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BlogThe Kia Rondo is a firm favorite that takes the MPV and makes it practical, interesting and a little fun. The new facelifted model brings the Rondo in line with the other new models with sleep design and the tiger nose. Balled it a facelift might be selling it short though, as the 2014 [...] Read More » Tags
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Kia Bringing Back Sedona Minivan Kia have announced they are bringing back the Kia Sedona minivan for the 2014 model year after a one year hiatus. Left out of the lineup in 2013, the Sedona has had time to kick back, relax and enjoy a tweak or two before returning to a dealership near you. The 2014 Kia Sedona [...] Read More » Tags
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Hyundai Elantra Out in Front During March In the latest sales data for March 2013, the Hyundai Elantra led the compact sales chart for sales increases to move into third place overall. That’s an excellent first quarter for the Korean automaker, cementing the Elantra as a firm favorite in Canada and the US. The top 5 compact sellers look like this [...] Read More » Tags
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Today we have some short pieces of Kia news to keep you all updated as to what the Korean automaker has been doing these last few weeks. We have a quick glimpse of the new Kia CUB, news about the Kia Forte Koup, and an image of the updated Kia Optima. Kia CUB The [...] Read More » Tags
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Georgetown Kia Wins 2013 Dealer of the Year for Ontario Our very own Georgetown Kia won the prestigious DealerRater Dealer of the Year for Ontario 2013! Thanks to the hard work and dedication of all the staff at the dealership there were plenty of positive user reviews for DealerRater to use in their deliberations. With a PowerScore of 4.6 out of 5 over 24 [...] Read More » Tags
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2014 Kia Forte and Kia Sorento Reviewed Two notable auto websites have taken new Kia models out for review and have published their verdict this week. Car and Driver took the 2014 Kia Forte Sedan for a drive, while Left Lane News had the 2014 Kia Sorento. Both had a lot to say. It’s interesting when other journalists take out cars [...] Read More » Tags
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We have known about the existence of the pro_cee’d and cee’d for a while, even the fact there was a sportier version on the way, we just didn’t know when. Well now we do. Kia announced this week that they will be premiering the Kia pro_cee’d GT and cee’d GT at the 2013 Geneva [...] Read More » Tags
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Superman Kia to Appear at Detroit Auto Show Remember when Kia teamed up with the Justice League to create superhero-themed cars to display at auto shows then auction for charity? Well the Korean automaker and DC Entertainment are at it again. This time it’s Superman. As you can see from the image, the new Kia Optima Hybrid is sporting the iconic Superman [...] Read More » Tags
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Kia Bringing New Concept to Geneva? A press release from Kia has set the wires alight with speculation as a new concept car is announced. Kia sent the release yesterday, hinting at “a provocative and racy new urban concept car at this year’s Geneva Motor Show.” The only real urban car we know about is the Nissan Juke, so could [...] Read More » Tags
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Kia Turning to Google Maps to Take You Places Kia have announced that they will be integrating Google Maps into their 2014 UVO infotainment offering that will debut on the 2014 Kia Sorento. Google Maps is the undisputed leader in map technology right now, which is great considering the investment made by the company to get it right. The combination of Google Map, [...] Read More » Tags
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The 2014 Kia Forte was officially unveiled at the LA Auto Show, although we had seen glimpses of it before. International readers will instantly recognize the shape as the Kia Cerato, the Forte being rebadged and Americanized for its new market. First impression is that it looks great. It shares its design cues with [...] Read More » Tags
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Kia Planning Hot Hatch Next Year? Among the many expansionist plans the Korean automaker has for the next couple of years is a rear-wheel drive GT to take on the Volkswagen GTI. We saw the Procee’d at the Paris Auto show earlier this year, which is going into production next year, but Kia also have plans for another. Kia designer [...] Read More » Tags
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Kia Going Back to Basics with the K Velo Did you know Kia began making bicycles? Did you know most surviving European auto manufacturers started the same way? Well, whether you did or not, Kia also began as a metal tubing and bicycle components manufacturer back in 1944. Then it was called ‘Kyungsung Precision Industries’ and it made bike frames and parts for [...] Read More » Tags
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Hyundai and Kia Offer Reimbursement After Gas Mileage Mixup You may have heard the news break that Hyundai and Kia made errors in their gas mileage calculations between 2010 and 2012 for some of their cars. The errors weren’t large, the most was only 1 liter per 100 km, but it was an error nonetheless. As the two Korean automakers share the same facilities, it meant the [...] Read More » Tags
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Superhero Kia Aquaman and Cyborg We covered the Batman Optima, the Flash Forte Koup and the Green Lantern Soul, now we are rounding off the SEMA spectacular with the Aquaman Rio and the Cyborg Forte5. We have studiously avoided talking much about the SEAM show in Las Vegas. That’s partly because everyone else is talking about it and partly [...] Read More » Tags
