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"Space Babies" 2014 Kia Sorento Big Game Ad

Kia teases a Superman-themed Optima Hybrid for Chicago

Kia has already shown off five Justice League-inspired automobiles, but that doesn't mean the party is over as the company has just released a teaser image of an Optima Hybrid in Superman livery.

Set to debut at the Chicago Auto Show, the one-off model appears to have an aerodynamic body kit, unique alloy wheels and a reduced ride height. We can also see a Superman logo as well as a blue and red accents.

The car was jointly developed with DC Entertainment in support of the "We Can Be Heroes" fund which gives assistance to women, children and families that have been affected by drought and famine in the Horn of Africa.

-Courtesy of WorldCarFans.com 

Heated and Cooled Front Car Seats in the 2013 Kia Optima

Washington Sportsmen’s Show

Parking is FREE.
Fishing, hunting, boating and camping enthusiasts will find a big line-up of attractions, including the one-of a kind indoor “Steelhead River,” “Warm Water Demo Tank,” the “DockDogs” competition, the “Northwest Tour of Big Game Animals” and “Head & Horns” competition, Camp Cooking, the Kid’s Free Trout Pond and much more.
Western Washington’s only sportsmen’s show provides showgoers with a one-stop learning opportunity with over 150 free “how to” seminars presented by top experts in multiple theaters.
Adair Homes presents the “Home Away From Home Sweepstakes,” inviting showgoers to enter to win a one-bedroom cabin on display at the show. This major Northwest homebuilder is sponsoring the information-packed seminars in the fishing and hunting theaters and will also present “Build Your Adventure Home with Little to No Down.”
For more information, go to www.thesportshows.com/wss/.

Cost: Adults $12; juniors (6-16) $5; children five and under are admitted free. $18 two-day passes are also available. Discount coupons, valid for $2 off adult admission Wednesday through Friday only, will be available online at www.thesportshows.com and at participating Baxter Auto Parts and Les Schwab locations.
Phone: (503) 246-8291

DC comics inspired Kia’s on display at auto show

DC Comics and Kia Motors teamed up to help stamp out hunger via the “We Can Be Heroes” campaign which is working to end hunger in Africa.

The companies paired up to create eight, one-of-a-kind vehicles to help get the charities message out. the vehicles, each a different model from Kia, sport characters from “The Justice League” comic books. Two of those cars are currently on display at the North America International Auto Show in Detroit.

The cars eventually will be auctioned off, with the money going to support the charity.

Each vehicle contains the custom artwork of legendary comic artist Jim Lee. Lee is also the co-publisher of DC Comics.

“It was a thrill to see custom cars based upon my Justice League artwork and sketches,” Lee said in a statement. “I have to tip my hat to the teams at West Coast Customs, ‘Rides’ and ‘Super Street’ on their innovative work creating cars that represent iconic characters like Green Lantern, Cyborg, Aquaman and The Flash – all to benefit a great cause.”

The cars that are on display in Detroit include a Green Lantern inspired Soul, and a Batman inspired Optima.

The Soul sports a dapper green and black two-tone exterior paint scheme complete with green mirror-chrome tint on the windows.  Super Street’s build team lowered the Soul to improve its stance and applied widened wheel wells with one-off 18 x 10.5-inch deep-dish wheels.  Traditionally a four-door vehicle, the Soul’s back doors have been welded shut to streamline its appearance.  Blacked out headlights feature projector beams that glow green. Customized Green Lantern-logo fog lights in the widened front fascia, and green LED lighting further enhance the overall appearance

A custom rear cargo compartment houses the Green Lantern power battery with his signature lantern logo etched into a clear panel displaying the superhero’s oath lit by LEDs.  The rear deck also holds a video monitor to display the “We Can Be Heroes” promotional video.  Up front, the Soul’s steering wheel and front seats were reupholstered with green and black leather and includes the Green Lantern logo stitched into the seat backs.  Other interior touches include various dash pieces painted in the green and black scheme.



The Optima sports a matte- and piano-black paint scheme, a dramatically lowered coilover suspension and muscular ground effects kit, huge Ksport performance brakes for extreme stopping power, custom-designed 20-inch black wheels with one-of-a-kind Batman-logo center caps and a performance exhaust system.  Other exterior modifications include a custom front grille shaped like a batwing that took over 40 hours to create, yellow LED lighting accents throughout the vehicle and the iconic bat signal etched into the SXL’s HID headlights.

Moving beneath the cape, the Optima‘s seating surfaces are costumed in custom black leather and suede with bold yellow accent stitching. Gotham City‘s streets  — the place that Batman calls home  — are full of villains, and this Optima is ready for action at a moment‘s notice with crime-fighting elements like utility throwing stars installed in the center console.

