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NBA Player, Pau Gasol Wins Kia Community Assist Award


It's not quite enough that Kia produces such efficient and reliable vehicles; the South Korean automaker is now in the game of recognizing and rewarding philanthropy too. Specifically, NBA Player, Pau Gasol recently took home an award in recognition of his community service work from Kia, and Kia of Waldorf, serving Waldorf, has the inside scoop for you.


The specific name of the award that Gasol won is the "Kia Community Assist Award," and it's given out to those who, as is inscribed on the award itself, commit to "following the standard set by NBA Legend David Robinson…

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Kia Builds Landmark Showroom in London


The car maker Kia is known for many things including exceptional auto design. Kia is now taking the image of their vehicles to a whole new level with a new landmark showroom in London. The best part being that this isn't just any old showroom; this showroom is located in a renovated parking garage! The South Korean automaker is investing approximately one million pounds to restore the building, which is located in Collindale, near north London and is called Humming Bird Kia. The showroom will re-open in early July 2012.


Fifteen cars is the amount of vehicles this enormous…

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500,000th Kia Vehicle Speeds Out of Georgia Factory

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 this milestone, stating, "Building 500,000 vehicles in just over two years is quite a milestone for our first U.S. manufacturing plant to accomplish…

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KIA Takes Top Spot In Least Expensive Brand To Own: Kelley Blue Book


KIA Takes Top Spot In Least Expensive Brand To Own: Kelley Blue Book


While initial price is always a prime issue in any new-vehicle purchase decision, the ultimate "best deal" also entails factoring in a number of other significant elements that can have an equally meaningful impact on long-term out-of-pocket expenses. To help bring those big picture details into sharper focus, Kelley Blue Book, the world's most experienced and trusted automotive pricing organization, calculates and integrates data from eight different categories to come up with real-world bottom-line figure that allows for direct comparisons to be made over a five-year…
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KIA of Waldorf supports Children's National Medical Center with life-saving blood donations

KIA of Waldorf supports Children's National Medical Center with life-saving blood donations

Washington, DC- On Thursday, February 16th, KIA of Waldorf will host a blood drive to benefit Children's National. The blood drive will be held from 10 am to 2:30 pm at 3188 Crain Hwy in Waldorf, Maryland. 

Children's National relies on lifesaving blood donors to treat premature babies, patients requiring surgery, and those receiving treatment for cancer and…

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Safety & Convenience Becomes Elevated by Kia with Second-Gen UVO Service

Kia has been on a hot streak as of late and it only continues in 2012 by the introduction of the second-generation UVO eService. After debuting at the 2012 Consumer Electrics Show, the eService promised a lot of add-ons, which compete not only with the telematics services offered by some of its closest competitors, but those offered by luxury brands as well.

Kia has been on a hot streak as of late and it only continues in 2012 by the introduction of the second-generation UVO eService. After debuting at the 2012 Consumer Electrics Show, the eService promised a lot of…

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Kia Shows Off First-Ever Production EV in Vegas

Just recently, Kia showed off their first pure-electric production vehicle as well as a brand-new, zero-emissions concept vehicle for the 2012 Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas, NV. The new production EV is going to be called the Kia Ray, while the zero-emissions concept vehicle is named the Kia Naimo. Even better, both vehicles are engineered with leading-edge lithium polymer battery packs.

The Kia Ray will be fitted with a 50-kW electric motor as well as the previously mentioned polymer battery. The Ray can drive for up to 86 miles on a single charge. What's more impressive is that…

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KIA RACING CAPTURES SECOND STRAIGHT PODIUM FINISH AT DAYTONA

KIA RACING CAPTURES SECOND STRAIGHT PODIUM FINISH AT DAYTONA
Andy Lally and Nic Jönsson Co-Pilot the No. 10 Infinity Audio Forte Koup to a Second Place Finish in Season Opening Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Race

  • 2.5 hour endurance race culminates with a near photo finish as Kia Racing begins defense of its 2011 Team and Driver championships in the ST class
  • Andy Lally sets new Street Tuner qualifying record and earns Kia's first road racing pole
  • IRVINE, Calif., January 31…

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    2012 Kia Rio 5-door Named "Subcompact Car of the Year" by Fama's Mujeres Al Volante

    All-New Hatchback Recognized for Standout Combination of Safety Features, Fun-to-Drive Performance and Tremendous Value

  • State-of-the-art powertrain delivers class-leading horsepower1 and fuel economy of up to 40 miles per gallon on the highway2
  • Rio incorporates a host of eco-friendly features and 85 percent of its materials are recyclable at the end of the vehicle's lifespan
  • IRVINE, Calif., January 12, 2012 - Adding another feather to its cap, Kia Motors America's (KMA) all-new 2012 Rio 5-door has been named one of the top five cars of the year by FAMA's "Mujeres Al Volante." FAMA is a leading modern…

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    Kia to Bring Sports Car Concept into Production in 2013

    If you think only the Germans know how to build a proper sports car, think again. You know the GT Concept Kia showcased at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show a few months ago? Well, Kia has given word they're bringing it into production in roughly a year.

    For those of you who maybe missed the concept's debut, allow Kia of Waldorf serving Waldorf to recap. The Kia GT Concept features a four-door sedan body with four-wheel drive (like at least one Bavarian luxury automaker we know), and seating for four. Its boldly sculpted body commands such attention, and…

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    3188 Crain Highway
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