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What is new for the 2020 Kia Soul? The 2020 Kia Soul is an exciting new machine from Kia and people are already looking forward to its upcoming release date. What is new for the 2020 Kia Soul? We can tell you all about it, but this is essentially an all-new vehicle so there is a lot to cover. We better get started. more Brand New Look for the 2020 Kia Soul When we say the 2020 Kia Soul is all new, we really mean it. The outside looks fresh and exciting with new lines and a more modern take on the iconic Kia Soul design. It lacks the signature Kia tiger-nose grille and adds low profile headlights, boomerang tail lights, and more that are all evocative and all welcome additions to the Kia that everyone already loves. New Kia Soul trim levels for 2020 For the 2020 model year, Kia is introducing two brand new trim levels that both add their own unique look to the iconic compact. The GT-Line will give you a sporty front fascia along with 18-inch alloy wheels, special GT-Line badging, red accents, gloss black side mirrors, and more. The X-Line goes in another direction with a rugged design that adds off-road inspired accents, body cladding, over fenders, and optional two-tone paint. GT-Line X-Line New engine options for the 2020 Kia Soul For 2020, the Kia Soul is getting a new standard engine. It’s a 2.0-liter Nu four-cylinder that you may remember from the 2019 Kia Forte. This engine can produce up to 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque. Though it is available with a manual transmission, it’s also available with an Intelligent Variable Transmission or IVT. This new style of transmission promises to provide wonderful efficiency. Of course, if you want more power, then the 1.6-liter turbo engine is still available. It even still comes in all its 201-horsepower and 195-pound-feet of torque glory. Read More: What is the 2020 Kia Forte GT? Available Kia Drive Wise technology Kia has a wide range of smart car tech, and they call it Kia Drive Wise Technology. You can expect all the major Drive Wise technologies to come to the Soul. The list of available Drive Wise technologies on the 2020 Soul includes lane keeping assist, smart cruise control, high beam assist, rear cross collision warning, blind spot collision warning, driver attention warning, and more. What is the 2020 Kia Telluride?

2019 Kia Optima engine options Want to learn what’s under the hood of the latest Kia Optima? You may be surprised to learn about the impressive engines that the Optima has in store for you. We’ll cover them all as we explore 2019 Kia Optima engine options and fuel economy. more How many engines are available for the Kia Optima in 2019? In all, the 2019 Kia Optima has three engine options for 2019. The LX and the S both get the same 2.4-liter engine. On the turbo front, the EX gets its own 1.6-liter turbo engine and the top SX trim gets the most performance with its 2.0-liter turbo engine. New features of the 2019 Kia Optima Horsepower and performance of the Kia Optima With the turbo engine options and even the standard 2.4-liter option, the Kia Optima is no slouch when it comes to power or performance. To start with, the 2.4-liter engine delivers 185 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque. With the turbo engines, you get a lot more torque, which is what you will typically notice most in a street car. The 1.6-liter turbo of the EX gets slightly less power at 178 horsepower but more torque with 195 pound-feet of torque. The SX 2.0-liter turbo is even more impressive with 245 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. How large is the 2019 Kia Optima fuel tank? The Kia Optima has a huge fuel tank that can outdo a lot of SUVs and crossovers. As standard equipment on every 2019 Optima trim level you get a massive 18.5-gallon fuel tank that is bound to give you plenty of range. Read More: What color are available on the 2019 Kia Optima? Fuel economy of the 2019 Kia Optima The Kia Optima is very fuel efficient at every trim level. We’ll go over the economy values for each engine option below. However, due to slight packaging differences, the LX and the S trims get different fuel economy figures despite having the same engine, so we will still have to break that out. Because we also know how large the fuel tank of the Optima is, we can give you approximate range values for each configuration as well. LX Efficiency (City/Highway/Combined) 25/35/29 mpg Range (City/Highway/Combined) 462.5/647.5/536.5 miles S Efficiency (City/Highway/Combined) 24/33/27 mpg Range (City/Highway/Combined) 444/610.5/499.5 miles EX Efficiency (City/Highway/Combined) 27/37/31 mpg Range (City/Highway/Combined) 499.5/684.5/573.5 miles SX Efficiency (City/Highway/Combined) 21/30/24 mpg Range (City/Highway/Combined) 388.5/555/444 miles When will the 2020 Kia Soul be available?