The other cars in the fleet include a Cyborg inspired Forte, an Aquaman inspired Rio, and a Flash inspired Forte Coupe.

There are still three cars in the fleet yet to be unveiled, they are set to feature Superman, Wonder Woman and a special vehicle with all 7-members of the team.

“We are proud to be raising awareness for the ’We Can Be Heroes’ campaign and look forward to unveiling three more crime-fighting Kias at future auto shows,” said Michael Sprague, executive vice president of marketing for Kia.

We Can Be Heroes supports the efforts of three humanitarian aid organizations working in Africa—Save the Children, International Rescue Committee and Mercy Corps—as part of the global effort to fight the current hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa. The region is suffering its worst drought and famine in over 60 years, with 13 million in need of critical assistance.


Source: Press and Guide

Join the Kia of Puyallup Team!

Don't miss this rare opportunity to join the fastest growing auto brand in the United States and one of the top volume Kia dealerships in the Northwest! Kia of Puyallup is looking for a select few salespeople to join our award winning team. We are looking for positive, self-motivated, enthusiastic and customer-service oriented salespeople. Previous auto sales is not required - we provide free training!
Kia of Puyallup is part of a respected auto group that has been operating in the South Sound for over 40 years. Other related dealerships include: Toyota of Puyallup, Tacoma Nissan, Auburn Chevrolet, Tacoma Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, Enumclaw Chrysler Jeep Dodge and the new Fiat of Tacoma. Sell from 6 dealership inventories - over 2,000 new & pre-owned vehicles.
Kia of Puyallup is the premier Kia dealership in the Northwest. In addition to our A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau we are also a multi-year recipient of the Kia Dealer Excellence Award for customer satisfaction. With Kia's rapid growth and multiple new products being launched in 2013 & 2014 we need professional salespeople to represent our dealership and the Kia brand. Don't miss this chance to join our award winning team!
We offer:
5 day work week
Full benefits & 401K plan
Up to 35% commission
Monthly bonuses and spiffs
Opportunity to cross-sell over 2,000 new/used vehicles
State of the art facility and technology
100% Sales Manager support and free training

Requirements:
Professional business appearance
Must possess a current, valid and clean Washington State Drivers License
Must pass drug screening

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Contact Rick Lane or Justin Scherz to schedule a confidential interview today at 253-286-8000 or stop by our dealership to drop off a resume and complete an application: Kia of Puyallup - 111 Valley Ave NE - Puyallup, WA 98372

Remember last year's Super Bowl ad?

What will Kia have in store this year? Stay tuned!

No Sun Fun Run!

Rain, hail, sleet or snow, the "No Sun Fun Run" will take place no matter what weather our South Sound winter provides!

This beautifully forested 5K course is very flat and stroller friendly! The 1 mile course is perfect for younger children and runners/walkers who are new to the fun run circuit.

Day of event registration and check in begins at 7:30am. Race begins at 10am.

All pre-registered 5K participants will receive a race bib, goody bag and t-shirt!


Register by Jan 4th:
$20 per 5K participant (includes shirt)
$5 per 1 mile participant (no shirt)
$10 t-shirts


Register day of race:
$20 per 5K participant (no t-shirt)
$10 per 1 mile participant (no t-shirt)
$10 t-shirts (while supplies last)

Register today!
www.piercecountywa.or/parks
253-798-4141 for more information

Cost: Register by Jan 4th: $20 per 5K participant (includes shirt) $5 per 1 mile participant (no shirt) $10 t-shirts Register day of race: $20 per 5K participant (no t-shirt) $10 per 1 mile participant (no t-shirt) $10 t-shirts (while supplies last)
Phone: (253) 798-4141

Freighthouse Square Second Saturday Craft Fair

Freighthouse Square's Second Saturday Craft Fair is back! Come and explore our monthly craft fair featuring a variety of local artisans. Find the specialty gifts you have been looking for with quilting, wood turning, paintings, photography, candles, handmade soaps, jewelry, clothing, pottery,holiday decor and so much more!

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Kia Motors Announces Google Maps Integration to Enhance In-Car Connectivity

Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced it will work with Google to provide content and search-based solutions enabled by Application Program Interfaces (APIs) for the second-generation of the automaker's innovative UVO eServices telematics system.  These new solutions will initially be introduced on the new 2014 Sorento CUV. The immediate integration of Google solutions will utilize Google Maps and Google Places to acquire driving directions and locate Points of Interest (POIs) in a seamless and organic manner. KMA and Google look forward to continuing to work together to bring innovative navigation solutions to enhance the connected car experience.

