Time to be keen about Kia. The well-known Korean carmaker and the country’s oldest motor manufacturer delivered a triple whammy at the International Geneva Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland: the twin world premiere of its all-new Sportage crossover and all-electric Venga EV concept car, and the European premiere of the Ray plug-in hybrid sedan concept.

Officially known in French as Salon International de l’Auto, the International Geneva Motor Show is a showcase of the latest and best in the automotive industry, held in Geneva, Switzerland. Now on its 80th year, the exhibit fair is ongoing and runs until Sunday, March 14. continue reading…

This early, the S60 is being touted as one of the best of the best in the CD Premium category, one of the car world’s most competitive segments and characterized by superior road performance. 

“The sporty design delivers a visual promise of enthusiastic driving characteristics,” shares Volvo Cars president and CEO Stephen Odell, “and I can assure you that the all-new S60 truly lives up to that promise.” continue reading…

The king of cars has been overthrown by a new challenger—in this case, the retro-ish 2008 Dodge Challenger reminiscent of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s muscle cars.

According to the recent survey by Consumer Reports, the V8-powered Dodge Challenger has topped the Toyota Prius hybrid in terms of customer satisfaction. The survey noted that 92 percent of Dodge owners would definitely buy another one given the opportunity. continue reading…

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Do you know what the hottest set of wheels is right now? It’s got that particular logo that makes you think of screen screechers like race ace Herbie and Transformers’ Autobot. But no, we’re not talking about the Beetle. Instead its Volkswagen’s other bestseller, the Polo.

Photo credit: Paul Vlaar

Here’s a driving tip for you: if you’re ever lost while driving, make sure you’re driving a Ford.

According to a recent navigation system survey commissioned by JD Power and Associates, Ford managed to rank first and second with their Clarion navigation systems in their Lincoln MKS and Ford Flex respectively.

Likewise, the survey noted that Ford took five of the top ten slots: the Ford F-150 was at 4^th place, the Ford Escape was at 7^th while the Ford Edge followed at 8^th.  Meanwhile, non-Ford vehicles were ranked accordingly: the Acura TL was at 3^rd, the Porsche 911 was at 5^th, the Cadillac CTS was at 6^th, the Hyundai Genesis was at 9^th, and the Infiniti FX-series was at 10^th. continue reading…

Black Friday is coming to stores this week and it seems like General Motors is joining in the fun with a few inventory sales.

GM has recently announced that they’re clearing their 2009 inventory by the time January 2010 rolls around. This means that each of their production lines will have a specific sale. For example, Chevrolet will be having a “Red Tag Sale,” Buick-GMC will be having a “Holiday Event,” while Cadillac will be given a “Seasons Best” treatment. continue reading…

The world’s fourth largest automaker is gearing up for a better and bolder road experience as Hyundai introduces their first ever direct-injected engine with the 2011 Sonata.

The move is part of the company’s larger plan of being the number one in offering fuel-efficient vehicles.

In particular, the company’s Korean plant is introducing its new 2.4-liter Theta II GDI four-cylinder engine as a way to to show Hyundai is serious about offering fuel-efficient cars. This new engine takes advantage of the charge cooling effect of direct injection by boosting the compression ratio. continue reading…

Spring 2010 will see the launch of Volvo’s S60, a sports-looking car that is set to rival BMW’s 3-series, Audi A4 and Mercedes C-class.

The design is freshly new, since it is signed off under former design director Steve Mattin, recently ousted for the returning Peter Horbury. The design also allows better distinction between the S60 and S80. The S80’s recent revisions and new engines now put it in competition with the BMW 5-series, Audi A6, and Mercedes Benz E-class.

The new S60 is reported to have more of a coupé feel than a saloon. Although the concept leaked in the past, the glass roof and handclasp doors of the concept have been dumped for a more conventional construction.

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