Auto Correct | Make & Models 1st Thursdays - KIA
About this episode
Kia takes center stage as the hosts discuss its rise in popularity, comparing it to Toyota's former dominance. They highlight Kia's impressive sales figures, including a record month with over 80,000 cars sold. The conversation touches on the evolution of Kia vehicles, their reliability, and the impact of Hyundai's ownership. Listeners learn about notable models like the Sportage and Telluride, as well as some past issues with older models. The episode also covers recalls and the importance of understanding vehicle features, making it a comprehensive look at the Kia brand.
Kia Corporation was founded in May 1944 and is Korea’s oldest manufacturer of motor vehicles. From humble origins making bicycles and motorcycles, Kia has grown – as part of the dynamic, global Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group – to become the world’s fifth largest vehicle manufacturer.
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Hyundai Genesis
"...Kia does not have a luxury line. Everybody thinks Genesis is their luxury line, it is not Kia's luxury line..."
Kia Sorento
"... really, if you think about it, Telluride and the Sorento, no, Telluride and the Sportage is made in Georgi..."
Kia Sportage
"Telluride and the Sorento, no, Telluride and the Sportage is made in Georgia. We only have one Kia Platinum..."
Toyota Camry
"... that's what made me wanna get a Kia when my last Camry went out. But it's funny because if you looked at..."
Kia Optima
"...al gray Kia Sorento. I've got a charcoal gray Kia Optima sitting on the curb. It looks like we planned it ..."
Ram ProMaster
"...219,500 examples of its Dodge Journey SUV and RAM ProMaster work van over an issue with the rear view camera."
Dodge Journey
"...recalling more than 219,500 examples of its Dodge Journey SUV and RAM ProMaster work van over an issue with..."
Ford Mustang
"...oday, it's more than 105,000 examples of the Ford Mustang, not the E today, that are affected by an issue w..."
Lincoln MKX
"which may rupture 2015 to 2018 edges and 2016 to 2018 MKX's. The rear brake jounce hoses in these vehicles may rupture"
Ford Explorer
"Ford's last recall for me today of its Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs involves the issue with ..."
Lincoln Aviator
"...rd's last recall for me today of its Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs involves the issue with the trailer tail lig..."
Kia Seltos
"sales for the K4 Forte, Seltos and Sorento actually declined by a few hundred un..."
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