2018 New Year’s Eve celebrations in Akron OH Are you looking for just the right way to celebrate the New Year in the Akron area? Then maybe we can help you send off 2018 right and ring in 2019 with our list of New Year’s Eve celebrations in Akron, OH. There is plenty to do, the only challenge will be selecting which party to attend. more New Year’s Eve Masquerade Location: Social 8 City: Akron, OH Address: 1800 Merriman Road Time: 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Starting Price: $30 A masquerade party sounds like a blast any time of the year, but on New Year’s Eve, it’s even more special. Dress up for the party and enjoy light refreshments along with a traditional champagne toast at midnight. Make sure you grab your tickets soon. You wouldn’t want to miss out. More Info 2020 Kia Telluride realse date New Year’s Eve Party 2019 Location: Northside Marketplace City: Akron, OH Address: 1800 Merriman Road Time: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Starting Price: $50 For some, the only words they need to hear is open bar, and they know they are going to have a good time. The Northside Marketplace is going to have an open bar and so much more. With local food and desserts, music, and games, this social gathering shouldn’t be missed. More Info Learn about the I Promise school in Akron New Year’s Eve at Studio 54 Location: Musica City: Akron, OH Address: 51 East Market Street Time: 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Starting Price: $25 Do you want to party like you’re at Studio 54? Here’s your chance right here in Akron. Dress up or dress down for this wondrous event. Expect party favors, a lip sync contest, a DJ, and more. There will be plenty of parking, and the Courtyard Marriott is even partnering to provide cheaper rooms for the night. More Info 2020 Kia Soul release date Noon Year’s Eve Location: Cafe O'Play City: Stow, OH Address: 911 Graham Road, Suite 27 Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Starting Price: $5 If you have little ones, then enjoying a traditional New Year’s Eve night with them is all but impossible. However, Noon Year’s Eve events are springing up all over the country for just such an occasion. Now you can celebrate the New Year at a reasonable hour. Café O’Play is hosting a Noon Year's Eve event. More Info

2020 Kia Soul official release date The Kia Soul is a popular and fun crossover, but that’s not all that most people think about it. Most people think of it as one of the most unique vehicles in recent years, and that trend will continue with the all-new 2020 Kia Soul. See for yourself as we walk you through many of the changes and even go into the 2020 Kia Soul official release date. more Exterior changes to the 2020 Kia Soul Diving into the feature changes of the 2020 Kia Soul could take up a whole blog if not several. However, we can take a quick look at the major exterior differences. First, looking at the grille, you will notice that the 2020 Kia Soul does away with the signature Kia tiger-nose grille in favor of a bolder look with a wider opening positioned lower. On the side, you can see style lines embossed on the doors and above the wheels. Also, a stretch of black extends off the rear window to give the roof the appearance of floating. 2020 Kia Telluride release date and info When will the 2020 Kia Soul be available in Akron and nationwide? You’ve seen the car, and now you likely want the car. We can’t blame you. Though the 2019 Kia Soul is already eye candy, the 2020 Kia Soul took all the design cues, modernized it further, and made a real looker that a lot of people all over the country are going to want to park in their driveways. Currently, the 2020 Kia Soul has an expected arrival date of sometime in the first half of 2019. Auto manufacturers typically don’t have hard release dates. Instead, they have to offer large windows of time to allow for any manufacturing delays and adjustments. However, you can expect to find the 2020 Kia Soul at dealership lots by early summer at the latest. Read More: 2019 Kia Soul color options If you’re in Akron, then consider checking the inventory at VanDevere Kia. We always have many Soul options in stock, and the 2019 Kia Soul is still a wonderful option. If you really want to hold out for the 2020 model, then keep checking back in our inventory to see if it’s available. VanDevere Kia New Soul Inventory

