Going electric gets easier when the vehicle itself doesn’t require a major lifestyle adjustment. That’s part of what makes the new Kia EV3 interesting. The Kia EV3 is smaller than the Kia EV9 and takes a different approach from the sportier Kia EV6. It’s a compact electric SUV built for everyday driving, with seating for…
Shopping for a used car usually starts with a few familiar questions. How much can I afford? How many miles are too many? Has the vehicle been taken care of? And how do I know I’m not buying somebody else’s problems? Those questions are especially important when you’re spending thousands of dollars on something you…
If you have spent any time driving along I-25 or commuting between Rio Rancho and Albuquerque, you have probably noticed an increase in electric vehicles on the road. More drivers are pulling up to the lights in silent, sharp-looking electric cars. For a long time, the thought was driving an EV in the Southwest was…
Driving between Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and Santa Fe isn’t your average flat highway cruise. In less than an hour, the drive along Interstate 25 takes you up nearly 2,000 feet in elevation, cuts across high-desert plains, you go past beautiful mountains and large casinos and pushes you right into unpredictable mountain weather. You might start…
Albuquerque isn’t a place where you wake up to snow-covered streets every morning, so it’s fair to ask whether all-wheel drive is really necessary. For plenty of drivers, front-wheel drive handles the daily commute just fine. But New Mexico driving has a way of changing once you leave your normal routine. A summer afternoon…
If you live in or near Rio Rancho, your morning commute isn’t just a quick five-minute drive down the street. Whether you’re heading down Highway 528, taking US-550 over to I-25, or cutting across the river on Montaño or Paseo del Norte to get into Albuquerque, you spend a lot of time behind the wheel…
If you drive a Kia in Albuquerque, or nearby Rio Rancho, or near Santa Fe, the right maintenance plan does more than keep your vehicle comfortable on I-25 or Lomas Blvd. It helps protect your warranty, supports long-term reliability, and gives technicians a clear service history if a covered repair ever comes up. Fiesta Kia…
Looking for a new vehicle and can’t choose between the Kia Seltos and Kia Sportage? This decision can be harder than it first appears. Both are practical SUVs that work well for Albuquerque driving, both offer available all-wheel drive, and both give you enough versatility to head out of town when the weekend arrives. The…
Shopping for a used Kia can feel pretty straightforward until you start seeing two different types of vehicles on the same lot: regular used and Certified Pre-Owned. Sometimes they may even be the same model, only a year or two apart, with similar mileage. One costs a little more and carries the CPO label, while…
Three rows sound like three rows until you actually start shopping. Put a Kia Sorento, Kia Telluride, Kia Carnival, and Kia EV9 next to each other and you’ll quickly realize they’re built for very different families. One is easier to maneuver and gives you the flexibility of an occasional third row. Another is a…
