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Kia Telluride, EV9 Earn 2025 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Awards

The 2025 Kia Telluride and 2025 EV9 have both been awarded the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) designation. The Telluride secured the IIHS’s highest honor for the third consecutive year, even as the IIHS continues to raise the bar for safety requirements, while the all-electric EV9 earns an upgraded rating compared to…

Top 6 Kia Safety Features

With a suite of advanced driving assistance features, Kia Drive Wise is designed to give you extra peace of mind on the road. These features can help drivers safely manage a variety of situations, from highway driving to navigating a parking lot. In this blog, we’re highlighting the most useful and ubiquitous Drive Wise safety…

Floodwater: Dangers & Safety Precautions

Living in the Lowcountry means living with flooding. Floodwater is one of the most dangerous road hazards, yet it is so common in Charleston we may become complacent. As we head into prime hurricane season, we wanted to review dangers and safety precautions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that over half…

2021 Kia Sorento: Style, Comfort, & Safety

The redesigned 2021 Kia Sorento SUV takes style, comfort and safety to a whole new level.  Built on the all-new 3rd generation “N3” platform, the Sorento is lighter and has an increased wheelbase, which creates more interior space. As a result of the new platform the Sorento is stronger and more flexible, allowing for better driving…

Safety Technology: 2021 Sorento

The all-new 2021 Sorento will offer a suite Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) and including new safety technologies. The Sorento will have 16 standard or available “Kia Drive Wise” technologies. Kia Drive Wise is an intelligent safety system that assists drivers with autonomous driving and assistive technologies. Drive Wise helps to eliminate dangers by using intuitive…

Kia Receives Six IIHS Top Safety Pick Ratings

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently awarded 2020 Top Safety Pick (TSP) to the Kia Telluride, Sorento, Sportage, Soul, Stinger and Forte. These TSP ratings reflect Kia’s commitment to safety. IIHS evaluates crash readiness, build integrity and available standard safety systems. To qualify for IIHS 2020 Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn…

Perform a Safety Check Before You Drive

How often do you perform a safety check before you drive? Most of us just get in and go. The fact is that a quick visual inspection can increase your safety. These quick checks will only take a couple of minutes but may make a world of difference. Exterior Walk around your car and to…

Majority of Drivers Neglect Tire Safety

Drivers neglect tire safety at their own peril. An astounding 70% of the people who come into the dealership for maintenance or service need new tires. Tires are one of your car’s most important safety features. A study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that vehicles with under inflated tires are three times…

Kia Models Earn Top Safety Awards

Car buyers are intrigued by a variety of features, but none is more important than safety. Kia has earned top safety awards for much of its lineup from both the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Vehicles must undergo rigorous crash and safety testing to earn top…

Thanksgiving Driving: Facts and Tips for Safety and Sanity

According to AAA, nearly 47 million Americans will drive more than 50 miles this Thanksgiving, the highest number since 2007. Driving is by far the most popular mode of travel and this year’s spike is being driven by the lowest gas prices in memory. The National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration (NHTSA) Fatality Analysis Reporting…

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