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Happy Friday Fans! Be sure to take a look at these special offers on vehicles including the Kia Rio, Kia Soul and Kia Sedona. These specials end tomorrow, March 31st so come check them out today.

Sit down, buckle up and let’s take a trip down memory lane to explore a magical makeover story that would make Oprah Winfrey cry (well maybe not Oprah). Today on Kia Buzz, we’re going to outline the design evolution of the Kia Rio and how it went from an ordinary subcompact to a top selling vehicle that has won multiple prestigious design awards. 1987 (Pride) The Rio’s origin dates back to an earlier model which was known as the Kia Pride in 1987. This mini hatchback was sold in Korea from 1987-1997 and was a joint project between Kia, Ford and Mazda. It was sold in the US as the Ford Festiva. 1994 (Avella) The Pride became the Kia Avella in domestic Korea and was sold as the Ford Aspire in the US. All Avellas came standard with 13 inch wheels, a four-speaker stereo, heated rear glass, anti-lock brakes (ABS), driver’s side airbag, and door impact beams. It was also the first South Korean car in its class to offer dual airbags and AB...

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EcoDynamics EcoDynamics is a new sub-brand that Kia Motors created to distinguish its models that have low fuel consumption and emissions. The Forte LPi - a natural gas vehicle - was the first car to get this badge in 2009 and the company continues to add to the roster of EcoDynamics cars. Around the world these include the Rio, Picanto, Venga and cee’d, as well as hybrid models of the Forte and K5 (Optima) sold in some markets. Environmental blog Inhabitat praised the Optima Hybrid as “an unexpected option for green drivers,” saying:   Our runs in the Optima Hybrid averaged nearly 40 miles per gallon--hardly what you would get from the mild hybrid we were expecting--and a friend even commented that the style had hints of Aston Martin. That's pretty high praise, but come along with us for a little ride to find out why the Kia Optima Hybrid surpassed nearly all our expectations and makes our list of decent options for green drivers. Electric ...

On the eve of the third annual Kia Classic Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) golf tournament at La Costa Resort and Spa, Kia Motors America (KMA) and two-time LPGA winner Michelle Wie paired up today to donate $50,000 to Operation Hero, one of the keystone programs of the nearby Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA).  The funds, which are intended to help Operation Hero maintain staff and provide equipment and supplies to more than 375 kindergarten and elementary students at Camp Pendleton , commemorate Michelle Wie 's graduation from Stanford University . Operation Hero provides free mentoring and tutoring to at-risk elementary-aged children of military families living at Camp Pendleton , which is home to more than 100,000 men and women of the armed forces and their families.   "As a Southern California -based company and one of the fastest growing auto brands in the U.S., Kia Motors is deeply committed to supporting the local communities...

With both Kia and Hyundai growing into global contenders, the need for flagships across the model range has become evident for the South Koreans. Every time there’s mention of a hot version of the Sonata, i30, cee'd and more, officials always admit they need such a vehicle. But the lessons learned from Lotus should be clear for everybody: you can’t build them all at the same time. While at the Geneva Motor Show, Australian publication CarAdvice spoke to Kia’s European head of powertrain development, Joachim Hahn, who talked about the need for a hot Rio. “Yes we should look at turbo engines in Rio. We already produce turbocharged engines and what we will bring out in Kia within the next 12 months is a European turbocharged GDi engine,” Hahn says.  But Kia needs to build the sporty pro_cee’d hatch/coupe first. This is rumored to get the same 1.6-liter T-GDi engine as the Veloster Turbo, though guessing outputs is impossible at the...

Michelle Wie returns in her Molten red Kia Soul for a little target practice. Watch her pick clay targets out of the sky using a golf club and golf ball, as well-to-do hunters and their dogs look on in amazement.

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We’ve launched the first episode of Kia TV, an online video magazine covering the latest Kia news such as launch events, brand news, social responsibility efforts, sponsorships and more. Our first pilot episode features the “First Unveiling of All-new cee’d” at our media lounge event held at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. It gives you a nice glimpse of the event and highlights some interviews with our product managers and lead designer – Check it out!   Courtesy of Kia Buzz

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In its commitment to produce sustainable and fuel-efficient vehicles, Kia Motors America (KMA) has "had the biggest improvement in adjusted CO2 and fuel economy performance from MY 2009 to MY 2010" of any automaker, according to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) latest fuel economy trends report titled, " Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends:  1975 Through 2011 ."  Kia's fuel economy gain from 2009 to 2010 was 11.6 percent, while its reduction in CO2 emissions was 10.1 percent, beating all other major manufacturers by considerable margins based on the EPA's most recent data.  In addition, the report shows Kia as tied for the highest Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) at 27.0 miles-per-gallon for MY 2010.  Kia is ranked number two for MY 2010 CO2 values, ahead of traditional leaders such as Honda and Toyota. "As an industry leader in fuel economy, Kia is committed to...

