What's Your Forte with Kia Forte and Nicky Romero

Nicky Romero is partnering with Kia Forte to give his fans the ultimate music collaboration!

Submit your found sound samples that reflect your "forte". Nicky Romero will create an exclusive track using some of your submissions.

One lucky fan will then be chosen for a once-in-a-lifetime experience to meet with Nicky Romero in Los Angeles.

We have received four new reviews on cars.com this week!

Rileyz 
Middletown, Connecticut 
May 27, 2013

"Worked with Jermaine Gordon in sales, Todd the sales manager and Mike in financing- all HIGHLY recommended. Excellent experience. Would highly recommend to a friend or family member. Great price on an awesome car- I love it!"

Anne 
Cheshire, Connecticut 
May 26, 2013

"I just purchased a new Kia Soul from Executive Kia and the entire process went smoothly. I worked with Larry who was fantastic, he was very knowledge and helpful. He was not pushy and worked with me and my budget. This was my first time purchasing a new car and I could not ask for a more enjoyable experience. I would definitely recommend Executive Kia to my family and friends."

Tony C. 
Meriden, Connecticut 
May 24, 2013

"This is my second vehicle through Executive Kia and once again he staff in every department provided the highest level of customer satisfaction. Todd Perry went out if his way to be the best sales manager I have ever dealt with in my 27 years of buying cars. Jermaine Gordon moved me through the process and kept me informed and updated, great energy and style. Theresa DiNicola in special financing really took the time to explain everything and really did make me feel comfortable and special! The General Manager, John Gogliettino IV, did all the paperwork with me. He stays connected to the customers and makes sure your car buying experience is a great one. There is no reason to buy a new or used car from anyone else, great staff, great cars and unbelievable customer care!"

Courtney 
Ansonia, Connecticut 
May 22, 2013

"I just leased a 2013 Kia Sportage and I must say that the whole process was made simple by everyone at Executive Kia. I worked with Jerome and he was very helpful answering all my questions and working with me to find the right fit in vehicle and price range. He was not pushy at all which was a plus! I would definitely recommend Executive Kia to anyone who is considering a Kia!"

Read more of what our customers had to say here: http://bit.ly/1158liR

Last Friday was Kia's 69th anniversary! Thank you to all the Kia drivers out there!

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Three new reviews on DealerRater!

Anne65 
Wallingford, Connecticut 
May 26, 2013
Overall Score: 5
"The reason for the scores listed above are because I personally experienced excellent service. Larry met me and my son outside as we were looking around. He took the time to answer all our questions, he was quite thorough in all his explanations. We took a test drive and while doing so he explained the features of the car. I did not feel any pressure to buy - no huge sale pitch. I knew what type of vehicle I was looking for and what my price range was. I liked the fact that Larry was not trying to push a vehicle that was not suitable for me. I met with Todd briefly, he introduced himself to me on my second visit when I was ready to talk about financing. He gave me a great deal on the trade in of my used car. I met with Mike when I went to pick up my car. He was efficient and knowledge in the paper work. He helped make everything go smoothly and as quick as possible. There was a glitch with DMV being down and both Larry and Mike were great especially since we had to change my plates, then put on dealer and then just as everything was all set DMV came back on line and once again my plates were switched. They both took this in stride and were pleasant throughtout the process. It was great working with Larry, he made my first car buying experience great. Thanks."

MrWookie 
Wallingford, Connecticut 
May 24, 2013
Overall Score: 5
"This is a great place to buy new and used cars. The customer service is incredible in particular Todd Perry the Sales Manager is "The Man"! Everyone in the process from Jermaine Gordon, Sales Consultant extraordinaire, to Theresa DiNicola the most excellent of Special Finance people I have ever dealt, go out if their way to help. The GM of the dealership himself, John Gogliettino IV, did all the signing of the paperwork with me. He stays committed to the customer satisfaction by making sure he is part of the process. Great cars, staff and customer service."

MEFuente49 
Wallingford, Connecticut 
May 20, 2013
Overall Score: 5
"We are spanish, and I would like to write my review in Spanish. Desde que entramos a la agencia, la atencion fue muy buena, no perdimos tiempo el Sr. Chin estaba listo para mostrarnos los autos que elegimos. Todos en la agencia fueron muy amables. Y fueron contestadas todas nuestras preguntas. Nos fueron mostradas todas las alternativas de los dos modelos que elegimos. Cuando volvimos a buscar el nuevo auto, estaba ubicado en el salon de ventas como si fuera un regalo para nosotros, fue un muy buen gesto de parte de la agencia Kia. Queremos agradecer la atencion, la paciencia y la amabilidad de todos ellos . Gracias."

