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Kia Sets Yet Another Sales Record in March

We've said it before and we'll likely say it again: Kia is on the move! The latest example of their unprecedented growth being the record-setting month they had in March! Kia dealers across the United States sold 57,505 units, a 30.2 percent increase over the same time period in March of last year. Annual sales are reflecting a similar trend - a 31.8 percent increase in year-to-date sales. If you've?

Have you and your teen started the grueling process that can be shopping for a vehicle? If you have, you'll know what a struggle it can be to find the perfect middle ground between 'fun' and 'safe' without paying a steep price. As a parent, you want something that's fuel-efficient, easy on your insurance premium, and reliable. As a teen, they likely want something that will be fun for road trips with friends...

Kia Tops Total Cost of Ownership Awards

There are a lot of things to consider when buying a new car, but the easiest and quickest way to narrow your search is by price. Simply put, if your budget for a new car absolutely cannot exceed $30,000, you won't be shopping for a BMW, will you? No, you won't - because you're a smart shopper, you know what you want, and you know how to get it without breaking the...

Kia Teams Up With Kinetic Motorsports for the Kia Rio5 B-Spec

The Kia Rio5 has only recently started arriving at dealerships nationwide, but Kia has already unveiled some sportier variants for speed enthusiasts. Earlier this month, Kia showed up at the SEMA show in Vegas with a Rio5 B-Spec, specially designed for racing in GRAND-AM, the Pirelli World Challenge, the Sports Car Club of America and the National Auto Sport Association. What's more - you can get behind the wheel of your very own Kia Rio...

Kia and NBA All-Star Blake Griffin Join Forces

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...

2011 Kia Optima Nabs More Awards

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…

Announcing the All-New 2012 Kia Rio5

Palm Kia, located at 2305 SW College Rd Ocala, FL, is expecting the 2012 Kia Rio5 to arrive in our showroom any day now. And we couldn't be more excited to share all of the exciting updates it's received since 2011, including a price cut of almost $1,500!

The MSRP of $14,350 alone is impressive. But it gets even better after taking a look at the list of refreshers and add-ons...

Taking a Look at What Makes a Good City Car

While nothing in the world could ever make us love driving in a big city, there are certain cars out there that are designed to alleviate some of the stress that comes with navigating the busy streets. Most people may not consider what makes a good city car, but the good folks at Cars.com did, and that is why they've compiled a list of the "Top 10 Urban Cars" for us to consider…

Kia Enters the Hybrid Game

The hybrid market is growing fast, and that means every automaker out there is racing to bring a hybrid version of their best-selling sedan to the market. As it turns out, Kia is no different, offering up a hybrid variant of the ever-popular Kia Optima. We here at Palm Kia are pretty big fans of the Optima, so we thought we'd take a minute to go over everything that its hybrid variant has to…

If it wasn't already obvious that Kia and the NBA go together quite well, perhaps this will thoroughly convince you of their unique partnership. First, Kia teamed with the L.A. Clippers for a sponsorship that was very well met by the fans. Next, they teamed up with the NBA as a whole for the 2011 NBA draft. And, now Kia has partnered with the NBA, once again, and NBA rookie, Blake Griffin for…