That’s how much power the average LED light, used for the check engine indicator on your instrument console, uses. Unfortunately, it has a lot more power than that – the power to completely rob you of your peace-of-mind. Read the rest of this entry
When it comes to selecting a new or used vehicle, most drivers think about things like space, powertrain, safety features, infotainment, style, fuel efficiency and more. Those items are generally considered make-or-break features for drivers who have a definite idea of what they want going into the hunt. Read the rest of this entry
The Kia Optima represents an intrepid entry into the midsize sedan class. Although stagnant veteran class players have lowered the bar (especially in the area of design), the Kia Optima seeks to thrill and delight. Eye-catching and full of personality, the Kia Optima has never resigned itself to be just a “smart choice.” Read the rest of this entry
For years, the Kia Sportage has been the vehicle chosen by drivers who are tired of hearing that they only have the same two stale options for a compact crossover. Just like the 2018 Kia Soul, the 2018 Kia Sportage challenges the status quo in a competitive class full of cookie-cutter shapes and dimensions. At Matt Castrucci Kia, we’re really big fans of the Kia Sportage for its space, style and performance. Read the rest of this entry
In the world of amazing crossovers and sedans like the 2018 Sorento, or 2018 Optima, it’s rare that manufacturers take the chance on something that challenges expectations. Most new year models bring improvements to the previous model year in the form of upgraded standard comfort equipment, performance and sometimes more modern design. Even new models are released, they’re typically alternatives or successors for discontinued models. Read the rest of this entry
Miles of fake spider webs adorning the yards and tress of neighbors…
Gigantic bags of small, individually-wrapped candy bars…
Orange and black everywhere!
By now, you’ve undoubtedly seen the telltale signs of Halloween’s coming. We’re less than three weeks away from this spooky night, and already the spirited among us have been laboring to make sure their beautiful homes feel as creepy as an abandoned graveyard mausoleum. Read the rest of this entry
Imagine walking into a restaurant with your family of 6 and asking for a table. The waiter looks at you, and says
“Okay, we have a table right this way.”
The waiter leads you to a table that has two regular sized seats, two seats that are a bit smaller, and one very narrow seat.
“We can’t fit in this one,” you explain. “There aren’t even enough seats, and that one is too small.” Read the rest of this entry
If you were to ask 843 people why they drive, no less than 705 would tell you that it’s to “get from point a to point b.” This is certainly a great reason for driving, and Kia provides some of the best cars for getting from point a to point b in comfort and style. One of the reasons that seems to be less popular, however, is also one everybody wishes they could get behind – fun. Read the rest of this entry
Access to technology in our vehicles has made us both less and more aware drivers. Gone are the days of needing a passenger, and an unwieldy map which would open to cover roughly 99.9% of the front seat. Gone are the days of having to print directions off of Mapquest, or needing to plan business outings around locations with payphones. Gone, even, are those old days where all you had to listen to was the radio or what you had on 8-track/cassette/CD. Read the rest of this entry
Renaissance painter, sculptor and inventor, Leonardo da Vinci, once said “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” Perhaps no class of vehicles better exudes this idea than the subcompact car. Good subcompact cars provide reliability, value and balance in a neat and simple package. Read the rest of this entry