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Kia to Unveil Green Lantern Soul at SEMA Continuing their slow release of DC Comic-themed cars in support of the WeCanBeHeroes charity, Kia will be showing their Green Lantern Soul at SEMA this week. We have already seen the Batman Optima and mentioned the Flash Forte Koup on Friday, next up is the Green Lantern Soul. The Kia Soul is a small [...] Read More » Tags
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Flashy Kia Forte Koup to Hit SEMA Continuing the slow release of DC Comics-inspired cars, Kia Motors announced the next car in the lineup of charity cars to be unveiled at major events this year. A Flash-inspired Kia Forte Koup has been announced for the Las Vegas SEAM Show. The Jim Lee-designed Forte will be in the familiar red and orange [...] Read More » Tags
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First DC Comics Inspired Kia Optima Unveiled We first mentioned a few days ago that Kia were partnering with DC Comics to produce eight Justice League-inspired cars to raise money for charity. Well the first was unveiled on Friday and who else could it be but Batman. Of all comic book heroes, certainly to those of us who aren’t into them, [...] Read More » Tags
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Kia Partners with DC Comics for Custom Charity Cars Kia Motors is working with DC Comics to produce a series of 8 new super hero-themed vehicles that will be showcased at events around the US. A range of Kia models will be used to partner with a super hero from the Justice League. The models “has been matched to a Kia vehicle based [...] Read More » Tags
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The new Sorento we thought we would be seeing at the Los Angeles Auto Show this year was a slightly improved mid-cycle update. What we got was a little bit more than that. The new Sorento looks familiar, but is almost completely a new car. The front has the familiar design cues and is [...] Read More » Tags
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Kia Carens Set for Paris Unveil Kia is planning a couple of reveals for this years’ Paris Motor Show. We mentioned the pro-cee’d the other day, which we will know as the Forte, but that’s not all the Korean automaker has up its proverbial sleeve. News has leaked that they will also be showing a new MPV in the Carens [...] Read More » Tags
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Hyundai and Kia to Showcase New Models at Paris Motor Show The auto show season is always good for getting a sneak peak at what’s coming up and this month’s Paris Motor Show is no exception. We mentioned last week that Nissan were going to show their new TeRRA concept, which should be very interesting indeed. Well not to be outdone, the Korean automakers Hyundai [...] Read More » Tags
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2013 Ford Fiesta Unveiled in Amsterdam The Ford Fiesta is one of the best-selling small cars in the world, thanks mainly to its popularity in Europe. It is a small, but perfectly capable compact that is also making inroads here in Canada, thanks to decent engines, good gas mileage and the ability to safely carry a family of four. Launched [...] Read More » Tags
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We have seen for ourselves the evolution of Kia cars over the past few years. From slightly awkward Asian-inspired autos to sleek, sophisticated looking cars, the journey has been one of steep learning curves and cultural difference, yet Kia has persevered. We are glad they have because the Kia models of today are good [...] Read More » Tags
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Crossover Revealed on Facebook As part of an increasing use of social media to drive production, Nissan have released the first images of the new 2013 Nissan Pathfinder Crossover on Facebook this week. We reported a little while ago that Nissan was turning to social media to widen the focus group input into new designs. As an introduction [...] Read More » Tags
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Kia gave us a glimpse of the new 2013 Kia Cerato/Forte yesterday after a press release from the Seoul automaker. It follows teaser images released last week of what the car might look like, also reported by Car Nation Canada. We now know the car is longer, lower and wider than before and also [...] Read More » Tags
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2013 Ford C-Max Shows How Hybrids Should Be The hybrid market is a very competitive one. From the very first production Prius, it has hard fought as many automakers see it as either a viable future to motoring, or at least as a growth market to more ecologically aware consumers. Ford are bringing two models to market to tackle this segment, the Ford [...] Read More » Tags
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We knew the Korean automaker was launching a new flagship sedan at some point in the future, we just didn’t know what it would be called. Well now we do. In its home country, the new car is called K9, which isn’t going to work in English speaking countries, so the new car has [...] Read More » Tags
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Is This The Most Expensive Car Crash in the World? When you think of an expensive auto accident, you might think of a collision between a pair of Bugatti Veyron, an F1 pile up during a race, or maybe a Hyundai crashing into a personal jet. This accident however, is something else entirely. This incident involved one of the rarest cars in the world, [...] Read More » Tags
