New Kia Concept teased for Geneva – targets Nissan Juke

The South Korean based automaker Kia has released the very first teaser images with a new concept car scheduled to debut in March during the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.

According to the car manufacturer, the new Kia vehicle will be a "racy new urban concept" which will preview a final production version scheduled to make its way onto the market in the nearby future. The model, whose name remains unknown for the moment, will be a direct rival for the Nissan Juke, for the Opel / Vauxhall Mokka, for the Peugeot 2008 and for other vehicles which will enter the B-segment for crossovers.

The new Kia Concept will get the company's tiger-nose signature and it will have strong styling lines which will probably be adopted by the final production version of the model. Besides the Kia crossover concept, the automaker will also unveil the hotter GT versions of the new Cee'd generation, along with the Pro Cee'd, during the same 2013 Geneva Motor Show. Additional details on the new Kia Concept or on the new versions of the Kia Cee'd are limited for the moment and will be announced in a couple of months, during the 2013 Geneva Motor Show in March. 

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Kia Cadenza takes the brand into the realm of luxury

"They may be corporate siblings but Kia must feel like the stepbrother. For each new model or entry into a new product segment, it is generally the Hyundai brand in the lead, with Kia's version down the road.

Kia's response, however, to doing it later has been to do it with more style.

So it seems again today with the unveiling of the Cadenza, Kia's coming new upscale, full-size sedan. Hyundai has been competing in that segment with its Azera and rolled out a redesigned a markedly improved version for 2013.

Now we see the stylish take on it from Kia, and Peter Schreyer, the head Kia designer just promoted to president of the brand, as well as to overseer of both the Hyundai and Kia design operations

.The five-passenger Cadenza has a distinctive front end and a European look in a vain attempt to separate from Azera.

It will come loaded with features like an advanced navigation system and eight-inch display screen, backup camera, 550-watt sound system and 12-way leather seats.

There's an available sunroof and retractable sun visor for the rear window plus a technology package that adds 19-inch wheels, blind-spot detection, lane departure, an electric parking brake and a more advanced cruise control system.

It goes on sale in the spring."

Courtesy of USA Today

Winter isn't going anywhere for awhile! Remember the basics of snow and ice driving!

Driving safely on icy roads

1. Decrease your speed and leave yourself plenty of room to stop. You should allow at least three times more space than usual between you and the car in front of you.
2. Brake gently to avoid skidding. If your wheels start to lock up, ease off the brake.
3. Turn on your lights to increase your visibility to other motorists.
4. Keep your lights and windshield clean.
5. Use low gears to keep traction, especially on hills.
6. Don't use cruise control or overdrive on icy roads.
7. Be especially careful on bridges, overpasses and infrequently traveled roads, which will freeze first. Even at temperatures above freezing, if the conditions are wet, you might encounter ice in shady areas or on exposed roadways like bridges.
8. Don't pass snow plows and sanding trucks. The drivers have limited visibility, and you're likely to find the road in front of them worse than the road behind.
9. Don't assume your vehicle can handle all conditions. Even four-wheel and front-wheel drive vehicles can encounter trouble on winter roads.

Courtesy of Weather.com