Kia donates $100,000 to Make-A-Wish International

Kia Motors, official sponsor of Euro 2012, is donating US$100,000 to its selected charity, Make-A-Wish International. The automaker has also invited six children to serve as official ball carriers during the matches in Poland and Ukraine.

"Make-A-Wish International is thrilled to be Kia's selected charity and know that our wish children are very excited to take part in UEFA EURO 2012," said Jon Stettner, president and chief executive officer of Make-A-Wish International. "A wish come true helps children feel stronger, more energetic and more willing and able to battle their life-threatening medical conditions. All the children attending are an example of the strength given through a granted wish. This opportunity offers a wonderful way for our wish children and Kia to take part in celebrating our mission and love for football together!"

Make-A-Wish grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. The Quebec chapter will host its sixth annual Ride for Wishes event at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal from September 14th to 16th, 2012 and Auto123.com will enter three teams of riders.

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Hi John,

 

We had been looking around for a new vehicle for about 2 weeks. We thought that a Santa Fe or a Tucson would be our choice. I stopped at several Hyundai Dealers (Quad Cities and Dubuque) test drove them and was quite satisfied with the vehicles. I was about to buy a blue Santa Fe which was sitting on the lot here in Dubuque, (with the towing package I was looking for) but found that the trade-in value for my Infinity was lower that I expected.  I wanted my wife to see the vehicle before purchasing it and left with his offer in hand.

 

I decided to take a quick look at what Kia had to offer and found myself parked in your lot near a few Sorrentos. I got out to see the sticker prices and while I was checking them out and was startled by a soft voice behind me asking if they could be of any assistance. April was actually the first real salesperson I had encountered on my quest. She took the time to ask me the right questions to determine what my needs were. On our test drive she was extremely personable and probed a bit further and took the time to build a friendly relationship. When we arrived back at the dealership she had my SUV appraise and provided me with options in vehicles and financing. While the numbers were being run she introduced me to the service manager and the person that sets up the service appointments. All that was left was to make a decision on what car to buy and I arranged for my wife to test drive them the next day. Our intent on arriving the next day (Saturday) was to make a decision on which car to purchase and do the paper work on Monday (I should have known better), but we found ourselves driving home in our new car. April is the "real deal", a professional salesperson and I should know, I have been in sales and marketing most of my professional life and have trained hundred of salespeople in consultative and relationship selling. She earned my business and based on my experience so far, I'll highly recommend Mike Finnin Motors to my friends and tell them to give April a call. You are fortunate to have her on your staff!!

 

Blessings,

Bob

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New Kia Rio5 impresses with 40 mpg, spunk and price

Kia Rio5’s pricing is about as good as it gets for a small hatchback. Ditto on mpg.

In fact, the redesigned Rio hatchback is quite competitive on all fronts. It’s even fun to drive in both manual and automatic form.

Rio5 replaced the Cinco for the 2006 model year.

Just as the Rio was a leap from its predecessor, the 2012 model makes strides on all fronts. For example, it joins the growing number of small all-gas vehicles that boast up to 40 miles per gallon on the highway and 30 around town.

At the same time, horsepower jumps from 110 to 138. That helps make the little Kia fun to drive. It’s not fast, but even with the six-speed automatic transmission, it’s feels spunky and is quieter and smoother than some more expensive 4-cylinders.

There are now three trim levels; the stripped-down base model no longer is available. The entry-level LX starts at $14,250. It comes with air conditioning, power mirrors, rear spoiler, rear windshield wiper, cargo cover, split-folding rear seats, tilt-steering wheel, a full lineup of safety equipment, Kia’s long warranty, and audio system with CD player, MP3 and satellite radio capability, and steering-wheel controls.

Moving from the 6-speed manual transmission to the automatic costs $1,100, but does not change mpg ratings.

In addition to the upgraded EX model, sportier looks and handling are available in the SX. Options include Kia’s UVO voice-controlled infotainment system, navigation with real-time traffic data, push-button starter, leather and heated seats.

The second-generation Rio5 is a little longer, wider and lower than the 2011. I was pleasantly surprised at how far the driver’s bucket scoots back. There are six rather than last year’s eight ways to adjust the seat, but the procedure is much easier.

