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IT REALLY is quite astonishing how quickly Kia has risen from producing dull budget motors to making desirable cars that are now serious competition to the likes of Ford and Volkswagen.
Only last year the new version of the Picanto was launched in the UK; then the latest Rio and, more recently, […]
THE SECOND generation Kia cee’d hits UK car dealerships on 1 June.
It’s a completely different car from the original cee’d which was first unveiled in 2006. The model has a new chassis, a totally fresh design and comes complete with a range of up-to-the-minute petrol and diesel engines.
Basically, Kia has taken […]
THE OPTIMA is the all-new flagship saloon that is the latest model to be launched in Kia’s design-led product offensive. It went on sale in the UK in February, bringing fantastic design, high levels of standard specification and low running costs.
The Kia Optima is a credible car for business. It looks sharp […]
THE 64TH International Motor Show in Frankfurt was dazzling as usual, and there were more than just a few concept cars on show. Many of these high-tech machines could well go into production, so I took at look at a few show-stoppers that might find themselves parked on your driveway one day.
KIA MIGHT ONCE have been known for making budget cars, but the South Korean company has taken advantage of the economic climate to lever itself into a position of power. The popularity of cheap new cars with huge warranties and excellent customer service exploded in Europe a few years ago, so Kia, having gained […]
WAY BACK in 1992 I had a friend who took driving lessons later than the rest of our social circle. How we laughed. Not at the fact that he was learning to drive at 21 (most of us had passed our test at 17), but at the car his instructor turned up in: a Kia […]
THE NEW Kia Sportage crossover is a far more attractive car than its predecessor. It now looks expensive, but is actually very affordable, and comes with an unbelievably long warranty. What more could you ask for if you’re in the market for a chic family car?
The Sportage line-up now includes four engines, including […]
THE ECONOMIC climate means motorists are being squeezed financially and, understandably, drivers are looking to downsize to more economically viable cars. This trend in car-buying means the race is on for motor manufacturers to produce the most frugal cars they can.
Unsurprisingly, the least expensive cars to buy and run are the small […]
