In a world of compact crossovers, the “c” segment sedan and hatchback market is still fairly strong and competitive. The Kia Forte is probably not the first car that comes to mind when you are shopping this segment, but it shouldn’t be overlooked. How does it stack up against the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Chevy Cruze, Ford Focus and the Mazda3? That’s what we find out in this episode of Rumblestrip.NET and Ten Minute Test Drive.
Real World Review: 2017 Kia Sportage
With mid-sized crossover market becoming more competitive every day, mostly because that’s where all the new sales are coming from, executing here is very important. How does Kia’s latest entry into the segment stack up against Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 Ford Escape, and others? That’s what we find out on this episode of Rumblestrip.NET and Ten Minute Test Drive
Reviewed: 2013 Kia Soul
We had the opportunity to spend a week with Kia’s signature vehicle, the Soul in mid February, and came to understand why it is so popular. So, for this installment of Ten Minute Test Drive we will dive in to the 2013 Kia Soul.
Reviewed: 2012 Kia Rio SX
With fuel prices in the U.S. now consistently around $4/gal, more and more consumers are looking for good quality cars that return excellent fuel economy. The “B” segment has become highly competitive in the last 18 months in the U.S. with entrees from Ford, Chevy, Hyundai, Honda and Toyota, now Kia brings the Rio to fight, how does it faire? Have a look and find out.
Reviewed: 2012 Kia Optima Turbo
Ten months ago when we had the non-Turbo version of the Optima in for review, we declared it the best sedan on the market for under $30,000. With the Turbo model we wanted to see if it could be even better. So here on Rumblestrip.NET we are taking a look at the 2012 Kia Optima Turbo.
RoundAboutShow New York Auto Show Special
This week we bring you something a little different as we offer a RoundAbout-style NY Auto Show wrap up. We’ll go through all the big reveals and announcements coming out of New York this year. So join us as we give you all the info you need to know.
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RoundAboutShow #27 The “St. Patrick’s Day” Episode
It’s time for a taste of the Emerald Isle! That’s right, St. Patrick’s Day is just a few hours away, so raise a glass with the RoundAbout crew and toast everything green in this “magically delicious” episode. From a one-of-a-kind Chip Foose-customized farm implement to a South Korean road that’s green in a different way, we’ve got all of our Irish bases covered. Among a plethora of other topics, we also chat about Ford’s brand-new Paddy wagon and expound on the dangers of grooming yourself while driving. But there’s a whole lot more than that, so you’d better listen up. Where else will you find out what Michelle Naranjo loves about Riverdance and where Zach Bowman’s hidden his pot-o-gold?
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RoundAboutShow #18 The Not What It Seem Episode
Things are not always what they seem. For instance, you might think this episode is nearly a week late. Wrong as usual, idiot. We were planning to do this episode a year from now, so technically it’s early. Why are you so offended? Clearly you are unfamiliar with the word “idiot’s” Greek roots. I was simply suggesting you were a private person unfamiliar with the vagaries of podcasting. Again, not what it seems.
So there you go. Houston, we have a theme. This week we’ve got the coolest 4×4 you never expected, a bevy of protests as the Detroit Auto Show gets going and a wrecked Yaris that is more functional than you’d think. Plus we’ve got some new fun and games this week including our Mystery Words of the Week, a new segment where we get to stereotype drivers and a couple of burnouts gone terribly wrong.
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