With the season of thankfulness and giving still fresh on our minds and the sense of a fresh start right around the corner, now is the perfect time to think about ways to give back in the new year.Maybe you were especially touched by an act of kindness this holiday season or one of your…
Protecting the look of a car should be important to every car owner. One key step to keeping your car looking great is by regularly taking the time to wax it in order to protect the paint and give it that enviable shine.In addition to getting regular car washes (once a week is best!) and…
For many dog owners, their doggy children are legitimate members of the family. They get on the couch, sleep in the bed, get fed scraps under the table while mom isn’t looking, get presents and go on trips. This is especially true when the holidays roll around and families pack up their fur babies to…
Understanding car insurance can be one of the most confusing parts of owning a car. In August, the website InsuranceQuotes.com conducted a survey of 1,000 adults to find out what misconceptions about car insurance have stuck.So, here are the most commonly-believed false statements about car insurance (and their explanations):Myth #1: Red cars are more costly…
During wintertime, many seasoned winter weather drivers have their go-to car hacks to outsmart the snow and ice. If you’d like to learn a few new tricks for being the winter driving blues, we’ve put together a list of some simple tricks to keep in mind.When things are frozen shut…If your windshield wiper blades stick…
During this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show, Road & Travel Magazine named the winners of the prestigious “International Car of the Year” awards. The 2016 Kia Optima won the International Car of the Year award and the 2016 Kia Sorento won the International SUV of the Year award.The panel of judges, or jurors, had high…
When shopping around for a new car, there are several factors to consider. Some are about looks and some are about performance. Anyone who has ever bought a car can tell you that the options can be overwhelming, especially if you aren’t exactly sure what the differences are.One of the biggest questions when choosing a…
The Kia Soul has been an increasingly popular model in Kia’s lineup since its introduction in 2008. The 2015 Soul won several awards, including “Best Hatchback for Families” (US News), “2015 Most Popular” (Edmunds.com) and “Top Safety Pick” (IIHS).Now, for the fourth consecutive year, the Soul can add “Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year –…
When the air begins to turn crisp and you can’t go anywhere without finding pumpkins and pumpkin-flavored treats, it’s time to make an important decision: What am I going to be for Halloween?Sometimes the answer comes easily and sometimes it’s more difficult. But when you and your significant other are planning on dressing up together,…
This weekend in Minneapolis, Kia Motors is teaming up with Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Safe (B.R.A.K.E.S) to offer a free defensive driving school for teenage drivers and their parents.The mission of B.R.A.K.E.S. is “to prevent injuries and save lives by training and educating teenage drivers and their parents about the importance of safe and…