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Memorial Day Sales Specials

In the midst of your Memorial Day weekend fun, be sure to come to Executive Kia to take advantage of this great deal on the 2014 Forte!

 

Check out our inventory and schedule an appointment on our website!

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Kia Sorento Serenades with Boyz II Men -- I'll Make Love To You

Kia Racing Makes Its Texas Debut at Austin's Circuit of the Americas for Pirelli World Challenge Rounds Four and Five

The saying, "Everything's bigger in Texas," holds true as Kia Racing makes its Lone Star State debut at the world-renowned Circuit of the Americas (COTA), where the prospect of racing at the new home of the Formula One United States Grand Prix has attracted 51 GT- and GTS-class entries, the largest field of the 2013 Pirelli World Challenge (PWC) season. Drivers Mark Wilkins and Nic Jonsson , who sit fourth and fifth, respectively, in the Driver Championship standing, are in pursuit of points during this doubleheader weekend after two top-ten finishes at Long Beach, Calif., last month. Kia, meanwhile is third in the Manufacturer point standings heading into Austin, trailing only Acura and Chevrolet.

"When you've been racing as long as I have, it's very exciting to visit a track for the first time, so I'm personally really looking forward to Circuit of the Americas," said Jonsson, who ran his first professional race in 1989 and has competed at tracks all over the world during more than two decades of competition success. "With two races here it's a great chance for Mark and I to pick up some valuable points and keep our sights set on the GTS championship. I think the turbocharged Optima should be well-suited to the high speed straights and sweeping turns, so it should make for a fun weekend. And if we could manage to win in our debut race here, it would be really special for everyone at Kinetic Motorsports and Kia Racing."

Along with the COTA race this weekend, KMA is announcing its partnership with iRacing.com, an online, PC-based racing simulation that now features the PWC Optima turbo. The car is available for download now at iRacing.com and can be raced at tracks around the world. The partnership will allow iRacing.com users to climb behind the wheel and experience the PWC turbocharged Optima from the driver's seat.

"Partnering with iRacing.com is a great way to showcase the real-world power and handling of our Kinetic Motorsports-prepared Optima turbos and make the fun and excitement that is normally reserved for our Kia Racing drivers available to anyone with a PC and an internet connection," said Michael Sprague , executive vice president, marketing & communications, KMA. "Very few people get the chance to climb behind the wheel of the turbocharged Optima racecars, so it's a great way for us to reach a new, motorsports-focused enthusiast audience and help further drive the Kia brand."

Joining the PWC in Austin is some down-under muscle; the Australian V8 Supercars have made the trip north to COTA and will race on American soil for the first time. The right-hand drive racecars are a fan favorite and should fill the seats at COTA, making the weekend one of the most anticipated in the track's short history. The PWC will race on a shortened version of COTA from that of the Formula 1 race layout. The 19-turn, 2.3-mile configuration shortens the overall track length by 1.1 miles and should provide fans with some great racing action all weekend long.

Round Four of the Pirelli World Challenge at Circuit of the Americas begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 18; Round Five begins at 2:05 p.m. ET Sunday, May 19. Televised coverage is scheduled to air Sunday, June 16 at 5 p.m. ET on the NBC Sports Network. Race fans can always tune in online for live race coverage at www.world-challengetv.com, and catch the latest news and updates from the track at www.facebook.com/kiaracing and can follow the team on Twitter at @KiaRacing.

Source: Kia

Boyz II Men And Kia Sorento Help A Super-Fan Serenade A Loved One

When was the last time you were really surprised? How about the last time you got a big surprise from a legendary recording artist like Boyz II Men?

If you were Stephen, winner of the Sorento Serenades with Boyz II Men contest, you had a chance to deliver the ultimate musical surprise to girlfriend Nikki over a romantic dinner that featured a very important question.

The Boyz delivered of course, and Nikki got a proposal she won't soon forget - courtesy of her loving beau and one of the great soul/R&B groups of all time.

