Thursday, June 28, 2012

Kia Champ into the Arena 2012

Kia Champ into the Arena is a global soccer tournament held by Kia Motors. Each winning team of the participating countries wins a free trip to Poland, one of the host countries for EURO 2012TM.

Please enjoy the video of the final round of Kia Champ into the Arena 2012 held in Argentina.

Video courtesy of Kia Buzz.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

[VIDEO] 2013 Kia Sorento facelift promo released

Kia has recently released the first promotional video with the facelifted version of the Sorento, revealing the vehicle from just about every possible angle.

The South Korean based automaker Kia is once again placing its Sorento facelift into the spotlights, this time with the help of the first promotional video with the Asian crossover. The 2013 Kia Sorento is coming with a major facelift and it gets revised aesthetics and an updated platform. The facelifted version of the Kia Sorento now has a new front bumper, a new rear bumper, a fresh set of LED headlamps and the option of getting 19-inch alloy wheels. The interior design of the crossover has been optimized and the model is also getting a recalibrated suspension system.

The 2013 Kia Sorento facelift is being offered only with seven seats and the model is still keeping the 2.2 liter CRDi engine, but it might receive a turbocharged petrol unit later on, the same one used on the Hyundai Santa Fe. Kia says that the 2013 Sorento has lost 100 kg from its total weight and its maneuverability has been improved. The 2013 Kia Sorento will be officially presented to the public at the 2012 Paris Motor Show in September. Meanwhile, you can watch the video posted below. Enjoy!

Article courtesy of Auto News and video courtesy of withFUNKIA's Youtube channel.

Monday, June 25, 2012

Your Monday Maintenance Tip: Don't idle in the driveway

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Warming the engine by letting it idle in the driveway is not a smart idea.The engine doesn’t operate at its peak temperature, resulting in incomplete fuel combustion, soot deposits on cylinder walls, oil contamination, and ultimately damaged components.

Your Monday Maintenance Tip courtesy of Reader's Digest.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

2012 Kia Soul ranked highest in initial quality study by J.D. Power and Associates

Wildly Popular Urban Passenger Vehicle Earns Highest Honor in Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle Segment

  •  Soul captures segment award in annual study of vehicle owners after receiving significant enhancements for the 2012 model year
  • Quality gains by the fastest-growing car company in the U.S.1 outpace the industry

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From breakthrough advertising to runaway sales success, the Kia Soul has made quite a splash since entering the marketplace in 2009, and today the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Initial Quality Study (IQS) ranked the popular urban passenger vehicle highest in initial quality in the compact multi-purpose vehicle segment. The study captures feedback from owners after 90 days of purchase in two distinct categories: quality of design and quality of production. Refreshed for the 2012 model year, the Kia Soul was fine-tuned with a significant number of technological, powertrain and style enhancements, and consumers have responded with sales up more than 22 percent through the first five months of the year.

"Kia Motors is dedicated to building world-class, high quality vehicles, and the Soul's recognition in the automotive industry's authoritative study on quality is the latest example of Kia's maturity and momentum in the U.S. market," said B.M. Ahn, group president and CEO, Kia Motors America (KMA) and Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG). "The Soul signaled the beginning of Kia's design-led transformation when it launched in 2009, and it continues to be one of our most popular vehicles, attracting new consumers to the Kia brand with its eye-catching design and outstanding record of quality, dependability and reliability and playing a vital role in Kia becoming the fastest-growing automotive brand in the U.S."

In the study, the Kia Soul was honored as the highest-ranking model in the compact multi-purpose vehicle segment, while the Kia brand made significant advancements with gains that outpaced the industry average. The annual report includes 233 vehicle models and measures attributes across eight categories, including the driving experience, engine and transmission, and a broad range of quality problem symptoms reported by vehicle owners.

Article courtesy of Kia News.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Be sure to take advantage of our special lease offer on 2012 Kia Forte EX models this month!

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Lease a 2012 Kia Forte EX for just $174.48 a month for 36 months with $0.00* down payment.

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Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Kia Sportage v 2WD Freelander v BMW X1 - Auto Express Test Video Review

The New Kia Sportage review by the Auto Express Group. Reviewed in February 2011, the New Kia Sportage is compared against the 2WD Landrover Freelander and BMW X1 118D.

Video courtesy of Kia Motors' Youtube channel.

