Throwback Thursday: Blake Travels to 2006 in the Kia Optima

This week for Throwback Thursday, watch Blake Griffin travel back in time with the 2013 Kia Optima to teach his younger self a thing about gloves and weight-lifting. 

2013 Kia Sportage Given "Best Bet" Distinction By The Car Book

With its impressive list of safety features, dynamic styling and advanced technology, the 2013 Sportage has been named a "Best Bet" by The Car Book 2013. 

"We are very proud to have the 2013 Sportage recognized as a "Best Bet" by The Car Book," said Michael Sprague, executive vice president of marketing and communications, KMA. "As Kia's longest running nameplate, the Sportage offers sleek styling, modern amenities and fun-to-drive performance in a capable compact CUV."

The "Best Bet" distinction is based on objective information collected from government and independent sources that evaluate the safety and performance needs of the American consumer. Cars that have ratings in all of the key Car Book categories - safety features, fuel economy, rollover, front and side crash tests, maintenance and repair costs, warranties, insurance costs, and complaints, with the greatest emphasis placed on crash test performance - are potentially titled as "Best Bets." 

The Car Book is an annually updated guide to buying a new car, van, truck or SUV. It's the one-stop shop for the latest safety ratings, dealer prices, insurance premiums, maintenance costs, tires and is published in cooperation with the Center for Auto Safety, the nation's leading auto safety advocacy group.

"The Car Book, the consumer's best guide to smart and sensible car buying, analyzes multiple new cars each year and selects the top picks for the American car buyer," said Jack Gillis, author of The Car Book. "We appreciate Kia's commitment to deliver high-value market choices for the American car buyer."

Via The Sacramento Bee

Come In For Cash For Clunkers!

Come in and take advantage of our Cash For Clunkers deal going on this month! Bring in your clunker for a guaranteed $4500! Hurry in! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MP0YiErrUM&feature=share&list=PL2EBF1...

New Customer at Value Kia

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Congratulations to our new customer for purchasing a new vehicle from Value Kia! We thank you for your business and are happy you are satisfied. Come in to our dealership again!

Another pleased customer at Value Kia!

"Nick was very friendly and they were willing to negotiate to get as close to my desired price as possible." Another happy customer with Value Kia! Check out what other people have to say here: http://bit.ly/UTCKzw

Superman-inspired Kia Optima Hybrid helps those affected by drought and famine in Africa

Kia, DC Entertainment and Super Street magazine worked as a team to develop this one-of-a-kind Superman-themed Optima Hybrid that made its debut at the Chicago Auto Show today. The joint effort is designed to raise awareness for DC Entertainment's "We Can Be Heroes" campaign, a charitable relief effort to bring help and hope to people affected by drought and famine in the Horn of Africa.

The metallic blue and red sedan, which thankfully manages to look better in person than it does in the pictures, is the seventh vehicle in a 10-month partnership between the automaker, comic book company and tuner as they build themed vehicles representing all of the Justice League heros. A yet-unseen eighth vehicle will be an amalgamation of all seven Super Heroes in one.

There is no mistaking the blue metallic finish with red chrome accents, or the world's most recognizable superhero's chest emblem glowing on the hood, but you have to look closer to see the Superman logo on the rear fascia and catch the red glow from the headlights. The theme has been carried into the cabin, where occupants will find custom upholstery and Superman's iconic shield on the seats and airbag cover. While the hybrid sedan's gasoline-electric powertrain remains untouched, the Optima features flared fenders, oversize 22-inch wheels and a height-adjustable suspension that is controlled from the cockpit. Read more in the official press blast below.

Via AutoBlog

Auto Tip: Check Tire Alignment Regularly

Auto tip: get your car's alignment checked regularly. Improper tire alignment can create wear and decrease the life of your tires and cause poor handling. Be sure to come in if it has been awhile since you last got your alignment checked!