With the rising awareness of environmental concerns Kia is making a large push to produce the most eco-friendly cars in the industry. By providing some of the industry's most fuel efficient cars Kia is creating more options for drivers looking to reduce their carbon footprint. Kia has made being green a priority for the company and they do not plan to stop anytime soon.
Rather, Kia recently teamed with Trees for Cities, an independent…
Think a car needs to be a hybrid to offer EV-like emissions? Many automakers in the market have led consumers to believe the answer is yes. Wagner Kia of Shrewsbury would like to point out that some brands (i.e., Kia) are making a point of breaking that rule. Take the 2012 Rio, for example. Emitting less than 85g/km, it's cleaner than any other non-EV available on the market. And, with 30 mpg…
Meeting consumer expectations is good. Exceeding consumer expectations is great. Setting the expectations against which consumers measure all others is even better. Enter: the 2012 Kia Optima. Not only has the model won over auto critics and consumers alike, it sets the bar for all others in its class. But don't take our word for it. Listen instead to Autobytel, an automotive research group with over 75-years of industry experience.
Recently, Autobytel confirmed what Wagner Kia of Shrewsbury already surmised and named this year's Kia Optima the "2012 Sedan of the Year." Now, there are several reasons why…
Kia Motors America has hit a hole-in-one by partnering with the Ladies Pro Golf Association(LPGA). Kia recently announced its union with the organization, which has named the South Korea-based company its "Official Automotive Partner of the LPGA" and "Official Tournament Vehicle" of eight LPGA tournaments, including the recent mid-November 2011 inaugural CME Group Titleholders Tournament. Kia also will become the title sponsor of the Kia Performance Awards, which will be presented at the 2012 CME Group Titleholders and showcased during the course of the season on LPGA telecasts and LPGA.com. Finally, there will be a Kia "hole-in-one" vehicle…
Maybe you've seen the 2012 Kia Soul hamster ads where the rodents dance to LMFAO's "Party Rock Anthem"; or, maybe you've just heard about the funky, boxy vehicle that has stolen the hearts of budget buyers and young families alike. Either way, you should know that the new Kia vehicle, which debuted in 2009 increases in popularity every day. With over 85,000 sold in the past two years, the Kia Soul amazes owners with tons of standard features, unique styling, and an extended warranty.
It's no surprise, then, that Deanna Sutorius, Vanessa Branch, and Rachel…
Ok, we admit it. The Kia Rio hasn't always been the most popular model here at Wagner Kia of Shrewsbury, but we expect that to change soon. The 2012 Kia Rio has garnered quite a bit of attention from auto enthusiasts and experts alike. For example, Consumer Guide points out 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 estimates are a strong point as well. Small-car shoppers should be sure to add the 2012 Kia Rio to their list…
Early in September, the first Kia Optima rolled off the production line at the Kia Motors manufacturing facility in Georgia. Also this fall, the 2011 Kia Optima has been widely recognized for its sophisticated and clean design, particularly by the men's lifestyle magazine Esquire.
Esquire's "2011 Design and Technology Awards" recognizes the best innovations in the auto industry for the year. Editors applauded the stylish simplicity of the 2011 Kia Optima, particularly because it remains one of the most affordable cars on the market. The magazine made a point to say, "A decade ago, a shape this clean…
The Kia Forte has received some of the best auto reviews in its class for 2011 and 2012. But it's not the only quality vehicle from this Korean auto maker. The Kia Optima Hybrid just completed a world record drive, proving it can outlast any other hybrid vehicle.
A 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid traveled through the continental United States, driven by Wayne Gerdes and Chris Bernius over 7,899 miles, recording an average fuel economy of 64.55 miles per gallon. Beating the vehicle's EPA highway rating by 61%, the trip took 14 days and averaged 564 miles…
Attention Kia fans! Kia is planning to unveil an all new concept car at this September's Frankfurt Motor Show, in Germany.
To build a little excitement around the event, Kia went ahead and released some photographs online to tease interest. We have to say, it worked. Our interest is definitely piqued.
To sum up exactly how drop-dead gorgeous the new Kia concept is, let us just say, the editors at Top Gear admit to thinking it was a Maserati. No joke! And others mistook it for an Audi.
The new concept really is proof that Kia has what it…
These days, every auto maker worth its weight has at least one hybrid variant of their top selling sedan. For the Korean car producer, the Kia Optima Hybrid is that vehicle. The car has a sporty new look, with a mean, angled front grille and a rising rear compartment with large trunk and taillights.
Available for a test drive at Wagner Kia of Shrewsbury in Shrewsbury, MA, Optima contains the basic powerplant for a vehicle of its size and class: a fuel efficient 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine, connected to a six speed automatic.
But what makes this car hybrid…
