Hatchback Competition Heats Up with All-New 2014 Kia Forte 5-Door

Kia debuted the all-new 2014 Forte 5-door at the Chicago Auto Show Thursday. The Forte 5-door joins the redesigned 2014 Forte sedan that debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November. Autoblog reports that the Forte sedan is set to go on sale later this month, and the Forte 5-door will be in Kia showrooms in the third quarter of this year. Pricing for the Forte 5-door will be announced closer to the launch. The 2013 Kia Forte 5-door ... continue reading»

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What to Expect at the Chicago Auto Show

The Chicago Auto Show opened for the media Thursday, and the press gets the first peak at all-new or redesigned models like the Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel, 2014 Toyota Tundra and Kia Forte hatchback. Edmunds.com says that while automakers won’t have many big reveals at the Chicago Auto Show, it’s still an important event because consumers who attend the Chicago Show are often prepared to buy a new car. Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel When the ... continue reading»

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Hyundai Introduces Elantra Coupe and GT Hatchback at Chicago Auto Show

Coupe and GT hatchback models of the popular Hyundai Elantra debuted at the Chicago Auto Show this week, and will be available this year as 2013 models. The Elantra coupe hits showrooms this spring, while the GT hatchback won’t be available until the summer.   Both the 2013 coupe and GT hatchback share many similarities with the Hyundai Elantra sedan. All have a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 148 horsepower. Both the Elantra coupe and GT hatchback can be ... continue reading»

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