You don’t need to install A “special charger” at home, though you may want to. First off, I think we need to clear the myth that you need a special outlet to own a plug-in an EV (electric vehicle). You don’t. You can plug in an EV into your household outlet, which most people have…
Just The Facts: 2019 Kia Niro EV
If you’re looking for a fully electric car for your family, the Kia Niro could be it. The 2019 Kia Niro EV surprised the heck out of me. I fell in love with a car that I had thought I would find awkward to look at and boring to drive. Not so! From the moment…
Why After Four Months of Driving a Kia SUV, I Bought the 2019 Sportage EX
Buying a car is a big deal. It’s not like buying a TV or a new appliance, it’s something you’re going to own for 7-10 years. There’s a lot of thought that needs to go into a purchase like this. Not only does it have to meet your lifestyle needs, but it has to take…
An Affordable 4-door Sports Car: The 2019 Kia Stinger
Yes, you can get an affordable 4-door sports car. And it’s family-friendly so you can bring the kids along for the joyride. I’m talking about 2.0L Turbo 255 horsepower AWD. The 2019 Kia Stinger is the FUN and SPORTY sedan for families. I’ll admit, it took me one day of driving the Stinger before I…
The Antidote to the SUV: Top 10 Reasons Why I Love the Kia Soul GT
The 2020 Kia Soul GT Turbo is the perfect car for young hip moms (like me). And I don’t mean like the “cool mom” from “Mean Girls.” It’s versatile for a number of reasons you may not even know that you needed just yet. Whether you’re gearing up for a family road trip or simply…
2020 Kia Telluride SX 3-Row SUV: Bespoke Details at an Off-the-Rack Price
This is the Michael Kors of SUVS: Style, efficiency and luxury at a price that won’t make you keel over. Just as at home at the Neiman Marcus valet as it is on the playground, the 2020 Kia Telluride SX AWD is the smart, glamorous, full-size SUV of your dreams. Generously proportioned and thoughtfully designed…
2020 Kia Telluride 3-Row SUV Fact Sheet
Here’s what you need to know about the 2020 Kia Telluride See our full review here. Who This Car is For Families Fashionistas Buyers who want a prestige vehicle Buyers who want finer details in a well-priced car Drivers who regularly have 3rd-row passengers Drivers who may occasionally need extra cargo room Buyers who appreciate…
Kia Soul EV: The Happiness of Electric Driving. And the Joy of Getting There
You want electric, but you need space. Yes, you can have both. If you were to design the perfect car, it would have tons of room for all of your stuff and people, be a cozy space for conversation and music, and not take up a half a football field to park. And of course,…
I went to Korea and Discovered the Soul of Kia and Hyundai, Korea’s Car Kings
You can’t go to Korea and not be moved. “When you go to Korea and you see Hyundais and Kias everywhere,” someone once told me. Of course, you would, right? They are Korean companies and a point of national pride. “Those cars are surprisingly nice!” someone else remarked to me about Hyundai a few years…
Can a Cutie Pie Car Grow Up (a Bit) and Still Be a Distinct Style Choice? The 2020 Kia Soul Says Yes
Who wants a “who wore it better” moment on the road? Some times in life it’s hard to express yourself. We don’t make jokes in the airport security line, we keep the facades of our homes demure to preserve property values and when it comes to a car, most buyers are reluctant to go beyond…