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Great experience at Kia of Puyallup. No run-around; up front. Sales person was great. Do not live close to dealership, but would buy from them again. Will recommend dealership to friends and family-rtoepper

Kia to Deliver a Green Lantern–Themed Soul in Vegas

There’s already Batman’s Optima and The Flash’s Forte Koup, but the latest superhero-themed Kia to be teased before the SEMA show is a Soul, which will be made to look something like the Green Lantern. These Justice League–inspired cars are the result of a 10-month partnership between Kia and DC Entertainment to raise awareness for DC’s We Can Be Heroes campaign against hunger in the Horn of Africa. The whole Justice League lineup will debut on October 30.

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2013 Kia Forte Koup Inspired by The Flash Set for 2012 SEMA Show

Kia Motors America is set to unveil four more of its new Justice League-inspired custom rides at the upcoming 2012 SEMA Show, including a 2013 Kia Forte Koup that honors The Flash.

Kia already unveiled its first superhero ride, a 2013 Optima SX Limited inspired by Batman.

The Flash superhero is said to be the "fastest man alive."

Aquaman, The Flash, Cyborg and Green Lantern will be the inspiration for this set of four customized vehicles that are being built thanks to Kia's partnership with DC Entertainment.

To hype up the unveiling, the automaker has released a teaser image of the custom 2013 Kia Forte Koup. All that is visible is the front of the car, which features a translucent Flash logo on the hood and custom paint job. Presumably the special Kia gets a lot of power in honor of its namesake. The car was put together with West Coast Customs and makes its public debut at the Kia booth on October 30.

A total of eight superhero Kias will be built as part of the automaker's 10-month membership with DC Entertainment. The cars raise awareness for the "We Can Be Heroes" famine relief campaign, and will eventually be auctioned off to benefit the charity.

The 2012 SEMA Show runs from October 30 to November 2 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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Kia Optima Hybrid – Kia's Most Fashionable Car!

Ill be honest with you, Im not really a fan of Kia. In fact (and to not sure cold), back in the day I wouldnt be caught dead in one. Kia was just one of those brands to me that when someone mentioned it, my response was as if someone just insulted me. However if you were to mention to me the Kia Optima, youd get a very different reaction today.

Style

The Kia Optima is hands down the most attractive car in Kias line up. There is no doubt in my mind, that is you want a fashion forward car from Kia, that you need to be looking at the Optima. From the front to the back, the Optima looks amazing. The front grill is nicely down, the wheels on the Optima is distinctive, and the back of it has been said to look very BMW like. In fact while parking it one morning the car owner behind me ask what kind of car was it, as at first he thought it was a BMW.

The car we had to review was a nice shade of silver with an interesting interior. The seats had a leather and cloth two-toned feel to it in this beige and blue color. It look nice, it was something different and unexpected. All over the car just looks luxurious. This is definitely one Kia I could proudly show off to the friends!

Tech

If the exterior and interior of the car was a beauty to look at, the guts when it came to tech has some room for improvement. Yes I was able to connect my phone and play music via the phones, make calls and other items I think should be standard. The Kia Optima had that, so check marks there, but it just didnt do it all in style.

The dashboard behind the steering wheel looks great, but I was hoping for a little more customization on what information I could display there. I would have love to be able to see some miles to empty, navigation, or media options there. Then when it came to the center console, the UI left much to be desired in terms of visual appeal. I would have definitely went with some different color choices. Using the interface wasnt a pleasant an experience as I would have liked. I was able to get most task down, but always as easy as I thought it should. For example, it took me a little while to figure out how to cancel a navigation route, as I need to press the route button instead of the designation button, and then there was a Map button, so 3 separate buttons for navigation when one could have been enough.

Beyond the center console interface, there was the usual FM/AM, Bluetooth In/Other AUX In/ Satellite Radio, and CD. Outside of entertainment, dual climate control, and heated seats where present. But lets not forget this is a Hybrid. I love Hybrids! Any car that can look good and save me on gas gets pluses in my book. While driving during the week I came the screen on this ECO screen that showed me when I was using the electric motor and when I was using the gas engine. I got quite addicted to this screen lol

Beyond my disappointment with the tech interfaces, the Kia Optima Hybrid is a great ride. Looks great, as this is a car you can show off and one people take notice of. Rides smooth, the Optima Hybrid had that quiet acceleration and handling. Riding around in it was an always a pleasant experience. It saves you on gas most definitely. Normally after a week of riding about, I need to fill it back up towards that last day or so, but with the Optima I was still just below half upon the end of my review period. Score one for the hybrids!

The specific car we had for review clocked in at $32,620 for the cost. If you are looking for a solid, attractive car that is also good on gas, I would encourage a look at the Optima Hybrid. This one can handle itself well with the family or for the single person who just wants to drive up in something fashionable.

