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Kia Teams Up with Toronto FC

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 [...]

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How To Get Credit in Canada

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Cash For Clunkers in 2012?

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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,” [...]

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6 Winter Driving Safety Tips

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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. [...]

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2012 Dakar Rally [Video]

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Car Shopping for the Holidays

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 [...]

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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, [...]

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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 [...]

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2012 Kia Forte 5 Overview

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Holiday Magic at Kia Of Hamilton

Hamilton, Ontario – December 1, 2011 – Santa Claus has brought an early present for a local Ontarian, just in time for the Holiday Season. Marnie Smye, 40, won $10,000 towards her brand new 2011 Kia Optima this week at Kia of Hamilton. Marnie Smye is the first to win the $10,000 prize and [...]

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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 [...]

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Get Ready for Winter Driving

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Kia Sets Pricing for 2012 Rio

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 [...]

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Winter Tire Tips

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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The 5 Cheapest Cars in Canada

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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2012 Kia Soul Review Video

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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.

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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 [...]

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2012 Kia Sportage Review

The 2012 Kia Sportage, Same Fuel Economy, More Horsepower The 2012 Sportage is available. With a modern style, competitively priced, good handling, and the same fuel efficiency, it picks up right where the 2011 model year left off. The SX trim will also give you one of the fastest rides in the compact crossover class. Check out [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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2011 Kia Optima Review

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 [...]

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2012 Kia Cadenza Review

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 [...]

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2011 Kia Forte5 Review

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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2012 Kia Rio Debutes in NYC

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) [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Kia Optima and Chrysler 200 Reviews

Here’s a short video review of these two mid-sized family sedans.

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2011 Kia Sportage Review

Great review of the 2011 Kia Sportage. This video was filmed at Kia of Hamilton, part of the Car Nation Canada auto group. Car Nation Canada is committed to customer service. Kia of Hamilton 1853 Upper James St. Hamilton, ON, L9B 1K9 905-547-7726 | http://www.kiaofhamilton.com/ Car Nation Canada 888-845-1890 | http://www.CarNationCanada.com Kia Canada Review: Wherever [...]

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Peter and Sara LOVE their 2011 Kia Sorento

This testimonial is fromPeter and Sara who purchased a 2011 Kia Sorento from Hamilton Kia in Hamilton, Ontario. Hamilton Kia is part of the Car Nation Canada group of auto dealerships. Follow us and WIN! How-To Blog – http://www.carnationcanada.com/blog/ Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/carnationcanada

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Testimonial from Victor Acari – Kia of Hamilton

This testimonial is from Victor Acari who purchased a Kia Forte from Kia of Hamilton in Hamilton Ontario. Kia of Hamilton is part of the Car Nation Canada group of auto dealerships. Follow Us to Find Out How You Can Win! How-To Blog – http://www.carnationcanada.com/blog/ Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/carnationcanada

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2010 Kia Forte – How to use the windshield wiper de-icer

How to use the windshield wiper de-icer function on the 2010 Kia Forte and Forte Koup EX and SX Models Benefit: For the cold, snowy, and icy days in Canada, so you can see clearly through your windshield without having to worry about ice build up. Kia Forte is the NADA car of the Year [...]

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