We’ve talked before about how living in a global market allows you to buy some of the most unique and interesting products in the world and have them on your doorstep in a week or less. Although cars are not one of these items, the globalized market has made it a lot easier for manufacturers to move production of vehicles and even move the models themselves to countries in which they enjoy greater success. Read the rest of this entry
Is it just us or is it unbelievable that we’re already at the end of September? Yikes! As we’ve stated in previous events roundups, however, that’s no reason to be grim. After all, we live somewhere where you can pretty much make a case for getting out and having fun in the area 52 weeks a year (subtracting storm weeks, that is). Read the rest of this entry
One of the most undeniable markers that your child is becoming more mature and independent is their progression through driving school, behind-the-wheel time and an exam that marks them becoming drivers. Like many things, it’s easy to swing too far one way or the other when it comes to allowing your children to enjoy the freedom that comes with driving. Read the rest of this entry
As we’ve extensively discussed on this blog before, Kia’s reputation for making bold forays into unexpected automotive segments is well documented in vehicles like the Kia Stinger, Kia K900 and upcoming Kia Telluride. Read the rest of this entry
We love talking up Kia’s ability to surprise and delight. It’s really a well-documented and unexpected part of the brand’s personality. They did it to us over a year ago when they told us that they would have a four-door sports sedan with a liftback and 365 horsepower. They’ve been teasing us for a while about an 8-passenger SUV that will give capability and comfort to families in the form of the Kia Telluride. Read the rest of this entry
At Friendly Kia, we love selling the best and best-value four-wheel vehicles money can buy. Cars like the Kia Optima, Kia Forte and Kia Rio give drivers smooth handling, comfortable interior space and plenty of convenient technology. Similarly, crossovers like the Kia Soul, Kia Sportage and Kia Sorento open new roads to drivers and beckon you to take adventures with the people about whom you care the most! Read the rest of this entry
It seems like it was just last week that we were planning our Fourth of July festivities and trying to figure out who was throwing the best boat party over the summer. It is now fall and although our temperatures in Tampa Bay won’t dip down as far as they will, say, in Berlin, Wisconsin, it’s still a time where the fun events don’t just fall in your lap like they do during the summer. Read the rest of this entry
A sad thing about the automotive industry today is that auto manufacturers are expected to be the butcher, the baker and the candlestick maker for your car. It’s the reason for automotive manufacturers to build partnerships with companies that specialize in leather (Nappa), audio (Harmon/Kardon) and more. Read the rest of this entry
If you’ve ever taken time to look at a homemade set of miniatures, you know that there is just as much art in producing something small as there is in something big. The amount of detail in a smaller medium demands the highest levels of precision, concentration and thoroughness. When it comes to crafting small, Kia has nailed it with the Kia Rio – a small car that’s no stranger to being praised despite its Spartan class. Read the rest of this entry
Knowing that not all service centers are Friendly (no typo) especially with regards to the way they treat already-anxious customers, we want to share the knowledge that may help keep you in the know the next time you’re at another service center. Read the rest of this entry