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Consumers Digest Labels 4 Kia Models "Best Buy(s)"

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...

Kia Sales Up 37.1 Percent This Year

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...

Kia Optima Sets Hybrid World Record

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...

Kia Optima Hybrid Drives Home 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...

How Kia’s Optima Hybrid Performs

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...

Kia Profits Jump Nearly 70 Percentage Points in Q2

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...

Kia Hosts Slam Dunk Competition

NBA rookie of the year Blake Griffin and the all new Kia Optima were on hand during the NBA All Star Weekend in Los Angeles, and during the Slam Dunk competition.  

The new NBA great lined up to take slam-dunks over the hood of the redesigned Optima, which you can jump into at Lokey Kia - 27960 U.S. Hwy 19 N in Clearwater, FL...

Kia Rio Hybrid For 2014

Kia has already introduced their Rio revamp for next year. But in 2014, the growing auto maker promises something even more extravagant.

Poised to be one of the biggest producers of green cars, the company will introduce their Kia Rio Hybrid within the next two years. The 2014 Rio will first hit the streets of Europe. The car will contain a 1.1 liter, 74-bhp engine...

Kia Sportage Takes on CUV Competition

2011 Kia Sportage

Kia Sportage is one of the oldest models in the Korean auto maker's award winning line up. It's been around since the 1990's, and ever since the vehicle has morphed into one of the best looking, and best selling vehicles in its class. 2011's Kia Sportage is a bit longer and wider than its predecessors, but still packs that "sporty" punch crossover fans desire...

Kia Sportage Gets High Marks

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The all new Kia Sportage for 2011 is turning heads. And how could it not - the crossover have been completely remolded. Its front end is ferocious, and under the hood things are even better. A powerful yet fuel efficient powerplant will get you to any destination quickly and safely.

The vehicle continues to take home awards, including AutoPacific's Vehicle Satisfaction Award. Sportage, available now at Lokey Kia, 27960...