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Our Region Presents Unique Challenges. Keep Young Drivers Ready for Anything.
Monday, December 10th, 2018
Best Car for Teens in Racine, Milwaukee and Southeast Wisconsin
Many of us don’t truly know the meaning of stress or anxiety until we’re responsible for and care about an early driver on the road. During this time, your child has gone from having his or her world extend from the 5-mile radius he or she could walk/bike/bus by themselves to a seemingly endless world that stops only at the Panama Canal to the South and the Bering Strait to the North. (more…)
Kia is a Two-Time Top Overall Brand in Initial Quality: See Why
Thursday, September 21st, 2017
Top J.D. Power IQS Models 2017 Kia Cadenza Forte Niro Sorento Soul
Did you know that Kia has been the top auto brand in vehicle initial quality the past two years, according to the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS)? This means that Kia vehicles as a brand have the fewest issues that need to be fixed in the first three months of vehicle ownership, which came from a survey of more than 77,000 people for the 2017 study. The 2016 study had a similar number of respondents.
So to celebrate this great news, we have a rundown of features and benefits for the five Kia models that were highest ranked in their segments in the 2017 IQS, which include the 2017 Kia Soul, Sorento, Niro, Cadenza and Forte.
Third Time’s a Charm for the 2018 Kia Sorento and IIHS Top Safety Pick!
Tuesday, September 19th, 2017
2018 Kia Sorento IIHS Top Safety Pick and Safety Features
“The rule of three” can apply to a number of pursuits, including joke telling, theatrical productions (i.e. three acts) and also vehicles, like the 2018 Kia Sorento which was named an IIHS Top Safety Pick for the third straight year.
So how does a vehicle achieve this honor, which means it’s among the most impact-resistant vehicles in its class? It goes through crash testing and scores “good,” “advanced” or “superior” in several crash-worthiness categories, which include front crash prevention, small overlap front and head restraints. Now that we’ve seen that the 2018 Sorento is among the most crash-resistant vehicles in the midsize SUV class, let’s look at some of its other safety features, below!
J.D. Power IQS Shows Quality of Several Kia Nameplates
Thursday, July 6th, 2017
2017 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study Results Highest Ranked Kia Models
J.D. Power recently released the results of its annual 2017 Initial Quality Study (IQS) of hundreds of vehicles on the market, after gathering survey responses from new vehicle owners and lessees to see which new models have the fewest problems during the first three months of ownership.
Just like in 2016, Kia finished as the highest-ranked manufacturer in this study in 2017, after all 77,415 responses were collected and tallied. Also, while two Kia models were highest ranked in their vehicle segment in the 2016 IQS, five Kia models achieved this distinction in 2017! Read on to see these highest-ranked, reliable Kia models!
Kia Sportage, Cadenza and Optima Honored with 2017 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards
Tuesday, June 20th, 2017
Kia Optima Cadenza and Sportage Models 2017 AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards
What happens when you poll more than 50,000 new drivers of vehicles bought from September to December 2016 and ask them how much they like their new vehicles in 49 categories like power, fuel economy and safety features? You get the annual AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards!
And this is no surprise to Kia fans, but three of our models got the top spot in their class: The 2016 Kia Optima, 2017 and 2016 Kia Cadenza and the 2017 Kia Sportage! Read on for the features of these award-winners!
Looking for a Family-Friendly Vehicle? Try the Kia Soul
Tuesday, June 20th, 2017
2017 Kia Soul Parents Magazine and Edmunds 10 Best Family Cars
Edmunds and Parents Magazine have teamed up once again to determine the top family cars for a model year, and it’s awesome but hardly surprising news to see that the 2017 Kia Soul has made the top 10, with its nice blend of fuel economy, interior room, easy-to-use tech and affordability.
Read on for more details about the family-friendly features of the 2017 Kia Soul, and see what it can do for you!
Safety Features, Awards for the 2017 Kia Cadenza
Friday, May 12th, 2017
Available Safety Features and Awards 2017 Cadenza Sedan
The 2017 Kia Cadenza is a large sedan that comes up huge in style, technology and safety features. While the sedan could rest on its laurels due to its redesign for 2017, with a new front grille option and increased fuel efficiency, it also has earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick for the first time since 2014, and that is yet another award this improved sedan has placed on the mantle recently!
Read on for the safety features that make the Cadenza an intuitive, next-level sedan, and some of its other awards!
The Fantastic Four Have Nothing on Kia’s Four Eco-Hero Models!
Wednesday, April 26th, 2017
Kelley Blue Book Top Hybrids Under $40,000 2017 Kia Niro Optima Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid
Earth Day (4/22 in 2017) is a special time of year to recognize efforts to preserve the Earth, plant trees and to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle. In the automotive world, some of the best vehicles on the planet that serve to preserve the planet are under the Kia banner, and Kelley Blue Book is recognizing four of them by naming them to lists like “10 Best Hybrid Cars Under $40,000” (2017 Optima Hybrid and 2017 Niro hybrid crossover), “5 Best Plug-In Hybrid Cars Under $40,000” (2017 Optima Plug-In Hybrid) and “5 Best Electric Cars Under $40,000” (2017 Soul EV).
We’ll take a closer look at these four vehicles and what their advantages and features are, so stay tuned after the page break!
Specs, Features: 2017 Kia Niro
What Recent Awards Have Kia Vehicles Won?
Monday, February 27th, 2017
2017 Kia Sorento Sportage Soul Optima 2018 Stinger Awards and Recognition
Kia vehicles are in a class all by themselves. Whether you like sporty performance, fun design, immersive technology, or luxurious interior features, Kia vehicles have it all.
To illustrate this point, we will go over some recent awards (from KBB.com, for example) and recognition (an IIHS Top Safety Pick, for example) that Kia vehicles have won, by model. Read on to see just how beloved models like the 2017 Kia Sorento, 2017 Kia Sportage, 2017 Kia Optima and 2018 Kia Stinger are!
2017 Kia Sorento IIHS Safety Ratings
Wednesday, July 27th, 2016
Offering drivers more family-friendly features than ever before, the 2017 Sorento is now even more appealing for families. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the 2017 Kia Sorento with its highest safety rating, a Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+). With this award, the Sorento joins the award-winning Kia lineup for accolades in safety and quality. (more…)