As long as you don’t recline the seatback all the way, there is enough leg room in back for an average adult. Rio helps compensate for its subcompact size with a deep cargo bay, which means there is a small step up if you fold down the rear seats.

Another improvement for 2012 is the interior, which takes on a higher-quality look in addition to its functional setup. Materials are softer to the touch and nicely grained. I’m not wild about the long dash, though.

Federal crash test results are not yet available, but i'm hoping the Rio can improve on its previous generation’s score 3 of 5 stars for rear side impacts.

The Rio also comes as a sedan, starting at the same price and with the same fuel stats. As with most hatchbacks, Rio5 looks jazzier than the sedan, and the format is a little handier. The trade-off comes with the wide C pillar framing the hatch, which cuts into rear vision.

Kia also offers the larger Forte coupe and hatchback and the boxy Soul.

Kia Rio5

Subcompact hatchback

Base price: $14,250

MPG range: 30/40

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Not yet rated; www.safercar.gov

Web: www.kia.com

Competitors: Chevrolet Sonic, Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent, Mazda2, Nissan Versa, Scion xD, Kia Forte, Suzuki SX4, Toyota Yaris

Bottom line: Improvements all around puts Rio5 on shopping short list

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2012 Kia Soul Ranked Highest in Initial Quality Study By J.D. Power and Associates

From breakthrough advertising to runaway sales success, the Kia Soul has made quite a splash since entering the marketplace in 2009, and today the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Initial Quality Study (IQS) ranked the popular urban passenger vehicle highest in initial quality in the compact multi-purpose vehicle segment. The study captures feedback from owners after 90 days of purchase in two distinct categories: quality of design and quality of production. Refreshed for the 2012 model year, the Kia Soul was fine-tuned with a significant number of technological, powertrain and style enhancements, and consumers have responded with sales up more than 22 percent through the first five months of the year.

"Kia Motors is dedicated to building world-class, high quality vehicles, and the Soul's recognition in the automotive industry's authoritative study on quality is the latest example of Kia's maturity and momentum in the U.S. market," said B.M. Ahn, group president and CEO, Kia Motors America (KMA) and Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG). "The Soul signaled the beginning of Kia's design-led transformation when it launched in 2009, and it continues to be one of our most popular vehicles, attracting new consumers to the Kia brand with its eye-catching design and outstanding record of quality, dependability and reliability and playing a vital role in Kia becoming the fastest-growing automotive brand in the U.S."

In the study, the Kia Soul was honored as the highest-ranking model in the compact multi-purpose vehicle segment, while the Kia brand made significant advancements with gains that outpaced the industry average. The annual report includes 233 vehicle models and measures attributes across eight categories, including the driving experience, engine and transmission, and a broad range of quality problem symptoms reported by vehicle owners.

About the 2012 Soul
Refreshed for the 2012 model year, the Kia Soul has been fine-tuned with a significant number of technological, powertrain and style enhancements. The 2012 Soul delivers class-leading horsepower[2] and significantly improved fuel efficiency of up to 35 miles per gallon (mpg)[3] on the highway. Kia Motors' hatchback remains a class-leading value[4] with the lowest starting price of its competitive set at $13,900 MSRP

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2014 Kia Sorento Finally Revealed

After an ever growing collection of spy shots, the 2014 Kia Sorento has finally been completely unveiled. Kia fans are not disappointed by the updates. The new Sorento has a new front fascia, freshened rear end that looks great and redesigned 19 inch alloy wheels. All the updates seem to complement the rest of Kia’s efforts to refresh their product line admirably.

We still haven’t been given any information about the interior updates, but rumors are milling about that it should be an impressive array of improved technology and attractiveness. We will have to wait to make up our own minds on that. The European site did make hints of a new center stack with seven inch display screen, a new LEC instrument cluster and a “more luxurious character”.

