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2017 Cadenza SXL 2016 Soul Not one, but two Kia vehicles were presented with Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year awards in their respective categories. The 13th annual ceremony was recently held in Chandler, Arizona where the winning vehicles were each presented with their AVL awards. All of the eligible vehicles for this year were evaluated by a panel that was made up of athletes and local media. The 2016 Soul took home top place in the Urban Category for the fifth year in a row while the 2017 Cadenza was named the winner in the Full-Size Sedan Segment. “Winning the Active Lifestyle Vehicle award for the fifth consecutive year is a clear indication that the Soul makes a great companion for urbanites who are constantly on the go,” said Orth Hedrick, vice president of product planning, KMA. “Its unique combination of style, fun-to-drive attitude, extensive feature content, and practicality make the Soul a crowd favorite, while the Cadenza’s upscale design, ample interior, and advanced convenience features make it a fierce competitor in the full-size sedan segment.” Stop by King Kia for a test drive in the 2016 Kia Soul or any of the other incredible Kia models that we have available. "Kia Soul and Cadenza Named Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year Award Winners." Kia Media. N.p., 27 Oct. 2016. Web. 01 Nov. 2016. <http://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/11805/kia-soul-and-cadenza-named-active-lifestyle-vehicle-of-the-year-award-winners>.

King Kia would like to wish everyone a fun, happy, and safe Halloween. Stop by here and show off your costumes and find out about the new Kia specials that we still have available until the end of the day! Don’t miss your chance to take advantage of these savings or you could be haunted by the missed opportunity!

The 2016 SEMA Show will be taking place next week from November 1 - November 4, 2016 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. As a result, manufacturers from all over the world will be in attendance in order to show off the newest vehicles in their lineup including all of their exciting new concepts vehicles and redesigned models. For Kia Motors America, SEMA 2016 is a chance for them to show off the “Soul First Class,” which is a first-class vehicle that offers premium traveling and is the next step in their goal to have a fully autonomous vehicle on the road by 2030. Overall, Kia’s mission is to create vehicles that are not only capable of driving themselves but that will be built specifically to cater to each owner’s individual lifestyle needs. With the Soul First Class, Kia has developed an upscale vehicle that will allow commuters to commute to and from work while focusing on getting work done or simply relaxing after a long instead of driving. This model has no steering wheel and includes rear-facing seats, a 40-inch flat screen connected to premium-level speakers, and a custom motorized center console with two tablets that control the vehicle functions. In terms of design, the interior is adorned with gray wood flooring and white and grey leather with diamond stitching while the exterior includes PPG Lux Blue exterior paint, Aerodynamic 19-inch Rotiform Monoblock CCV wheels, and modified upper and lower grilles with LED lighting. While the full debut of this model will not be until next week Kia has released a short preview video, providing a glimpse at what to expect. Check out this teaser here and then look out for more information to be revealed next week at SEMA. "Kia Motors America at SEMA 2016." Kia Media. N.p., 24 Oct. 2016. Web. 27 Oct. 2016. <http://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/11790/kia-motors-america-at-sema-2016-teaser-video>.

The 2017 Kia Forte is an incredible new vehicle that has been designed to provide you with a fun and smooth traveling experience in every way. From its stylish looks, to its comfortable interior, user-friendly technologies, and much more we are sure that you will love everything that it has to offer. In order to offer a more up-close and personal perspective on this vehicle Kia teamed up with Edmunds.com for two video test drives. The two videos each feature an individual who is in the market for a new vehicle taking the all-new Forte out for a test drive to see how this model would be accommodating to their individual lifestyle needs. The first test drive features Andrew who lives a rather active lifestyle and was looking for a vehicle that would be able to handle all of his travels no matter where his next adventure may lead. He was also looking for a vehicle that would offer the technology that he needs to locate the different places he and his friends like to explore. The second test drive featured Kaylie who was looking for a new vehicle for her long four-hour round trip commute that she travels back and forth to work each day. With so much time spent in her vehicle, she is looking for something that will be comfortable, relaxing, and user-friendly so that she can get things accomplished while still driving safely. Check out both test drive below and see how one vehicle offers everything that was needed to meet accommodate their differing lifestyle needs. See if the 2017 Kia Forte will fit your lifestyle when you head on over to King Kia and take it out for a test drive.

