Kia re-enters large-car fray with new Cadenza, a stylish, credible sedan that should bridge gap between Optima and future luxury model. (See related story: Kia Cadenza Nice Niche Model)
The surging South Korean auto maker enters yet another segment of the U.S. new-vehicle market, with a formidable challenger in its all-new large Cadenza sedan.
Exterior, interior styling updates to '14 Chevy Silverado deceptively extensive, comfort and connectivity additions also broad-based. (See related story: Tech-Rich ’14 Chevy Silverado Rules the Ranch)
Technological advances vault the Silverado to the head of the herd, although Ford gallops to market later this year with a redesigned F-150 boasting its own raft of new technology, including widespread use of lightweight aluminum.
For 2013, Mercedes brings its diesel-powered GLk250, already available in Europe, to the U.S. to attract fuel-conscious style-seekers. (See related story: Diesel GLK250 Outlier Among Small Luxury CUVs)