Source: CelebBuzz

Summer Maintenance Tips: Tires

Tires are one of the most overlooked parts of a car. According the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA), only one out of 10 drivers checks his or her tire pressure correctly, compared with almost seven out of 10 who wash their cars regularly [source: RMA]. But the truth is that an under-inflated, over-inflated, worn down or misaligned tire can be extremely dangerous, particularly in hot summer weather.

Tire pressure changes with the rising temperatures -- approximately one to two PSI (pounds per square inch) for every 10-degree increase in outside air temperature [source:RMA]. Consult your owner's manual or the sidewall of your tire to see what your tire pressure should be and check it with a hand pressure gauge or just let the guys at the service shop do it for you.

An under-inflated tire bulges outward and puts undo pressure on the sidewalls of the tire. With enough heat and pressure, that tire eventually will blow. An over-inflated tire, on the other hand, makes less contact with the road and can lead to hydroplaning in wet conditions.

Use the penny trick to see if you still have enough tread on your tires. Stick a penny in the tread, and if Lincoln's head disappears, you're good [source: CBS News]. Your local service shop or specialty tire store can also check your tires for proper alignment and balance.

And don't forget about your spare! There's no point in having a spare tire if your spare is in worse condition than the rest. Make sure the spare is properly inflated and has ample tread depth.

Besides being a safety concern, improperly inflated and misaligned tires can lower your car's fuel economy. If your tires are a total of eight pounds under-inflated -- not uncommon at all -- you'll waste up to up to a gallon of gas per month.

Worried that your tires won't make it through the hot months? Check out our offers tab on Facebook for our tire special this month!

Article Source: How Stuff Works

Motivational Monday

Do at least one important thing today!

All-New 2014 Kia Forte -- New Car Features and Options - "Driving"

WardsAuto Names All-New 2014 Kia Forte to List of “10 Best Interiors”

Kia Motors America, one of the fastest growing car companies in the last five years, has garnered yet another accolade with the all-new Kia Forte being named to WardsAuto’s list of “10 Best Interiors of 2013.” The stylish Forte stood out for combining premium features, high-quality materials and a sophisticated design at the lowest base price in the compact-car segment.

“The all-new Forte is designed to bring our customers European-influenced styling and premium amenities found more commonly in larger sedans,” said Michael Sprague, executive vice president of marketing & communications, KMA. “WardsAuto’s recognition of the 2014 Forte’s interior as being among the best in the industry is strong evidence of the significant enhancements we’ve made to the new generation of this already-popular product. With the lowest base price in the segment, the 2014 Forte aptly advances Kia’s well-known value proposition to new levels of sophistication.”

WardsAuto named the Forte to their list of “10 Best Interiors” based on combination of technology, comfort, amenities and stylish elements. The 2014 Forte is offered in two trims and comes standard with steering wheel-mounted audio controls, SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio3 and Bluetooth® wireless technology4. Designed at Kia’s American design center in California, the Forte’s cabin has chrome accents, high quality soft-touch materials and large, easy to read, instruments.

“The Kia Forte demonstrates how far compact-car interiors have come in a short time,” said WardsAuto World executive editor Tom Murphy. “Starting at $15,9005, the Forte has the lowest base price in the segment. And yet it delivers premium features – from a straightforward and intuitive communication system to the brilliant door trim resembling the layered gills of a shark – that are sure to surprise and delight car shoppers.”

Source: Kia Motors America

Car Seat Safety

 
Keeping Kids Safe and Secure
Using a car seat (child safety seat) is the best protection you can give your child when traveling by car. Every state in the United States requires that an infant or small child be restrained. And with good reason — unintentional injury is the leading cause of death in children, and most such injuries are automobile crashes.

Child safety seats can substantially reduce the risk of a potentially fatal injury, especially for babies but also for toddlers. Yet many safety seats are used incorrectly. When choosing any car seat, following some general guidelines will help ensure a child's safety. The best car seat is not always the most expensive one — it's the one that best fits a child's weight, size, and age, as well as your vehicle.

Once you select a seat, be sure to try it out, keeping in mind that store displays and illustrations might not show the correct usage. It's up to you to learn how to install a car safety seat properly and harness your child for the ride.