Monday, June 18, 2012

Your Monday Maintenance Tip: Hang on to your hubcaps

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Clang, clang, clang! There goes your hubcap,rolling off to destination unknown. Hubcaps, wheel covers, and center caps can pop off your car’s wheels as you’re driving if they were not reinstalled correctly, have loosened over time, or if they were damaged by being jammed against a curb while parking. Here are some things you can do to keep these expensive parts on the car:

  • If your older metal hubcap has loosened, remove it and pry the metal clips outward slightly. This should fix the problem.
  • Newer plastic-type hubcaps and some wheel covers are usually held in place by a retaining wire ring that snaps into tabs on the wheel. When installing such a cap or cover, take care that you do not bend or break the tabs.
  • One way to make sure your expensive hubcaps aren’t damaged by a repair shop is to remove them yourself before taking your car in for a repair that requires wheel removal, such as a brake job or new tires. When reinstalling hubcaps, rest the hubcap in place and then tap it gently with a rubber mallet. Don’t hit the hubcap hard, or you might break the clips underneath. If you prefer to have your repair person remove the covers, check to make sure they were reinstalled properly.They should look even and flush.

Your Monday Maintenance Tip courtesy of Reader's Digest.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Kia named to "Top 10 Best Car Brands for 2012" by Total Car Score

  • Kia Motors posts biggest improvement over 2011 with a 3.76-point gain in average score
  •  Kia is one of only two non-luxury brands to receive honor

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Total Car Score, one of the most comprehensive automotive ranking and comparison websites, has named Kia Motors America (KMA) as one of its "Top 10 Best Car Brands for 2012." One of only two non-luxury brands listed, the fastest-growing automotive brand in the U.S. also posted the biggest improvement over 2011 with a gain of 3.76 points. The list, based on the average Total Car Score for every model within the manufacturer's product line up, comes on the heels of the 2012 Soul urban passenger vehicle and 2012 Sorento midsize CUV being honored with "Top Scoring Car Awards" and the 2012 Forte compact sedan landing on the "Top Cars for College Grads" list from the website.

"With record sales that have contributed to Kia becoming the fastest growing car company in the U.S. over the last five years and a full line of critically acclaimed vehicles, consumer awareness of the Kia brand has dramatically increased, and this recent accolade from Total Car Score is further evidence of the breadth of our transformation," said Michael Sprague, vice president, marketing & communications, KMA. "Kia continues to be committed to offering consumers a comprehensive array of vehicles with a hard-to-beat formula of cutting-edge technologies, high fuel efficiency, immense value and world-class design."

The "Top 10 Best Car Brands for 2012" list by Total Car Score is based on numerical ratings for 2012 model year vehicles currently on the market. The list provides a data-driven assessment of which automakers are producing the most desirable, highest quality cars, crossovers, SUVs and pickup trucks.

"As one of only two non-premium brands on the list, Kia has validated its ongoing efforts to produce some of the best cars on the market," said Karl Brauer, chief executive officer and editor-in-chief of Total Car Score.

Article courtesy of Kia News.

Monday, June 11, 2012

Your Monday Maintenance Tip: Beware the wet thumb

If you top off your tires at a service station, check to see if there’s moisture coming from the air pump. Simply depress the pin inside the inflator valve with your thumbnail. If your thumb gets wet, advise the station manager that his tanks need to be drained and go to a different station. Moisture, trapped inside a tire, can cause pressure variations and corrode rims.

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Your Monday Maintenance Tip courtesy of Reader's Digest.

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Best Family Cars of 2012

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Sedans: Kia Optima

Starts at $21,000
MPG: 22 city/35 highway

Kia continues to win converts by offering indulgent features for a moderate price. The basic Optima has heated mirrors and a glove box that keeps formula or juice boxes chilled. A spirited ride helps you forget you're driving a family sedan. Chrome exhaust tips and alloy wheels add further flair, and for an extra $3,000 you can get leather seats, wood trim, and a smart key, so you don't have to dig through your purse when you're carrying an infant or grocery bags.

Features: Steering-wheel audio controls standard, IIHS Top Safety Pick, USB jack standard, Backup camera available, Bluetooth capability standard, 5 passenger capacity, 3 car-seat capacity

Article courtesy of Parents.com.

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Vehicle Spotlight: A used 2007 Honda ODYSSEY EX-L for just $18,999!

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Engine: 3.5L V6 SOHC 24-Valve i-VTEC
Drivetrain: FWD
Exterior Color: Taffeta White
Interior Color: Ivory Leather Seat Trim

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Monday, June 4, 2012

Introducing, our special lease offer on 2012 Kia Forte EX models!

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Lease a 2012 Kia Forte EX for just $174.48 a month for 36 months with $0.00* down payment.

*PRICES EXCLUDE: destination and handling fee as well as applicable; governmental fees, taxes, dealer Processing Fee and dealer installed equipment.

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