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2012 Kia Rio SX is Reviewing Well We always knew the 2012 Kia Rio SX was going to be an excellent car, but it’s always nice when you think so too. Canadian auto site, Auto123.com took a 2012 Kia Rio SX for a test and realized what most of Europe and Asia have known for many years. That a car doesn’t [...] Read More » Tags
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The best-selling Kia Sorento is being updated for the 2014 model year. The ever-popular SUV is receiving some exterior refinements, improved drivetrain and some interior improvements to make an already compelling package even more attractive. First introduced in 2009, the Kia Sorento has sold over 600,000 models around the world. With a manufacturing split between [...] Read More » Tags
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2012 Kia Rio Wins Canadian Subcompact Test A recent road test conducted by Canadian motoring website Auto123.com placed the 2012 Kia Rio in first place overall, marking well-deserved recognition for the model. In a test that included the Ford Fiesta, Chevrolet Sonic, Toyota Yaris and the Hyundai Accent, the Rio came top in what is a very competitive segment of the [...] Read More » Tags
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Kia Rio & Soul: Some of the Cheapest Cars to Operate Kia Rio & Soul Make Kiplinger List The price you negotiate for a car and the interest you pay on the car loan are only part of the cost of buying a car. Insurance, depreciation, taxes, what you pay over the years for fuel, service and repairs are all important ingredients in the total cost [...] Read More » Tags
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Car Comparison: Optima vs Sonata Kia Optima vs Hyundai Sonata A lot of car buyers come into one of our dealerships in Mississauga, Georgetown, Hamilton or Niagara Falls to compare our leading mid-sized sedans. The 2012 Hyundai Sonata and 2012 Kia Optima haven’t taken long to rise to the top of the class. In just a few generations, the pair have [...] Read More » Tags
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Pros & Cons of Full Auto Insurance Coverage Is Full Car Insurance Coverage Worth It? Now-a-days, car owners and buyers in Ontario are trying to find ways to lower their vehicle operating costs. One of the many things that they should be looking at is their vehicle insurance coverage. Therefore, before deciding whether to get Full Insurance Coverage or not, you should do an honest assessment of your real [...] Read More » Tags
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Kia Has Best-Ever Sales in March Optima & Forte Lead to Best March Ever There are definitely more Fortes and Optimas on the streets of Mississauga, Georgetown and Hamilton. The small and mid-sized vehicles from Kia are helping set sales records for the Korean auto maker. Kia Canada Inc. has experienced the strongest first quarter sales volume in company history, reporting 15,046 units sold, with 22.2% [...] Read More » Tags
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Is It Time to Refinance Your Car Loan? Auto Loan Refinancing Considerations A growing number of drivers in Toronto and the GTA are refinancing their auto loans, to take avantage of today’s unexpectedly low car loan rates. A car owner can benefit, if his or her credit rating has improved since the old loan was taken out, allowing him or her to get a new loan at [...] Read More » Tags
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Climbing Everest To Make-A-Wish Driven to Adventure 2011 Charity Climb for Make-A-Wish Canada Last September, Scott McKay, boarded a plane for Nepal. After flying over 16,000 kms, his fund raising expedition began with a trek to Mount Everest Base Camp. From there his ultimate goal of ascending the 20,305 ft to Island Peak and raising a total of $20,305 [...] Read More » Tags
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The 2012 Kia Sportage, Same Fuel Economy, More Horsepower One of the things that we continually hear at our Kia dealerships in Mississauga, Georgetown and Hamilton, is how much fun the 2012 Sportage is to drive. It’s not surprising to see the Sportage become so popular in the last year, with a modern style, competitively priced, good handling, and the [...] Read More » Tags
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Debt Consolidation & Auto Loans Consolidating Your Auto & Personal Loans Like a lot of people in Ontario’s suburban corridor between Toronto and Niagara Falls, you’ve got an auto loan and maybe more than a few other debts piled up. Things are just barely manageable, but you don’t think bankruptcy or a debt management plan is the right way to deal with your debt problems. [...] Read More » Tags
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Kia Rio Tops Consumer Report List The Rio, the Small Car Choice The Rio has proven to be a popular choice with small car buyers in the Toronto and Mississauga area. Little wonder that the influential Consumer Report magazine gave the Rio the thumbs up recently. In a comparison of the leading small car choices on the market today, Consumer Report selected the [...] Read More » Tags
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Cars, Bad Debt and Debt Management Plans Cars, Bad Credit and Debt Management Plans It’s time to start looking for a new car, but you’re not sure you can get an auto loan, because of your credit problems. You don’t think that things are bad enough to file for a bankruptcy or a consumer proposal, but what about a debt management plan (DMP)? This option may be right [...] Read More » Tags
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A SickKids Foundation Success Story One of the many charitable organizations that Car Nation Canada is proud to support is the Hostipal for Sick Children (SickKids). We urgue you to help support the life saving work that’s done on a daily basis at SickKids. Periodically, we hear about some of the Little Heroes that rely on [...] Read More » Tags
