We’ve talked about the historical diversity of Kia’s lineup on this blog before. Just like that Johnny Cash song, Kia really has “been everywhere, man.” Kia’s ability to produce compelling and reliable commercial vehicles is well documented in the international market, where they’ve brought forward some of the most original and unique problem solvers these markets have ever seen. Read the rest of this entry
(Note: With Thursday being reserved for our Weekend Local Events roundups during the spring and into the early summer, we’re shifting our Throwback Thursday series to Fridays).
Perhaps a fair criticism about current trends in automotive design is that they’re trying to cram too much into one vehicle. Many crossovers and sedans are chunky monuments to compromise, doing everything okay but nothing particularly outstanding. Read the rest of this entry
We’ve talked about it before on this blog, but in case you didn’t know we’re huge fans of the minivan at Friendly Kia. Even if you don’t have seven or eight passengers you’re looking to seat, the ability to fill over 120 cubic feet of space with material and still enjoy a comfortable and safe ride is second-to-none in these vehicles. Read the rest of this entry
“It ain’t about how hard you hit…it’s about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward…” This quote, from 2006’s Rocky Balboa offers a lot of insight into life and enterprise. Show me a success story without any failures along the way and I’ll show you what I was going for when I went to Bass Pro Shop for Christmas shopping last month and left $30 poorer with 0 presents. Read the rest of this entry
There used to be a simpler time…
A time when people weren’t buried in their phones at dinner with one another…
A time when drivers had to use maps, or print off directions from the internet…
A time where your choice in music was limited to the CDs you brought with you, or what was on the radio…
Was it a better time? Read the rest of this entry
Crafting a luxury or executive car is about creating an experience for the driver and passengers. Unlike performance models, or family wagons, luxury vehicles are built on the idea of captivating the attention and emotion of potential drivers with entrancing design and sensual experiences. Read the rest of this entry
As we’ve discussed in the past, Kia has been kind of a late bloomer when it comes to memorable automotive design. Although their most recent designs have been nothing short of extraordinary, their old models like the Amanti, Pride and even old Optima model years left a bit to be desired from a strictly-aesthetic perspective. Read the rest of this entry
When it comes to cars, most fall on a scale between “Interesting” and “Practical.” We’re not going to kid ourselves and say that Kia has always made cars that are as interesting or alluring as the Stinger or the Soul.
For a long time, Kia was known as a brand that could produce competent vehicles, competing with industrial giants like Toyota and Nissan, not on their style or tech, but on their reliability and versatility. These days, the tables have turned. Kia is producing some of the most attractive and interesting cars, while class competitors put out the same vehicle every year with a few bells and whistles added (and price increases to match). Read the rest of this entry