Kia Rio
2018 Kia Rio is the only subcompact car to earn IIHS highest safety rating
Updated headlights put it over the top.
2018 Kia Rio Quick Spin Review | A grown-up subcompact for grown-ups
Her name is Rio and she's just a little hatch.
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2018 Hyundai Accent vs subcompact sedans: How it compares on paper
Small cars, big competition.
Kia Rio officially priced at just under $15,000
You'll spend a little more to get the hatchback.
2018 Kia Rio First Drive |Â Keep compact and carry on
Despite the crossover craze, Kia still sees value in the subcompact car segment.
The 2018 Kia Rio makes a quiet debut in New York
This follows the hatchback's debut last fall in Paris.
The Kia Rio has never looked this good
Rio, Rio, Rio. No, not the one with Michael Phelps.
Kia GT to debut in Paris, production in 2017
The production Kia GT could finally debut at an auto show this year after the concept's 2011 unveiling, and the brand might create a Rio hot hatch to compete against the Ford Fiesta ST.
Kia reveals updated 2016 Rio hatchback and sedan [w/videos]
Kia rolls in to the 2015 Chicago Auto Show with revised versions of the Rio sedan and hatchback, updated with tweaked styling and added equipment for the 2016 model year.
Kia bringing updated Rio, Venga to Paris
The Rio may not be the most popular Kia in the United States – not by a long shot – but it was the brand's top seller globally last year. Little wonder, then, that although the current fourth-generation model was only introduced in 2011, the Korean automaker is already rolling out a facelifted version.
Senator calling for answers from Hyundai and Kia over MPG debacle
Hyundai and Kia have already gone public with plans to make good on the inflated fuel economy claims scandal that has rocked both companies in recent weeks. But one US senator, Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), is skeptical that the general public will see much good from the proposal, and he's looking f
Act Surprised: Hyundai, Kia sued over inflated fuel mileage ratings
You knew this was coming. Shortly after Hyundai and Kia admitted that their internal processes for calculating fuel economy were flawed, resulting in a major program to compensate drivers for lower-than-advertised mile-per-gallon numbers and the re-rating of a large percentage of the two-headed Korean aut
Kia transforms five Justice League inspired models for Heroes charity
Following up on the dark and sinister Batman Optima that we saw revealed in New York City a while back, Kia has come to SEMA with a selection of super hero-inspired cars for your viewing pleasure.
Kia to offer limited edition 2013 Rio 5-Door SX with manual gearbox
Up until now, if you wanted the top-of-the-line version of the Kia Rio 5-Door, you could only get it with the six-speed automatic transmission. But now, Kia has now announced a limited run of six-speed manual-equipped hatchbacks.
Kia recalls nearly 73,000 Rio models over airbag issue
Due to a potentially faulty sensor mat, Kia is voluntarily recalling Kia Rio models from the 2006 to 2008 model years. The sensor in the passenger's seat is susceptible to cracking from fatigue. If that happens, it may not be able to detect whether a child is in the seat, nor will it be able to adjust the airbag deployment settings so as not to deploy if there is a child present.
Watch French motorcyclist Julien Dupont stunt his way through Rio de Janeiro
There are literally thousands of videos on YouTube highlighting riders performing all manners of mind-bending stunts on motorcycles. Most of them merit a passing glance and little more. The video you'll see after the break, featuring French trials rider Julien Dupont, is an exception. You really should watch this video from start to finish.
Kia Rio, Hyundai Accent and Chevy Sonic top Consumer Reports subcompact shootout
Consumer Reports has just wrapped up an evaluation of subcompact sedans, and the Kia Rio EX has rolled out ahead of the class. The four-door beat out its corporate clone, the Hyundai Accent and the Chevrolet Sonic to take the top spot. Evaluators pointed to the sharp handlin