Review: 2013 KIA Sorento SX AWD 3.5L

side profile 2

The Sorento - world-renowned, noted for its name, a misspelled version of a tony southern Italian town, and for being the mechanical cousin to the Hyundai Santa Fe. OK, the first part is a bit rich, but you can buy this thing in different … [Read more...]

Review: 2012 Kia Rio EX

How do you tell someone what they're selling isn't worth what they're charging for it?  This is a dilemma I've been left with after reviewing this vehicle. The 2012 Kia Rio is Kia's entry-level vehicle - size- and price-wise.  At the starting … [Read more...]

2 Glorious Days at the 2011 L.A. Auto Show

1 Montage

I had the privilege of attending the 2011 LA Auto Show. Actually it's officially called the Greater LA Auto Show, which makes me think there is a significantly lesser one too. Luckily I hit up the right one. It was my first experience at a … [Read more...]

Review: 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid

wheel

This is a vehicle I was very much looking forward to.  It's tough to explain, but it was a curiosity - almost a morbid one.  Is it as good as they say it is? Kia hasn't always had a stellar reputation, but it and its stable-mate, Hyundai, have … [Read more...]