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As if the 2012 kia Soul wasn't already eye catching enough, its South Korean automaker has opted to release a special edition that ups the creative ante even further. Officially coined the Red Rock Special Edition Kia Soul, it draws parallels with the geography of the southwest region of the United States.

Specifically, that means it features a brown exterior paint job that Kia has officially named "Canyon," which is complimented by glossy-black accents on its front-end grille and mirrors. Meanwhile, its interior features black leather on the dash and brown cloth upholstery on the seats.

Of course, if…

Although the new 2013 Kia Forte probably won't be officially introduced until sometime in 2012, some leaked sketches of the project have surfaced online. While we at Pence Kia understand the importance of keeping a secret, we just can't help but to share these special new Kia insights with our dedicated readers. Keep in mind, though, that these are just rumors-although we find the sketches pretty convincing!

The new Kia sketches show a vehicle that is much more round and more modern than the curent model. The design is sleek and sexy with a sloping roofline that resembles…

The Kia Rio has been around for quite a while now. Since its launch in 2005, the Rio has garnered global sales of more than 860,000 units. It was company's third best-selling vehicle overseas during 2010, selling more than 219,000 units. This Kia vehicle hasn't always been a best-seller in the United States, however. That could change this year with the arrival of the new 2012 Kio Rio. The Rio comes in 4-door sedan and 5-door hatchback styles and is available in three trims: the base LX, the mid-level EX, and the top SX trim. The…

South Korean automaker, Kia announced the starting cost of its refreshed 2012 Kia Rio5, last week. For those of you not familiar with the Kia Rio5, it's essentially a five-door hatch version of the Kia Rio four-door sedan available in one less trim level. The new cost, we're happy to report, is significantly less expensive than the 2011 model. And, while the starting price is dropping, the aesthetics and technology of the vehicle is rising.

Let's start with the body, shall we?  When you see the Kia Rio5 driving around the Midlothian area, you'll immediately notice…

The all new Kia Optima Hybrid has quite the new look. It features a slick angled front grille and also a rising rear compartment with a very spacious trunk and new taillights.

The Optima isn't keeping anything secret under the hood like most cars of its size and class as it features a fuel efficient 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine, connected to a six speed automatic.

Even though it shares those features with many other hybrids, what really makes this car ready to go is the 40 horsepower electric motor couples to this already powerful 166-horsepowered and 155 lb-ft…

Just recently Kia introduced their revamp of the new Rio. Although it has already impressed many car buyers around the world, Kia promises that in 2014 something even more extravagant for the Rio.

Poised to be one of the biggest producers of green cars, the company will introduce their Kia Rio Hybrid within the next two years. The 2014 Rio will first hit the streets of Europe. The car will contain a 1.1 liter, 74-bhp engine.

The auto maker also plans on releasing a Kia Optima Hybrid in Europe. This variant will contain a 2.0 liter gasoline engine…

The updated Kia Sportage is turning heads. And how could it not - the crossover have been completely remolded. Its front end is ferocious, and under the hood things are even better. A powerful yet fuel efficient powerplant will get you to any destination quickly and safely.

The vehicle continues to take home awards, including AutoPacific's Vehicle Satisfaction Award, voted on by Southern California's motorists. Sportage, available now at Pence Kia, located in Midlothian, VA, took the top spot as Compact Crossover SUV category. The award is based on strong sale value and overall customer satisfaction. Kia's 2011…

When it comes to the Kia Soul, special-editions are not a new phenomenon. At this point, you can't even count them on one hand.

First there was the Ghost, the Dragon, the Ignition, and the Denim special-edition Kia Souls. Now, we have two more to add to the list. Arriving this May, are the Hamster and the White Tiger.

If you own a TV and watch it, you've probably already guessed the forthcoming Kia Hamster is based on Kia's popular 'Hamster' campaign. We actually had a preview of it last fall, at SEMA. Primarily, it's a…

In the past few years Kia has transformed it's former Korean styling, that defined many of it's vehicles in the 1990's and into the early 2000's, into a more universal style that is sure to appear to car buyers globally. The man largely responsible for this evolvement is Kia designer, Peter Schreyer previously employed at Audi.

According to Schreyer, there is currently no "Koreaness" about the current Kia lineup. And he's right - at least as far as production models are concerned.

The recent unveiling of the Naimo EV concept at the Seol Motor Show, however…

Back in 2007, Kia introduced the Kee concept vehicle. Now, almost 4 years later, the miniature sportscar may be coming back to life as the Kia Kee 9. The car will compete directly with competition from Japan, and be smaller than Kia's current compact Kia Rio.

Shown only in a few photos, the two door vehicle will have a unique body styling and interesting color options. There aren't too many close up pictures on the web, nor are there any solid images of what its interior is like. Of course, Kia design has grown up since 2007, so…