“Since its introduction in 2009, the second-generation Kia Sorento has achieved more than 620,000 sales around the world. Today, it is manufactured in Korea and the US, attracting over 130,000 US customers last year to rank as the best-selling Kia model in the States for the second year in a row,” commented Thomas Oh, Kia’s Executive Vice President & COO of the International Business Division. “We have given very careful attention to owners’ feedback, and the upgraded Sorento is not just a comstic exercise but a major step forward for our popular SUV.”

Kia will be offering the 2014 Kia Sorento crossover in options of a five passenger or seven passenger configurations. For the United States version of the new Sorento, speculations abound that the there will be a four cylinder and six cylinder engine to choose from. Enhanced powertrains to offer better fuel economy are also expected to be part of the upgrade along with improved safety features, improved ride, handling and driver experience refinement, and additional standard convenience features.

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Kia Motors Posts 15.5% Global Sales Growth in May

Kia Motors Corporation has announced its global sales figures (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants) for passenger cars, recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles for May 2012, recording a total of 240,000 units sold. This figure represents a year-on-year increase of 15.5%.

In May, Kia posted year-on-year sales increases in all regions of the world – 28.3% in Europe* (52,794 units sold); 21.1% in China (40,723 units sold); 14.0% in general markets* (45,502 units sold); 9.2% North America (60,231 units sold); and 7.2% in (40,750 units sold) in Kia’s home market of Korea.

Cumulatively through the first five months of 2012, Kia’s global sales have increased by 11.9% year-on-year to reach 1,106,041 units. Europe, North America and China have experienced the highest cumulative gains to date in 2012 of 25.8% (231,046 units sold), 18.9% (268,897 units sold), and 16.7% (197,991 units sold), respectively.

Kia’s best selling model in overseas markets for the month of May was the B-segment Rio (known as ‘K2’ in China) with 42,447 units sold. The Sportage compact CUV was the second best seller with 32,262 units delivered, while the C-segment Cerato (known as ‘Forte’ in some markets), D-segment Optima sedan and Sorento mid-size CUV followed with 30,695, 23,494, and 19,534 units sold, respectively.

Tae-Hyun (Thomas) Oh, Executive Vice President & COO of Kia Motors Corporation, said, “Having surpassed the 1 millionth annual global sales mark faster than ever before in our history, we are well on track to meet our full-year sales target of 2.7 million units. Our performance has been especially encouraging in Europe and we expect the recent introduction of the all-new cee’d as well as our sponsorship of this month’s EURO 2012 football championships to add further momentum to the Kia brand in our fastest growing region of 2012.”

Kia Motors Gets Ready To Rock This Summer With 2012 Vans Warped Tour

Kia Motors America (KMA) is hitting the road as the "Official Vehicle of the 2012 Vans Warped Tour®" and for a fifth straight year will entertain concertgoers in nearly 40 U.S. cities with live music performances from today's biggest rock and indie bands and a variety of interactive activities and events at the Kia Soul Lounge. New for 2012, Kia will be the official sponsor of the tour's two main stages - the Kia Soul Stage and Kia Rio Stage - with a platform set as part of the rigging between the stages to display the Kia Soul urban passenger vehicle.

"Since our wildly popular Soul launched in 2009 with a trio of paw-tapping hamsters, music has helped move the Kia brand into the mainstream and raise consumer awareness amongst a younger, previously untapped demographic," said Michael Sprague, vice president, marketing & communications, KMA. "Fresh off the viral sensation "Share Some Soul" campaign featuring LMFAO's hit single 'Party Rock Anthem,' the poll-topping Optima Limited Super Bowl commercial featuring Motley Crue's 'Kickstart My Heart' and our partnership with music sharing service Spotify, going back out on the road again with the Vans Warped Tour was an obvious fit as a way to maintain our status as a young, current and engaging brand."

In addition to enjoying hours of live music, including exclusive acoustic sets with top tour bands "Taking Back Sunday" and "All Time Low," fans can visit the Kia Soul Lounge - an interactive tent featuring a DJ, body painting stations and autograph sessions - and obtain information on Kia's lineup of stylish and fuel-efficient vehicles, including the 2013 Soul, which brings unique styling, impressive power, fun-to-drive performance and fuel efficiency to its segment; the 2013 Rio sub-compact that delivers class leading horsepower[1] and fuel economy of 40 mpg[2]; and the performance-inspired 2012 Forte Koup.

