Kia Pumps the B.R.A.K.E.S.
September is Back-to-School Month, which means that we will see an influx of teenage drivers back on the road, heading to and from school with their friends. While it is exciting for them, it is also scary. Within their first month of driving, almost 50 percent of teens are involved in an accident, and after three years, that percentage climbs up to 89 percent. Two of these teens were John and James Hubert, who were killed in an accident back in January 2008. Their father, Doug Herbert, wanted to prevent this tragedy from happening to others. Shortly after, he founded the B.R.A.K.E.S. Teen Proactive Driving Program. B.R.A.K.E.S., which stands for “Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe,” offers teenage drivers a chance to practice and test their reactions to on-road situations in a controlled environment. Some of the tests include Car Control and Recovery, Accident Avoidance, Distracted Driving, Drop Wheel Recovery, and Panic Braking. Kia Motors, who deeply cares about the safety of everyone on the road, provided B.R.A.K.E.S. with 44 vehicles to help this program become a nationwide success.
Watch the video above, and to learn more about this organization visit: www.putonthebrakes.org
2016 Kia Soul is the Best Back-to-School Car!
With summer winding down, it’s time to start thinking about back to school! You may have already hit the mall to get a new back-to-school wardrobe and school supplies, but are you forgetting the most important thing? A new back-to-school vehicle! Whether you’re a parent, student, or teacher, the 2016 Kia Soul will make sure you arrive on campus in style. Recently,Kelley Blue Book included it on its annual 10 Best Back-to-School Cars List! The vehicles on this list are the perfect combination of fun, style, and of course, safety. And with all of them starting at an MSRP of $20,000 or less, they’re affordable too!
The 2016 Kia Soul came in just shy of the number one spot at number two, thanks to its attention-grabbing design and variety of safety and convenience features. Standard safety features include Tire-Pressure Monitoring System, LATCH System, Full-Length Side Curtain Airbags, Rear Child-Safety Door Locks, Dual Front Seat-Mounted Side Airbags, Electronic Brake-Force Distribution, Dual Front Advanced Airbags, Front Seat-Belt Pretensioners, Front and Rear Crumple Zones, Side-Impact Door Beams, Hill Start Assist Control,ABS, Vehicle Stability Management, and Electronic Stability Control.
Stop by King Kia today to test drive the 2016 Kia Soul and get back-to-school and back to cool!
“10 Best Back-to-School Cars 2016 – Kelley Blue Book.” Kbb.com. N.p., 2 Aug. 2016. Web. 23 Aug. 2016. <http://www.kbb.com/car-reviews-and-news/top-10/best-back-to-school-cars-2016/2100000911/>.
New Vehicle Specials at King Kia
A lot can happen in a week! You could get a promotion at work, reconnect with an old friend, you could even buy a brand new Kia vehicle! There’s still about a week left to enjoy our New Vehicle Specials for the month of August, and trust us, you don’t want to miss these! Save on the 2016 Kia Optima, 2016 Kia Forte, 2016 Kia Soul, 2017 Kia Sorento, or 2017 Kia Sportage. Check out our Specials Page and learn how you can change your week (and your life)! Stop by before August 31st.
See the All-New Kia Niro
While it’s not expected to debut until early 2017, we wanted our customers from Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda, Germantown, and Silver Spring, MD to catch a glimpse of Kia’s latest innovation: the All-New Kia Niro. Kia is constantly working on ways to be more eco-friendly, and this vehicle is the perfect example. The Kia Niro is the world’s first hybrid-only crossover utility vehicle, slashing emissions while not sacrificing on beauty or performance. Meet the All-New Kia Niro in the video above, and keep an eye out for a Coming Soon Research page on our website, which will give you all the details we currently have on the upcoming vehicle.
Research & Review Page For 2017 Kia Forte Available
Information on the new 2017 Kia Forte is here! The King Kia website has recently added a new Research & Review page featuring this compact car and its three trims. If you’re the type who likes to do research before coming in for a test drive this page is something you’ll want to check out. Not only does it go over the performance and safety features of the Forte but it also highlights options and features of each trim level. Check it out now and then come in for a test drive soon at 953 N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg, MD 20879.
