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2011 Kia Sportage First Drive

Cliff Murphy — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:43:08 +0100

Pretty much any compact crossover will meet your demands for utility. In this class, most people aren't looking..

Purists are quick to register their disapproval when you redesign a classic nameplate, but longtime Sportage owners probably won't get up in arms about the redesigned 2011 Kia Sportage. Yes, that's correct. The Kia Sportage is something of a classic. At age 16, iRead More...

The ESPN RV will be at Classic KIA on March 15th

Cliff Murphy — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:56:23 +0100

NBA on ESPN RV makes a stop at Classic KIA March 15th 2010....

Kia Announces "UVO" powered by Microsoft

Cliff Murphy — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:33:41 +0100

This week Kia has announced a partnership with Microsoft bringing a Ford SYNC like system to upcoming Kia models.

This week Kia has announced a partnership with Microsoft bringing a Ford SYNC like system to upcoming Kia models.
Both the Kia UVO and Ford's SYNC system are based on the Windows Embedded Read More...

Create an account with us and be rewarded

Cliff Murphy — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

When you sign up with Classic Kia online, be prepared to be rewarded with bonus features such as private offers and coupons.

01.Receive Service and Sales Specials
Receive Service and Sales Specials that are limited to "Registered Users" such as free car wash coupons, oil change givaways, etc.
This is not junk email - this Read More...

2010 Soul Awarded IIHS Top Safety Ratings

Cliff Murphy — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The 2010 Kia Soul has earned top safety ratings from IIHS. To earn a top safety pick a vehicle must get top ratings in front, side, and rear tests. View the videos by clicking "Read More"

To earn a top safety pick a vehicle must get top ratings in front, side, and rear tests. They must also be equipped with electrRead More...

2011 Sorento: First Kia Produced at Georgia Plant

Cliff Murphy — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Later this year, the 2011 Sorento midsize SUV will be the first vehicle to be produced at Kia's plant in West Point, Georgia.

The 2011 Sorento's monocoque structure should help, as should the updated interior and improved powertrains. A 174 hp, 188 lb.-ft. 2.4L four-cylinder will be standard with a 3.5L V-6 producing 277 hp and 247 lb.-ft. optional. A thirdRead More...

Here come the KIAs!

Jim Syntax — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:19:23 +0100

The first of our new KIAs have begun to arrive. The first truck brought us a few Sportages and three Optimas, one with Navigation! I have to admit, I am impressed with the build quality and the high content level of these machines. The 4 cylinder Optima gets 32 mpg!! That’s a big car to use so little fuel. As we start to buRead More...

Staff coming up to speed on new Kia!!

Jim Syntax — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:35:08 +0100

Classes, testing, driving, more testing, classes,.... getting to know KIA. Wow, what a line of automobiles!

Kia continues to pull away from others!

Cliff Murphy — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:15:36 +0100

Hyundai and Kia continue to pull away from the rest of the U.S. market, on a pace for record sales this year, with nearly every other brand down sharply.

U.S. light-vehicle sales, including cars and light trucks, fell 22.7 percent in September versus the year-ago month, to 745,997, according to AutoData Corp. That was thanks in part to payback from “Cash for Clunkers.” Year-to-date sales were down 27.4 percent to 7.8 million.

The closely watched Seasonally AdjustedRead More...