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Will a Consumer Proposal Keep You in the Driver’s Seat? Cars, Bankruptcy & Consumer Proposals You live in Burlington and you just landed a great new job in Mississauga. You need to buy a car, but you’re also newly divorced or having some trouble with your debts. Now you’re wondering, if you should file for a bankruptcy or a consumer proposal to deal with your debt problems. A [...] Read More » Tags
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2012 Kia Sorento Named “Best Family Car” 2012 Sorento, A Top 10 Family Car The 2012 Kia Sorento, one of the Toronto GTA’s most popular selling family vehicles, is getting even more recognition. This time from Kelley Blue Book, which added the Sorento to its “10 Best Family Cars of 2012″ list, for the second year in a row. Its outstanding drivability, functionality, refinement and comfort, have made the Sorento one [...] Read More » Tags
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Bankruptcy and Vehicles If things are a looking tough for you and you’re wondering about bankruptcy and how it will effect you buying a car, or even if you can keep your current vehicle, here are a few details about bankruptcies in Ontario. Personal bankruptcies fall under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, and must be filed by a [...] Read More » Tags
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Used Car Buyers, Beware of Private Sellers Used car buyers in Ontario are being targeted by illegal “private” vehicle sellers. The practice called curbsiding has jumped to record levels in the Greater Toronto Area, according to a study done by the Used Car Dealers Association of Ontario. It’s not illegal to sell a vehicle privately, of course, but, if [...] Read More » Tags
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2012 Kia Optima Adds 2 More Awards 2012 Optima Named “Best in Class”, Again! Now-a-days, car buyers are looking for value whether it’s in a luxury coupe or a family sedan. Our Kia dealers in the Toronto GTA pride themselves on offering some of the best vehicles on the market. And, cars like the 2012 Kia Optima make that kind of easy. The 2012 Optima took [...] Read More » Tags
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Buying a Car, When You Have Bad Credit Getting a Car Loan with Bad Credit If you’ve been through a bankruptcy, divorce, or are self-employed, you may have a problem getting an auto loan. There are things you can do to repair your credit rating and get behind the wheel of car. Don’t Know Your Credit History or Just Want a Second Opinion? $$$$ Takes Minutes [...] Read More » Tags
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Kia Releases Sketch of Its First Luxury Sedan Kia’s First Luxury Sedan Revealed Kia Motors revealed sketches of its upcoming luxury sedan, known simply as the KH, for now. The car will be named the K9 when it’s released to the Korean market in the first half of this year. The rear-wheel-drive sedan will be the first in the Kia fleet, and it’s expected to rival its sister company’s [...] Read More » Tags
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Should You Buy or Lease a Vehicle? A lot of people have been asking “Why aren’t there as many leasing deals in the Toronto GTA?” Well, there are fewer vehicles being leased now then before 2008, but it’s not just Mississauga, Burlington or the Niagara area, it’s everywhere. Before the Financial Crisis of 2008, leasing companies relied on [...] Read More » Tags
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2012 Kia Optima Gets Toronto FC Edition Toronto FC fans in Mississauga, Georgetown and Hamilton will have a chance to show their team spirit by driving a special 2012 Toronto FC Optima SX. Unveiled at this year’s Toronto Auto Show, the 2012 Optima Toronto FC edition buys you not only an award winning mid-sized sedan, but a limited edition [...] Read More » Tags
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How To Get a Car Loan in Canada Are you just out of school, or new to Canada, and you want to get a car loan? You need a good credit history. But, how do you do that, if you keep getting rejected for credit? The word credit comes from the Latin “to trust”, so the real [...] Read More » Tags
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Neil Young’s DIY Hybrid Backfires Neil Young Hybrid Up In Smoke One of the big perks of being a rockstar is being able to drive whatever you want. So, when Neil Young wanted his own unique hybrid car, he hired a team of engineers to convert his classic 1959 Lincoln Continental to run on electricity and gasoline. Pretty cool, when you get [...] Read More » Tags
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Cash For Clunkers in 2012? One of our thoughful readers, recently asked if there will be any government sponsored automotive incentives in 2012, in Ontario or Canada. At present there are no federal government programs like the Retire Your Ride program which expired on March 31, 2011, after two years. But, after a few months of bad employment numbers in [...] Read More » Tags
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2012 Kia Rio Gets Canadian Release 2012 Kia Rio Sedan Released in Canada Our Kia dealerships in Mississauga, Georgetown and Hamilton are happy to announce that the all new 2012 Kia Rio has just be released in Canada. Following up on the success of the 2011 Rio, as one of the most popular and affordable cars in Canada , this five-passenger, sub-compact sedan [...] Read More » Tags
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Kia Unveils All New Infotainment System Kia Adds More to UVO System Kia Motors unveiled its new UVO eServices, the next generation of voice-activated infotainment system, during the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Showcased in Kia’s Optima Hybrid midsize sedan, the UVO eServices adds a new telematics suite that is controlled by a free smartphone app. UVO which is short for “Your Voice,” [...] Read More » Tags