2019 Kia Sorento infotainment system features The infotainment system is the new crown jewel of the modern car. No one takes this as seriously as Kia. See what we mean as we explore the 2019 Kia Sorento infotainment system features and more with this comprehensive overview. more Infotainment options for the 2019 Sorento There are three UVO infotainment systems in all for the 2019 Kia Sorento. The L, LX, and LX V6 trims all get the 7-inch UVO Play system which includes the radio, backup camera, Bluetooth, and auxiliary audio support. The LX and LX V6 are available with the UVO eServices 7-inch display which comes standard on the EX V6. It adds a CD player along with SiriusXM satellite radio. The EX V6 can also be upgraded to the UVO eServices 8-inch display that comes standard on the rest of the lineup. This 8-inch display adds navigation and HD radio. Read More: 2019 Sorento exterior and interior color options 2019 Kia Sorento smartphone connectivity Of course the Kia Sorento has Bluetooth capability for its 2019 model, but that’s hardly all. It also has Android Auto and Apple CarPlay which enables many smartphones to integrate nearly seamlessly and utilize features such as music and even navigation. Read more: 2019 Sorento towing capacity The most amazing part about this feature is that it’s entirely standard on every 2019 Kia Sorento. No matter which trim level you pick, from the L up through the SX Limited, you will get Android Auto and Apple CarPlay functionality. This includes the UVO Play infotainment system. What is the 2020 Kia Telluride? Power ports of the 2019 Kia Sorento The Kia Sorento is ready for your whole family and all the technology that they want to bring along with. There is a total of four traditional 12-volt outlets. Two of them are in front and then there is an additional plug in the second and third rows for your passengers. There’s also an AUX/USB port up front and two available USB rapid charging ports with one in front and one in the second row. In addition to all this, the Sorento even has available wireless charging for supported smartphones. Impressively, the second row also gets an available 110-volt inverter. It's a standard three-prong household plug. This means almost anything you could plug in at your house, you could likely plug in on the go.

When will the Kia Telluride be available? Have you heard that Kia is adding a brand new model to its lineup? After the success of the Stinger, Kia is on a roll, and it looks like that trend will continue with the new Kia Telluride. When will the Kia Telluride be available and what is it? We’ll fill you in on all the details. more What is the Kia Telluride? The Kia Telluride is an all-new SUV set to be the largest vehicle that Kia offers. It will slot in above the Sorento and offer a more spacious cabin with seating for up to eight people. It is also several inches longer and wider than the Sorento. Currently, we don’t know much else about this Kia model other than it will be V6 powered. Even the images on this page are prototype images, though we can expect the final model to look pretty similar to these show cars, at least without all the extra accessories. Read More: Which Kia models have AWD? What does Telluride mean? We have to admit, Telluride definitely sounds like a made-up word, but Kia is not in the habit of using entirely made up words for its vehicles. They didn’t provide any information on the name, so we had to do a little digging of our own. It turns out Telluride, despite being flagged by many spell-checkers, is an actual word that is derived from the element tellurium. A telluride is a mineral that contains tellurium and another compound most commonly gold or silver. Other common elements that use this same scheme include chlorine with chloride being its telluride equivalent. Read More: How much can current Kia SUVs tow? Kia Telluride Akron OH availability Car companies rarely give specific official release dates, but we do already have a window in which we can expect the 2020 Telluride. Don’t worry, you won’t have to wait until 2020 because the 2020 Telluride is set to arrive at dealerships in early 2019. Likely this means winter or early spring. You can be sure that VanDevere Kia in Akron, OH will have many Telluride models in stock once they release. SUVs and crossovers are among our biggest sellers with Kia here in Akron, and we are excited to host the Telluride soon. Until then, see our current new Kia SUV inventory below. New Kia SUVs in Akron

