A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.

A clear breakdown of Hyundai’s Theta II engine recall, including failures, investigations, settlements, affected vehicles, and long-term impact.

The 2015 Kia Optima Platinum is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a TF. The Kia Optima is regarded as a medium-sized car ...

A contributor to CarBuzz since April 2025, Ben also was a finalist in The Intercooler Young Writer Compition in 2021, has done a placement with AutoCar, and runs his own independant automotive blog.

The Kia Optima has long been a staple in the midsize sedan segment, praised for its sleek design, competitive pricing, and generous list of features. Over the years, it has developed a reputation for ...

There have been times when carmakers went all out with an engine but lost, often with catastrophic consequences. For instance, the EcoBoost was once touted as the future of Ford engines but now is ...

If you ever have a bad day, just think that someone working at Kia has been fighting to repair the brand's image after the Kia Challenge nightmare, and this happens. A 2019 Kia Optima that left the ...

Four-cylinder engines have long been celebrated for offering a great balance of fuel economy and affordability without the need to sacrifice everyday drivability. But not every four-pot powerplant ...

Kia is recalling 137,256 examples of 2021 through 2023 Soul and Seltos vehicles because of a possible problem with the piston rings. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall notice ...

Kia Optimas are known to have average reliability, and an extended warranty offers extra protection against unexpected repairs as the vehicle ages. We’ll break down what a Kia Optima warranty covers, ...

Owners of select Hyundai and Kia models with potential engine issues are eligible to receive compensation in the United States after a proposed settlement was reached in a class action lawsuit. The ...

Kia agreed to a class action lawsuit settlement to resolve a lawsuit claiming some of its vehicles have engine defects that can lead to failure and other risks. According to the class action lawsuit, ...