If you need help installing your safety seat or would like a technician to check whether you've installed it properly, the federal government has set up child car seat inspection stations across the country. Also, many local health departments, public safety groups, hospitals, law enforcement agencies, and fire departments have technicians or fitting stations to assist parents. (If you go to one of these locations, be sure to ask for a certified child passenger safety technician to assist you.)

Guidelines for Choosing Car Seats 

• Choose a seat with a label that states that it meets or exceeds Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
• Accept a used seat with caution. Never use a seat that's more than 6 years old or one that was in a crash (even if it looks OK, it could be structurally unsound). Avoid seats that are missing parts, are not labeled with the manufacture date and model number (you'll have no way to know about recalls), or do not come with an instruction manual. If you have any doubts about a seat's history, or if it is cracked or shows signs of wear and tear, don't use it.
• If you accept a used seat, contact the manufacturer for recommendations on how long the seat can safely be used and to find out if it's ever been recalled. Recalls are quite common, and the manufacturer may be able to provide you with a replacement part or new model.
• Be sure to fill out the product registration card so you will be notified about recalls right away.

Infant-Only Seats (Birth to 22-35 Pounds)
Infant-only seats fit newborns and smaller infants best, so you will have to buy another seat as your baby outgrows it. Infant-only seats are designed to protect babies from birth until they reach up to 35 pounds (about 16 kilograms), depending on the model.

Infant car seats should always be installed to face the rear of the car because in a crash the back of the safety seat cradles the baby's head, neck, and torso. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that infants and toddlers ride in a rear-facing seat until they are 2 years old or until they have reached the maximum weight and height limits recommended by the manufacturer.

Many parents have been turning the safety seat around to face the front when their child reaches a weight of 20 pounds (9 kilograms) or 12 months of age, as previous recommendations gave that age and weight as a minimum for front-facing car seats.

Yet recent studies show that a child under age 2 is 75% less likely to die or incur a serious injury when in a rear-facing seat. That's because at this age, a child's neck usually isn't strong enough to support the head in the event of a crash.

So it's essential to follow the height and weight guidelines on the child safety seat and keep your child in a seat that faces the rear as long as it's possible and the seat still fits.

Infant-only safety seats are convenient because they're designed to double as carriers, chairs, or rockers when not used in the car. Many models detach right from the base, allowing you to leave the base installed in the car.

Try to limit the amount of time your infant spends in the car seat while you're at home or while the baby is at childcare. Too much time in a car seat can limit a baby's movement and opportunities for stimulation, which are important for developing sensory and motor skills.
 
How to Install an Infant-Only Seat
Prior to installing your baby's infant-only seat, read the product manual thoroughly. These tips can help with the installation:

• An infant-only seat should be placed in the back seat, ideally in the middle of the back seat, but most important, in a position where it fits securely.
• Read the owner's manual for your vehicle to find out how to use its seatbelts with a child safety seat.
• Use your knee to push down on the seat as you tighten the car's seatbelt through the belt path. The car seat should not move more than 1 inch (3 centimeters) from side to side or forward and backward at the belt path. If the seat wiggles or moves on the belt path, the belt needs to be tighter.
• Some seatbelts may require a special locking clip designed specifically to keep the belt from loosening. Locking clips are available from baby product stores, safety seat manufacturers, and some car dealerships.
• Be sure to check the tightness of the safety seat before each use.
• Never use an infant-only seat in a forward-facing position.
• The car seat should recline at no more than a 45-degree angle.

How to harness your infant:

• Read the entire child safety seat manual.
• Your baby's head should be at least 2 inches (6 centimeters) below the top of the safety seat.
• Infant-only seats are usually designed with a 3-point or 5-point harness. The harness should always be placed in the slots and should always be at or below your baby's shoulders. Most models have a chest clip that holds the harness straps together. Move the clip so the top of it is level with your baby's armpits.
• All harness straps should fit snugly, especially over the shoulder and thigh areas. Straps should always lie flat, never twisted. If you can pinch any harness webbing between your fingers, it's too loose.
• Dress your baby in clothes that keep his or her legs free. This will allow you to buckle the latch crotch strap properly between the legs. If it's cold outside, harness your baby first and then cover him or her with a blanket (never cover your baby's head). Never buckle a blanket under or behind the baby.
• If your baby slouches to one side in the seat (common among newborns), place rolled-up cloth diapers or rolled hand towels on each side of the shoulders. There are supports specially designed for car seats, but only use them if they came manufactured with your safety seat. Never place any kind of padding or blanket under your baby — this can affect the harness's ability to restrain your little one.
• If your baby's head flops forward (also common with newborns), check the angle of the seat. Use a towel or blanket to tilt the seat back slightly (a 30- to 45-degree angle is best).

