Affordably-Priced Compact Sedans and Hatchbacks
Mazda3 Sets the Bar We test drove the Mazda3 Sedan and the Hatchback verson. Both of the 2022 models were the Turbo Premium Plus variants featuring the 250-hp 2.5 Turbo engine
More Small Crossover SUVs to consider…
Comparing “Tweeners” From Kia and Mazda We drove the 2022 Kia Seltos Nightfall Turbo AWD with 18-inch wheels and unique blacked-out exterior trim and wheels. MSRP: $26,690 Kia’s Seltos was introduced in 2021
LUXURY TRENDSETTERS VS. AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVES
Crossovers: Lexus & Infiniti Set the Bar, Hyundai and Kia Come Very Close The value propositioners are just as keenly interested as their luxury counterparts in filling every gap in the hot-selling compact
SAVVY TRUCKS & TOYS
Off-Roading Promises Fun and Adventure for Drivers, Opportunity for Automakers and the Tourism Industry 2021 Jeep® Gladiator Rubicon 2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude LUX. 2021 Telluride Driving off road blends both the adventure of
With Willpower and the Right Team, KIA Takes On Premium Brands
Savvy Trucks & Toys At first, Kia was known for value-priced sedans and quirky crossovers. But then there was the Stinger, that even the most jaded of auto reviewers are calling a “great
SUV Of Texas 2020: Kia Telluride SX
SUV of Texas 2020 is the Kia Telluride SX Other winners at the annual Texas Truck Rodeo event by the Texas Auto Writers Association: Subcompact Sport Utility Vehicle of Texas: 2019
The Texas Off-Road Invitational and Truck of the Year!
OFF-ROADERS—Everybody’s Got One! Kia Telluride, Ram 1500 Rebel 4x4 Take Top Awards at Texas Motor Press Association’s Texas Off-Road Invitational We recently joined Texas Motor Press Association
What is a ZEV? And Will YOU Soon Drive One?
The world is changing and there are new acronyms to learn. In recent years, sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) including plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have begun to accelerate. BEVs are
Lots of Bang for the Buck Among Compact Crossovers
The compact crossover subcategory is one of the fastest-growing vehicle segments. Fierce competition leads carmakers to try to outdo one another on options, styling and price, translating to benefits for buyers moving from sedans into
Seeking Utility, Convenience and Economy in a Family Sedan? Plus a Dash of Style and Ounce of Sportiness?
Here are some standouts in the mid-size value-priced family sedan category.Kia OptimaKia Optima continues to impress. Our test model sported the turbocharged 274-hp 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with 6-speed automatic transmission. Cruise control, satellite radio and