Tests and Features

The Car Guide will be getting behind the wheel of the Kia’s compact sedan, which receives major overhaul for the 2019 model year. Overall, the Forte is longer, higher and wider, and in addition to a new exterior design, the car receives a new cockpit that provides more rear-seat leg- …

The subcompact-car segment in North America is struggling for three reasons. One, SUVs are now the hot item. Two, compact-sized cars cost only a few bucks more a month. Three, gasoline still isn’t expensive enough. A small car such as the redesigned 2018 Kia Rio has a lot going for …

MUSKOKA, Ontario – Kia has long been perceived by consumers as a brand with a strong value proposition. Over the past few years, Kia has tried to maintain those consumer benefits, while instilling a culture that's equally focused on technology, performance, comfort and design. According to Ted Lancaster, vice-president and …

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, California – Audi A7, BMW 4 Series, Porsche Panamera, Kia Stinger. If you haven't been privy to the auto show circuit or Kia press releases, one would be stumped to find the pattern. Kia products don't enter the luxury conversation—sorry Cadenza and K900. That's at least until now …

It's safe to say that the all-new 2018 Kia Stinger is the most exciting launch to date from the South Korean automaker. Not known for its performance vehicles, Kia is setting the bar high with this luxurious coupe-like Gran Turismo masterpiece designed by Gregory Guillaume. The Stinger will be arriving …

For the 2017 model year, Kia decided to give its Soul a little more muscle. An easy task, since such a powertrain was readily available. Does it make is a better vehicle? The funky little Soul hit the Canadian market in Canada in 2009, as a 2010 model. It was …

The numbers don’t lie: Quebec is fertile ground for subcompact cars, as evidenced by the fact that Kia sells 42% of its Rios here. What can we say? La Belle Province like little cars. In fact, the same is true for the Toyota Yaris, the Nissan Micra and the Versa …

Six years ago, Kia Canada became the exclusive automotive partner of Toronto FC, Canada's first Major League Soccer (MLS) club. Throughout that time, a partnership has grown beyond a logo at the stadium and a few giveaways throughout each year for exposure purposes. Recently, I was invited to the kick-off …