“I look like a rock star queen driving this minivan,” said no one, ever. But the Kia Carnival is working to redefine how people see the minivan, starting with a name change. Yep, we’re moving on from minivan to something called a “multipurpose vehicle,” or MPV And it makes sense when you learn what this car…
Used 2017 Kia Soul Turbo Review: the Energizer Bunny of Cars
With fuel economy for days, this small crossover goes and goes. My childhood soundtrack was made up of songs about cars: Little Deuce Coupe. Little Red Corvette. Pink Cadillac. 409. Paradise by the Dashboard Light. Mercedes Boy. All of those songs remind me of my dad, because he would sit at his workbench in the…
What on Earth Is Stellantis? Your Guide to the Wild World of Automotive Brands and the Corporations That Own Them
Keeping track of automotive brands can be a hassle. There have been so many mergers, divisions, and closings among the car world that it can throw anyone for a loop—even experienced automotive journalists. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what someone means when they say “the Big Three” or why you’ve heard the name “Stellantis”…
After Road Tripping in the Kia K5 GT, This SUV Girl is Now a Sedan Fan
Sporty design and great performance in the Kia K5 GT made the trip evermore fun. I’m an SUV kind of girl and haven’t driven a sedan in years. But I had the privilege of driving this Kia K5 GT for a week, and it slowly but surely grew on me. It was definitely a fun…
All of the Electric Vehicles Available in the United States Today
Aiming to convert to electric vehicles? Look no further. As of April 2021, your electric vehicle options are still fairly limited compared to the traditional internal combustion engine—but that doesn’t mean the options on the market aren’t loaded with technology, luxury, and functionality. Automakers have done their best to craft EVs that are designed with…
Ask the Car Chick: Which are the Best Cars for a Teen, and Which Mid-Sized SUV Is the Best Family Car?
You asked; LeeAnn answers. LeeAnn Shattuck is skilled at finding the perfect car for her clients based on their needs, financial situation and priorities. Lucky for you, she’s here to answer your questions, too. We Need Reliable and Inexpensive Car for a Teenage Driver! “We need to buy a new car and want one that we can…
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…
Kia’s New Electric EV6 and a New Logo Are Just the Start: This is What Kia Has In Store For You
This upstart won us over with great quality and beautiful design. Can they do it again? First, a little backstory: We’ve watched Kia transform from a value brand that delivered a ‘you get what you pay for’ lineup to one of the more exciting and elegant brands on the road. From the Telluride, which is…
The Kia EV6 is Kia’s First-Ever Battery-Powered Electric Vehicle and We Can’t Wait to Drive It
They had us at electric SUV. And then fast, fun, and no hump! Kia is one of the few automakers yet to release a battery-powered electric vehicle, but that’s all changing in 2022. Kia just revealed the EV6, a gorgeous crossover car that’s based on an all-new battery-powered platform. This is all part of ‘Plan…
5 Fab Reasons This is the Perfect Car for College Kids
The 2018 Kia Soul Turbo Deserves Serious Consideration For College Kid Car Shopping! First, let me say that the Kia Soul Turbo was so loved by my Godchildren that they cried when I told them we weren’t keeping it ?. I had to drive them everywhere that week because they wanted to ride in this…