Kia has introduced a Special Edition trim package for the 2020 Optima sedan. In November, Kia announced that they would discontinue the EX and S trim levels. The Special Edition replaces those. The Special Edition takes several design cues from the higher trim SX level, including: 18-inch gloss black wheels, gloss black exterior mirror caps,…
Increased automation and technology that will support further development of electric and autonomous vehicles Seamless connectivity between home, office/school and car. People want easy access to apps, music and entertainment and easy transition if they switch from one place to another. Infotainment systems will become standard on more vehicles vs. an upgrade A decrease in…
Kia Country’s Memorial Day Sale is one of the two best times of the year to reap savings on a new car. Why is Memorial Day so significant? Manufacturers are trying to push late model year inventory out to dealerships and dealers are trying to clear their lots of late model inventory to make room…
The Kia Surround View Monitor provides a virtual 360-degree view of your surroundings. It is one of our favorite Advanced Driver Assistance Technologies (ADAS). By stitching together images from multiple cameras you’re able to see your own vehicle’s place among its surroundings. This makes backing up and precision parking or parallel parking even safer. At speeds…
It is awards season in the automotive industry and Kia models are winning big at the industry’s top automotive shows and in the automotive press. These awards are an important recognition of the high quality of Kia vehicles—design, engineering, and safety. Best in Show, 2019 Detroit Auto Show, Cars.com 2020 Kia Telluride “After a day…
It is time to cash in on a year-end, best car deal. There are a few recognized holidays for scoring a great deal on a new car, but none of them compare the final week of the year. Discounts can fluctuate from month-to-month due to manufacturer rebates and dealer incentives. There is unanimous agreement, however,…
As part of our efforts to #LightUptheHolidays, we are celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas featuring one of the “gifts” under our “tree” each day. It’s easy to win. Simply buy the featured item on its featured day and we will give you a gift of thanks. These gifts are in addition to our already…
A refreshed 2019 Kia Optima which debuted at the New York International Auto Show (NYAIS) offers a compelling drive. “Inspired to Move You”, the 2019 Optima is now available and places among the best of midsize sedans. The 2019 Optima enhancements include more Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), a new UVO infotainment strategy, ambient LED…
For the fourth consecutive year, Kia has captured the top spot among all non-luxury automotive brands in J.D. Power’s 2018 Initial Quality Study (IQS). Kia also maintained its leadership position Sorento (Midsize SUV) and Rio (Small Car) winning their segments and Sportage, Sedona, Optima and Forte placing in the top three of their segments. “Ranking…
