Archive for 'Kia'
Kia Offers $1,000 Cash Back on 2010 Forte
Posted on 08. Mar, 2010 by admin.
Kia is offering $1,000 cash back on its 2010 Forte sedan, which, when you consider the Forte starts at $13,695, is a pretty good deal. (Check out Mike Hanley’s mostly favorable review of the 2010 Forte here .) The deal is good through March 31. This is also a good time to note that the 2011 Sorento, which also got high marks from reviewer David Thomas, still has a $1,000 cash-back incentive attached.
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Geneva Motor Show Wrap-Up
Posted on 02. Mar, 2010 by admin.
There is a lot of glitz and glamour surrounding the Geneva International Motor Show in Switzerland this week, with dozens of new cars on display. However, not many will ever go on sale in the U.S. But for those global cars making their way to U.S.
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Top 10 Best-Selling Cars: February 2010
Posted on 02. Mar, 2010 by admin.
How badly did Toyota’s recalls impact its sales?
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Toyota Recall Update: Corolla May Join Recall List
Posted on 17. Feb, 2010 by admin.
In what would be yet another blow to the embattled automaker, Toyota is considering recalling an unspecified number of its Corolla subcompact cars due to complaints about the power steering, according to the Associated Press .
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Subaru Lets Dogs Drive in New Ads
Posted on 17. Feb, 2010 by admin.
Kia has animated hamsters, but Subaru is letting real live dogs drive their vehicles in a series of humorous ads aimed at dog lovers.
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2010 Chicago Auto Show: Winners and Losers
Posted on 15. Feb, 2010 by admin.
This year's Chicago Auto Show doesn't have a long list of major debuts, but it does feature some important models that consumers are interested in. Here's how we scored the new production and concept cars that will be on display for the next two weeks at McCormick Place
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What to Do at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show
Posted on 12. Feb, 2010 by admin.
If you’re heading to this year’s Chicago Auto Show, you’ll find much more than just the new production and concept cars we’ve covered here at KickingTires . Because McCormick Place is ginormous in every regard — the show floor takes up 1.2 million square feet — automakers, local businesses and dealerships have room to bring out all sorts of unique cars and exhibits that cater to kids and anyone else who tires of ...
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2010 Chicago Auto Show: Day 1 Recap
Posted on 10. Feb, 2010 by admin.
Although it’s in our backyard, the 2010 Chicago Auto Show sees fewer debuts of both concept and production cars compared with some of the other major auto shows. However, there are still some interesting debuts, and we have plenty of pictures of every vehicle’s every angle from our staff photographers.
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Kia Ray Plug-In Hybrid at 2010 Chicago Auto Show
Posted on 10. Feb, 2010 by admin.
Looks like: A futuristic — and slightly melted — Forte Koup Defining characteristics: Plug-in hybrid drivetrain, solar cells in roof, movable rear spoiler Ridiculous features: Movable headlights, mesh seats Chance of being mass-produced: Unlikely in this form, though Kia plans to debut its first alternative-fuel powertrain soon The Kia Ray concept is based on the automaker's current Forte compact car, but it features a plug-in hybrid powertrain designed to travel on electric power alone for up to 50 miles before working as a traditional hybrid. Kia will launch its first alternative-fuel powertrain soon, though it's unclear if it will be a plug-in hybrid like the one in the Ray.
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The Top Ten Super Bowl Commercials, About Cars
Posted on 08. Feb, 2010 by admin.
The big game is over, and everyone outside of New Orleans is back at work talking about the commercials. Here at Cars.com, we had our own entry in the big game , but we also wanted to weigh in on the other spots that focused on cars
