Friday, November 30, 2012
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Kia Motors America To Display Two Popular Justice League-Inspired Vehicles At Los Angeles International Auto Show
Batman-inspired Optima SX Limited
Previously unveiled at New York's Time Warner Center, Kia, DC Entertainment and RIDES magazine worked together to design and build the Batman-inspired Optima. The exterior features a matte and piano-black paint scheme, a dramatically lowered coilover suspension and muscular ground effects kit, huge Ksport performance brakes for extreme stopping power, custom-designed 20-inch black wheels with one-of-a-kind Batman-logo center caps and a performance exhaust system. A custom front grille shaped like a batwing that took over 40 hours to create, yellow LED lighting accents throughout the vehicle and the iconic bat signal etched into the SXL's HID headlights complete the look of the Optima.
Moving beneath the cape, the Optima's seating is costumed in custom black leather and suede with bold yellow accent stitching. Gotham City's streets are full of villains, and the Batman-inspired Optima is ready for action at a moment's notice with crime-fighting elements such as utility throwing stars installed in the center console.
Aquaman-inspired Rio 5-door
Given the Kia Rio's reputation as one of the most eco-friendly vehicles on the road today – 85-percent of Rio's materials are recyclable at the end of its lifespan – the subcompact provided a natural automotive alter-ego for Aquaman, symbolizing his role as protector of the environment, both land and sea. The Rio 5-door received the West Coast Customs treatment with special gold, green and orange exterior paint and custom metal fins attached to the body. Other visual elements also include Oracle LED wheel rings and body lighting across the exterior and 20-inch color-matched Asanti wheels wrapped in Continental rubber.
Inside the Rio 5-door's cabin, the seats have been reupholstered with green leather featuring yellow and gold accents. The headliner has been customized using green suede, and the Aquaman logo was stitched into the back seats to complete the theme of the passenger compartment. Pop the trunk on this Rio and notice the customized enclosure inspired by Aquaman comics featuring a unique polycast cutout, which creates an underwater scene that is lit with Oracle LED lighting. Massive 12-inch subwoofers and two coaxial component speakers enhance the ride experience. Two seven-inch Rosen Entertainment monitors play the "We Can Be Heroes" video to support this worthy cause.
KMA and DCE Partnership
The partnership between KMA and DC Entertainment was conceived to benefit "We Can Be Heroes" (WeCanBeHeroes.org), a giving campaign dedicated to helping fight hunger in the Horn of Africa and inspired by the heroism of the iconic Justice League characters. "We Can Be Heroes" encourages everyday people to join the fight by getting involved and donating to bring help and hope to the people most affected by the hunger crisis.
The Kia-DC Entertainment partnership will include a total of seven vehicles inspired by the individual characters of the Justice League and will culminate with a fully-drivable, eighth custom car that encompasses all seven super heroes. This final vehicle, a Kia Sorento, will be auctioned off to raise funds for the "We Can Be Heroes" cause. So far, five vehicles have been shown and three more are to be unveiled over the next several months.
Courtesy of ABC12.com
Kia Motors America To Display Two Popular Justice League-Inspired Vehicles At Los Angeles International Auto Show
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121127/LA19012)
Batman-inspired Optima SX Limited
Previously unveiled at New York's Time Warner Center, Kia, DC Entertainment and RIDES magazine worked together to design and build the Batman-inspired Optima. The exterior features a matte and piano-black paint scheme, a dramatically lowered coilover suspension and muscular ground effects kit, huge Ksport performance brakes for extreme stopping power, custom-designed 20-inch black wheels with one-of-a-kind Batman-logo center caps and a performance exhaust system. A custom front grille shaped like a batwing that took over 40 hours to create, yellow LED lighting accents throughout the vehicle and the iconic bat signal etched into the SXL's HID headlights complete the look of the Optima.
Moving beneath the cape, the Optima's seating is costumed in custom black leather and suede with bold yellow accent stitching. Gotham City's streets are full of villains, and the Batman-inspired Optima is ready for action at a moment's notice with crime-fighting elements such as utility throwing stars installed in the center console.