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Car Maintenance Tips: Help Your Odometer Reach 300,000 Miles

1. Keep your battery charged. This is especially important if you don’t drive your car that often. If you plan to let a vehicle sit for more than a couple weeks, you should invest in a “trickle charger,” or battery tender, which plugs into a regular household outlet and keeps your battery fully charged, automatically. I have a battery tender for my lawn tractor battery for winter months, and it guarantees a strong start in the spring.

2. Keep at least half a tank of gas in the car. Plenty of reasons not to let your car run on fumes, but one I had never considered before reading this article is that an empty gas tank is more prone to rust.  The rust can leach into your fuel and clog filters and fuel lines downstream. Rust could also eventually eat through your gas tank leaving a hole.  At today’s gas prices, who can afford for that to happen!

3. Don’t forget the tires. When you fill up your gas tank, or every couple weeks, whichever happens more frequently, be sure to check your tire pressure. If you drive an older vehicle like me you’ll need to pick up a tire gauge. Look at the label inside the door, or in your owner’s manual, to find the correct tire pressure for your specific model. Low tire pressure causes things like uneven wear on your tires and decreased gas mileage.

4. Change the oil. There is some debate in the frugal car owner world on whether or not you should change your oil as often as prescribed by car manufacturers (and those express oil-changing facilities). I’m no expert, but I think you should stay pretty close to the suggested schedule, only deviating a month or two, or a couple hundred miles. Peters agrees with me. Besides, a $30 oil change is much cheaper than a new engine, and if you are ultra frugal, you can even change your own oil!

5. Be kind to your clutch, and your brakes. If you drive a car with a manual transmission you know at some point you will likely have to replace the clutch. But you can extend the life of your clutch, and your brakes, by not riding either one for long periods of time, and by using your accelerator (or not using your accelerator) to coast a bit as traffic ebbs and flows.

Automobiles are becoming more and more expensive these days. In fact, next to buying a home, it is probably the largest single purchase most people will make in a lifetime. Use the steps above to increase the chances your vehicle will last well beyond your car loan, guaranteeing you many years of debt-free driving.

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I had been servicing my 2006 sedona for 5 years at kia of Puyallup. Always recieved 5 star service. So when I decided to buy a new Kia, I contacted the sales dept. I told them how much I owed, odometer reading, & how much I needed my payments to be. I made an appointment for 9:30 am, my sales lady met me out side by my 2006 Sedona, we walked around my car. I pointed out a few scratches, that needed repair. we went inside and sat down. She went over the details of what I wanted for my Sedona and the terms I wanted for a new 2012 Sedona. My sales lady went into talk to the sales manager. She came back with an offer better then I had asked for. They paid off the balance on my 2006 Sedona, that was the amount of Kelly blue book,low amount. Plus a good size trade in + Kia cash backs. I was very happy with my purchase. Everything happened so fast. All of the staff were so courtious, by the time I signed all the papers, my new Sedona was washed, brought out front, my dogs cage was moved into the new Sedona. All ready to go home. Oh, by the way, did I mention, I was driving off the lot at 11 am. Kudos to the Best, KIA of Puyallup. Love you guys. You make me happy.-missiesmom

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great experience buying a car at Kia Puyallup there was no pressure at all. saleman was outstandin-Soul152

The Dark Kia? Batman-Themed Optima Prepped for Charity

Growing up, many of us have acquainted ourselves with the incorruptible good guys originating from comic books. If you were a Marvel comic book fan, you anxiously read the adventures of the recently live action-adapted team called The Avengers. If a supporter of DC Comics (known officially as DC Entertainment), your world was highlighted by the Justice League pairing. Two cases demonstrating the power a combined force can have against a massive enemy, the real world faces evils that are not sourced from a villain costumed as a “Joker” or “Penguin”.

In the Horn of Africa, a hunger epidemic reports 8 million in urgent need for food and assistance. Realizing an importance in bringing some of the ideals of their comic superhero characters to the living world, DC Entertainment founded the “We Can Be Heroes” initiative to bring awareness and aid to the troubled region of the world. In attempt to empower others to give to the We Can Be Heroes campaign, DC Entertainment has enlisted their Justice League force to spread the message.

Since 1939, Gotham City is been protected by a caped crusader. While the story tone and even the character was altered through several iterations of the Dark Knight over 73 years, Batman has always been an individual guided by a sense of justice and committed to defending the innocent from the devious plans of frightening villains. In a partnership with DC Entertainment, RIDES magazine as well as Kia Motors, the full Batmobile treatment was given to the Optima SX Limited sedan inside and out.

A custom vehicle created from the sketchbook of artist Jim Lee in association with RIDES magazine, the Batman-themed Kia Optima SX Limited mirrors the shadowy character and near-hunting attitude of the superhero inspiration. A matte and piano black paint scheme covers the sedan that is now accented with a body kit. The car’s ride height has been lowered for a more aggressive profile by a coil-over suspension system. Ksport performance brakes, custom 20-inch black wheels and a performance-tuned exhaust are other modifications make a relatively mild-mannered Kia Optima SX Limited a potentially elusive presence when daylight drops. Bright yellow exterior LED lighting along the lower surface of the Dark Knight version Kia sedan brings illumination to the dark night along with HID headlamps that now project the bat signal.