What is the 2020 Kia Forte GT? The Kia Forte is a seductive little crossover, and with revisions coming to the 2020 model, that will become even truer especially with the GT trim. What is the 2020 Kia Forte GT? It’s a performance version of the compact that you need to learn more about. more Is the 2020 Kia GT a racecar? Incorrect information is always circulating through the Internet, but we are here to set the record straight. The car pictured here in Red Bull livery is not the Forte GT. This is actually a custom Forte drift car that Red Bull helped develop for a recent ad campaign. Unlike a lot of ad cars, this car is real. It sports a twin-turbo V6 that delivers 375 horsepower to the rear wheels. It’s impressive as a drift car, but it is not the Forte GT. 2019 Kia Forte performance features Is the Forte GT a new trim level? For 2020, the Forte lineup is getting a revision. The lineup will begin with the FE and go up from there with the LXS, and the EX. Above the EX you get a trim called the GT Line, and above that comes the top GT trim. Read More: 2019 Kia Forte trim levels What is the GT Line trim? The GT Line trim gets a lot of the looks and some of the features from the GT trim, but it keeps the same 147-horsepower 2.0-liter engine as the rest of the Forte lineup. Above the GT Line trim is where things get really interesting. Engine and features of the Forte GT The GT trim of the Forte will get its own special engine for 2020. It’s a 1.6-liter turbocharged powerhouse that’s capable of delivering 201 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. The Forte GT will be available with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission with paddle shifters. This drivetrain will also be paired with a fully independent front and rear suspension and larger sway bars. For more braking power, the Forte GT will also receive larger front disc brakes. The Forte GT is even available with 225/40R-18 Michelin Pilot Sport Summer tires. For more features, you can also add the GT1 package or the GT2 package. See More: 2019 Kia Forte color options

Restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Akron OH 2018 Are you looking for great food on Thanksgiving, but not looking to cook? Then we can help. We have a whole list of restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Akron, OH for 2018. You have a bunch of options available, but many require reservations so it may be a good idea to start making your plans now before you go out and rake the leaves. more Beau’s on the River Location: Cuyahoga Falls, OH Address: 1989 Front Street Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Adult Cost: $34.95 With Beau’s on the River, you get a Thanksgiving Day brunch with a view. They are offering a huge menu including classics like slow-roasted turkey and interesting selections like cod with an artichoke and piquillo pepper tapenade. To book your reservations please call 330-920-7530. You can also visit their website for additional details on the restaurant. More Info The Galaxy Restaurant Location: Wadsworth, OH Address: 201 Park Centre Drive Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Adult Cost: $27.95 You are going to love this buffet as you get to sample from the salad bar, the full buffet, and the Yankee pot roast or carved turkey. You can make your reservations by calling 330-334-3663. Of course they also have desserts like pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and a triple layer chocolate cake. See their full menu on their event page below. More Info What is the LeBron James I Promise School? The Tangier Location: Akron, OH Address: 532 West Market Street Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Adult Cost: $28.99 This Thanksgiving Day brunch buffet can’t be beaten. Everything is fresh from the rolls to the roast turkey with apple pecan stuffing. To make your reservations, simply call the Tangier at 330-376-7171 during normal business hours. More Info The Oaks Lakeside Location: Chippewa Lake, OH Address: 5878 Longacre Lane Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adult Cost: $30 It’s a little way outside of Akron, but The Oaks Lakeside is certainly worth it especially for Thanksgiving. With a black pepper rubbed turkey and rosemary bourbon gravy that might even be better than home cooking. Make your reservations soon at 330-769-2601. More Info Papa Joe’s Location: Akron, OH Address: 1561 Akron Peninsula Road Hours: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Adult Cost: Menu Dependent With over 80 years in the business and 30 years in this location, Papa Joe’s is an Akron staple, and you can dine in at the restaurant or dine out with a take-home Thanksgiving feast. Make your reservations or inquire further online below. More Info Go camping before the first snow near Akron