The Floating Kia K900
You might think the Kia K900 walks on water, but did you know it actually can? Many people marveled at the floating Kia K900 on display at this year’s Kia Classic and while this luxury vehicle has advanced technology and features to make it look magical, it’s not actually magic. Watch the behind-the-scenes video above to see how the Kia team got the new K900 to float, then stop by for a test drive. Our New Kia Vehicles may not float, but when you drive them around Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda, Germantown, and Silver Spring, MD, you’ll feel like you are!
Kia Planning GT Models
If you’re a Kia enthusiast, but have been waiting for a sportier version of some of the current Kia vehicles, you’re going to love this news. In an interview with Autocar, the brand confirmed that it is building a Rear-Wheel Drive sport sedan rumored to be called the GT. It also revealed that it plans to build several more performance versions of their mainstream vehicles, like the Kia Optima and Kia Rio. The Optima GT will feature a 2.0-liter Turbocharged Four-Cylinder Engine that generates up to 242 horsepower, while the Rio GT will look to compete with the Ford Fiesta ST. In the interview, Kia’s performance boss, Albert Biermann, explained, “the goal is to build cars that driver as well as they look.” These future vehicles are intended to be sold globally, so yes, we will see them right here at King Kia! Check back on our blog for updates.
Rosenholtz, Jared. “Kia Hired Former M Engineer To Build Range Of GT Models.” CarBuzz. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Aug. 2016. <http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2016/8/6/Kia-Hired-Former-M-Engineer-To-Build-Range-Of-GT-Models-7734842/>.
The 2017 Kia Forte has finally arrived here at King Kia! This compact sedan is a perennial favorite and is more efficient than ever. To help you along in your search for a new car we are putting together a Research & Review page that features the Forte and all of its great options. Keep an eye here on our blog so you know when this page is released!
Last month, AutoPacific held their annual Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA), which surveys of 65,000 new 2015 and 2016 vehicle owners after their first 90 days of ownership. The survey has 15 categories, in which they ask new vehicle owners what they would change about their vehicles. Some of the categories include power and acceleration, interior storage, safety features, ride and handling, and technology. This vehicle that receives the least amount of change requests in each segment were named the winners of the IVA.
This year, the 2016 Kia Optima and 2016 Kia Sedona were named winners in the midsize car and minivan categories. This is an exciting time for both vehicles, as they were named winners in the 2016 AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards earlier this summer.
“We are proud that our vehicles have exceeded the expectations of our customers and that AutoPacific has recognized the Optima and Sedona for the second time this summer with the Ideal Vehicle Awards,” said Orth Hedrick, vice president of product planning, Kia Motors America. “Kia is constantly evolving and finding ways to suit the needs and wants of our customers. We are thrilled to see the incredibly high level of satisfaction our customers are experiencing with our vehicles.”
Test drive the 2016 Kia Optima, 2016 Kia Sedona, or any other new Kia at King Kia today!
“KIA OPTIMA AND SEDONA EARN AUTOPACIFIC’S 2016 IDEAL VEHICLE AWARDS.” KIA OPTIMA AND SEDONA EARN AUTOPACIFIC’S 2016 IDEAL VEHICLE AWARDS. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Aug. 2016. <http://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/11586/kia-optima-and-sedona-earn-autopacifics-2016-ideal-vehicle-awards>.
101 Things to Do in Gaithersburg
We’ve said it and we’ll say it again, summer is flying by! There’s still about a month left before the kids head back to school. Even if you’ve already taken your big vacation or summer road trip, there are still a ton of things to do right here in Gaithersburg, MD. Familynow.com has compiled a list of 101 Top Things To Do In Gaithersburg, and we’ve picked out our favorites. Check them out below!
- Rent a paddleboat that looks like a swan, dragon, or pirate ship at Washingtonian Paddle Boats
- Have fun at the water park at Bohrer Park.
- “Evenings in Olde Towne” Enjoy free musical concerts every Thursday in June, July and August at the City Hall Concert Pavilion
- See the International Latitude Observatory (one of six in the world)
- Go rollerblading, picnic or play on the playground equipment at WalderPark.
Those are just 5 of the 101 awesome activities there are to do in this area. Check out the full list here.
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