Kia Partners with B.R.A.K.E.S. to Provide Driving Tips to Teens

Kia Motors America knows how important it is to educate young drivers. After all, they're more likely to get into an accident, and some don't have the opportunity to get all of the driving tips they need. That's why the brand has partnered with the B.R.A.K.E.S. organization to aid in this process.

Michael Sprague, executive vice president, marketing & communications for Kia Motors America (KMA), explains the importance…

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Model Year Updates for the New 2014 Kia Sorento SX

Normally, when a car company refreshes a vehicle for the new model year, the bulk of the changes take place on the exterior while many of the parts behind the scenes remain the same. This was not the case for the 2014 Kia Sorento however. The Sedan was built on an all-new chassis while only receiving slight alterations to its exterior.

To the average observer, the new Sorento appears to have gone through a normal…

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Kia Motors America Attains Record Sales Volume in May

For Kia fans, it may not come as a surprise that brand continues to see strong growth in regards to units sold. In fact, Kia Motors America (KMA) is one of only three auto brands to continually see improvements in sales volume over the past four years. With new Kia models like the Cadenza and Forte receiving such a strong welcome after their introduction to the US market, it becomes less shocking that that the…

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Kia Soul EV Will Makes its Way to the U.S. in 2014

The Kia Soul is known for its funky style and fun-to-drive personality, as well as its fuel-efficient nature. Soon, there will be an even more fuel-efficient new Soul, however: the upcoming Kia Soul EV, an all-electric vehicle that's rumored to be on its way to the United States sometime next year, according to a recent report from Kia World.

Here's what we've learned about the new vehicle so far:

Kia Soul EV…

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Kia to Offer Free Maintenance Program for New Cadenza

With the 2014 Kia Cadenza, the South Korean automaker is taking steps to enter a more luxurious portion of the market. Taking a page out of other luxury automakers' books, like BMW, which offers free services for this vehicle at 50,000 miles or 4 years, whichever comes first,  Kia recently announced that this complimentary scheduled maintenance program would be available for the new Cadenza mid-size sedan.

John Crowe, vice president of service and after…

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Kia Provides Drivers with New Full-Size Sedan Option

Kia has always been known as a brand that provides affordable, stylish vehicles filled with the latest technologies. Now, with the addition of a full-size sedan to the brand's lineup in the 2014 Kia Cadenza, it's also adding in a bit more luxury.

2014 Kia Cadenza Info. & Features:

  • A Powerful Base Engine: One engine is available, a 293-hp V-6, but it offers more power than its rivals, the 2013 Toyota Avalon and base…
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Kia Puts its Heart into New Soul

When we at Pence Kia first heard that one of our favorite new Kia models, the Kia Soul, would be undergoing a redesign for the 2014 model year, we couldn't help but get excited.

After all, with Kia's design proficiency improving, year-after-year, we knew that we were in for quite a treat with the new Soul.

And, after catching a glimpse of pictures from the Soul's unveiling at the New York International…

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Kia Optima Hybrid Improvements for 2013

If you're in the market for a hybrid that has everything you want and nothing you don't, Pence Kia would like to recommend the award winning Kia Optima Hybrid. This vehicle has the ability to keep you away from the pump for long periods of time without sacrificing anything in regards to performance. There is no question as to why so many have come from the greater Midlothian area to visit our Kia…

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2013 Kia Soul Raved as 'Best Car Deal Under $15,000' by Reader's Digest

Many were unaware that the 2013 Kia Soul starts under $15,000. It's true. Base line Soul's come in at an MSRP of $14,400. Many auto reviewers have taken notice of the incredible value this vehicle offers and Reader's Digest went as far as to name the new Soul 'Best Car Deal Under $15,000' in its March 2013 issue. This new title adds to the growing list of awards the vehicle has been receiving.


Michael Sprague, executive vice president, marketing & communications, Kia Motors America, boasts, "The Soul is the vehicle that sparked Kia's design…

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Kia to Make Another Big Appearance with the New York International Auto Show

Coming off a record setting year in 2012, Kia Motor Group has been taking the auto shows by storm with big announcements and model showings. The New York International Auto Show will prove to be no different as three new Kia models are scheduled to be shown at the venue. These redesigned and refreshed models are sure to take New York by storm.


Which models will be making an appearance?


First off, there is the…

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