2019 Kia Sportage engine options The Kia Sportage is a fun and sporty SUV option for 2019, and we want to provide you all the information that you need to make an educated decision especially when it comes to what you want under the hood. We go over all the 2019 Kia Sportage engine options so that you know which engine is right for you. more What Kia Sportage trim levels are there? What engine you get will be determined by what trim level you choose for the Sportage, so it only makes sense that we provide you with a brief primer on what the trim levels actually are. There are three in all and the lineup starts with the LX and goes up from there with the EX and the top SX. Are you looking for an SUV with all-wheel drive? We don’t blame you, but with the Sportage, you have nothing to worry about. Though all three trim levels come standard with front-wheel drive, they each also have an option for all-wheel drive. When the specs differ, we will provide specs for both. Read More: What's new for the 2019 Kia Sportage? What engine comes standard on the 2019 Sportage? Standard, the Sportage LX comes with a 2.4-liter engine that delivers 181 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque. In the LX, this gives you 23-city mpg and 30-highway mpg for the front-wheel-drive version and 21-city mpg and 25-highway mpg for the all-wheel-drive version. The EX trim actually gets the same impressive engine, but due to some slight packaging differences that likely come down to weight, you do have slightly different efficiency numbers in the front-wheel-drive version. The front-wheel-drive Sportage EX gets 22-city mpg and 29-highway mpg. The all-wheel-drive figures remain the same. Does the 2019 Kia Sportage have a leather option? Does the 2019 Sportage have a turbo option? We’ve saved the best for last. The top SX trim gets a similar 2.4-liter engine, but this time it has a turbo. With a turbo, it outputs 260 pound-feet of torque regardless of configuration. Due to some tuning differences, the front-wheel-drive version gives you 240 horsepower and the all-wheel-drive version gives you 237 horsepower. The front-wheel-drive version of the Sportage SX still offers impressive efficiency with 21-city mpg and 26-highway mpg. The all-wheel-drive version provides similar performance with 20-city mpg and 23-highway mpg. Read More: How much can 2019 Kia SUV models tow?

2019 Kia Forte exterior paint color options Are you interested in the 2019 Kia Forte? Then you need to see all the 2019 Kia Forte color options in our comprehensive color chart that includes pictures, available trim levels, available interior colors and materials, and more. Learn all you need to know about Kia Forte colors right here. more Silky Silver Available Trims: FE, LXS, S Woven Cloth Options: Black Tricot Cloth Options: Black Gravity Grey Available Trims: FE, LXS, S, EX Woven Cloth Options: Black, Gray Tricot Cloth Options: Black Leatherette Options: Black, Gray Aurora Black Pearl Available Trims: LXS, S, EX Woven Cloth Options: Black, Gray Tricot Cloth Options: Black Leatherette Options: Black Clear White Available Trims: FE, LXS, S Woven Cloth Options: Black Tricot Cloth Options: Black Deep Sea Blue Available Trims: LXS, S Woven Cloth Options: Black Tricot Cloth Options: Black Currant Red Available Trims: LXS, S, EX Woven Cloth Options: Black Tricot Cloth Options: Black Leatherette Options: Black Snow White Pearl Available Trims: EX Leatherette Options: Black, Red Fire Orange Available Trims: EX Leatherette Options: Black 2019 Kia Optima color options Extra cost color options for the 2019 Forte Though most color options available on the Kia Forte do not come with any extra cost, there are a few that add a tiny premium to the MSRP. The Currant Red color adds just $195 to the MSRP and both the Aurora Black Pearl and Snow White Pearl colors add $295 to the MSRP. Technically, the Fire Orange exterior color is also an extra cost color option as it is only available with the Launch Edition package. The Launch Edition package adds painted rims, LED headlights, a power sunroof, smart cruise control, a unique leather pattern, and a host of other features. Read More: Performance of the 2019 Kia Forte What Forte trims have leatherette seating? Leatherette is a wonderful leather alternative, and to get it in the 2019 Forte, you have to opt for the EX trim level. The S trim level right below it gets a gorgeous tricot cloth interior, and both the LXS and the base FE get a woven cloth. The FE trim is only available with a black interior though. To get the gray woven cloth option you will have to go up to the LXS trim. Trim levels for the 2019 Kia Forte

