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The Deadly Reason You Shouldn't Let Your Back-Seat Passengers Go Unbuckled

Who among us hasn't ridden in the back seat of a friend's car without a seatbelt on, or allowed a passenger in the back to go without their belt? If you're old enough, you may even remember a time when your car didn't even have seat belts in the back!

Many adults believe they don't need to wear a belt because the rear seat is safer, according to a recent survey by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. However, passengers are more likely to be killed in accidents when they are not wearing a seatbelt…

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Hurricane Harvey Reminds Us to Refresh on Flood Survival Tips

Hurricane Harvey has been slamming the Gulf Coast with relentless flooding for the past week. While Florida, for once, hasn't been at the center of this disaster, it's a good time to make sure we remember what to do for the next tropical storm to hit the Sebring area.

If you are driving and notice a road has flooded, turn around and take…

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IIHS Names 2017 Kia Sedona a Top Safety Pick+

In a press release from earlier today, Kia Motors America announced that the 2017 Kia Sedona minivan is the most recent Kia vehicle to earn a Top Safety Pick+ designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

The 2017 Sedona earned the institute's highest "plus" rating thanks to a new available Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) system which helps avoid forward accidents by...

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Kia Soul Named One of Best Cars for Teen Drivers

Our teenage years are some of the most exciting in our lives, with so much changing and so many new experiences each day. One of the most important milestones for many teens is getting their driver’s license; for parents, this can also be a day of anxiety. Thankfully, there are a lot of vehicles out there that are great for teen drivers. In fact, the 2016 Kia Soul was recently named to AxleGeeks' list of Best Cars for Teens.

 

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Kia Sportage Maximizes Safety and Affordability

Kia offers many dependable options when it comes to stylish, high-performing vehicles that don't completely break the bank. In fact, Edmunds.com recently named the Kia Sportage as the only used compact SUV to meet the 5-star crash test score from the NHTSA and the IIHS and still maintain the $15,000 or less pricing threshold among the other crossovers included on the list. Check out the link below to learn more details when it comes to Kia's competitive safety features.

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