The new 2010 Kia Rondo’s are out and they are proving to be a better deal than any fuel efficient hybrid. If you think you are going to save at the pump by buying a hybrid consider the cost of buying a hybrid. The new Rondo is a great choice for many families as it is a cross between a hatchback and a minivan.
This seven seater is one of the most affordable crossover’s available on the market today. You can pick one up today for a little over $17,000 today. If you think that is good consider that it also …read more

This is your chance to win a brand new KIA Forte. KIA is giving away a Forte to two luck winners of their KIA Forte / Facebook contest. If you have a Facebook account all you have to do is follow the link, upload a picture depicting something that isn’t your forte and vote on other entries. You also have to fill out an information card but that’s it.
The new KIA Forte is their leading compact car and is targeted to a younger demographic. The car has a starting price of just $14,000 and comes in an array of available …read more

One of the more interesting cars on the KIA front is the all new KIA Soul 2010.  Winner of the Red Dot Design Awards this mini Multi-Purpose Vehicle can do anything.

Okay maybe not everything but its designers from California must have thought of it as a cute beach car.
The car comes with your choice of a 1.6L or 2.2L I4 (inline) engine.  Not too impressive but it is a small car after all.  However, the light engine does the trick and can get the car an impressive 8.6km/l (33mpg) in the city or 6.5km/l (43mpg) on the highway.
Other cool add …read more

For the most part, in the U.S. Hyundai travels under the radar. Despite winning the Michelin Challenge Bibendum with their hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle, the Tuscon FCEV, and having a healthy test fleet, no one’s really thought of them as a contender in the race toward greener autos. That may change next year as the South Korean company not only reveals two new hybrids … but one of which utilizes propane to create even fewer emissions.
Hyundai’s Elantra will come in two varieties. One version will run on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) … propane. The other version will be a “traditional” gas-electric …read more

First announced at the ‘07 Salon de l’Automobiles, the Rio hybrid concept car shown by Kia should be a reality by the end of 2009.

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