Tag: kia
The Most Stolen Cars in America
July 24, 2024. AAA Staff
Is your car among the most likely to catch a thief’s eye? New data reveals the top stolen vehicles in the country.
The Cheapest New Cars of 2024
December 15, 2023. Andrew Sheldon
A great vehicle for less than $20,000? Believe it. The cheapest new cars of 2024 deliver more than you might expect for the price.
Highlights of The New York Auto Show
April 10, 2023. Andrew Sheldon
From lava-colored cars to the newest electrified pickup trucks, here are some of the highlights from the New York Auto Show.
Great Cars for Older Drivers and Retirees
July 06, 2022. Andrew Sheldon
For the practical, the frugal or the dreamer, these are some of the best cars for older drivers and retirees.
The 2022 Electric Vehicles to Get Excited About
November 29, 2021. Andrew Sheldon
From reimagined classics to unprecedentedly efficient sedans, the electric vehicle class of 2022 has something for everyone.
How Car Companies Got Their Names
November 16, 2021. Andrew Sheldon
Was Jeep named after a character in Popeye? What does the “Alfa” in Alfa Romeo stand for? Learn the origins of famous brands.
The Stories Behind Popular Car Model Names
September 13, 2021. Andrew Sheldon
Automakers have found inspiration for their car model names everywhere, from Mother Nature to military vehicles.
Test Drive: Fab Four-Doors
March 31, 2021. Alan Rider
Carmakers haven’t totally abandoned traditional automotive body-styles. Despite the demise of several high-profile nameplates, there are still a number of fabulous four-doors on the market.
Test Drive: Old & New
February 06, 2021. Alan Rider
One of the odd qualities of the human psyche is our attraction to both the old and familiar and the new and novel. Just like we’re equally drawn to opposite ends of the spectrum in the automotive world.
Find the Perfect Car for Your Next Road Trip
August 03, 2020. Andrew Sheldon
Road trips are the ideal way of vacationing this year. But what type of car fits your traveling style?
New Generations – Kia Telluride/BMW X1
August 29, 2019. AAA Staff
Popular luxury SUVs are reborn with newer, more expansive models.
Getting It to Go – Kia Soul/Jeep Gladiator
August 29, 2019. Alan Rider
These two models are designed to let you take people – and cargo – along for the ride.
New and Improved – Nissan Altima/Kia Forte
March 11, 2019. John Paul
The latest versions of the Altima and Forte push them toward the top of the class.
Performance, Please! – Fiat 124 Spider/Kia Stinger
July 28, 2018. Alan Rider
If there’s a nicer place to be on a sunny afternoon than a winding two-lane road behind the wheel of the Fiat 124 Spider (with the top down, of course) we honestly can’t think of it. Yes, this two-seat roadster is every bit that agreeable. Built on the underpinnings of the highly regarded Mazda MX-5…
Driving the 2018 Kia Stinger GT2
April 16, 2018. John Paul
Kia has built some nice products recently, but the all-new, five-door Stinger may be its best yet.
Behind the Wheel of a 2018 Kia Rio EX
February 14, 2018. John Paul
The all-new Kia Rio comes in both a four-door sedan and hatchback. There are three trim levels, the LX, EX and S. All models are powered by the same 130-horsepower, four-cylinder engine. Manual and automatic transmissions are available in all trims. I drove the EX hatchback version with an automatic transmission. These days, with minivans…
Test Drive: 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid
July 27, 2017. AAA Staff
For 2017, the Kia Optima offers a model for just about every taste. It’s available as a gas model, a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid, each with a variety of trim levels to suit any desire, from sporty to luxurious. After receiving refreshed styling for 2016, the gas-only 2017 Kia Optima comes with three engines…