Electric crossover takes the gong ahead of an almost all-EV final shortlist. What’s the best car in the world? For 2022 at least, that’ll be the Kia EV6, according to the judges at the European Car of the Year awards. The electric premium crossover scored a total of 279 points, fending off a shortlist that was almost entirely comprised of pure EVs, a clear indication of the direction the automotive industry is ...
Read MoreThe latest Kia Cerato is the first in its lineup to wear the new badge, signifying the Korean brand’s bold new transformation. You have to admit, Kia has certainly come a long way. Back in the early 2000s, they churned out models like the stodgy Spectra; now, a stylish, tech-packed lineup. Establishing themselves as a formidable player in the automotive sector, the brand now has a new logo and brand purpose. Movement ...
Read MoreMPVs have been on the wane in recent years, no thanks to the proliferation of SUVs, which makes the introduction of the new Kia Carnival here a BIG deal. Quite literally. Fitness for purpose is a hallmark of good industrial design; products exist to fulfill users’ needs, so it stands to reason that the better product is the one that does a better job of fulfilling those needs. Which is why I ...
Read More19 years ago, the original Sorento marked the beginning of Kia’s transition from bargain basement dweller to mainstream player. Now, the latest Sorento edges that evolution into premium status. Korean cars — for a long time, a fairly consistent source of derision in the auto industry. Remember such highlights as the Kia Sephia, Hyundai Excel or Daewoo Leganza? Of course you don't. Koreans used to be cut-price versions of already average mainstream ...
Read MoreThe popularity of MPVs is on the wane, but the impressive new Kia Carnival proves why they - not SUVs - are the thinking man’s (or woman’s) choice for family transport. (Un)Fun fact about the 2021 Kia Carnival #1: It costs more than S$200k, no thanks to the latest eye-watering increase in COE prices. (Un)Fun fact about the 2021 Kia Carnival #2: It takes up as much space on the road as ...
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