Available with the 2014 Sorento CUV, the new Google-powered UVO system will serve Kia owners whether they are in their cars or away from them. Enabled by the Send2Car feature, Kia owners can send a POI or destination to their car directly from the Google Maps via their Smartphone¹ UVO app. From within the car, Kia owners will benefit from Google Places, which will provide POI and destination resources such as a dealership location, and Google Maps, which will provide directions to virtually anywhere and everywhere a car can travel.

"The newest iteration of the UVO platform is a breakthrough as one of the industry's first mobile pure app-based telematics systems, and now with the Google solutions and APIs, we take the platform to yet another level of enhancement for the Kia customer," said Henry Bzeih , head of the connected car program and chief technology strategist, KMA. "Due to the popularity and ease-of-use of Google Maps, owners can remain confident in the technology and information being delivered to them."

UVO continues to offer drivers hands-free mobile phone management capabilities and hands-free control of music from a variety of media sources, including CD, radio, USB, media player, and the Digital Jukebox.  With UVO eServices, users will now be able to control the 2014 Sorento's on-board navigation system through voice commands when the vehicle is outfitted with the UVO eServices/navigation package.  Also new with UVO eServices is an enhanced telematics suite that offers a number of maintenance and infotainment functions, including 911 Connect, enhanced Roadside Assist², Automatic Diagnostics, Manual Diagnostics, Scheduled Diagnostics, vehicle maintenance, and eServices Guide, many of which are run through the owner's Smartphone equipped with the UVO eServices app available at no charge³.

Advanced Voice Recognition makes it simple to operate many of UVO eServices functions, including the Sorento's voice activated navigation system. USB connectivity allows users to download music files from a memory stick into the Digital Jukebox. The large eight-inch touch screen is easy to operate and incorporates Sorento's rear camera display⁴, Infinity^®5 Premium Sound System and My POIs (personal Points of Interest via online maps), a feature that makes it easy to customize the owner's most visited locations. UVO eServices is compatible with iPhone^®6 at launch and Android^® phones are expected to be compatible in the second quarter of 2013.

Key Features of UVO eServices:

• Google Integration: Utilization of Google Maps and Google Places to provide direction and location information.
• eServices Guide:  Accessed via the touch-screen or voice command, eServices Guide places a phone call via Bluetooth^® hands free connectivity⁷ to a voice response system that explains UVO eServices to the driver in an interactive manner.
• Car Care Web:  Through the UVO eServices owner's portal, known as "Car Care Web," owners can check vehicle diagnostics, vehicle status, maintenance schedules, driving behavior, and schedule appointments with their preferred or nearby dealer via their home computer or mobile device. Owners also can earn awards for safe and eco-friendly driving viewable on Car Care Web should they rank high enough among their fellow UVO eServices owners.                                                                                                                                      
• My POI:  Also available to UVO eServices owners is My POI, a feature that allows owners to send a destination from Google Maps through their Smartphone to their UVO eServices vehicle.  In the convenience of their home or office, the customer selects a destination from the Web via Google Maps, once the customer's Smartphone receives the destination it will send the destination to the vehicle's navigation system the next time the Smartphone is paired via Bluetooth^® wireless technology. In addition, all destinations sent from Google Maps will be copied to the owner's Car Care Web. (My POI is only available with UVO eServices vehicles equipped with navigation).
• Vehicle Diagnostics:  If UVO's eServices identifies a problem by way of the Automatic Diagnostics function, it will communicate the vehicle's issue(s) and its location to Kia's 24/7 call center or will schedule an appointment online with the nearest Kia dealership upon user request.  With Manual Diagnostics, at the owner's preference, UVO eServices can connect the user with Kia's 24/7 call center or schedule an appointment online with the nearest Kia dealership, should an issue be found.  Additionally, the user can take advantage of Scheduled Diagnostics from their Smartphone, setting a monthly diagnostic check of the vehicle.  Upon completion, any issues found are automatically forwarded to Car Care Web.
• 911 Connect⁸: In case of an airbag deployment, the Crash Notification Assist function will alert emergency services.  During a 10-second window, the driver has the option to cancel the call, otherwise UVO eServices will dial 9-1-1, read the vehicle's location out loud to the emergency services operator and allow the operator to speak with the vehicle occupants.
• Parking Minder: If the driver happens to forget where they parked the car, the Parking Minder function helps find it by sending the location of the vehicle to the driver's phone.  If preferred, the owner also can take pictures of the surrounding area for reference, write a reminder note, email his or her location and set an alarm if the car is parked at a meter.  To guide the owner back, the UVO eServices Smartphone app will display the owner and the vehicle's locations on a map. 

Following the introduction of UVO eServices in the Sorento, the system will be offered in other models in the Kia lineup, including the all-new 2014 Forte sedan.

Source: Kia Motors

Are you looking for something to do this weekend?

The Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam takes place starting Friday at the Tacoma Dome! It's an family-friendly experience starring the biggest performers on four wheels!

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