Kia Considers Offering Optima Diesel in the United States

There may be plans to bring a diesel variant of the 2012 Kia Optima to the United States, and DCH Kia of Temecula has the inside scoop. Specifically, Kia recently posted a link to an article speculating the vehicle's release on their Facebook page. Kia then asked fans what they think about the idea, and let them do the rest.

In other words, the response was quite strong. Fans were clear and decisive in…

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2012 Kia Forte Available in Temecula

Have you had a chance to check out this year's Kia Forte? If not, you're missing out on quite an experience. Read on to learn more about the impressive model.

The 2012 Kia Forte is certainly has a lot to offer. It comes equipped with such standard technology features as Sirius Satellite Radio, voice-activated steering wheel controls, and Bluetooth capability on all models, while the mid-level EX trim adds more gadgets and air…

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2012 Kia Soul

Maybe you've heard a bit about the the 2012 Kia Soul. The Soul has been on the market for four years now, and it's one of the South Korean auto brand's best-selling vehicles. It's not hard to understand why, either. With its incredibly low price, excellent fuel economy ratings, a long and comprehensive warranty, and superb technology offerings for the price, the Rio is quite impressive.

One of the best characteristics…

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Kia Racing and Colin Braun Capture First Pirelli World Challenge Podium Finish on the Streets of Long Beach


Newlywed Braun Qualified Third in the No. 38 Infinity Audio Optima and Avoided Traffic by Staying Near the Front of the Field On His Way to a Third Place Finish

In just its third Pirelli World Challenge (PWC) race, Kia Racing today recorded its first-ever podium finish on the legendary Streets of Long Beach circuit in front of a huge crowd of home-town fans and Kia employees. Unlike the first two rounds of the PWC in St. Petersburg last month, the 50-minute sprint race in Southern California was run without any full-course caution flags, enabling Braun to separate from the…
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Kia Motors America partners with the Wounded Warrior Project to donate a 2012 Kia Soul hatchback



At the 2012 New York International Auto Show opening ceremony, Kia Motors America (KMA) joined forces with the Wounded Warrior Project, a national organization dedicated to providing help and raising public awareness for injured service members, to donate a 2012 Kia Soul hatchback to disabled veteran and United States Army Corporal Christopher Melendez. Melendez was injured in the line of duty while on routine patrol in Iraq by a "six pack shape charge" IED, resulting in severe leg and arm injuries. Working with the organizers of the New York International Auto Show, the Soul was modified to meet Melendez's…
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6 Best New Cars For Your Teenager


The award-winning Kia Rio has been honored once again, this time as one of the "Six Best New Cars for your Teenager" by Vroomgirls.com - the first comprehensive automotive website created by and for women. The site hailed the Rio for its modern styling, high fuel economy and exceptional overall value. Also highlighted was the subcompact's abundance of standard amenities, including USB connectivity and steering-wheel controls, while Rio's impressive warranty and available navigation system received nods as well.

"Rio being recognized as one of the 'Six Best New Cars for your Teenager' by Vroomgirls.com further validates all…
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Bold New 2012 Kia Optima Limited: Coming Soon to Temecula

If you haven't yet seen or heard of the 2012 Kia Optima Limited, you're missing out! The most powerful, most luxurious Kia ever to hit production lines, the Limited trim of the Kia Optima takes the standard Optima to a completely different level. The Kia Optima was first unveiled in 2010 at the New York Auto Show and, in 2011, more than 84,500 Optimas were sold, doubling the brand's previous best…

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Kia Motors America and LPGA Star Michelle Wie Donate $50,000 to Camp Pendleton's Armed Services YMCA Operation Hero Program



At the Kia Classic Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) golf tournament at La Costa Resort and Spa, Kia Motors America (KMA) and two-time LPGA winner Michelle Wie paired up to donate $50,000 to Operation Hero, one of the keystone programs of the nearby Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA). The funds, which are intended to help Operation Hero maintain staff and provide equipment and supplies to more than 375 kindergarten and elementary students at Camp Pendleton, commemorate Michelle Wie's graduation from Stanford University. Operation Hero provides free mentoring and tutoring to at-risk elementary-aged children of military families living…
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Kia Milestone! 500,000th Vehicle Manufactured in GA

One of the best aspects of Kia vehicles is that many of the most popular models are built right here in the United States. Take the West Point, Georgia Kia manufacturing facility. This Southern facility builds the 2012 Kia Sorento Crossover SUV and the Kia Optima midsize sedan. Recently, the factory produced its 500,000th vehicle- a Snow White Pearl Kia Optima SX.

Byung Mo Ahn, CEO of Kia Motors America, explains the importance of…

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Kia Motors Posts Largest Gains in Fuel Economy and CO2 Reduction Among All Automakers in the U.S. According to 2011 EPA Fuel Economy Trends Report



In its commitment to produce sustainable and fuel-efficient vehicles, Kia Motors America (KMA) has "had the biggest improvement in adjusted CO2 and fuel economy performance from MY 2009 to MY 2010" of any automaker, according to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) latest fuel economy trends reporttitled, "Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 Through 2011." Kia's fuel economy gain from 2009 to 2010 was 11.6 percent, while its reduction in CO2 emissions was 10.1 percent, beating all other major manufacturers by considerable margins based on the EPA's most recent data. In…
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