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It's Offical: Kia Optima Sets Hybrid World Record

The Kia Forte has received some of the best auto reviews in its class for 2011 and 2012. But it's not the only quality vehicle from this Korean auto maker. The Kia Optima Hybrid just completed a world record drive, proving it can outlast any other hybrid vehicle.

 

A 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid traveled through the continental United States, driven by Wayne Gerdes and Chris Bernius over 7,899 miles, recording an average fuel economy of 64.55 miles per gallon. Beating the vehicle's EPA highway rating by 61%, the trip took 14 days and averaged 564 miles…

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Kia Makes It Into Guinness Book of World Records

In a world where consumers are shaping their car purchase decision around fuel economy and efficiency, Kia is not the only auto manufacturer focused on mpg's. Finding a way to stand out in the crowd has become a new challenge for Kia.

In their latest effort to garner drivers' attention, Kia has enlisted its 2011 Optima Hybrid on a cross-country road trip, aiming to snag an entry in the Guinness Book of World Records for achieving the best fuel economy in a gasoline hybrid car while driving through the America's 48 adjoining states.

The 8,000-mile road trip…

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Kia's Plan To Release New Concept

Attention Kia fans! Kia is planning to unveil an all new concept car at this September's Frankfurt Motor Show, in Germany.

To build a little excitement around the event, Kia went ahead and released some photographs online to tease interest. We have to say, it worked. Our interest is definitely piqued.

To sum up exactly how drop-dead gorgeous the new Kia concept is, let us just say, the editors at Top Gear admit to thinking it was a Maserati. No joke! And others mistook it for an Audi.

The new concept really is proof that Kia has what it…

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2011 Soul Give Away in Canada

A Toronto woman was rewarded with a fully loaded 2011 Kia Soul. Jane French of Toronto, ON, took hold of the keys to her all new Soul thanks to the Luminato "Express Your Soul" contest.

 

Thousands of residents visited the Luminato Festival between June 10th - 17th. Kia Canada was an official vehicle sponsor. A large structure was on display, allowing visitors to "express their inner creativity" by sketching on a vinyl cover over a Kia Soul.

 

"Kia Canada is proud to align itself with the Luminato Cultural Festival in 2011 as the official automotive partner of which mirrors the Kia…

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Kia Optima Gets Slam Dunked

One of the most exciting parts about basketball games are slam dunks. Some may say that slam dunk competitions are even more exciting than games, so how do you make slam dunk contests more exciting? Have the players dunk over a Kia Optima!

 

The NBA all-star, Blake Griffin, lined up to take slam-dunks over the hood of Kia's redesigned Optima, which you can jump into at Turner Kia - 4201 Chambers Hill Road Harrisburg, PA 17111.

 

Kia was pleased to supply the Optima, which already has a partnership with the L.A. Clippers. This past season, the team continued to…

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Kia Goes Greener

Kia has plans for many types of green vehicles - from diesel to hybrid and even fully electric models of future vehicles. By 2014, the growing auto maker is poised to be one of the biggest producers of hybrid and electric cars. The company will introduce their Kia Rio 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.

 

The auto maker also plans on releasing a Kia Optima Hybrid in Europe. This variant will contain a 2.0 liter gasoline engine. This powerplant will be…

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2011 Kia Sportage Take On The Competition

Introduced in the 1990's, the Kia Sportage has been a staple in Kia's award winning lineup. Since then the Kia Sportage has grown to become one of the best looking and best selling CUV's in its class. The 2011 model is a little bigger, wider and longer but still has the sporty feel that Sportage owners have come to love.

 

With a Base Price starting at $18,295 (but options allowing you to hit $29,990) the Kia Sportage includes some industry top picks for performance. It's 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine produces 176 horsepower…

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NBA Draft To Be Sponsored By Kia

2011's Kia Forte is taking the auto world by storm. After the release of their new lineup, kia announces some big plans, the 2011 NBA Draft will be presented by Kia Motors. On June 23, this event will take place at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.

 

Kia Motors will use its partnership of the 2011 NBA Draft to highlight its vehicles, including the acclaimed 2011 Kia Optima - the Official Vehicle of the NBA.

 

"At Kia, we are true fans of the game, and following the drama and excitement of the outstanding 2010-11 season we are pleased to be…

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Kia Sportage Receives Another Award

Kia Sportage continues to turn 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 keeps taking home honors, including AutoPacific's Vehicle Satisfaction Award. Sportage, available now at Turner Kia, 4201 Chambers Hill Road Harrisburg, PA 17111, took the top spot as Compact Crossover SUV category. Kia's 2011 Optima landed at No. 2 in the premium Mid-Size Car segment.

 

The award is based on strong sale…

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