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Friday, Jan 22
Exclusive Jalopnik Audit Of Clunked Exotics Finds Initial News Reports False [Cash For Clunkers]
In many cases, the real culprit here wasn't government waste, or a faulty program. Rather, it was human ineptitude at the dealership level. For instance, as we see above, the Aston Martin supposedly crushed wasn't actually an Aston Martin. It was actually a Mercury Grand Marquis some deale...
Thursday, Jan 21
Kia Ray Concept Beaming Into Chicago [2010 Chicago Auto Show]
We're guessing the Ray shares its plug-in hybrid underpinnings with the Hyundai Blue Will, which means a 1.6-liter direct-injection four-cylinder mated to an electric motor powered by a lithium polymer battery pack. Word is, these gubbins will also make their way into the 2011 Hyundai S...
Wednesday, Jan 13
Is This The First-Ever Kia Race Car? [Detroit Auto Show]
The Kinetic Group has built a Grand-Am Continental Tire Challenge car out of a 2010 Forte Koup. Andy Lally and Nic Jönsson are signed on to drive it. A Korean manufacturer in professional touring car racing? Has this happened before?
Tuesday, Jan 5
Kia UVO Beats Ford SYNC To Less-Annoying Voice Commands [Ces 2009]
Both companies will continue to roll out more features for their systems with Ford having an overall advantage because of their head start. In the end, it's a war where only Microsoft ultimately wins because they'll now supply systems for manufacturers in Europe, North America and Asia.
Kia UVO Beats Ford SYNC To Less-Annoying Voice Commands [Ces 2009]
In our experience, the novelty of screaming voice commands at your SYNC-equipped Ford to get it to play one freaking song wears off after a day. Kia's new MIcrosoft-based UVO system beats SYNC to the...
Monday, Oct 19
Kia Cadenza Like The Amanti But Attractive
Kia Motors Corporation has taken the wraps off its new Cadenza, the production version of its VG concept car – an all-new saloon car designed to deliver refinement, safety and emotional satisfaction in an ‘ideal' driving package.
Thursday, Jun 11
Opinion: IIHS: Small Cars Are Big On Damage In Low-Speed Collisions
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) tested the seven most popular small cars — the smart ForTwo, Chevy Aveo, Mini Cooper, Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent and the Kia Rio — in four different low-speed tests: front bumper, front corner, rear bumper, rear corner. The c...
Monday, Mar 30
Kia Aero-Soul Concept: When April Fool's Day Goes Too Far [April Fool's Day]
KIA UNVEIL DRAMATIC WIND-ASSISTED AERO-SOUL In a dramatic move aimed at delivering environmental benefits without expensive technology Kia has revealed its new Aero-Soul concept that reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions with a simple and low-cost system called Air Prop...
Thursday, Mar 12
2010 Kia Soul: First Drive [Jalopnik Reviews]
The 2010 Kia Soul isn't the first boxy subcompact and it probably isn't the best, but with a low price, good styling and plenty of space, it may be the most appealing Kia yet. If you're in the market for a fun compact car you'll love, the Soul isn't your best option. If you're in the market for a che...
Tuesday, Feb 24
Kia No 3 Concept: A Korean Ka?
Also at the Kia stands will be an updated version of the Magentis, which we know as the Optima, a new production variant of the Kia C'eed equipped with a start/stop system with the 1.4-liter four cylinder and a Kia C'eed Hybrid which will see limited production for European fleet evaluation...
Wednesday, Feb 11
2010 Kia Forte Is The New Spectra
CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2009 – On the heels of announcing the widely acclaimed, all-new Kia Soul, Kia Motors America (KMA) today introduced the all-new 2010 Kia Forte (pronounced for-tay) compact sedan at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show. Forte blends Kia's exciting new design direction under the tu...
Tuesday, Dec 30
2009 Kia Soul Pricing Leaks, Starts At $13,995 [2009 Kia Soul]
The (+) is apparently intended to be read as the Soul Plus trim level and the (!) is supposedly the Soul Exclaim trim. We're also fairly sure Sport means the sportier trim. Just using "Sport" when the other trims get symbols just seems lazy. We would have gone with the interrobang. All but the bas...
Monday, May 5
Microsoft Shills Its SYNC To Hyundai, Kia
SEOUL, South Korea — May 6, 2008 — Today, Microsoft Corp. and Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group (HKAG) entered into a long-term agreement to co-develop the next generation of in-car infotainment systems. Bill Gates, chairman of Microsoft, and Mongku Chung, chairman of HKAG, were present as...
Tuesday, Dec 18
Manufacturers Give Thumbs Up to Sirius, XM Merger Everyone Forgot About [Novelties]
Paul Mascarenas, Vice President Engineering, Product Development - The Americas, Ford Motor Company)
Thursday, Nov 15
LA Auto Show: Kia KND-4 Concept [La Auto Show]
LOS ANGELES , November 15, 2007 - Kia Motors America (KMA) today unveiled the all-new KND-4 compact SUV concept vehicle at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. Having made its world debut at the Seoul Motor Show in April, the KND-4 concept was specifically designed to provide an idea o...
Tuesday, Oct 16
Toyota Drops In Consumer Reports Annual Car Reliability Survey, Ford Improves
Models with improved reliability BMW 7 Series BMW X3 Ford Explorer (V6) Ford F-150 Ford Mustang Jaguar S-Type Kia Sportage Mazda RX-8 Porsche 911 Saab 9-3 Models with declining reliability BMW 6 Series Dodge Ram 1500 GMC Yukon GMC Yukon XL Hyundai Entourage Kia Amanti Kia Sedona
Monday, Sep 10
The Jalopnik 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show Cheat Sheet
Cadillac Cadillac BLS Cadillac to Show New European Models in Frankfurt Ford Focus Live Reveal! Opel Opel Agila Peugeot Peugeot 308 Peugeot 308 RC Z Concept Car Peugeot 308 RC Z Concept Car Renault Renault Clio Renault Laguna Renault Laguna Concept To Drop At Frankfurt Auto Show
Thursday, Jun 21
Jalopnik Reviews: Kia Rondo Korean BBQ Tour, Part 2 [Slaking Our Rondo Thirst]
Price is a key consideration, as Rondo is currently the value leader in the small in North America seven passenger mini-space wagon class. Even fully equipped the Rondo hovers around the 20K range. Multi-person vehicular function and a certain amount of fun can be had on the cheap. Nearest c...
