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Sedona drives record sales in May, and here's why.

Sedona drives record sales in May, and here's why.

Kia Motors recorded all-time best monthly sales of 62,433 vehicles in May, marking the second time Kia has surpassed 60,000 units in a single month. Overall, Kia's annual sales are up 4.1 percent, and Kia expects to sell 3.1 million units globally in 2015. The historic May was led by strong performances from the Optima midsize sedan and Soul urban…

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Kia Soul 'Best for Families' says U.S. News

Kia Soul 'Best for Families' says U.S. News

U.S. News & World Report has honored the 2015 Kia Soul urban passenger vehicle with a "Best Cars for Families" award in the Hatchback category.

U.S. News Best Cars, the automotive channel of U.S. News & World Report, has published rankings for new vehicles sold in America since 2007, and the awards continue the Soul's string of recent accolades from respected organizations such as…

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Sportage #1 in J.D. Power Dependability Study

Sportage #1 in J.D. Power Dependability Study

J.D. Power has ranked the Kia Sportage number one in the Small SUV category of its 2015 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS). 

This latest recognition follows Sportage's two consecutive J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey (IQS) awards (2013 and 2014).

The industry-wide study examines problems experienced during the past 12 months by original owners of three-year old vehicles (2012 model year). Overall dependability is determined by…

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2015 Optima offers upgraded technology

2015 Optima offers upgraded technology

As long as it's so ridiculously cold OUTSIDE, let's talk about all the exciting new things to be found INSIDE the 2015 Kia Optima midsize sedan.

The 2015 Optima arrives with the next-generation of UVO eServices and a number of subtle interior refinements meant to improve ergonomics and offer a more premium experience. Significantly updated last year, the 2015 Optima remains available in LX, EX, SX, SX Turbo…

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Kia Sorento wins international design award

Kia Sorento wins international design award

Kia Motors continues to reel in awards for its outstanding design. Now the Kia Sorento, the brand's 
flagship SUV, has received the prestigious 'iF Design Award' for the first time. 

The jury of the globally-recognized design awards program honored the third generation Sorento with an award in the Product category. As well as awarding the car for the overall quality of its design, the jury rated the car…

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So many ways to make 2015 Kia Soul fun

So many ways to make 2015 Kia Soul fun

Let's talk about special Souls. Special versions of the iconic Kia Soul, that is; the 2015 model year including select enhancements focused on increasing the hot-selling urban utility vehicle's fun factor.

To reflect Soul owners' fierce individualism, three unique trim levels remain available: Base, Plus and Exclaim. 

In line with that, the 2015 Soul also displays its own unique character through a blend of…

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NBA All-Star Blake Griffin is back for Kia Optima

NBA All-Star Blake Griffin is back for Kia Optima

NBA All-Star Blake Griffin and his comedic talents are back in a starring role in a series of new television commercials for Kia's best-selling Optima midsize sedan. Continuing the signature, satirical comedy of previous efforts, Griffin is cast in the lead role for several big-budget action movies set in the Old West, ancient Rome, and an aircraft carrier in the series of three 60 and…

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'X-Men' Kia Sorento to debut at Australian Open

'X-Men' Kia Sorento to debut at Australian Open

But WHICH of the X-Men? Make your guess. 

But first, some background: Kia Motors is collaborating with Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment to promote X-Men: Days of Future Past on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD along with Kia's sponsorship of the Australian Open 2015.

As part of that, we'll all see the unveiling of a special X-Men-inspired all-new Kia Sorento one week before 2015's…

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More Kia awards: Consumer Guide Automotive's Best Buy

More Kia awards: Consumer Guide Automotive's Best Buy

For 2015, Consumer Guide Automotive has awarded the Kia K900 and Kia Soul its prestigious Best Buy Awards in the Premium Large Car and Subcompact Car segments, respectively.  The awards were announced Nov. 19, and you'll find both here at Barnett Kia.

The K900 was lauded for its luxurious interior amenities, "limo-like" rear-seat accommodations, refined V8 engine, and long list of premium features- yet it…
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Three Straight for Kia Soul's Active Lifestyle

Three Straight for Kia Soul's Active Lifestyle

For the third year in a row, Kia's urban passenger vehicle - the 2015 Soul - was named a winner at the 11th annual Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year Awards last month in Chandler, Arizona. After both static and dynamic evaluations, local media and athletes once again accorded the Soul top honors in the urban category.

"Winning the Active Lifestyle Vehicle award for the third consecutive year…

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