Aquaman-inspired Rio 5-door
Given the Kia Rio's reputation as one of the most eco-friendly vehicles on the road today – 85-percent of Rio's materials are recyclable at the end of its lifespan – the subcompact provided a natural automotive alter-ego for Aquaman, symbolizing his role as protector of the environment, both land and sea. The Rio 5-door received the West Coast Customs treatment with special gold, green and orange exterior paint and custom metal fins attached to the body. Other visual elements also include Oracle LED wheel rings and body lighting across the exterior and 20-inch color-matched Asanti wheels wrapped in Continental rubber.
Inside the Rio 5-door's cabin, the seats have been reupholstered with green leather featuring yellow and gold accents. The headliner has been customized using green suede, and the Aquaman logo was stitched into the back seats to complete the theme of the passenger compartment. Pop the trunk on this Rio and notice the customized enclosure inspired by Aquaman comics featuring a unique polycast cutout, which creates an underwater scene that is lit with Oracle LED lighting. Massive 12-inch subwoofers and two coaxial component speakers enhance the ride experience. Two seven-inch Rosen Entertainment monitors play the "We Can Be Heroes" video to support this worthy cause.
KMA and DCE Partnership
The partnership between KMA and DC Entertainment was conceived to benefit "We Can Be Heroes" (WeCanBeHeroes.org), a giving campaign dedicated to helping fight hunger in the Horn of Africa and inspired by the heroism of the iconic Justice League characters. "We Can Be Heroes" encourages everyday people to join the fight by getting involved and donating to bring help and hope to the people most affected by the hunger crisis.
The Kia-DC Entertainment partnership will include a total of seven vehicles inspired by the individual characters of the Justice League and will culminate with a fully-drivable, eighth custom car that encompasses all seven super heroes. This final vehicle, a Kia Sorento, will be auctioned off to raise funds for the "We Can Be Heroes" cause. So far, five vehicles have been shown and three more are to be unveiled over the next several months.
Courtesy of ABC12.com
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia Pledges $900,000 to Fund SAE Foundation's STEM Education Programming
Warrendale, Pa., Nov. 20, 2012 – SAE Foundation announced today a $900,000 pledge from Kia Motors’ U.S. assembly plant – Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) – impacting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in Georgia between 2012 and 2014.
KMMG’s commitment to STEM and the community is strengthened by this partnership with SAE Foundation and the Troup County School System located in Georgia. SAE Foundation will use these funds over the next three years to provide services to the school system through the implementation of SAE’s K – 12 STEM Education Program, A World in Motion© (AWIM).
“Our team members take great pride in Kia serving as a responsible and respected citizen in the local community, especially when it comes to youth education. This pledge to fund the AWIM program allows KMMG to uphold a philosophy we call the Kia Way, which says we will all work together to make today better than yesterday,” said J. Randy Jackson, vice president of human resources and administration, KMMG. “SAE’s proven reputation and the experience it has working with the automotive industry were key factors in forming this partnership.”
AWIM is an award-winning program that brings science, technology, engineering and mathematics to life in the classroom. These programs help students to build a foundation for careers as engineers, scientists or technicians, to meet future workforce needs of companies like Kia Motors.
“By working together, Kia Motors and the SAE Foundation will address our national challenge to inspire young people and ignite their imaginations to regard math and science as potential career opportunities,” said Matt Miller, director of the SAE Foundation. “KMMG now takes its place as a prominent and integral part of SAE’s history as one of the largest corporate contributors since our foundation was formed more than 25 years ago.”
KMMG is making one of its largest contributions to date with this project. The $900,000 pledge in services and materials over the next three years will be used for events, curriculum, training, student competitions and support. KMMG will also establish a student/chaperone fund for participation in SAE International competitions.
“We could not be more pleased that Kia has chosen to make such a tremendous investment into these critical subject areas by providing services to our schools,” said Dr. Cole Pugh, superintendent of Troup County Schools. “We thank Kia for recognizing the value of education and for being such a great friend to the Troup County School System.”
Courtesy of KIA
Monday, November 19, 2012
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Owner Loyalty Offers
Kudos to the team for getting another 5-Star review!
"ALL INDIVIDUALS AT THE DEALERSHIP WERE FRIENDLY AND KNOWLEDGEABLE. THE PROCESS OF PURCHASING WAS QUICK AND COMFORTABLE. Completing the paperwork for financing, title work, etc. was painless." -Marilyn L.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Nearly 50 Vehicle Debuts Confirmed for the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show
The debut lineup this year promises a compelling mix of the hottest trends and cutting-edge innovations driving today's resurgent automotive industry. Debuts include world- firsts from Chrysler, Ford and General Motors, as well as European automakers such as BMW, Fiat, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Volkswagen. Show-goers also will see global unveilings of new designs from Asian brands, including models from Acura, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, Subaru and Toyota.