What's new for the 2019 Kia Niro? Do you love the look of the Kia Niro? Are you excited at the prospect of parking a sleek hybrid in your drive? Then you may want to know what’s new for the 2019 Kia Niro. We can fill you in on all the changes and updates for the new model year. more Are there major changes for the new Niro? The Kia Niro first debuted as a 2018 model, and many already agree that Kia really hit the mark with this one. By building a hybrid model fresh and from the ground up, they were able to provide an impressive machine right out the gate. With this new approach, Kia didn’t have much to refine for the sophomore year of this model. There are a few changes which we will cover below. Minor improvements to the 2019 Kia Niro Some colors are shifting around for 2019 with Runway Red replacing Crimson Red and a few other colors going away entirely to simplify the lineup. Also, Niro models with navigation are getting an upgrade from the AVN 4.0 system to the snappier AVN 5.0 system. Towing capacity for 2019 Kia SUVs New trim level for the Kia Niro For 2018, the Niro lineup had four trim levels, but for 2019 it has five. The lineup still starts with the FE, LX, and EX, and the top trim is still the Touring, but now you have a new S Touring trim above the EX. It is a little counter-intuitive to have the S Touring trim below the Touring trim, but we assure you that’s correct both in terms of price and features. The S Touring trim isn’t actually a whole new trim either. In 2018 you could get the EX trim with a special package known as the Graphite Edition. That package is going away only in name because the S Touring is actually just the EX with the Graphite Edition package. Read More: What's unique for the 2019 Kia Soul? Is there an all-electric version of the Kia Niro coming? The plug-in hybrid version of the Niro debuted with a 2018 model and is now available as a 2019 model, so it would only stand to reason that an all-electric version of this already popular compact crossover should be just around the corner. You would be correct. Currently, the all-electric or EV version is set to be available in late 2018 as a 2019 model. The Niro EV promises to deliver 201 horsepower, 291 pound-feet of torque, and, with its state-of-the-art battery, it is targeting a max range of 240 miles. On top of all that, it will have the same wonderful style that the Niro is already known for. Read More: What's new for the 2019 Kia Sportage?

2018 Halloween trick or treat times Akron OH Do you want to know when you can go trick or treating? Then we can help. We’ve created an outline for 2018 Halloween trick or treat times in Akron, OH and many of the surrounding areas. If you are looking to get your yard cleaned up before Halloween hits, then consult our guide to yard waste removal in Akron. more When to go trick or treating near Akron 2018 Halloween is always on October 31, which means that for 2018 it falls on a Wednesday. The middle of the week isn’t exactly an ideal time for you or your kids, so most communities in the Akron area have moved their trick or treat time to the preceding weekend. We have a list below including Akron and several other surrounding communities along with the date and time when they will hold their trick or treating. How to make a vehicle road trip ready Akron Date: Saturday, October 27 Time: 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. Cuyahoga Falls Date: Saturday, October 27 Time: 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. Barberton Date: Saturday, October 27 Time: 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. Lakemore Date: Saturday, October 27 Time: 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. Fairlawn Date: Sunday, October 28 Time: 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. Copley Date: Sunday, October 28 Time: 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. Norton Date: Saturday, October 27 Time: 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. Tips for safe trick or treating Going with your kids can be the best way to keep them safe, but if you’ve decided to let them go on their own, then ensure that they have multiple ways to contact you, that you know where they are going, and that you have an agreed upon time when they will be home. All trick or treating in the area ends before it gets too dark to keep your kids safe. Try to err on the side of caution and get those kids home before dark anyway. If possible, encourage the use of bright costumes. They may not seem as fun to some kids who go for the more ghoulish designs, but the brighter the costume, the easier they are to see for motorists who may occupy the roads during the trick or treating time. Ensure that you go over pedestrian safety before they head out too. Find a vehicle with AWD before winter in Akron