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Safe Winter Driving A new study commissioned by the Ford Motor Company of Canada revealed less than half of Ontarians (44 per cent) do not install winter tires compared to Atlantic Canadians that do (76 per cent). Ontario drivers represent the lowest number of safe drivers in Canada. Overall, Canadians are confident, prepared and careful winter [...] Read More » Tags
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Kia Optima Wins 2012 Sedan of the Year Kia Optima Named 2012 Sedan of the Year Following a year in which Kia Motors received more vehicle awards and accolades than ever before, the brand’s stylish Optima mid-size sedan kicked the New Year off in high gear by being named “2012 Sedan of the Year” by Autobytel. Recognized by the automotive research website’s editors as [...] Read More » Tags
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2012 Kia Sportage: 5 Fun Facts [Video] The 2012 Kia Sportage – 0 to 60 in 6 sec. With its heated and cooled seats, the 2012 Kia Sportage is an SUV for all seasons. Designed by Peter Schreyer, the creator of the iconic Audi TT, the Sportage is coming off an impressive year in 2011, capturing a “Best CUV of 2012″ award from Auto123.com. That makes two [...] Read More » Tags
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Hyundai and Kia Aims for 7 Million Car Sales Hyundai & Kia Set Conservative Sales Targets for 2012 Hyundai Motor Group aims to sell 7 million vehicles in 2012, which is up 6.1% from a year earlier, as it expects slower sales growth and tougher competition with rivals amid global economic uncertainties, according to the Korean conglomerate’s CEO. “To achieve the sales target [...] Read More » Tags
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2012 Kia Optima Hybrid Winter Ready 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid Winter Ready The Kia Optima Hybrid carries some serious credentials as AJAC’s Best New Family Vehicle over $30,000. It recently got a winter road test. HVAC/Heated Systems The Dual-Zone automatic climate controls give both the driver and front passenger the ability to find their own temperature levels. The rear console. [...] Read More » Tags
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2012 Dakar Rally Starts with Fatality Arguably the toughest race in the world has just kicked off in South America, this week. The 33rd running of the Dakar Rally, and the 4th race set in the southern hemisphere, began on New Year’s day. This year promises to be an exciting one, given that the perennial [...] Read More » Tags
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Canadian Auto Industry Faces Tough 2012 Canadian Auto Sector Faces Challenges in 2012 While the United States’ auto industry continues to rebound, the Canadian automotive industry appears to be a little more sluggish. With overwhelming political pressure to rebuild their domestic economy, the Big 3, Ford, Chrysler and GM are looking at ways to strengthen their core businesses at home, rather than invest abroad. The [...] Read More » Tags
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2012 Kia Sportage SX, An Affordable Luxury SUV 2012 Sportage SX, A Mercedes GLK Alternative The 2012 Sportage SX offers you lots of the same features you’d see in a compact luxury SUV like the Mercedes-Benz GLK , but at an much more affordable price. Performance: The Sportage SX has a 2.0-liter Inline-4, turbocharged engine that delivers 260-horsepower , just about matching the GLK’s 3.5-liter V6 engine’s 268 horsepower. While the [...] Read More » Tags
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Holiday Bargain Shopping If you’re hunting for car bargains this may be the right time of year for you. If you’re like me, you don’t normally think of car shopping during the winter holiday season. But, according to a TrueCar.com report, the final week of the year and New Year’s Eve day in particular are the [...] Read More » Tags
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IIHS Announces Top Safety Picks for 2012 IIHS Picks Record 115 Models for 2012 The US based, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety published its final list of 2012 models rated Top Safety Picks. A record 115 models were selected this year. A remarkable number given that there were only 11 selected in 2005 when the insurance industry’s safety agency started its own crash testing and rating, [...] Read More » Tags
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Car Nation Canada Las Vegas Contest! `Win A Trip To Las Vegas` Purchase or test drive a vehicle at any Car Nation Canada Dealership From Dec 26-January 31, 2012 – Or Enter Online Here - and automatically be entered into a draw to win a trip for two to Las Vegas: Four Night Stay At A Vegas Strip 4-Star Hotel Round Trip Airfare [...] Read More » Tags
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2012 Kia Forte 5 Overview The new 2012 Forte hatchback is all about roominess, good fuel efficiency, value packed features and an MSRP less than $17,000. The exterior remains unchanged. That’s a good thing! It’s a well-proportioned car. That’s surprising; given that most hatchbacks tend to look a little off balanced. But the Forte manages to [...] Read More » Tags
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Hyundai and Kia Win Car of the Year Awards Hyundai and Kia Win Auto123 Car of the Year Awards Auto123.com, one of Canada’s leading automotive web portals, has announced the winners of the 3rd annual Car of the Year Awards. The judging panel of 10 voting automobile journalists analysed all the vehicles in each of the 20 vehicle categories. All 2012 model-year vehicles on sale in Canada were eligible. Vehicles not [...] Read More » Tags
