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How the Kia Telluride Hybrid Stacks Up Against the Palisade Hybrid

August 13th, 2026 by

Same Engine, Two Very Different Badges Shopping for a three-row hybrid that can haul the whole crew and skip a few gas stops on the way to Brown County? Two of the strongest picks come from the same corporate family, which makes choosing between them trickier than you’d expect. Both SUVs run the same 2.5-liter…

What to Do When My Kia Says Service Required

July 27th, 2026 by

What That Service Required Message Really Tells You That little Service Required message on your dash has a way of showing up at the worst moment, right as you’re merging onto I-465 or pulling out of the Greenwood Park Mall lot. Before you start picturing a big repair bill, take a breath. Most of the…

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5 Reasons Why We’ll Miss the Kia Soul

June 24th, 2026 by

Yes, We’ll Miss the Hamsters, Too After 16 model years of boxy charm and dancing hamster commercials, Kia has retired its funky little hatchback. The 2025 model year was its last, and a small piece of the brand’s personality rolls off the lot with it. Before the final units find their owners, we wanted to…

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Kia Telluride Hybrid: What to Know About Kia’s New 3-Row SUV

May 27th, 2026 by

The SUV for Families Who Love Adventure – and Saving Money Kia’s flagship three-row SUV gets a full redesign for 2027, and for the first time, it can be a hybrid. The new setup puts out 329 horsepower while using less gas than the V6 it replaces. For Indianapolis families running carpool laps around I-465…

2026 Kia EV9 Trim Level Breakdown

January 19th, 2026 by

Which 2026 Kia EV9 Trim Fits Your Life? The 2026 Kia EV9 comes in five distinct trims, each built for different priorities. From the budget-friendly Light RWD starting under $55,000 to the performance-tuned GT-Line AWD pushing past $73,000, this three-row electric SUV gives families, commuters, and tech enthusiasts plenty of space and style to work…

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Kia Telluride vs. Hyundai Palisade

September 24th, 2024 by

A Side-by-Side Look at Two Heavy Hitters If you’re shopping for a three-row midsize SUV, the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade are probably at the top of your list. Both come from the same South Korean parent company, seat up to eight passengers, and now offer a hybrid powertrain. But there are real differences between…

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2024 Kia Niro Trim Level Breakdown

June 24th, 2024 by

A No-So-Subcompact SUV The Kia Niro is a subcompact SUV but in name only. This small SUV is spacious and comfortable, no matter which trim you have. Find your perfect Kia Niro trim at Ray Skillman Southside Kia. A Well-Equipped Entry-Level LX The Niro LX starts the lineup off with a 1.6-liter gas engine and…

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2024 Kia Niro vs. Hyundai Kona: Comparing Versatile Crossovers

June 24th, 2024 by

Choosing the Right Subcompact SUV If you’re wondering which is a better fit for you in the battle of the 2024 Kia Niro vs. Hyundai Kona, check out our in-depth guide comparing these two popular subcompact SUVs. In a market full of subcompact SUVs, the 2024 Kia Niro vs. Hyundai Kona is a fierce competition….

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