When you are considering purchasing a car, you have to know if you can afford that or not. You need to know if you can purchase your dream car and actually afford to keep it around. It is smart for you to consider the costs of owning your dream car before you make a car purchase.

Think about the costs of insurance and look into the various options that are open to you. Figure out what you will be paying each month to keep your car insured. Consider the cost of fuel and the fuel-efficiency of the vehicle that you…

The 2018 Kia Rio is new on the inside and new on the outside. Stare square into the front fascia, and you're greeted with cleaner lines and a more rectangular shape relative to the outgoing model. The new Rio is still available in both five-door hatchback and four-door sedan variants...

Looking for a new car that's affordable and distinctive? AutoGuide writer Craig Cole recently spent some time behind the wheel of the new 2017 Kia Soul, the automaker's truly distinctive subcompact sport utility, and says the Soul stands out from the crowd, and not just for its slightly unconventional look. It also features the latest in infotainment technology and provides lots of room for transporting both friends and cargo.

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New this year is a turbo version of the Soul, and it provides a welcome power punch. The 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine pumps out a robust...

If ever there were a compact hybrid crossover that could make us here at Lion Country Kia flat-out flip our lid, our beloved South Korean brand's latest --the all-new 2017 Niro -- would no doubt be it.

"And why is that?" you wonder.

Get the need-to-know info from Kelley Blue Book Senior Associate Video Editor Zach Vlasuk; his review of the Niro is as follows:

Terrifically appointed from tip to tail, the entry-level FE promises to be one of the most popular Niro trims.

Standard features on this model include 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlamps, 60/40-split folding rear seats…

If you've yet to meet the 2016 Kia K900, the South Korean automaker's first official entry into the full-size luxury sedan sector, we at Lion Country Kia hate to be the bearers of bad news, but...

You quite likely are missing out.

That said, we'd like to take this opportunity to bring you up to speed today. And we believe the clip below -- a video review of the K900 from our chums at MotorWeek -- serves as a perfect launch point. Have at it:

The K900's top-tier trim -- the Luxury V8 -- is every bit as stylish as…

Arguably the very definition of a true, do-it-all daily driver, the 2016 Kia Cadenza is a full-size sedan that's sure to tick most every box on your new-car checklist.

And lest you suspect that's a load of hogwash, we invite you to check the clip below. As it turns out, Kelley Blue Book Managing Video Editor Micah Muzio is also quite keen on the latest Cadenza. Watch his review of it right here:

Chock-full of incredible creature comforts, the Cadenza's base model is no doubt a beauty.

Standard equipment on this trim includes 18-inch alloy wheels, foglights…

With the month of May finally underway, the official countdown to summer is on. What are you most looking forward to in the warmer months ahead? Weekend trips to the beach, longer days followed by gorgeous sunsets, and more time to spend with friends and family are always at the top of our list of favorites each summer season.

When it comes to shopping for a new compact crossover, the 2017 Kia Sportage makes a very compelling argument. Among the sportiest options available in its crowded segment, this year's Sportage makes nary a compromise and has arrived in to the 2017 model year to challenge its many competitors. To get the inside scoop on the 2017 Kia Sportage and how it's upping its game for 2017, take a few minutes to check out the video below:

While some might call the Soul compact car a "wagon", there is no true estate car offering within the new Kia model lineup; and some of us at Lion Country are downright heartbroken about that.

We were given a brief glimmer of hope last year at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, when the Kia SPORTSPACE concept rolled onto the stage in all of its big, beautiful, wagony glory. But that was short-lived.

Then again, at this year's Geneva Motor Show, we were teased with yet another long-backed model--but this one was ready for production. Its badge states the name…

A sport-tuned suspension. A 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine good for 245 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. An aggressively streamlined exterior design that cuts through the air like a rocket. The new 2016 Kia Optima SX Limited inspires and entices; built from a dream so that it's a dream to drive, this midsize sedan is the fantastical leader in a new age of midsize sedans.

So you can keep on dreaming.