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Canadian Fuel Consumption Ratings Too Optimistic Canadian Fuel Economy Ratings Don’t Match US Numbers A report published by the CBC and the Automobile Protection Association (APA) shows that Canadian fuel consumption ratings are out of sync with American EPA ratings, by as much as 22%. A study comparing Canadian and American fuel consumption ratings on 13 popular 2012 models from seven vehicle [...] Read More » Tags
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A Fall Checklist for Winter Driving Now is the time to prepare your vehicle for the upcoming winter-driving season. Preventative maintenance helps vehicles perform at optimum levels in a variety of conditions. The worst time of the year to have a road side vehicle problem is Winter. I’ve been there, and it sucks! Fall Car-Care [...] Read More » Tags
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Hyundai Clear Winner at AJAC Awards Hyundai Accent, Elantra and Veloster Win AJAC Awards New models from South Korean carmakers dominated the small and family-car awards presented by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). The annual awards go to cars and trucks that are either all-new designs or existing models that offer significant new features or upgrades. Accredited Canadian auto journalists [...] Read More » Tags
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2011 Kia Optima Hybrid Wins AJAC’s “Best Family Car (Over $30k)” 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid Offer’s Fuel Economy and Style The Automotive Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) has awarded the Kia Optima Hybrid it “Best Family Car (Over $30k)”. This year, 78 auto journalists participaed in the AJAC’s Test Fest which takes place in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. The win also automatically qualifies the Optima Hybrid for the 2012 “Canadian [...] Read More » Tags
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Kia Motors America Announces Pricing for the All-New 2012 Rio Sedan: MSRP, $13,400 Starts at $14,500 with automatic transmission Top-of-the-line SX trim starts at $17,500 This is of course American pricing, but we can expect the Canadian prices to be pretty close. The release date is not set yet, but it is expected to be [...] Read More » Tags
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WINTER TIRE TIPS As we head into the Fall season here in Ontario, it’s time for those age old questions, “Should I get winter tires this year? Snow tires or Ice tires”. Well, the answer, of course is, depends on your needs. While the evidence is in, that winter tires clearly out perform all-season tire. A [...] Read More » Tags
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Leased Kia Vehicles Offering Better Value Kia Leases Improve as Residual Values Improve According to AutoObserver.com, the percentage of Kia’s leased has increased from 6 percent in 2010 to 15 percent through September of this year, in the United States. While that’s still below last month’s industry average of 21 percent, it shows that Kia cars are becoming more lease-worthy. “For a long [...] Read More » Tags
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Hyundai Still Leading in Customer Loyalty Hyundai/Kia Tops Another Customer Loyalty Review According to a new study by Experian Automotive, a data service that tracks vehicle registration data as well as consumer attitudes, the Hyundai Kia conglomerate leads in customer loyalty in North America. Hyundai had a loyalty rate of 49.6 percent, according to the Experian study, edging out General Motors and Ford – as [...] Read More » Tags
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Hyundai and Kia Improving Transmissions Hyundai Sedans Getting 10 Speed Transmissions It’s been a couple months since unveiling of the new 8-speed automatic transmission in the updated 2012 Hyundai Genesis sedan. (See a video review of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec) Now the automaker is wasting no time in kicking it a couple notches, with the a 10-speed gearbox for a higher [...] Read More » Tags
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2012 Kia GT Introduced at Frankfurt Autoshow Kia Shows Off It’s 2012 GT Concept Sedan Like all concept cars, it’s about making a statement, and the 2012 Kia GT is just that. The latest creation from chief designer Peter Schreyer shows that Kia is interested in distinguishing itself from its sister company Hyundai. The Kia GT may be the beginning of a [...] Read More » Tags
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The Five Cheapest Cars in Canada 2011 Smart ForTwo MSRP: $13,990 Great for inter city travel Parking becomes a breeze 6.5 L/100 km (Combined) 2011 Kia Rio Ex MSRP: $13,695 Roomy for a compact USB ports Handfree Bluetooth Phone capability 7.10/5.80 L/100 km See a little information 2012 Hyundai Accent MSRP: $13,199 Roomy 5yr/100K Warranty 6.70/4.90 L/100 [...] Read More » Tags
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2012 Kia Soul Hamster Commercial 2012 Kia Soul Hamsters Shuffling to Party Rock Anthem They used to rap, now they’re “Shuffl’in” to save the planet from post-apocalytic terminator robots. If you missed them on the MTV Music Video awards, here’s a replay. If you like the idea of a good sound system in you ride, Consider HD Radio, which will [...] Read More » Tags
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2012 Kia Soul Getting HD Radio 2012 Kia Soul Getting Hi Def Radio Kia Motors will begin offering High Definition Radio Technology in its 2012 Soul, this Fall. The emerging technology will offer consumers a variety of new and exciting stations in crystal-clear digital sound, without having to pay a subscription. High Definition Radio Features: Content is subscription-free, all you need is the radio Quality [...] Read More » Tags
