Top 10 Most Affordable Cars in 2023
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January 16, 2023
Kia Forte
The Kia Forte offers two body styles, seven trim levels and a pair of engine options. Base models get a naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder producing 147 horsepower and a CVT, while others benefit from a turbocharged 1.6-litre mill delivering 201 horsepower with the help of a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. For some reason, the Forte sedan doesn’t offer a hybrid variant like the Hyundai Elantra. The Forte5 hatchback stands out from the competition with class-leading cargo space.
2022 Kia Forte5: Staying Relevant
Test Drives
The compact sedan segment has lost key market shares in recent years but could regain some thanks to gas prices being historically and absurdly high. The Kia Forte is one such car that efficiency-minded customers should consider. The 2022 Forte lineup includes seven sedan models (LX BM, LX, EX, EX …July 25, 2022
Top 10 Best-selling Cars in Canada, First Half of 2022
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July 14, 2022
More Airbag Problems Arise at Kia
Pre-owned vehicles
No one wants to have to use an airbag, but everyone wants to be able to rely on in in the event of an impact. Unfortunately, airbags are not always ready to function safely. In 2019, an investigation told us that an airbag control module produced by U.S.-based ZF-TRW, which …February 7, 2022
Top 10 Most Affordable Cars in 2022
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January 22, 2022
Small SUVs Remain a Big Source of Dissatisfaction
Blog
Toyota’s brand new Corolla Cross could not have come soon enough as the smaller C-HR is the least liked vehicle in the entire auto industry for the second year in a row according to Consumer Reports ’ latest survey. The website once again polled its members to gauge their level …January 13, 2022
Top 10 Best-selling Cars in Canada in 2021
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January 10, 2022
Top 10 Best-selling Cars in Canada, First Half of 2021
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July 12, 2021
Top 10 Vehicles With Major Transmission Problems
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June 4, 2021
Every New Car You Can Buy With a Manual Transmission
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April 12, 2021
Top 10 Most Affordable Cars in 2021
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February 18, 2021
Top 10 Best-selling Cars in Canada in 2020
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January 11, 2021
New U.S. Study Reveals the Deadliest Cars on the Road
News
Following the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) last year, automotive research firm iSeeCars has just released its own study of the most dangerous cars on the road—in other words, those with the highest fatal accident rate. Once again, two vehicle segments dominate the top of the list including …November 18, 2024
Kia Forte Successor, Called K4, to be Revealed Soon With Bold New Looks
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Kia is gearing up to introduce the next generation of its compact sedan, the Forte . Look for a brand new design, new approach and even a new name—K4. The global design reveal is scheduled on March 21, one week before the official public debut at the 2024 New York …March 14, 2024
These Are the Vehicles Consumers Like the Most and the Least in 2024
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Sales charts tell you a lot of things, like which vehicles are the most popular among consumers, but not the whole story. That’s why U.S. magazine Consumer Reports conducts a yearly survey to find out the models that people like the most and the least. Its latest rankings are out, …January 16, 2024
Not Again: Over 600,000 Hyundai, Kia Vehicles in Canada Could Catch Fire
Recalls
Hyundai and Kia are once again under fire (pun intended, of course) due to a safety problem that may result in vehicles catching fire. A bit more than 600,000 units in Canada now have to be recalled. This includes 326,942 Hyundai vehicles, to be exact. Affected models are the 2012-2015 …September 27, 2023
IIHS Study Reveals the Deadliest Cars and Trucks on the Road
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Small cars and muscle cars are by far some of the deadliest vehicles on the road in terms of driver death rate, according to a new study released by the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). “We typically find that smaller vehicles have high driver death rates because they …July 14, 2023
Most Small Cars Don’t Provide Good Protection for Rear Passengers
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Sitting in the back of a small car not only means sacrificing a fair amount of space. It also increases the risk of injury in a collision. Of course, you probably knew that already, but the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently proved it with its updated moderate …June 8, 2023
Most and Least Liked Vehicles in 2023 According to Consumer Reports
News
U.S. magazine Consumer Reports has once again published a list of vehicles owners like the most. The results are from the 2022 Annual Auto Surveys, involving more than 300,000 vehicles from the 2020-2022 model years, as well as some 2023 models. The team used criteria like price, performance, reliability, comfort, …February 3, 2023
Compact Cars Get Mixed Reviews in New IIHS Side-Impact Test
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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) last year implemented a new, tougher test to evaluate crashworthiness in lateral collisions. As it turned out, many compact SUVs and midsize SUVs didn’t get a passing grade. Now, compact cars are under the microscope, and the results are a mixed bag. In …November 11, 2022
Hyundai Now Has a Fix for Easy-to-Steal Cars
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Hyundai has come up with a plan to protect its most theft-prone vehicles after several videos were posted on social media in recent months showing how easy it is to hotwire the engine and drive away. We’re talking about certain 2016-2021 Accent, Elantra, Elantra GT, Sonata, Veloster, Venue, Kona, Tucson, …October 3, 2022
2022 Kia Forte is Beautifully Refreshed and Safer, Too
News
The current Kia Forte is about to enter its fourth year on the market, so a mid-cycle update is in order. Many Canadians will be happy about that. After all, the compact sedan is still the most popular vehicle in the lineup. Contrary to earlier reports and rumours, the 2022 …October 12, 2021
Kia Seltos, Forte, Soul Recall Hits 20,000 Units in Canada
Recalls
Kia Canada is announcing a recall on the all-new 2021 Seltos as well as the 2020-2021 Soul and 2020 Forte . Nearly 20,000 units are affected. It’s the first time the Seltos, which hit the market about a year ago, has been recalled. The problem is found in the naturally …April 26, 2021
Kia Forte to be Refreshed, Possibly Renamed for 2022
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The Kia Forte was completely redesigned for 2019 (the Forte5 hatchback followed in 2020) and the 2022 model year will likely see a mid-cycle update. A name change could also be in store. Of course, Kia still hasn’t made an official announcement in Canada or the U.S. (the company is …April 20, 2021
MOTORING TV: Small Car of the Year for 2017
Motoring TV
Motoring TV recently held its 1 hour Car of the Year Special on the TSN network where we picked the best in class for 2017. Here are the nominees and winner of Small Car category. (This segment originally appeared on Motoring TV 2017 episode #6) …
Kia Motors Mexican style
Video Reviews
Following the recent U.S. election, building vehicles in Mexico has become a controversial topic. Kia Motors is the most recent to join many other auto makers in opening a plant in Mexico. Kia also opened in the state of Georgia in 2011. Let's put aside the politics, and try and …
Review - 2014 Kia Forte5 SX
Motoring TV
Graeme gets the first drive behind the red hot Forte5 SX Motoring 2014, Episode 12 …
2014 Compact Cars Comparison Test
Video Reviews
Compact cars are the most popular cars on the market. To take stock of this ever-evolving segment, we have decided to compare and evaluate the seven most in-demand models : Ford Focus, Volkswagen Jetta, Hyundai Elantra, Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Mazda3 and Kia Forte. 
2014 Kia Forte
Video Reviews
The Kia Forte doesn’t just need to challenge the Elantra, it also has to face the all-new Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla, in addition to the very popular Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Focus, Honda Civic and Volkswagen Golf. To do so, the Kia Forte boasts a superb exterior, a well-designed interior and …
2010 Kia Forte
Video Reviews
Our review of the 2010 Kia Forte