The debuts also include the latest in-car technologies as well as highlight fuel-efficient, hybrid, electric and alternative fuel vehicles, demonstrating that green continues to be a dominant shade of innovation in the industry. Overall, there will be two dozen all-electric or plug-in electric models at the show, at least a dozen clean-diesel vehicles and nearly 20 vehicles achieving 40-plus mpg with highly advanced four-cylinder gasoline engines. Coverage of these technology-laden vehicles promises to be extensive thanks to a total of 25 planned press conferences and media registered from over 50 countries.
"The auto industry in North America is experiencing its best annual sales rate since 2008, and this positive growth can clearly be seen in the number of debuts, broad range of vehicles and transformative technologies on display at the show," said Andy Fuzesi, general manager of the LA Auto Show.
Underscoring the L.A. region's status as the largest luxury and performance market in the country, of the 50 debuts slated, at least a dozen will come from these categories. Planned bows in this segment include the world debut of the 2013 Acura RLX luxury sedan, the North American debut of the BMW i8 Spyder hybrid roadster concept as well as an undisclosed world debut from the Bavarian marque. The Show will also play host to the highly anticipated North American debut of the Jaguar F-TYPE convertible sportscar as well as a yet-to-be-disclosed world debut from Jaguar. Mercedes-Benz will have a total of four debuts including the world debut of the SLS AMG Black Series and one yet-to-be-named world debut. Ultra-luxury nameplate Bentley will be showing a North American debut and rounding out the category, a hotly-rumored world debut is slated from Porsche as well as the North American debut of the 911 Carrera 4.
The upcoming year looks to be a banner year for vehicle efficiency. According to AutoTrader.com, total shopper interest for alternative fuel and highly fuel-efficient models is up 54 percent so far in 2012. This year's LA Auto Show reflects this trend and will host significant debuts across all green categories. This year's show will feature the debut of Fiat's first electric vehicle, the 500e as well as the first all-electric vehicle for General Motors with the Chevrolet Spark EV, also making its world debut. Ford is moving strongly into the category as well with multiple new releases including the 2013 Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid, the Fusion Energi plug-in, the Focus Electric and an undisclosed world debut. Honda will also debut its new Accord plug-in hybrid.
Other show debuts represent virtually every popular segment on the road today, and include compact performance unveilings such as the world debut of the North American version of the 5-passenger Fiat 500L. Mini USA will also compete in this segment with the North American debut of the Paceman and the Clubvan. Another big statement will come from Volkswagen, which will have the 2013 Beetle Convertible on hand for its world debut. Asian automakers have also chosen LA as the ideal venue for multiple unveilings. Hyundai will debut a longer, seven passenger version of its Santa Fe crossover along with an undisclosed world debut, while Honda also has a mystery world debut planned. More unrevealed world debuts are planned by Nissan, Toyota and Subaru. The Mazda6 mid-sized sports sedan will have its North American debut at the Show while Kia will present the Forte sedan for its world debut. The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander will also be making its North American debut with enhanced fuel-efficiency and advanced safety technologies including a lane departure warning system.
In addition to the notable debuts this year, there will be a Press-Days only showcase highlighting the transformative technologies increasingly embedded in these vehicles. Dubbed the Advanced Technology Showcase and presented by the Auto Alliance, an industry trade group, the focus is on the expanding list of applications and solutions now being designed into vehicles that make drivers safer while more connected. An Auto Alliance poll shows that about 6 out of 10 consumers are interested in getting driver assist technology when they purchase their next vehicle. These systems are increasingly as important to car buyers as conventional metrics such as horsepower and miles per gallon.