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2012 Kia Soul Ready for Release Overview: A Direct Injection Engine will be standard on all trims, delivering 135-hp (up 11%) A new 6-speed automatic transmission is available 1.6L engine – 28/34 mpg (city/hw) 2.0L engine – 27/33 mpg (city/hw) New front and rear fascias give a cleaner look to the Soul New LED tail [...] Read More » Tags
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2012 Kia Rio Hatchback Overview 2012 Kia Rio 5 Door Hatchback Due for Release The 2012 Kia Rio is expected to hit dealerships in September. In the competitive sub compact field the new Rio will be going up against the likes of the Ford Fiesta, the Mazda 2, the Chevy Sonic and it’s Korean cousin the Hyundai Accent. Lighter and More Powerful [...] Read More » Tags
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Kia, Hyundai & Honda Cheapest Cars to Operate Kia, Hyundai and Honda Top Kelley Blue Book List According to Kelley Blue Book’s report on non luxury cars with the lowest cost of ownership, Kia, Hyundai and Honda took the top three spots. While Honda has continued to be a reliable choice over the years, the Korean sister companies have made remarkable progress with a [...] Read More » Tags
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2011 Kia Sedona: An Award Winning Minivan Kia’s Leading Family Mover, the 2011 Sedona The 2011 Kia Sedona continues to get recognition in the Budget Minivan category for its industry-leading warranty, extensive list of standard safety features, handling and comfortable interior. According to ConsumerSearch.com, the 2011 Kia Sedona is the “Best Reviewed” vehicle in its class. The critics like it, and its sales for [...] Read More » Tags
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The Making of Ken Block’s Gymkhana 2 Ken Block’s Drifting Video Just another day at the office for Ken block. Read More » Tags
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Automakers Cautious About E15 Fuel Filling up With E15 Fuel Could Void Car Warranty Nine of the world’s largest car makers, including GM, Toyota and Chrysler have cautioned drivers that filling up with E15 fuel could void their vehicle’s warranty. The auto makers were responding to the recent release by the US Environmental Protection Agency of its label for E15 fuel pumps. The [...] Read More » Tags
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AAA Names 2012 Ford Focus and 2011 Kia Soul Top Picks The Focus, Soul and Cruse Make AAA Road Trip List The AAA (American Automobile Association) has put out a list of the three best Summer compact road trip vehicles. The criterion for their selections was operating cost/fuel economy, handling, vehicle cost, safety and comfort. Ford Focus A definite improvement over the previous version, the new 2012 Ford Focus drives very [...] Read More » Tags
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Strong Car Sales in June, 2011 Domestic Automakers have another Good Month Ford Motor Company of Canada had its best June sales in 22 years. The strong demand for more fuel efficient vehicles last month in the face of higher gas prices, contributed to Ford’s good numbers. Its sales rose six per cent last month to 33,450 vehicles compared with a year ago, for its [...] Read More » Tags
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Fuel Efficient Used Vehicles Prices May Have Peaked Used Fuel Efficient Cars a Little Cheaper According to Kelley Blue Book, a leading US provider of new and used car information, prices for used fuel efficient vehicles may start trending downward. After increasing 25%, since the beginning of the year, fuel efficient used cars, (subcompacts, compacts and hybrids), have started to decline, in response to falling gas prices. With [...] Read More » Tags
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2011 Kia Optima, Great Family Car Value 2011 Kia Optima: Style & Safety With both style and safety on its side the 2011 Kia Optima has made a lot of list this year, making it a top seller in Canada. Recent winner of the 2011 Red Dot Design Award 2011 IF Product Design Award a 5 [...] Read More » Tags
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2012 Kia Cadenza Set to Make Waves Kia is trying to go a little upscale, with the introduction of its new 2012 Cadenza, the successor to the Amanti. Along with its sister sedan the 2012 Optima, the Cadenza is going for a little more style, a little engine and a little interior space. Exterior Features Audi-fied full [...] Read More » Tags
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2011 Kia Forte5 Competes in the Tough Compact Field 2011 Kia Forte5 With competition from the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Chevy Cruze and it’s auto cousin the Hyundai Elantra, the 2011 Kia Forte has its work cut out for it, in its second year of production. All four of its main competitors have come out with redesigns in the [...] Read More » Tags
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2011 Kia Optima Hybrid Overview Kia’s First Hybrid, the 2011 Optima Kia’s first-ever hybrid, the 2011 Optima Hybrid delivers class-leading mileage and luxury amenities. With fuel efficiency of 35 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway, the Optima Hybrid is set to take on its midsize sedan competitors just as the summer travel season starts to heat up. With [...] Read More » Tags
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2012 Kia Sorento To Get More Horsepower 2012 Sorento Gets GDI Engine Kia’s US built crossover SUV, the Sorento will be getting some new upgrades for it’s 2012 model. The 2011 Sorento was the first Kia vehicle to benefit from a makeover by former Audi designer Peter Schreyer. His efforts made the 2011 Sorento, Kia’s best selling vehicle, ever since it was [...] Read More » Tags
