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Posts tagged "Kia"

Chicago Auto Show opens today

Chicago Auto Show opens today
The Chicago Auto Show opened to the public today at 10 a.m. and runs through Sunday, Feb. 19, at 8 p.m. While the show is a little light on concept cars this year, there is plenty at McCormick Place to keep you enthralled, including 4 test tracks where you can take a ride (Jeep, Ram... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
February 10, 2012 at 5:49 pm
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Chicago Auto Show: Kia Track'ster Concept

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Playing on the dream theme from their Optima Super Bowl commercial, Kia decided to say “what if” to the Kia Soul. What if you could add more power to the Soul? What if you could make the quirky 4-door a coupe? What if you could take a great selling car and make it bold, sporty... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
February 8, 2012 at 6:11 pm
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Kia marketing rocks

First the dancing hamsters with the Soul. Then the sock monkey and his friends in the Sorento. Now we have the Rio animation characters and the all-new 2012 Kia Rio. I don’t know how they think this stuff up, but I’m glad they do... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
December 8, 2011 at 4:19 pm
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Today's Rant: Kia Sorento squeaks in cold

Today's Rant: Kia Sorento squeaks in cold
With the recent spate of coldness that has swept Chicago, I discovered this rant accidentally. It had been a pleasant 60 degrees for most of the test, and then bam! One morning I wake up, and it’s 30-something degrees. Brrrr. Thank goodness for the heated seats and steering wheel in the 2012 Kia Sorento. But... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
November 16, 2011 at 9:17 am
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Today's Rave: 2012 Kia Sorento heated steering wheel

Today's Rave: 2012 Kia Sorento heated steering wheel
It’s always interesting what you appreciate in a car when the weather turns cold in Chicago. My new favorite feature: Heated steering wheel. And, even better, you don’t have to spend $60K to $70K to get it in a luxury vehicle. I had it this week on my tester: A 2012 Kia Sorento. The only... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
November 14, 2011 at 12:44 pm
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Photo gallery: Kia Forte 5-door

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There is no question that Kia is an up-and-comer. Their recent vehicles are stunners. The all-new Optima, for example, is one of the more attractive vehicles out there. The Forte 5-door is another prime example. I had this car for a week and absolutely love the way it looks–inside and out. However, I did have... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
October 20, 2011 at 9:38 am
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So whadahyawannaknow? 2011 Kia Sportage

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This week, I’m in the 2011 Kia Sportage, and I have to tell you, so far I love it. Love it. I always begin my test week on Twitter with a question like: I usually get a couple of immediate questions … But I’m always looking for more. So, here are a couple things my... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
May 20, 2011 at 9:06 am
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Today's Rant: Hyundai Sonata phone mic

I’m having a serious sense of deja vu. Then again, it’s more of a memory of something that really happened. I checked my archives. In a previous rant, I said pretty much the same thing about the Kia Sorento: The mic for the phone is in absolutely the wrong place in the Hyundai Sonata. It’s... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
April 28, 2011 at 8:16 am
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Challenge: What does the 2011 Kia Optima cost?

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2011 Kia Optima No, don’t Google it or go to the Kia website. I want you to look at the car and tell me how much you think it costs. Seriously. Make your best guess. I had a couple passengers in the car this weekend, and they didn’t even come close. Then again, the test... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
April 11, 2011 at 12:38 pm
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Super Bowl XLV: automotive commercials

I’m sad to admit I’m actually going to miss the Super Bowl for the first time in my adult life because I’m traveling to Colorado Springs for work. To console myself, I decided to head to YouTube and find some of the automotive commercials I’ll be missing. My fave: 2011 Hyundai Elantra (kind of creepy... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
February 6, 2011 at 11:22 am
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