Courtesy of KIA
Monday, November 12, 2012
Friday, November 9, 2012
Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk - Cheering Stations
9:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Downtown Chandler
Arizona Avenue between E. Boston Street & E. Buffalo Street
Chandler, AZ 85225Mile 16.0
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Safeway Parking Lot
S.W. Corner of E. Elliot Road & S. McClintock Drive
Tempe, AZ 85281Saturday, November 10Mile 4.3
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Ahwatukee Palms Shopping Center
S.E. Corner of E. Warner & S. 48th Street
Phoenix, AZ 95044Mile 15.6
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New Life Church
11832 S. Warner Elliott Loop
Phoenix, AZ 85044Sunday, November 11Mile 5.5
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Downtown Tempe
Mill Street between 5th Street and 3rd Street
Tempe, AZ 85281Mile 14.5
11:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
5th Avenue Shops
5th Avenue between Indian School Road & N. Craftsman Court
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Thanks for another 5-Star Review!
normali Phoenix, Arizona Nov 06, 2012 Overall Score: 
Friendly, not pushy. Knowledgeable in their jobs...long experience in the business; good background. Proud of their product, and anxious to work with you to make the sale happen. All expectations exceeded.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
KIA Sells 12 Months of Cars in 10 Months
KIA has already broken its sales record by selling more cars in the first 10 months of 2012 than in the whole of 2010, KIA's previous best year.
Sales of 4,837 vehicles in October pushed the year-to-date sales to 57,736 units - 1,622 more than the record 2010 full year figure when 56,114 vehicles were sold.
Sales in October were 12.4 per cent up on the same month last year whilst the year-to-date sales are currently 21.5 per cent up. KIA's market share for October was 3.2 per cent with a total year-to-date share of 3.26 per cent, up from 2.82 per cent at the same time last year.
Commenting on the performance Michael Cole, Managing Director, KIA Motors (UK) Limited said: "It's great to have passed our record 2010 total with two months of the year to go. Our recently revised product line-up is proving popular with customers and it's thanks to our excellent dealer network that even without the Scrappage Scheme that we had two years ago that we continue to increase our appeal amongst both private and business users."
Courtesy of HonestJohn.co.uk
Monday, November 5, 2012
Friday, November 2, 2012
Movember: Changing the Face of Men's Health
During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces, in the US and around the world. With their Mo's, these men raise vital awareness and funds for men's health issues, specifically prostate and testicular cancer initiatives.
Once registered at movember.com, men start Movember 1st clean shaven. For the rest of the month, these selfless and generous men, known as Mo Bros, groom, trim and wax their way into the annals of fine moustachery. Supported by the women in their lives, Mo Sistas, Movember Mo Bros raise funds by seeking out sponsorship for their Mo-growing efforts.
Mo Bros effectively become walking, talking billboards for the 30 days of November. Through their actions and words they raise awareness by prompting private and public conversation around the often ignored issue of men’s health.
At the end of the month, Mo Bros and Mo Sistas celebrate their gallantry and valor by either throwing their own Movember party or attending one of the infamous Gala Partés held around the world by Movember, for Movember.
The Movember Effect: Awareness & Education, Survivorship, Research
The funds raised in the US support prostate cancer and testicular cancer initiatives. The funds raised are directed to programs run directly by Movember and our men’s health partners, the Prostate Cancer Foundation and LIVESTRONG Foundation. Together, the three channels work together to ensure that Movember funds are supporting a broad range of innovative, world-class programs in line with our strategic goals in the areas of awareness and education, survivorship and research.
Movember - a global movement
Since its humble beginnings in Melbourne, Australia, Movember has grown to become a truly global movement inspiring more than 1.9 Million Mo Bros and Mo Sistas to participate with formal campaigns in Australia, New Zealand, the US, Canada, the UK, South Africa, Ireland, Finland, the Netherlands, Spain, Denmark, Norway, Belgium and the Czech Republic. In addition, Movember is aware of Mo Bros and Mo Sistas supporting the campaign and men’s health cause across the globe, from Russia to Dubai, Hong Kong to Antarctica, Rio de Janeiro to Mumbai, and everywhere in between.
No matter the country or city, Movember will continue to work to change established habits and attitudes men have about their health, to educate men about the health risks they face, and to act on that knowledge, thereby increasing the chances of early detection, diagnosis and effective treatment.
In 2011, over 854,000 Mo Bros and Mo Sistas around the world got on board, raising $126.3 million USD.
Big steps have been taken towards changing attitudes and habits relating to men’s health around the world, but there is still much to be done to catch up with the women’s health movement. Via the moustache, Movember aims to fulfill its vision of having an everlasting impact on the face of men’s health by continuing to spark conversation and spread awareness of men’s health issues each year.
Courtesy of Movember Foundation
Thursday, November 1, 2012
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