Convertible Seats
Convertible seats are designed to protect kids from birth up to at least 40 pounds (18 kilograms) facing backward, and up to 65 pounds (30 kilograms) or even 80 pounds (36 kilograms) facing forward, depending on the model.

Convertible seats are the only type of seats that are placed in different positions depending on a child's age: They face toward the rear until a baby is ready to face forward, when they can be turned around and "converted" to a forward-facing seat.

Weight ranges vary on convertible car seats, so it is important to consider a child's height and weight before buying one. Convertible seats are heavy and not very portable. Yet they can be economical because it may not be necessary to buy a separate infant-only seat. It's also a good option for larger babies who outgrow their infant-only seat and still need to be rear facing.

If using a convertible seat, make sure it fits your child correctly — a small child in a large seat may not be the best option. Models with tray shields should not be used for newborns — the shield comes up too high on them, and in a crash the baby's face could hit the tray.

How to Install a Convertible Seat

• An infant or small toddler should be placed in the back seat — preferably in the middle — and must be facing toward the rear of the vehicle until 2 years of age or until reaching the maximum weight and height limits recommended by the seat's manufacturer. A child who reaches the height and weight limits before age 2 is safest in a bigger convertible seat and kept rear facing. Kids who are small can remain in rear-facing seats even after age 2. (Follow the manufacturer's guidelines for when to turn the seat.)
• Read the owner's manual for your vehicle to find out how to use your car's seatbelts or LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system with a child safety seat.
• Read the entire child safety seat manual. Be sure to check the recommended angle of recline for the seat when it is forward facing and rear facing.
• Use your knee to push down on the seat as you tighten the car's seatbelt (lap-only or lap/shoulder) or LATCH attachment belt through the child safety seat's belt path. The seat should not move more than 1 inch (3 centimeters) side to side or forward and backward on the belt path. If the seat wiggles or moves on the belt path, the belt needs to be tighter.
• Some seatbelts may require a special locking clip designed specifically to keep the belt from loosening. Locking clips are available from baby product stores, safety seat manufacturers, and some car dealerships.
• Be sure to check the tightness of the safety seat before each use.

How to harness infants and toddlers:

• Read the entire child safety seat manual.
• Shoulder straps should be threaded through the lowest harness slots to best protect your baby. They should be at or below your baby's shoulders.
• Convertible seats usually have one of three harness options: the 5-point harness, the tray shield, and the T-shield. The 5-point harness offers the best protection for infants because it can tighten to fit snugly and does not obstruct the baby's head. Both of the other harness options can cover a baby's face and are not recommended for infants under 20 pounds (10 kilograms) or younger than 1 year old.
• All straps should fit snugly, especially over the shoulder and thigh areas. Straps should always lie flat, never twisted. If you can pinch any harness webbing between your fingers, it's too loose.
• Dress your baby in clothes that keep the legs free. This will allow you to buckle the latch crotch strap properly between the baby's legs. If it is cold outside, harness your baby first and then cover him or her with a blanket (but never cover your baby's head). Never buckle a blanket under the seat straps.
• If your baby slouches to one side or the other in the seat (common among newborns), place rolled-up cloth diapers or rolled hand towels on each side of the shoulders. There are supports specially designed for car seats, but only use them if they came manufactured with your safety seat. Never place any kind of padding or blanket under your baby — this can affect the harness's ability to restrain your little one.
• If your baby's head flops forward (also common with newborns), check the angle of the seat. Use a towel or blanket to tilt the seat back slightly (a 30- to 45-degree angle is best).
• Be sure to readjust harness straps as your child grows. Heavy clothing (such as a puffy winter coat) should always be placed over your child after being harnessed in the seat. (A tip: After your child is harnessed in the seat, slip his or her coat on backward for warmth.)

Forward-Facing-Only Seats (20-80 pounds)
Forward-facing car seats are designed to protect children from 20 to 80 pounds (about 10 to 36 kilograms) or more, depending on the model.

