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Cool Crossovers with a Cheap Price Tag

August 30, 2011

MSN.com composed a list of the top crossovers that are not only stylish but also economical. Nissan JUKE This is Nissan’s second crossover, priced between $19,570 and $25,000, the JUKE is fun, and original turbocharged, direct-injected 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine gives peppy power and offers 27 mpg city/32 mpg highway mileage ratings. Range Rover Evoque Range [...]

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Family Cars Under $30k

August 29, 2011

MSN.com put together a list of the top family vehicles that don’t break the bank. 2011 Honda CR-V = Base price: $21,695 2011 Hyundai Sonata = Base price: $19,195 2010 Mazda Mazda5 = Base price: $18,510 2011 Toyota Sienna = Base price: $24,460 2011 Subaru Outback = Base price: $23,195 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid = Base price: $28,240 2011 Kia [...]

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Top Cars for Young Drivers

August 23, 2011

MSN.com recently reported on the top car for first time drivers. Here are their thoughts, what are yours? 2009 HONDA CIVIC Dealer price: $17,863 Service costs (5-year): $5,777 MPG (city/hwy): 26/34 2011 KIA SOUL Sticker price: $16,190 + Service costs (5-year): $3,568 MPG (city/hwy): 26/31 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA Sticker price: $21,145 Service costs (5-year): $4,152 [...]

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2012 Kia Soul

June 10, 2011

Kia’s amazingly popular Soul five-door hatchback has been revived for the 2012 model year. Along with an increase in fuel economy and other changes, the Soul’s exterior has been tweaked this year. The Soul has become Kia’s second best-selling vehicle through the beginning of 2011. For the 2012 model year, the Kia Soul has new direct-injected 1.6- and 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines as [...]

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Most Improved

May 23, 2011

MSNBC.COM recently reported on the 10 most improved cars of 2011. Here are the 10 candidates for the most improved vehicles: Buick Regal Chevrolet Cruze Dodge Durango Dodge Journey Ford Explorer Ford Focus Hyundai Elantra Kia Sorento Kia Optima Jeep Grand Cherokee For full rationale, go to: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43045141/ns/business-autos/ Do you own one of these vehicles? [...]

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Kia Makes Some Changes

April 26, 2011

Kia is one of several automakers that is updating its vehicles more often. The Kia Soul was introduced in 2010 and is already getting an updated look and other upgrades for 2012 model. The Soul began Kia’s “design-led transformation,” which has modified the look of every vehicle in the lineup. Kia remains sensitive to the [...]

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2011 Kia Optima — First Ride

April 1, 2011

The highlights of the 2011 Kia Optima – First Ride: ~ Offered in four trims: LX, EX 2.4, EX 2.0T and the sporty SX. ~ LX features consist of cloth upholstery, air conditioning, AM/FM/CD stereo, Sirius satellite radio, auxiliary input jack, USB port, cooled glove box, trip computer, Bluetooth wireless cell phone link, power windows, power locks, [...]

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The Top Inexpensive Cars to Own

March 22, 2011

MSN.com recently reports on the top inexpensive cars to own.  Here is the list: Hyundai Accent GL 2dr hatch Market price: $9,677 5-Year fuel cost: $8,085 Chevrolet Aveo5 LS 4dr hatch Market price: $11,038 5-Year fuel cost: $8,171 Ford Fiesta S 4dr Market price: $13,212 5-Year fuel cost: $7,576 Mazda2 Sport 4dr hatch Market price: [...]

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2011 Kia Optima Receives High Safety Rating

March 11, 2011

The Optima is a popular choice being one of the more tasteful sedans in the midsize class and already receiving top safety pick rating by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.  Recently, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the new Optima, a five-star overall crash rating.  The Optima earned a five star rating in each of NHTA’s frontal impact, side impact, and [...]

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2011 Kia Sorrento Recalls

January 24, 2011

Attention owners of the 2011 Kia Sorrento. The 2011 Kia Sorrento is being recalled due to defective rear brake caliper. This defect could cause reduced braking power. Kia reports recalling 7,697 Sorentos as they may not have been properly machined. If you are a Kia Sorrento owner, you should have been contacted in December. If [...]

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