Caught on Camera: 2014 Kia Cadenza

Barnett Kia in White Bear Lake is completely thrilled that we got a glimpse of spy shots for a new Kia model. It was a very exciting day when we came across images of a partially-camouflaged tester mule for the forthcoming 2014 Kia Cadenza.

The Kia Cadenza is set to be the Unites States' version of the popular Kia K7 from South Korea, and it will be the first full-sized, near-luxury Kia sedan to reach…

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Barnett Kia Introduces the New Kia Sportage App

Kia has done a decent job staying on top of the technological train over the years. Barnett Kia knows that the new Kia models are top notch and the Sportage is no exception to the rules; it has its own app!

The Kia Rio iPad application earned the "Best of the Best" award in the communications category of the Red Dot Design Awards and the same team has geared up to release the Kia Sportage…

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Kia to Bring Back Rondo?

We're talking about a former Kia CUV model with enough seating to take a whole family seven on a trip anywhere: the Kia Rondo.

This 7-seater always skimmed along a fine line between CUV and minivan. The Kia Rondo popular choice in the Kia community. However, Kia stopped producing the vehicle in 2010, and chose to put more attention on reimagining their brand and ultimately introducing a suite of award-winning sedans.

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Kia Prices 2013 Optima SX Limited

Topping out the 2013 Kia Optima lineup is the SX Limited trim, which was first unveiled at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. Officially priced at $35,275, the luxurious mid-size sedan offers a wide range of enhancements that drivers in the greater White Bear Lake, MN area and beyond are sure to find quite enticing.

So what are they already?

On the outside, they include more aggressive styling on the front and rear bumpers, a…

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Kia Marketing Campaign Celebrates a Guinness World Record

Last year, two professional drivers impressed the world by setting a world record for gas mileage by taking a cross-country trip in the all-new Kia Optima Hybrid. And while we here at Barnett Kia love wowing our customers with the details of their journey, we knew it was only a matter of time before our favorite South Korean automaker finally decided to start boasting about it themselves.

Specifically, Kia has launched a new marketing campaign…

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Barnett Kia Gives an Inside Look at the 2012 Kia Sportage

Are you in the market for a crossover utility vehicle (CUV)? If so, then Barnett Kia, serving the greater White Bear Lake, MN area, insists that you check out the 2012 Kia Sportage.

The Sportage has always been a big seller for Kia. And with the help of veteran automotive designer, Peter Schreyer, it has become one of the most recognizable vehicles in its class today. Of course, there's more to the Sportage than…

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Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia Wins 'Large Manufacturer of the Year' Award

Kia is serious about manufacturing vehicles in the United States. So much so, in fact, that Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia recently took home a rather prestigious award in its home state. Specifically, the Technical College System of Georgia and the Georgia Department of Economic Development co-host Manufacturing Appreciation Week, which always culminates with the 'Large Manufacturer of the Year' award being given out. This year, Kia took home the honor.

"Kia's West Point, Ga…

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