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Kia has recently been re-making their brand. You've probably seen the hamster ads or the NBA sponsorships which are quickly gaining Kia national attention and making some people re-think their new car purchase.

Further confirming the strengthening of the brand, the Kia Rio5-Door was just named  the "Subcompact Car of the Year" by FAMA's Mujeres Al Volante. FAMA, for those not familiar with the publication represents the leading...

You might previously have read that Kia has developed their first-ever production EV. In hearing that the new EV would be produced in limited numbers and the tiny number slated to be made are already reserved by the South Korean government, many lost hope that it would ever be made available to American drivers. Kia's recent unveiling of the new Ray EV at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show...

Looking for a great car at an even better price? Consumers Digest recently chose four Kia vehicles as "Best Buy(s)" based on their excellent value, utility, performance, and comfort. Following the announcements of the company reaching its 14 ^th consecutive monthly sales record and having its highest October sales in its history, these accolades from Consumers Digest further showcase Kia's dedication to providing a superior experience for their customers...

Maybe you've seen the new Kia ad spot that's been making its way around the web... It features L.A. Clipper player, Blake Griffin taking his game to the next level with a little help from the 2012 Kia Optima. The new commercial is a direct response to  a stunt that Griffin pulled during the Sprite All-Star Slam Dunk contest earlier this year, in which he performed an incredible slam dunk...

Kia is making a strong resurgence in the US and their success continues with the announcement that as of September Kia has broken new sales records for the past 13 consecutive months. Since the year isn't over yet, Kia fully expects the remaining months to be record breakers as well.

Two of the most popular cars driving the growth, and which happen to be built in America...

As consumers, we have come to expect new model releases to have higher MSRPs than outgoing models. Kia is bucking this trend and offering their 2012 Kia Rio5 for $1,500 less than the 2011 model. The Rio5 is expected to go on sale in October.

The best part about the pricing is that even though it costs slightly less, the 2012 Rio5 is packed with even more technological features than its predecessor...

Over the past decade Kia has gone from a smaller car manufacturer to a major player in the industry. Some of the biggest changes came recently when Kia decided to change their design language. The new look can be viewed on the 2011 and 2012 cars including the Kia Forte.  

In continuing their ascent in the car industry the Kia Optima Hybrid just broke a world record...

The all new Kia Optima Hybrid is destined for greatness. Not only with amazing sales predicted at Lokey Kia - 27960 U.S. Hwy 19 N in Clearwater, FL but also in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Wayne Gerdes and Chris Bernius are taking a 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid through 48 states and over 8,000 miles.  

They hope to set a new record for lowest gasoline hybrid fuel consumption...

Every auto maker these days has at least one hybrid variant of their top selling sedan. For the Korean car producer, the Kia Optima Hybrid is that vehicle. The car has a sporty new look, with a mean, angled front grille and a rising rear compartment with large trunk and taillights.

Optima contains the basic powerplant for a car of its size and class: a fuel efficient...

At the end of July, Kia posted a consolidated net profit of 1.1-trillion Korean won (approximately $1-billion), for Q2 2011, exceeding forecasts by 187-billion Korean won (about $178-million). Talk about impressive! Achieving even 913-billion Korean won would have been noteworthy. And, to top it all off, in the U.S. alone, Kia succeeded in gaining nearly one full percent of market share in Q2...