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Kia Focuses On Going Green


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…

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Kia’s London Showroom is Sure to Turn Heads


As Kia becomes more popular in the auto industry they are becoming known for their excellent auto designs combined with an easy to swallow price tag. Now the South Korean automaker is stepping up their game with a new landmark showroom in London. What makes this showroom special is it that it is made from a renovated parking garage. With a one million pound investment to restore the building the new showroom will be located…

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Kia Earns Low Carbon Award for Eco-Friendly Lineup

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…

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Autobytel Gives 2012 Kia Optima a Good Start to the Year

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…

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More Spyshots of 2013 Kia K9

Spied: 2013 Kia K9
The South Korean assault on the elite of the auto industry continues.

Only a few months after Kia shocked the industry with their GT Concept at the Frankfurt Auto Show, the South Korean automaker continues their aggressive strategy of scaring the elite of the industry. More specifically, Kia has deliberately set the German automakers in their target sites with the goal of taking on the likes of Audi, for example. Sound unrealistic? Only a few years ago they were largely written off as a serious competitor to Japanese brands. Today, their sales figures and exterior styling…
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Kia Motors Named Official Automotive Partner of LPGA

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…

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After 3 Weeks in a Kia Soul, Ohio Woman Wins Big!

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…

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2012 Kia Rio Gets Unexpected Attention

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…

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2012 Kia Soul and Forte Koup Named to MSN Autos "10 Great Cars for Less Than $20,000" List

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 7, 2011 - The 2012 Soul and Forte Koup recently were named to MSN Autos "10 Great Cars for Less Than $20,000" list, with Kia being the only brand to have two vehicles selected. Soul, Kia's iconic hatchback refreshed for the 2012 model year, delivers a series of refinements, including more power, improved fuel economy and new technologies along with an updated look. Meanwhile, the performance-inspired Forte Koup offers world-class design, fuel efficiency, and outstanding driving dynamics.

"MSN Autos selection of Soul and Forte Koup for the '10 Great Cars for Less Than $20,000' list…

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Pair of Kia Optima Turbos will compete in World Challenge against Mustangs and Camaros

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The Kia Optima is headed to the World Challenge next year. Kia has announced that it will once again partner up with Kinetic Motorsports, this time to build a pair of Optima SX models to go fender to fender with the rest of the World Challenge field. The two turbocharged sedans will compete in the Grand Touring Sport Class against vehicles like the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro, if you can believe that.

If you're thinking those two are going to make short work of the Optima, you may want…
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