All kids 2 years or older, or those younger than 2 years who have outgrown the rear-facing height or weight limit for their car seat, should use a forward-facing car seat with a full harness for as long as possible. They should only switch to a booster seat that relies on the car's adult seatbelts when they exceed the height and weight limit for their forward-facing car seat.

Combination car seats are also available that allow you to remove the harness to switch from forward-facing child safety seat to belt-positioning booster seat. Review the forward-facing convertible seat for toddlers information mentioned earlier in this article regarding proper installation of forward-facing car seats and harnessing your child.

Built-in or integrated car seats can be found in some vehicles. As with other forward-facing car safety seats, built-in seats are for kids 2 years of age and older. Some convert to belt-positioning booster seats. Weight and height limits will vary so be sure to check your owner's manual.
 
The LATCH System
Since September 2002, most new vehicles have safety seat anchorage points and most safety seats have anchor attachments.

One of the problems with installing safety seats properly has been incompatibility between the car seat and the vehicle. The Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system was devised to make installation easier because it does not require use of the car's seatbelts.

Instead, a tether strap secures the top of the safety seat to an anchorage point either on the rear shelf area, the rear floor, or the back of the rear seat of the car, depending on the vehicle model. Lower anchors secure attachments on the bottom of the safety seat to a point located between the car's seat cushion and seat back.

You should use LATCH only in seating positions recommended by both the vehicle manufacturer and the car seat manufacturer. Never use both the seatbelt and LATCH to install a car seat. Choose whichever method secures the car seat best.

Most forward-facing safety seats made after September 1999 are equipped with top tether straps, and most vehicles made after September 2000 have tether anchors. Since September 2002, most new vehicles also have lower safety seat anchorage points and most safety seats have lower anchor attachments.

If your vehicle or safety seat was purchased after these dates and didn't come with tethers or anchors, call the manufacturer.


Air Bags and Kids
When combined with safety belts, air bags protect adults and teens from injury during a collision. They have saved lives and prevented many serious injuries. But infants and children can be injured or even killed if they are riding in the front passenger seat when an air bag opens.

Air bags were designed with adults in mind: They must open with great force (up to 200 miles per hour) to protect an average-sized, 165-pound (75-kilogram) male from injury. While this force is appropriate for adults and bigger kids, it can be dangerous for small children, possibly resulting in head and neck injuries.

Protect your baby or toddler from air bag injury by following these rules:

• Air bags present a serious danger for babies riding in rear-facing car seats. Never place a rear-facing infant seat in the front seat of a car that is equipped with a passenger-side air bag.
• Child safety seats should be placed in the back seat. If you have no choice and must place a child in a car seat in the front (that is, if your car is a two-seater or if the car seat will not fit in the back seat), push the passenger seat as far back as it will go.
• A law passed in 1995 allows car manufacturers to install a manual cut-off switch that temporarily disables a passenger-side air bag. As recommended by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, if you must place a child in a car seat in the front seat and your car has this cut-off switch, disable the air bag for the duration of the ride. Be sure to switch the air bag back on when you remove the car seat.

Source: KidsHealth.org

Thanks to Mike for this excellent DealerRater review!

 
mikeglastonbuy 
Wallingford, Connecticut 
May 01, 2013
Overall Score: 5
"Great Service, Mike Porreca, and Jermaine Gordon really put a lot into helping me into the vehicle I wanted. also Ralph Coppalo, helped out. I know they worked hard and were very friendly and helpful even returning calls through out the whole time. The whole staff was outstanding great job, great service, I would go back there again, Thanks Guys, Mike"

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All-New 2014 Kia Forte - Robot Commercial - "Birds"

Kia Announces April Sales Record

With the first deliveries of the all-new 2014 Cadenza and Forte sedans taking place throughout the month, Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported best-ever April sales of 47,556 units. The U.S.-built Optima midsize sedan led Kia's sales for the 17th consecutive month with 14,678 units sold, and together with Sorento CUV, also built in West Point, Georgia, accounted for nearly 50 percent total sales for the month. The Soul urban passenger vehicle also recorded robust monthly of sales of 11,311 units.

Cadenza and Forte join the 2014 Sorento CUV as three of the seven all-new or significantly redesigned vehicles to launch this calendar year. Each of these new products furthers Kia's efforts to advance value to new levels of sophistication by combining European-influenced styling with cutting-edge technologies, premium amenities and affordable pricing. 

Source: Market Watch