Kia Cross GT Making Debut at Chicago Auto Show

Kia has certainly been creating a lot of buzz for the next round of auto shows both here in the United States and abroad. We've been keeping you all up to date with the latest developments as best we can on the Pence Kia blog, and we have yet another new concept to tell you about.

Dubbed the Kia Cross GT, the new crossover is slated to be revealed in full during the Chicago…

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Kia Gets Racy with New Urban Concept Set for Geneva

In March, the automotive world will converge of Geneva, Switzerland, a place well-known for its conventions and conferences. Kia looks to enter the Romandy city with a bold statement, and it plans to do so with the unveiling of a new urban concept described as "racy."

While most of the details are under wraps, a few teaser photos have been released, and at Pence Kia, we agree; it's got a lot of spice.

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Kia Announces Reimbursement Plan for Mistaken MPG

As humans, we are bound to make mistakes as we progress forward with our goals and challenges. It takes a big person to own up to their wrong doings and take corrective actions to amend what was put forth on others. In our case it takes a strong, loyal company.

Kia has announced that it plans to amend their recent fuel economy miss-labeling on effected new Kia models. At Pence Kia we are pleased to…

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Kia Scores Touchdown with New Athletic Sponsorship


Fans of collegiate athletics might be interested to know that a brand new College Football Hall of Fame is set to go up in Atlanta, Georgia by the year 2014. Why do we at Pence Kia care? Well for starters, many members of our Richmond area team happen to have a penchant for throwing around the ol' pigskin once and a while. But more than that, we strongly favor one of the facility's most prominent sponsors: Kia Motors America.


First and foremost, acting as sponsor will help Kia to interact with a huge, enthusiastic audience. What's more, the…

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Kia Has its Eyes on Growth in the South


'Tis the season for giving. And along those lines, Kia has announced that it will be delivering a hefty financial gift to the brand's Georgia-based plant this holiday. Of course, the investment will be spread out over several years, ensuring that Kia efforts in the south are alive and vital for many more festive seasons to come.


In fact, the community surrounding this location is so strong and interwoven that Kia has decided to focus on growing its plant's impact even more over the next 16 years. Company officials have committed to injecting a total of $1.6…

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Innovation Fuels Kia Growth in the UAE

In the UAE (United Arab Emirates), industry experts are forecasting a solid amount of economic growth where the automotive market is concerned. While that makes us excited, Pence Kia is most enthused to hear that our favorite automaker is projecting its own sales to be even higher.

Overall, the automotive industry is expected to increase 7-10 percent in sales in the UAE. Even more impressive is that Kia is projecting a sales growth nearly double that at 13-15 percent.


The cause for such a spike? Company officials maintain that the growth will be "fuelled mainly by innovation, features and design…

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Kia Apologizes to Consumers, Reimburses Nearly 1.1 Million Vehicle Owners


It's said that at some point, everyone makes mistakes, and, unfortunately, automakers are not exempt from this phenomenon. Our favorite auto brand, Kia, along with its companion company, Hyundai know when it's time to admit a mistake- and how to make things right. In the wake of a discovery about overstated gas mileage claims on several new vehicles, the automakers are setting out to reimburse owners of nearly 1.1 million vehicles in North America (900,000 in the U.S. and 172,000 in Canada).


Hyundai and Kia share the same parent company, and they've said…

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Kia Teases Next Superhero Installment Ahead of SEMA


Earlier this month, fans of the Justice League comic-book character, Batman, went berserk when Kia released its creative Kia Optima inspired by famous 'the Dark Knight'. Now, four more comic-book-themed new Kia vehicles are on their way based on other Justice League caped crusaders.


By now, most enthusiasts have heard about the latest intriguing Kia initiative, especially the ones that are comic book fans. On the off-chance any in the Richmond, VA area have not heard of this initiative, allow us to give a quick refresher. In conjunction with the comic aficionados at DC Entertainment, our favorite automaker is creating…

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All Signs Point to a Kia Soul Electric


Heard about the new Kia Soul Electric? No? Don't worry, you're not behind the times. For a little while now, the idea of an all-electric Soul has been quietly circling the rumor pool but it's just recently that the first semblance of an official word has hit the scene.


Benny Oeyen, the automaker's European Marketing Director, spilled the beans at the launch of the refreshed Kia Sorento by saying that the Kia Soul Electric would head to Europe. Of course, other officials are currently keeping their lips tight.


One Kia spokesperson in particular, Scott McKee, hints…

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Kia Optima Limited is the Most Appealing Auto of Them All


Pence Kia is happy to share brand new details about the 2013 Kia Optima Limited. Already unveiled to the public eye, the even-more-appealing Optima model is designed to leave passerby viewers with their jaws completely dropped.


What's the recipe? First, designers tacked on a set of snazzy 18-inch chrome wheels. Then, in come an electric parking break and a touch of future technology. Finally, sprinkle in some premium Nappa leather trim seats and voila! you have a Kia auto of extremely attractive proportions.

 

While we're on the topic of the appealing, the 30-second spot shows city lights dancing…

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