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Kia Soul Bites the Dust Two Years After EV Variant

After eliminating the battery-powered Soul EV at the end of the 2023 model year, Kia is now abandoning the conventional Soul . The boxy little crossover has disappeared not only from the Kia Canada website, but also from several dealerships’ websites. It is no longer available to order, and the …May 23, 2025

On this day in history: December 28

1938: Death of actress of Canadian origin (Hamilton, Ontario) Florence Lawrence. In addition to her film career, Florence Lawrence is known for inventing the first directional signal and the first brake light (unknown years). Unfortunately, she did not patent for her inventions.

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The Best Urban Crossovers in 2025

Looking at all the urban crossovers available on the market, the team at The Car Guide has identified the three models that represent the best buys for 2025. Often called SUVs, these vehicles are actually just high-riding cars with a larger trunk. Unlike true SUVs, they lack an all-wheel drive …March 4, 2025

Thousands of Kia Soul and Seltos Crossovers May Need Engine Replacement

The Kia Soul and Seltos are facing a new safety recall due to a potentially serious problem with their naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine. The recall covers units from the 2021-2023 model years in both cases including over 137,000 in the U.S. and a yet-unspecified number in Canada. According to …February 28, 2025

Kia Recalls Nearly 60,000 Soul Hatchbacks in Canada Over Braking Issue

Owners of a second-generation Kia Soul need to beware of a braking issue that could result in longer stopping distances and a greater risk of crashing. Basically, all MY2014-2019 units that were sold in Canada—nearly 60,000—are being recalled due to brake lines under the vehicle that could corrode over time. December 18, 2024

38,000 Kia Souls Recalled Because They Could Burn Your Butt

If you feel like you’re burning inside your old Kia Soul this summer, it may not be because of the heat entirely. The automaker has found a problem with the car’s seat heaters and will recall a bit more than 38,000 units in Canada. The recall covers every model year …June 28, 2024

Not Again: Over 600,000 Hyundai, Kia Vehicles in Canada Could Catch Fire

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

The Best Electric Cars of 2023

There’s now plenty of selection for drivers looking to go green, even when it comes to fully electric cars. And you can find some at various price points, too. What are the best buys you can make in 2023? The Car Guide is here to help you out. Scroll down …June 27, 2023

Exclusive R.I.P. Kia Soul EV: Another Small Electric Car Bows Out

Another small electric car is set to leave the market. A week after General Motors announced it will cease production of the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV this fall, The Car Guide has exclusively learned from a Kia Canada representative that the Soul EV will be discontinued at the …May 5, 2023

Tesla Cam Catches Kia Soul Being Launched Airborne in Terrifying Crash

It all happened on the 118 Freeway near Los Angeles in California and it sure looked like a stunt right out of a Hollywood action movie. Traffic was flowing normally on the freeway until a white Chevrolet Silverado lost its left front wheel while driving in the middle lane. The …March 27, 2023

The Best Urban Crossovers of 2023

Is there such a thing as a subcompact SUV? Apparently automakers think so, but we beg to differ. These vehicles are really small cars in a different package. Some of them don’t even offer all-wheel drive and are best suited for the city. Which one is the best money can …January 9, 2023

2023 Kia Soul Gets Fresh Looks, Makes Safety a Bigger Priority

With the Nissan Kicks and Hyundai Venue now firmly established as the best-selling urban crossovers on the market, the Kia Soul needs to make up lost ground. That’s the goal for 2023 with refreshed design elements, among other things. For starters, the front end sports redesigned headlights and fog lights …May 5, 2022

The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2022: Nissan Kicks

Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Urban crossovers are small utility vehicles that aren’t really SUVs. Many of them don’t even offer the option of all-wheel drive. And yet we see a lot of them on …February 7, 2022

Kia Turns Pre-Production Soul EV into Surfer’s Dream

Kia ’s UK division is swimming in different waters with the Kia Soul Boardmasters Edition. This groovy concept is made for eco-friendly surfing, and uses a pre-production unit that was meant to be destroyed by the manufacturer. Recycled AND electric. Right on! At first glance, you’ll notice that this Soul …August 9, 2021

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