The Kia Soul Lounge also will feature fun activities and giveaways, including an interactive Create Your Own Beat music station and Find Your Tribe bandana station. The music station will offer concertgoers the opportunity to mix their own 15-30 second beat, which will then be mixed into a master beat for that city and loaded onto the Kia Soul Facebook page[3] after each stop. For the Find Your Tribe game, attendees can sign-up to receive a unique code along with a bandana that has one of 10 tribal designs on it, and throughout the festival can find other people with the same designs to form a "tribe." Each member texts[4] each other's codes to a designated number, earning both the tribe and individual members points with the top five of each receiving cool prizes.

Festival participants also may earn Kia VIP passes for exclusive access to a private riser near the main stage or on the two main stages themselves, providing shade and unobstructed views of some of the biggest performances throughout the day. As in previous years, Kia Motors' official Kia Warped Tour blogger, Steve Guttbinder, will provide fans with behind-the-scenes insights, videos and photos as well as answers to fans' questions throughout the tour. Steve's vlog can be accessed at Facebook.com/KiaSoul.

"Kia is an innovative company that understands the culture of Warped and their support allows us to bring back two main stages for the 2012 tour," notes Kevin Lyman, Vans Warped Tour founder and producer. "We are happy to have Kia Motors onboard with us for a fifth summer as the "Official Vehicle of the 2012 Vans Warped Tour®."

Kicking off June 16 in Salt Lake City, the 2012 Vans Warped Tour will feature more than 90 punk, rock, hip-hop, rap, metal, indie rock and electronic artists including current chart-toppers, long-running legends, and the hottest up-and-comers.

Select tour dates and destinations of the tour include:

6/16 - Salt Lake City

6/20 - Las Vegas

6/23 - San Francisco

6/28 - Glendale, Ariz.

7/1 - Houston

7/6 - Auburn Hills, Mich.

7/18 - Scranton, Penn.

7/20 - Camden, NJ

7/22 - Hartford, Conn.

7/26 - Atlanta

7/30 - Charlotte, NC

8/1 - Milwaukee

8/5 - Portland, Oreg.

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Kia Named To "Top 10 Best Car Brands for 2012" List By Total Car Score

Total Car Score one of the most comprehensive automotive ranking and comparison websites, has named Kia Motors America (KMA) as one of its "Top 10 Best Car Brands for 2012."  One of only two non-luxury brands listed, the fastest-growing automotive brand in the U.S. also posted the biggest improvement over 2011 with a gain of 3.76 points.  The list, based on the average Total Car Score for every model within the manufacturer's product line up, comes on the heels of the 2012 Soul urban passenger vehicle and 2012 Sorento midsize CUV being honored with "Top Scoring Car Awards" and the 2012 Forte compact sedan landing on the "Top Cars for College Grads" list from the website.

"With record sales that have contributed to Kia becoming the fastest growing car company in the U.S. over the last five years and a full line of critically acclaimed vehicles, consumer awareness of the Kia brand has dramatically increased, and this recent accolade from Total Car Score is further evidence of the breadth of our transformation," said Michael Sprague, vice president, marketing & communications, KMA.  "Kia continues to be committed to offering consumers a comprehensive array of vehicles with a hard-to-beat formula of cutting-edge technologies, high fuel efficiency, immense value and world-class design."

The "Top 10 Best Car Brands for 2012" list by Total Car Score is based on numerical ratings for 2012 model year vehicles currently on the market. The list provides a data-driven assessment of which automakers are producing the most desirable, highest quality cars, crossovers, SUVs and pickup trucks.

"As one of only two non-premium brands on the list, Kia has validated its ongoing efforts to produce some of the best cars on the market," said Karl Brauer, chief executive officer and editor-in-chief of Total Car Score.

Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/06/12/4555349/kia-named-to-top-10-best-car-brands....

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I was looking for a new SUV and in March of this year I purchased a 2012 Kia Sportage EX. It is a great car and I am really happy with it. The price was in my budget and the warranty was one of the best that I could find. I would recommend a Kia to anyone.-Dick W.