 

 

 

Sheltered when the turbines are at speed (or rather the Optima SX Limited’s turbocharged 2-liter powerplant), a custom interior for the Batman-themed vehicle carries on the superhero persona. Black leather and suede with yellow stitching shapes the seating adorned with bat insignias. A pair of front seat headrest-installed video screens greets rear seat passengers with an intentional message from the Justice League creators. A special video presentation has been produced for viewing on the rear-viewing displays highlighting the African hunger crisis provoking the We Can Be Heroes campaign. Another Batman touches that will adorn the custom Kia Optima SX Limited include throwing stars installed in the center console area and a full Bat suit located in the trunk.

The Batman-inspired Optima SX Limited sedan will be the first of eight Kia brand vehicles that cooperative agreement with DC Entertainment for the We Can Be Heroes initiative. Raising money through www.WeCanBeHeroes.org, DC Entertainment has pledged to match donations.

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This dealership has a great business model. I thoroughly enjoyed my car buying experience. The sales person, Bob, was tuned in, relational, informed and very relaxed. I didn't feel pressured. The negotiations were very straightforward. I think I got a great deal! The financing was extraordinary. They worked out a plan that fit me perfectly. Kim in financing was competent, and demonstrated having my best interests at heart. I liked that the service department had the accessory items in stock. I had a lot of Soul models to choose from and that includes what they were willing to bring in for me from other dealerships. This was my first car buying experience since becoming a widow. I was a little apprehensive, but in the end I had fun and found it uplifting--if you can believe that. I love my Kia Soul. Betsyjo 

DC and Kia Team Up for JLA Car Fleet

DC Entertainment and Kia Motors America have now joined forces to create a fleet of Justice League-inspired vehicles combining automotive style with comic book art. The partnership, which will deliver eight individually customized vehicles, harnesses the talents of famed DC artist and co-publisher Jim Lee, who has collaborated on the design of each car.

Each core member of the Justice League of America -- Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg -- has been matched up with a Kia vehicle. The Batman-themed Optima will be the first unveiled during New York Comic-Con on October 10. Other one-of-a-kind vehicles will be subsequently revealed over the next ten months at various events, including SEMA Show in Las Vegas, North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Wonder-Con and San Diego Comic-Con. Additional model bases include the Soul, Sorento, Sportage, Rio and Forte.

The partnership between DC and KMA was originally conceived to benefit "We Can Be Heroes," a giving campaign, dedicated to helping fight hunger in the Horn of Africa and inspired by the heroism of the iconic Justice League characters.

"DC Entertainment is pleased to be partnering with Kia on this program to help raise awareness and funds for the devastating hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa,” said Amit Desai, DC Entertainment's SVP of franchise management.  "Each of the iconic members of the Justice League is a superhero in his or her own right, but when they band together as the Justice League, they become an unstoppable force for good and right."

 

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Pierce Transit is asking for another .3% increase in the sales tax.  Prop 1 will make Pierce County home to the highest sales tax on the West Coast and raise the auto sales tax to 10.1%. This will put Tacoma and surrounding communities at a competitive disadvantage when attempting to attract and retain businesses.   

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Kia Motors America Records Best Third Quarter and 25th Consecutive Monthly Sales Record in September

Kia Motors America (KMA) is the fastest growing car company in the United States and the brand's unprecedented momentum reached new highs in September, achieving a record third quarter and the 25th consecutive month of record sales, reaching 48,105 units, a 35.1-percent increase over the same period in 2011. September once again saw KMA's U.S.-built* vehicles take the top sales honors. The Optima midsize sedan sold 14,304 units and the Sorento CUV enjoyed sales of 10,066 vehicles. The Soul accounted for 9,467 units sold, bolstered by the recent launch of the "Bringing Down the House" advertising campaign featuring the music-loving Kia hamsters and the dance anthem "In My Mind" (Axwell remix).

Lending credibility to the company's significant sales increases, Kia Motors Corporation enters the exclusive list of the "Top 100 Best Global Brands," according to the 2012 study released today by Interbrand, the world's largest brand consultancy agency. Kia's remarkable increase in brand value is now estimated at $4.1 billion, which firmly sets the automaker at 87th on the list. This is a 50 percent increase from last year's estimated brand value and far exceeds the average automotive brand value growth rate of only 11 percent for the year.

"Kia's product-led transformation - together with our successful marketing - have elevated Kia's reputation beyond our bedrock commitment to value," said Byung Mo Ahn, group president and CEO of KMA and KMMG. "At Kia, we work to understand the needs and expectations of our customers and work to find new ways to enrich their lives, providing the Kia brand with powerful potential as more new products and technologies are set to arrive in the next 12 months."