The offers we have available on our new vehicles are so incredible it's scary! Right now we have New Vehicle Specials available on models including the 2016 Kia Optima, and the 2017 Kia Sportage and Sorento. You can learn about the details of each offer on our specials page but for a more up-close look at what each model has to offer, we invite you to head on over to our dealership and take one of these exciting vehicles out for a test drive before these offers expire on 10/30/16. Along with the vehicle specials, we have a variety of coupons that we are offering on several of the services that we provide here at our Service Center. Check out these Service & Parts Specials right now and then set up an appointment with us anytime before 10/31/16 in order to redeem them! *2017 Kia Sportage LX AWD, $27,515 MSRP. Finance rates upon approval through primary lender. Lease $169/mo., 36/mo., 10,000 miles/yr ($.12 each thereafter) with qualified credit through primary lender. First payment plus $2,399 due at inception plus fees. With approved credit and 720+ beacon score. Must present at the time of purchase. All incentives and rebates are included. Not all will qualify. Plus tax, tags, title, acquisition, plus freight, and DMV. See Dealer for complete details. Offers and availability subject to change. Must take delivery from in-stock. Stock #K17P005. Model #42422. VIN #KNDPMCAC4H7031719. Offer expires on 10/30/2016. For JD Power award information visit JDpower.com.

King Kia would like you to know that the 2017 Kia Rio Research & Review page that you have been waiting for has now officially arrived and is available here on our website for you to read through. This new page will allow you to take a closer look at the details of the two trim level options so that you can decide which one sounds like the better option for you. The details will include facts about each trim such as safety features, technology features, engine and transmission options, EPA estimates, starting MSRP, and so much more. Read through this new page today and then head on by and we can set you up with a test drive.

Kia Motors rises to 69th in Interbrand’s 2016 Best Global Brands report Kia Motors America has seen quite the upswing in financial growth over the past decade. In fact, according to Interbrand, Kia has now moved up in their annual 100 Best Global Brands report to claim the 69th spot. This is five spot increase from just last year in response to the 12 percent brand value growth that Kia has experienced since 2015. SInce 2006, however, Kia’s brand value has risen a staggering 603 percent rising from $5.7 billion in 2006 to $6.3 billion in 2016! “Despite economic uncertainty and stagnation in the automotive market across a number of regions, this welcome rise in Kia’s brand value is a clear reflection of extensive company-wide efforts to ensure consistent and continuous growth in our brand power. This result provides us with further motivation to continue our mission to become the most desirable automotive brand in the eyes of consumers,” said Charles Suh, Senior Vice President of the Corporate Marketing Division, Kia Motors. The annual Interbrand Best Global Brands report has been conducted for the past 17 years. It recognizes the 100 brands that they have determined to be the most valuable based on analysis of their different brand strengths including customer expectations and their ability to create greater economic value. Interbrand uses an ISO-certified brand valuation method to rate each brand with a cumulative value based on their scores in a number of attributes. These attributes include the brand’s ability to secure earnings and demand a premium price, the role they play in influencing customer choice, and the financial performance of their branded products and services. "Kia Motors Rises to 69th in Interbrand's 2016 Best Global Brands Report." Ki. N.p., 5 Oct. 2016. Web. 12 Oct. 2016. <http://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/11752/kia-motors-rises-to-69th-in-interbrands-2016-best-global-brands-report>.

The innovative new Kia Niro is the latest edition to the Kia Hybrid lineup and this all-new vehicle is sure to grab your attention. This model offers a sleek exterior design along with some signature Kia looks and an interior cabin that has been designed for comfort and convenience as well as function with its spacious layout and flexible seating. Under the hood, however, is where this vehicle will really impress with its hybrid system that offers top efficiency while still providing the power you need to get you wherever you need to go. Right now, for a limited time, you can stop by King Kia and take a look at this incredible new model in person! It is not available for a test drive yet but you can have a full view of its eye-catching design and get a better feel for just how much this vehicle has to offer. If you want to learn more about this model then stop by 953 N Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879 to check it out today! Hurry by soon, it won’t be here long!

