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Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

Two Panel design with one showing the front of a car known as a KIA, the 2nd is a man with a smirk on his face.

‘There has never been a brand more controversial’: Is Kia a good, reliable car? Or a bad brand? Expert explains why drivers are so split—and reveals what he thinks

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

KIA sign(l), Woman talking(c), Foot on brake pedal(r)

‘The brakes would activate for no reason’: Woman buys Kia with only 17 miles. These are all the service tickets she’s had to come in for

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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Kia Sorento(l) Man sharing top worst cars(c) Kia Dealer Sign(r)

‘Kia Sorento… Probably the worst motors ever made’: Expert reveals the 5 worst mid-size SUVs that will cost you tons in repairs

Kia sign(l), Woman talking(c), Kia Telluride(r)

‘Kia is buying mine back too’: Dealership finds solution after woman’s nightmare Telluride. Now, she wants your help picking a new car

Kia Optima(l) TikToker car reviewer(c) Chevy Cruze(r)

‘Laughs in Civic’: Expert reveals 5 sedans to avoid at all costs

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

‘Honda, Toyota, Subaru and Mazda are the only brands you should be considering’; Man buys a new Kia and it doesn’t go well. But was it just bad luck?

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

Kia Vehicle(l) Kia Dealer Sign(c) Man wearing colorful hoodie(r)

‘There’s literally no oil in this car’: Man just bought a new Kia—he can’t believe what’s already happening with it

Woman sharing story on TikTok about her Kia Purchase experience; Kia Dealership with white Telluride parked in front

‘Your car moves unnecessarily when parked’: Woman buys brand-new Kia Telluride. It’s already had 3 recalls—and the dealership isn’t helping

Driver ignores warnings and gets 2024 Kia Telluride. She can’t believe what she’s dealing with only 2 months in

‘The seats were catching on fire’: Driver ignores warning, gets 2024 Kia Telluride. She can’t believe what happens only 2 months in

Woman talking(l), Kia sign(c), Kia K5 driving on road(r)

‘I might as well trade my car in for a scooter’: Kia driver contemplates letting the ‘Kia boys’ come for her car after slew of problems with A/C, engine

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

Woman details ‘nightmare’ car-buying experience with new Kia

‘Toyota, Honda, Mazda’: Woman details ‘nightmare’ car-buying experience with used Porsche

‘But I just got a Nissan rogue’: Expert shares 5 new cars to ditch before 60,000 miles

‘This thing is loose’: Mechanic works on Kia with an engine problem at only 59,000 miles. He realizes it’s a common problem with the gasoline cap

‘Govt needs to step in’: Expert warns State Farm is cracking down on insuring Hyundai and Kia. Here’s what you can do about it

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

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