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Kia – PM Comparison Test: Battle of the B-Cars

Tuesday, February 6th, 2007


Popular Mechanics – KIA RIO5 SX The muted growl from the Rio5’s tailpipe tells the whole story: This is one small car with soul. The Rio’s low gearing makes short work of most tasks. And the car really feels quick. Trouble is, it’s only a feeling: This is the slowest

2006 Kia Rio Review
The Auto Chanel – I thought we could take our review of last week s test car, the Hyundai Accent, change the name to Kia Rio and print it. But there were a few differences that need noting. The basics are the same though, a sub-compact, front-engine, front-wheel

Toyota, Honda Dominate List of Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
KCTV 5 – Twelve vehicles were listed because two of them, the Mercury Mariner Hybrid four-wheel drive and the Kia Rio, are the corporate twins of vehicles made by Ford and Hyundai respectively. The new Toyota Camry Hybrid made its debut at No. 3, with 40 mpg

The Accent is on fun
Sunday Times South Africa – Other sedan contenders in this price range include the Toyota Yaris 1.3, an impressive vehicle but more expensive and with a lot less power; the Toyota Corolla 140i at R115 250, with less power and fewer features; and the Kia Rio 1.4 five-door, at

2006 BMW 330i Review
The Auto Chanel – I was supposed to be evaluating a Kia Rio this week but it was needed elsewhere so the 330i was a fill-in. Neither I, nor my pretty blonde was disappointed. She had her heart set on buying a 3-Series BMW a few years ago when an opportunity popped up

Kia – 2006 BMW 330i Review

Saturday, February 3rd, 2007

Kia – TheStar.com – Wheels – Second-hand autos brought good, bad news

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007

Kia – 2006 Kia Rio Review

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007

Kia – Auto sales of subcompacts models at a glance

Monday, January 22nd, 2007

Kia – PM Comparison Test: Battle of the B-Cars

Tuesday, January 16th, 2007

Kia – WOMEN DRIVE BEST BARGAINS ON CARS

Sunday, January 14th, 2007

Kia – Small Nissan Versa aces crash tests

Wednesday, January 10th, 2007

Kia – Suspected thieves hail patrol car

Tuesday, January 9th, 2007

Kia – Recent columns

Tuesday, January 9th, 2007