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Meet the New Kid In the Kia Lineup, the 2018 Kia Stinger

The new Kia Stinger is taking the compact sports-sedan segment by storm. The competition, if you could even call it that, may have been in the game longer. But Kia has an ace up its sleeve. Namely, the new Kia Stinger was designed by European experts, some of whom were involved with European car companies' high-end performance lines in the past. We're not naming names here. Just saying. Although the badge on the front of the Stinger contains three letters, we think that perhaps somewhere along the line, someone confused those three letters...

 

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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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2017 Kia Cadenza Earns Acclaim from KBB.com Critics

Might you be in the market for a full-size sedan? Well, if so, we here at Alan Jay Kia would be quick to point you in the direction of ours, the fully redesigned 2017 Cadenza.

Wondering why we would?

Well, it's sure to make a good bit more sense after scoping the clip below, an evaluation of the Cadenza from Kelley Blue Book Managing Video Editor Micah Muzio. Check it out:

We've nothing but love for the Cadenza's engine, a 3.3-liter V6. Good for a hearty 290 horsepower and 253 pound-feet of torque, the V6 syncs…

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Autotrader Evaluates All-New 2017 Kia Sportage

Should you find yourself seeking a compact crossover for your next daily driver, we here at Alan Jay Kia suggest you do yourself a solid and give ours, the all-new 2017 Sportage, a go.

And why is it we feel as we do?

Here now to help us explain are the industry experts at Autotrader. Join them for their review of the Sportage in the clip below:

A 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine is served up standard on the LX and EX trims. Teaming with a six-speed automatic transmission, the entry-level engine is rated at a respectable 181 horsepower and 175…

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2017 Kia Cadenza: Luxury and Poise in One Handsome Package

If you’re looking for a sedan with luxurious touches, but don’t want to wade into the field of premium vehicles, you have plenty to choose from. One of the models that straddles the line the best is the 2017 Kia Cadenza, which exudes notes of European luxury wrapped in a distinctly Korean package we know you’ll love.

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2016 Kia K900 Pleases The Car Connection Pundits

If you're in the market for a full-size luxury sedan but want one that won't break the bank, we here at Alan Jay Kia happen to think you'll find just what you're after in the form of ours, the 2016 Kia K900.

And now, here to highlight some of the K900's choicest qualities are our chums over at The Car Connection. Click "play" on the clip below to hear what they have to say:

An altogether brilliant base engine, the K900's 3.8-liter V6 is sure to make you smile. Good for a glorious…

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Is Kia planning a "sting" for their next new model release?

 

We've been hearing the swirling eddies of the rumor pool for a few weeks now--and Kia may be coming out with some exciting news very soon.

Back in April, AutoGuide reported on news that Kia Motors had filed a trademark for the term "Kia Stinger", and began speculating what it could mean for the future of the brand.

"The name was first used on the GT4 Stinger Concept which was presented at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show packing a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine sending 315 horsepower to the rear wheels.
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The 2016 Kia Sedona is a Game Changer

There are a number of minivans out there to choose from but, when it comes to classy and athletic looks along with a luxurious and sophisticated cabin, the 2016 Kia Sedona reigns supreme. Boasting an all-new and game-changing style that will keep you in the spotlight, a spacious and comfortable interior, and tons of safety tech like Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning, and Lane Departure Warning, you'll look as good as you feel all ride long. Take it from the folks at Autotrader below for a second opinion:

 

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Have Eyes for the New Kia Optima Sportswagon? Too Bad

 

We hate to say "stinks for you", but we're just too sad to be emotionally available right now. Because--as we learned after the debut of the gorgeous and fantastic new Kia Optima Sportswagon at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show earlier this month--the brand's newest estate wagon won't be showing its beautiful face in North America.

At least, for now.

Heading down the path of models like the Kia Cee'd, the Kia Picanto, and the Kia Venga (what are those? exactly) the new Optima Sportswagon will be keeping its awesome new capabilities, stellar new design, and amazing…

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