Kia has not “officially” released the 2021 Kia Optima. In fact, it isn’t even listed on its website under “upcoming vehicles.” But the curtain has been pulled back, and a number of automotive outlets have already sat behind the wheel of the updated Optima. These lucky few visited the South Korean manufacturing site and drove […]
I’m not one to gush about too many vehicles out there––I have my dignity, after all––but sometimes I’ll see something that truly warrants a modicum of praise. The all-new 2021 Kia Seltos, for example, does a lot of things right and actually deserves a bit of gushing as a reward. After all, it’s not every […]
You might not know this yet, but Kia has an exciting new addition to the burgeoning subcompact SUV segment. To get a better idea of what this means, let’s look at how this new offering from Kia compares to the current lineup of Kia SUVs. The new SUV is called the Kia Seltos, and […]
Interested in an SUV? If you’re considering an SUV as the newest vehicle in your household, perhaps you’re interested in the dependability of these vehicles, or you have the desire for safe driving with a spacious interior for friends and family. Kia is a perfect choice because of its extensive lineup of reliable and award-winning […]
Kia is no stranger to the crossover body style. In an age where utility vehicles are at the top of the auto industry, Kia is one of the main players, taking a huge chunk of the market with vehicles like the Kia Sportage and the Kia Sorrento. Kia is steadily expanding its sports utility […]
When it comes to the battle of compact SUVs, two of the top vehicles in the category are the 2020 Jeep Renegade and the 2020 Kia Soul. Both share a similar, boxy design, so if this is a look you’re into, you’ll likely love one or the other. However, to decide which of the two […]
Two of the most popular makes and models in the growing Compact SUV class are the Ford Escape and the Kia Sportage. Both manufacturers recently debuted the 2020 versions of each car, with the respective base models being the 2020 Ford Escape S and the 2020 Kia Sportage LX. In the following, I will […]
There may be plenty of SUVs out and about on the road today, but two are near the top in terms of utility, power, tech, and value like the 2020 KIA Telluride vs 2020 Subaru Ascent. These are two full-sized, three-row SUVs that are both in steep competition, offering a similar engine spread and […]
When you first step onto a Kia dealership lot, most likely, you have a type of car in mind. You know you want an SUV, generally, but you’re not sure what kind. Maybe you are considering a small crossover SUV that stands out from the crowd and is sporty, fun to drive, and uniquely […]
There are a lot of things we should expect out of a great sedan. Fuel efficiency, a comfortable interior, plenty of safety and infotainment tech, the list goes on. There are many great sedans out there, gaining widespread appeal even as larger vehicles stand to compete as far more popular options. As family-oriented lineups become […]
Drivers looking for luxury in the US automotive market have lots of options to choose from. Luxury automakers have a straightforward vision of who they are catering to, and many have become so entrenched in regards to overall price and audience that they are untouchable by other companies. In the world of luxury autos, […]
Next year’s models are starting to pop up already, and along with them comes the 2020 Kia Telluride. Designed in the spirit of adventure and named after a town in the Rocky Mountains, the Telluride is meant to be the perfect all-around crossover sport utility vehicle. Boasting a bunch of standard features as well […]
What do you look for in a great car? A great style? The perfect finely tuned engine? Plenty of intuitive safety and infotainment features? A lot goes into finding the right car, and with so many factors at play, and so many manufacturers and models to deal with, it can be difficult to sift […]
What do the Jeep Wrangler, the Volkswagen Beetle, and the Kia Soul have in common? Mechanically, not much. You are not likely to see a Beetle doing any off-roading, and there were probably not many Wranglers at Woodstock in 1969. One is American, one German and one Korean. So what, if anything, do they […]
Annnnd we’re back. AutoInfluence with all of your current auto news headlines for the week of July 26th. This includes the all-electric F-150, the Silverado 1500 Diesel, and California Emissions standards taking home a big win thanks to a few automakers in particular. In fact, let’s get that last one out of the way […]
Did you miss us? We missed you. That’s right, AutoInfluence is back after a two week break and there’s plenty of current auto news to cover – from everyday industry headlines to the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Q2 Truck Sale shootout to the impactful death of two industry giants, there’s plenty […]
Annnnd we’re back. AutoInfluence with all of your current auto news headlines for the week of June 28th. And FINALLY. What a week it was! We have rumors of one iconic muscle cars’s retirement, FCA change-ups, Tesla firefighting, results of this year’s American Made Index, Porsche electrification and the rumor of one model’s death […]
For buyers looking to get into a new Kia, lease deals may be a more attractive option than buying outright. Leasing is perfect for drivers who are inclined to trade in the car every few years in order to stay in a newer vehicle, or those who don’t drive many miles in a given year. […]
Trying to decide between the 2019 Buick Encore vs 2019 Mazda CX-3? Both the Encore and CX-3 are excellent vehicles in the subcompact SUV class. They are stylish, advanced, easy to maneuver and offer plenty of onboard technology. However, there are some major differences between these two SUVs. Each vehicle features varying standard features, performance […]
Annnnd we’re back. AutoInfluence here with all of your automotive news going into Fathers Day Weekend. But before we get to the individual headlines, a quick follow-up on last week’s threat of tariffs being placed on Mexican manufacturing – a story which all but moved forward mere minutes after we had posted the previous episode […]
