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Earlier this year, Blake Griffin jumped over a 2012 Kia Optima to make a basket during the NBA Sprite All-Star Slam Dunk contest. Because of the stunt, Griffin won the contest, the video went viral, and Kia signed a new spokesperson.

Now, L.A. Clippers player Blake Griffin is signed with Kia as part of a multi-year deal. Effectively, he will appear at various events, engage in philanthropic efforts, and star in commercials as the only NBA player...

Last month, Esquire rounded up a list of candidates for their Car of the Year award. In the process, they found cars that stood out in certain categories, and they released their list of winners in the "2011 Esquire Design and Technology Awards." The list of nine finalists included cars like the 2012 Nissan GT-R for it's incredible performance and the Chevy Volt for its innovative drivetrain. And, Palm Kia is proud to announce…