Kia Motors America (KMA) has announced that with September sales of 49,220, they have now reached a total of 491,764 units sold for the year. This means that sales for the first three-quarters of the year are not only up 3.3 percent from last year but this is also the best first three-quarter sales results in Kia history! “On the strength of double-digit gains for the Rio, Forte, Sportage and Sedona nameplates through the first nine months of the year, Kia’s upward trajectory continues despite the industry showing signs of little growth,” said Michael Sprague, chief operating officer and EVP, KMA. More September Sales: Sales of the Rio were up 44.7 percent with 2,141 units Sales of the Forte were up 53.2 percent with 8,256 units Sales of the Optima came to 9,010 units Sales of the Cadenza came to 390 units Sales of the Sportage increased 58.6 percent with 6,282 units Sales of the Sorento came to 8,137 units Sales of the Sedona increased 0.39 percent to reach 3,051 units Sales of the Soul came to 11,885 units "SEPTEMBER CAPS BEST-EVER SALES THROUGH THE FIRST NINE MONTHS OF THE YEAR FOR KIA MOTORS AMERICA." Kia Media. N.p., 3 Oct. 2016. Web.

When the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IISH) presents a Top Safety Pick Plus+ award to a vehicle, that means that it has earned a “good” or better rating in each of the IIHS crashworthiness tests. These tests include the small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests. It must also offer an available front crash prevention system that earns a rating of “Advanced or Superior” in order to claim the “Plus” status. Kia is proud to announce that 2017 Sedona is the latest model in the Kia lineup to achieve this prestigious safety rating. This model earned a “good” rating for each of the tests making it a sure Top Safety Pick recipient. However, the addition of Autonomous Emergency Braking in their front crash prevention system upped the system;s rating from “basic” to “superior” giving it the highest possible Top Safety Pick Plus+ rating. “Buyers often place safety at the top of their list when shopping for a new minivan,” said Orth Hedrick, vice president, product planning KMA. “The IIHS is a highly respected safety authority and we see the 2017 Sedona’s TSP+ rating as validation of Kia’s dedication to its customers and to the continuous efforts to build better and safer vehicles.” Keep an eye out for the arrival of the 2017 Kia Sedona here at King Kia and be sure to stop by and take this vehicle out for a test drive and learn more about its award-winning safety once it arrives! "2017 Kia Sedona Earns TOP SAFETY PICK+ Award." IIHS.org. N.p., 29 Sept. 2016. Web. "2017 KIA SEDONA EARNS 2016 TOP SAFETY PICK+, HIGHEST POSSIBLE SAFETY RATING FROM THE INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY." Kia Media. N.p., 4 Oct. 2016. Web.

Your next vehicle can be found right here at King Kia and if it is a fun, efficient, and conveniently sized vehicle that you are looking for then you should check out the 2017 Kia Rio. This model has so much to offer with its high fuel economy rating, stylish and entertaining standard features, functional design, and, of course, its economical price tag that will have you getting behind the wheel at a price that you can afford. For more details on all of these facts make sure that you read the new Research & Review page that we are going to be releasing soon.  This will allow you to read all about the facts right from the comfort of home before you make your way over to our dealership for a test drive. Look out for the arrival of this page and then stop by to learn more.

Our King Kia customers already know Kia is incredible at making cars, but they might be even better at making commercials! Their newest ads feature the new 2017 Kia Forte and some relatable distracted drivers. In “Talent Show,” the ad we showed you last week, we meet an aspiring singer who daydreams she’s on a singing competition show. And in “Basketball” (the video above), we meet an average guy fantasizing about playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers. While their minds are wandering, the driver-assisted technology in the Kia Forte helps bring them back down to earth to avoid a collision. The average person’s attention span is a mere eight seconds, so the safety technology is truly for the modern driver. Kimberly Gardiner, director of marketing at Kia Motors America explains, “Whenever we can make people laugh and associate good feelings with our brand, that’s a plus. We want to create memorable spots that the viewer can identify with, in this case, driver distraction. Our demographic is noted to have reduced attention spans and increased distractions. The Kia Forte comes equipped with smart technology to help keep people safe in this modern age.” Gazdik, Tanya. "Kia Targets Millennials With Short Attention Spans." MediaPost. N.p., 23 Sept. 2016. Web. 26 Sept. 2016. <http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/285251/kia-targets-millennials-with-short-attention-spans.html>.