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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...

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 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...

The U.S. is going crazy for Kia. To keep up with demand across its lineup, the Korean automaker is now planning to increase production capacity at its U.S plant in West Point, Georgia. Specifically, they're planning for a 20 percent jump, underscoring the U.S. auto industry's largest market-share gain this year...

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...