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IIHS Releases Safest New Vehicles for 2010

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released its list of cars awarded Top Safety Pick. The 27 vehicle list includes 19 cars and 8 SUV's. The Big Winner? Subaru, with five of its cars winning the awards from the IIHS. The Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza (except WRX), Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback and Subaru Tribeca were selected, that's almost Subaru's entire lineup. Volvo and Volkswagen also cleaned up with four cars a piece taking home a trophy. Detroit was not to be out done, each Big Three Automaker had at least two cars make the list. The IIHS points out that Toyota and it's subsidiaries were absent from the list after receiving 11 awards last year, as well as BMW, Mazda, Mitsubishi, and Saab for not having qualifying vehicles. Other big surprises include the Honda Accord and Ford Fusion missing the grade for only meeting 'acceptable' standards in the new roof safety standards.

Quick Road Test: 2010 Kia Forte 2.4L SX

Friday, August 28, 2009

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Hot on the heels of the well received Soul, Kia is reinvigorating it's small car offerings by introducing the Forte. We take the new economical four-door for a spin.

Road Test: 2010 Kia Soul

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

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Yes it's funky- but that's the point. The 2010 Kia Soul is the first small econo-box that does not rely solely on being unique looking to attract potential buyers. In fact it just may be the new benchmark for the industry on how to introduce a youthful that actually appeals to the youth market. We took the 2010 Kia Soul for a spin and here's what we thought.

Road Test Gallery: 2010 Kia Soul

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

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The small econo-box segment just got an infusion of Soul....Kia Soul. The new and funky 2010 model is garnering a lot of buzz over it's unique styling and un-Kia-like refinement. We drove a 2010 Kia Soul and have a full photo gallery for you to check out.