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2011 Kia Optima/Magentis Makes Ward’s “10 Best Interiors” List The 2011 Kia Optima, or Magentis as it was know in Canada, has won another award from industry watchers. The editors at Ward’s Auto.com have added the 2011 Optima to it’s list of 10 Best Car Interiors. Ward’s evaluated 51 vehicles that are either all-new or featured significantly upgraded interiors, ranging from utility vehicles, minivans and small cars to high-end premium [...] Read More » Tags
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2012 Kia Rio Debutes in NYC Kia Motors unveiled the all-new 2012 Rio sub-compact sedan at the New York International Auto Show. It is scheduled for production this fall, along with its hatchback sibling, which was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show and is making its North American premier. What’s New in Technology: Idle Stop and Go (ISG) [...] Read More » Tags
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The Naimo: Kia’s Newest Electric Concept CUV March 31, 2011, Seoul Korea: Kia Motors unveiled its Naimo at the Seoul Auto Show. It’s latest electric concept crossover utility vehicle (CUV), and its third electric vehicle in a single year, (besides the Kia Venga and Kia Pop). It takes its name from the Korean word “Ne-mo”, (pronounced ‘Neh-mo’, meaning ‘square shape’). Like all concept vehicles [...] Read More » Tags
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2011 Kia Optima Earns 5 Star Crash Rating The Kia Motor Corp. became the first Korean auto maker to earn the highest safety rating under the new more stringent guidelines set up by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).This makes the second major safety award granted to the 2011 Kia Optima, which already has a “Top Safety Pick” from the Insurance [...] Read More » Tags
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Kia Optima and Chrysler 200 Reviews Here’s a short video review of these two mid-sized family sedans. Read More » Tags
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Buy New and Used Vehicles at Georgetown Kia – Soul Rio Rondo Forte and more! PT.2 Looking to break away from the pack? You’ll need the right vehicle to do it. We’ve got it right here at Georgetown Kia. Our brand new, state-of-the-art 2 facility houses a full lineup of Kia vehicles that are loaded with value, features and fun. As a member of the Car Nation Canada, we have a [...] Read More » Tags
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Buy New and Used Vehicles at Georgetown Kia – Soul Rio Rondo Forte and more! – PT.1 Looking to break away from the pack? You’ll need the right vehicle to do it. We’ve got it right here at Georgetown Kia. Our brand new, state-of-the-art 2 facility houses a full lineup of Kia vehicles that are loaded with value, features and fun. As a member of the Car Nation Canada, we have a [...] Read More » Tags
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2011 Kia Sorento Review – Georgetown Kia Dealership With the all-new 2011 Sorento, Kia wants to show you a new way to see the world. We didn’t just upgrade a few features and add more equipment, we had something bigger in mind: an all-new vehicle. One look at Sorento and you’ll see why we call it beautifully rugged. With a new unibody structure, [...] Read More » Tags
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2010 Kia Soul Review – Georgetown Kia The 2010 Soul is a fun loving, freewheeling vehicle with an unmistakable look and attitude, inside and out. With seating for five and some of the coolest interior features you’ve ever seen, Soul takes life’s party to street. And it comes loaded with things like heated front seats, power windows and door locks, hands-free Bluetooth® [...] Read More » Tags
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2010 Kia Forte Review – Georgetown Kia Dealership The 2010 Forte is changing the face of Kia and setting new benchmarks for compact sedans in Canada and around the world. Forte’s styling is sporty and confident, its performance is crisp and invigorating, and it comes with standard features that no other car in its price range can match. That shouldn’t be surprising from [...] Read More » Tags
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Georgetown Kia Virtual Tour – CarNationCanada A great overview of Georgetown Kia. This video is brought to you by Georgetown Kia, a Car Nation Canada dealership. To request a How-To Video visit: www.carnationcanada.com/blog/request-a-video/ Car Nation Canada 888-845-1890 | www.CarNationCanada.com Georgetown Kia 314 Guelph Street, Georgetown, ON, L7G 4B5 905-877-7818 | www.georgetownkia.com/ Read More » Tags
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2010 KIA Rio EX – Congrats Brian and Laura Downham Congratulations to Brian and Laura Downham of Georgetown, Ontario, Proud New owners of a 2010 KIA Rio Sedan. Read More » Tags
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How to fit HUGE Cargo in your 2010 Kia Sportage How to make sure even the tallest boxes will fit in your Sportage. Folding down the rear seats and tilting the front seat for maximum space. Standard on all Sportage models. Read More » Tags
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How to use your ipod in your 2010 KIA Forte How to hook up and use your ipod through your stereo on your 2010 KIA Forte (all models). Read More » Tags
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2006 Dodge Ram 2500 CarNationCanada.com Testimonial Enjoy your Ram Carlos, hopefully it will bring you more business and we look forward to doing business with you in the future. Read More » Tags
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2008 Ford F350 How to Start a Diesel Engine Diesel engines don’t use spark plugs to induce combustion. They rely solely on compresion. In cold weather if the engine has not been running, the engine gets too cold to start the engine. Mike shows you how to start a diesel engine. Read More » Tags
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