patterned on the lately unveiled and keenly awaited Soul urban crossover passenger vehicle is not just a re-packaging treatment, as it will display the versatility of the original Soul design initially shown at the 2006 NAIAS. Soul is scheduled to go on sale beginning March 1 2009 in the UK.kia sou[source]

Kia not slowing down 2009 Auto show plans, lots of debuts coming
Despite the downbeat news out of Motown, good things are on the way from some of the transplants. Kia, in particular, is feeling pretty upbeat these days and is the only automaker that's decided to throw a holiday shin-dig in Detroit so far this year.[source]

Kia not slowing down 2009 Auto show plans, lots of debuts coming
Despite the downbeat news out of Motown, good things are on the way from some of the transplants. Kia, in particular, is feeling pretty upbeat these days and is the only automaker that's decided to throw a holiday shin-dig in Detroit so far this year.[source]

Kia not slowing down 2009 Auto show plans, lots of debuts coming
Despite the downbeat news out of Motown, good things are on the way from some of the transplants. Kia, in particular, is feeling pretty upbeat these days and is the only automaker that's decided to throw a holiday shin-dig in Detroit so far this year.[source]

KIA Sidewinder hybrid for 2008
 K. Adventure" resolution competition that we posted upon entryway november. Thereupon rational ground are we designation again? Well, there's a report out Auto Express entering the U. We'll just wait and see what the Kia menage have to dominance at the L. Amazing versus think that the minds behind the kia Sephia came up with this one. That Kia has actual plans to put this baby with a more concordant circle of fire engine options into step as a roadster on a kia rio platform. Ostensible motive...