Park in the shade Of course, a garage is always the ideal place to park your car. But if one isn’t available, minimize interior damage from UV sunlight and heat by always trying to park your car in the shade. If no shade is available or if you find parking under a tree results in bird droppings, use a car shade to minimize the sun’s impact. As a bonus, you’ll have a cooler car to step into on hot sunny days. Car shades come in two basic types: those that you unfold and place on the front windshield and rear window, or pleated types that attach to the windshield posts (with adhesive), window frames (with Velcro), or the windows themselves (with suction cups).

Kia's design team led by former Audi designer Peter Schreyer continue to strive, as two of their latest models win top awards in the 2012 red dot design competition. The cars in question are the latest incarnations of the Picanto and Rio, both small city hatchbacks available in the European market. Kia has come a long way in design in recent years.   These awards bring Kia’s total red dot wards to six, with the Soul winning in 2009, Venga in 2010, and both Sportage and Optima claiming top spots in 2011.  Optima was also named ‘best of the best’ in 2011 for its groundbreaking design. And you have to take into account that American models, such as the Koup have never been included in the competition, otherwise it could have been seven awards for Kia. For those of you who don’t know, red dot award is held by Design Centre of North Rhine-Westphalia since 1955 and is one of the most coveted design contests in the world. Kia’s A-seg...

An expert dunkologist tests the theory that if Blake Griffin can dunk over a Kia, a Kia can dunk over Blake Griffin.

In an automotive first, Kia Motors America (KMA) and music-loving Facebook users are creating a one-of-a-kind online playlist, titled " Kia Rio Windows Down," through Spotify, the award-winning digital music service that embraces sharing music and hearing tracks instantly by hitting play on any music post or posting tracks on Facebook and Twitter.  Since the submission period began on the Kia Rio Facebook page in February, more than 1,100 songs have been submitted for inclusion on the playlist on Spotify, with song selections totaling 15 hours of music and an average of 24 minutes of time spent per user listening to the playlist, which provides an environment for users to listen, discover, and share the unique playlist with their friends.  To create the perfect playlist for a joyride in the all-new Kia Rio subcompact, songs from Spotify's library of more than 15 million tracks can be submitted for the playlist until April 15, and will remain on the Spotify p...

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At Kia Motors we don’t just see our corporate responsibility as being global in scale but also local. Starting with Walking Bus in 2000 and with Red Nose Day since 2009, Kia’s commitment to corporate responsibility has been expanded to include a new environmental partner – Trees for Cities. Set up in 1993 Trees for Cities is an environmental and social charity that works with communities to plant trees in cities and areas that need it most; delivering community focused tree planting projects in deprived urban areas. By partnering with Trees for Cities, Kia can make a significant difference to local areas across the UK and involve staff and dealerships with projects in their areas. Michael Cole, Managing Director of Kia Motors UK Ltd., ‘We are pleased to be supporting Trees for Cities and being able to make such an important impact on local communities within the UK, making urban spaces a green and more pleasant area for their residents. We look...

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All-New Kia Performance Awards to Honor Outstanding Achievements of Ladies of Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Players Kia Motors is the Official Automotive Partner of the LPGA Four recipients of end-of-the-year Kia Performance Awards to receive Optima Limited The third annual Kia Classic, from March 19-25, is attracting a strong field of LPGA players who will compete for a $1.7 million purse with the winner taking home a first-place check for $255,000 and one of the first range-topping 2012 Optima Limited midsize sedans to roll off the production line at Kia's U.S. manufacturing plant in West Point, Georgia. "Kia is one of the fastest growing auto brands in the U.S., and sports marketing initiatives such as our involvement with the LPGA have significantly raised awareness and consideration for the brand and our vehicles," said Michael Sprague, vice president, marketing & communications, KMA. "We are pleased to offer an enhanced...

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Springtime is here and you know what that means. It’s time to throw out those filthy fast food cups, wipe down that dusty dashboard and let in some fresh air to dispel that smell that’s been bothering you for the last 3 months. Yes, it’s time for some spring cleaning and we want to share six simple tips using common household items to properly clean your car interior without a fuss. Let’s start with the ceiling. 1. Ceiling: If the ceiling of your vehicle is made out of fabric material, wiping it too hard with a wet cloth may cause some fuzz. You want to make sure you use a slightly damp washcloth made out of superfine fibers and you can add a bit of neutral detergent as needed. 2. Dashboard: You can wipe the dashboard down with a washcloth and use a car brush or toothbrush to dust any hard to reach spaces. 3. Handles & Steering Wheel: Many cars have leather handles, so you may be tempted to use household leather care products, but it...