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South Korean automaker Kia has served as the Official Automotive Partner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) for five seasons and running. If you watch the NBA, it is safe to assume that you have seen some of their advertising. They have had partnerships with the following NBA teams.

• Boston Celtics
• Chicago Bulls
• Denver Nuggets
• Cleveland Cavaliers
• Miami HEAT
• New York Knicks
• Portland Trailblazers
• Los Angeles Clippers
• Orlando Magic
• Philadelphia 76ers
• Phoenix Suns
• Spurs

Kia…

While the Kia Rio has not always been the most popular model here at Central Kia of Irving, we anticipate that to change soon. The 2012 Kia Rio has already seen a lot of attention from auto experts. For example, Consumer Guide goes on to say that the new Kia has "[g]ood power for the class, a comfortable ride, fine practicality, and handsome looks inside and out . . .  [a]well-rounded package. Competitive EPA fuel economy…

Kia has recently presented their first 100% electric production vehicle at the 2012 Consumer Electronics show in La Vegas, Nevada. They also previewed their all new, zero-emissions concept at the same time. Their production EV will be called the Kia Ray, while the zero-emissions concept is named the Kia Naimo. Both have been built using leading-edge lithium polymer battery packs. The battery packs on both the Ray and Naimo really set it apart from other…

Kia has made huge strides in the automotive industry over the last few years. Kia vehicles have seen a significant increase in quality, aesthetic appearance, and most of all, popularity. Currently, the 2012 Kia Rio is breaking the boundaries of "B-Class" style in a huge way.  The vehicle was revealed at the 2011 Geneva Show, and the new Kia lineup has a big, bold personality that has seen a lot of positive feedback thus far…

Every year, MSN Autos puts together a list of the best vehicles for people who want to finance a new car while working on a low budget. We think this is a great idea, because there are more savvy consumers now than ever before. Of these consumers, many might not be familiar with what brand offers the most bang for their buck quite yet. And, if there's one brand that stood out more than?

In case you haven't been following, Kia is  a company on the rise. The company's reputation has been revamped as of late, with their selection of sturdy and affordable automobiles. To build on its success, Kia Motors America has officially announced their partnership with the LPGA (Ladies Pro Golf Association). Kia will also serve as the "Official Automotive Partner of the LPGA" and the "Official Tournament Vehicle" of eight LPGA tournaments.

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Kia has rallied a number of sporty cars to present at this year's SEMA show. And by sporty, we don't mean to imply high-performance sports cars. We simply mean... Sporty.

The first Kia to make its debut was the Retro Surf Rio5. Some of the highlights of this vehicle are:

1. Three-piece 17-inch gold wheels
2. Wood-grain finished surfboard mounted on the roof
3. A wood front splitter
4. Board-short-inspired upholstery
   

Without question, the Surf…

Kia continues to surprise the press and consumers by consistently exceeding our expectations. The latest news from Kia yet again resets expectations. In only 9 months, Kia has beat all of their previously held annual sales records!

Kia Motors America (KMA) recently announced that as of September, they have set new sales records for 13 consecutive months. The 18.4-percent (35,609 units) increase over this time in 2010 is largely due to sales of…

Early this September, the first Kia Optima came off the production line at the main Kia Motors manufacturing facility in Georgia. Also this fall, the 2011 Kia Optima was widely recognized for its sophisticated and clean design. The men's lifestyle magazine Esquire took a special liking to this vehicle.

Esquire's "2011 Design and Technology Awards" recognizes the best innovations in the automobile industry for the entire year. Editors applauded the stylish simplicity of…