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  • Drive Test: KIA Seltos joins the sub-compact battle

    Having arrived late last year, did the Seltos just wade into murky waters?  It takes on competitors in one of the deepest segments available. VW’s T-Cross, Suzuki Vitara and Renault’s incredible Duster are all, at least in some ways, seen as rivals.  Can the new Korean competitor take it...
  • KIA Stinger Confirmed for SA

    Kia’s most powerful car has been confirmed to make its local debut towards the end of this following unexpectedly high public interest. The multiple award-winning Kia Stinger surprised visitors at the SA Festival of Motoring at Kyalami last year and has proven to be immensely successful in foreign markets....
  • #CarsAwards Powered by WesBank gains even more steam

    The Cars.co.za Consumer Awards, or #CarsAwards powered by Wesbank took place in Sandton last week and hosted some of South Africa’s most notable automotive industry leaders, representatives of the finance sector, media agencies and celebrities. Resident SA Car Fan Editor, Ernest Page, was one of the judges on the...
  • Kia’s quest continues-New Cerato revealed

    Kia has revealed the third iteration of their Cerato sedan at the Detroit Motor Show. Positioned to rival cars like the Toyota Corolla and Chevrolet Cruze, the new Cerato displays a more elegant and “grown-up” look. The new Cerato is 80mm longer and 18mm wider than its predecessor, allowing...
  • Kia Picanto gets a style make-over

    Living in the city is what most South African’s aspire to; there’s just something about the hustle and bustle of the concrete jungle that entices people. As a result of this aspiration a new breed of transport was created. The modern-day city cars such as the Kia Picanto Since...
  • Kia Rio version 4 releases in SA

    Not too long ago Kia was an obscure brand trying to crack a tough South African market. This year sees the now established importer introducing its 4th generation Kia Rio. We drive the manual 1.4 tec around the bustling Johannesburg metropolis. Looks Kia Rio’s new design comes across as...
  • KIA Stinger. The newest car on the performance saloon scene

      KIA first opened doors in South Africa in 1997 they have lived up to their slogan, “The Power to Surpise” time and time again. In  recent years KIA has promised autonomous cars by 2030 and a performance car by 2017. Well, they’ve kept their promises with the companies...
  • Stinger GT to do miracles for KIA’s global image

    Float like a butterfly and sting like bee – KIA has been determined to compete with the German Super-Trio for a long time now, and their latest offering, the Stinger GT might be the car to alter those perceptions. Power to Surprise? Confirmed. The KIA Stinger GT has finally exited...
  • New KIA Picanto has grown up with GT Line trim

    Following numerous computer-generated illustrations of the all-new, third generation KIA Picanto, the South Korean brand has finally revealed new official photos of the car, revealing its sporty interior and exterior. Shown here in a range-topping, sports-inspired GT Line trim, the vehicle “brings youthful and energetic character to the A-segment”...