By Robert Nichols
The first all-electric Kia to be offered to Canadians has been declared the Motoring TV’s 2015 ‘Best Electric Car’.
“It has more than acceptable range and does not sacrifice flexibility to be green,” said Graeme Fletcher of Motorin TV. “Unlike so many electric cars the Soul EV's range is...
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Hyundai & Kia’s Exaggerated Fuel Efficiency Claims Cost Companies $800 million
Two years ago, Korean auto makers Hyundai and Kia admitted that the efficiency of their vehicles was exaggerated.
I remember doing a local radio interview two years ago and this very topic came up. I was asked if it would hurt the company's sales. I answered that it could...
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Test Drive: 2014 Kia Soul SX Luxury
By Kevin Harrison
I like Kias. Yes, I said it. The company has improved significantly over the past decade or so and it now offers among the best of the best in terms of value, quality and style. Their latest new product such as the Cadenza, is proving they can play...
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Tariffs On Cars To Be Phased Out In Canada-South Korean Trade Deal
Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he's concluded a deal with South Korea which will phase out tariffs on the import and export of cars to Canada.
Currently Canada imposes a 6.1 per cent tariff on South Korean cars such as Hyundais and Kias. It's expected this tariff will be phased out...
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Test Drive: 2014 Kia Cadenza Premium
By Kevin Harrison
My girlfriend was recently reminiscing about the time she used to drive her step dad’s 2005 Kia Magentis to school. Even though it got her from point A to point B with minimal protest, it was far from what anyone in high school would have liked to be...
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Comparison: 2013 Kia Forte SX vs. 2013 Nissan Sentra SR
A recent study revealed that, when it comes to cars, Canadians’ taste buds are more similar to those of Europeans as opposed to our neighbours to the south.
This may not be a complete shock to you. If you look around any road in Canada, most will be filled with compact...
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Compact SUV’s Rated Poorly in New Crash Test
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has just released its results of a new crash test on compact SUV's, and the result for some popular compact SUV's isn't good.
The Ford Escape, Hyundai Tuscon, Kia Sportage, Jeep Patriot and Buick Encore all received a rating of 'poor' in the new...
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IIHS Releases 2013 Top Safest Cars
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has just released its awards for the 'Top Safety Pick Plus' catagory aka the safest cars tested for the 2013 model year. So without further ado the winners are (in alphabetical order):
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- Acura TL
- Dodge...
Hyundai & Kia Admit Their Fuel Efficiency Ratings Are Exaggerated
Hyundai and sister company Kia have announced today that the stated mileage for their 2010 to 2012 models is exaggerated, and that the models will likely be less efficient than officially stated. Hyundai chalked up...
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FAIL: Kia Engineers Lock Keys Inside Prototype
It's been quite a long time since I've been able to post an automotive fail to the site, but thanks to some of Kia's finest that's about to change.
Kia's engineers were out and about in the desert testing their new...
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