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The Optima Helps Kia Kick Off 2012

In 2011, Palm Kia was proud to deliver good news to our customers, time and time again. From the award-winning Kia Soulto the innovative revamps taking place across the entire new Kia lineup, the last year marked a major transformation for Kia, and they're gearing up for more major changes with their GT Concept and a rumored refresh of the Kia Forte. And, we're pleased to say that 2012 really started on...

Leaked Sketches Rumored to Be the 2013 Kia Forte

Over the last few years, Kia has continued to surprise the press and auto enthusiasts with forward-thinking designs and technology. The recent redesign of the Kia Optima, for example, has won numerous awards for its style, value, performance and customer satisfaction. The eye-catching Kia Soul has impressed buyers and critics with its easy-on-the-wallet entry price, roomy interior, and family friendly style. The list goes on, but what Palm Kia is really trying to say is...

Kia Motors America and LPGA Partner Up

After a year of unprecedented growth and awards, what's the next logical step for a major automotive company like Kia? Well, find some athletic partners, for one. Starting with their partner, NBA all-star Blake Griffin, and moving on to further enhance their involvement in women's professional golf as the "Official Automotive Sponsor of the LPGA" as well as the "Official Tournament Vehicle" of eight LPGA tournaments.

There are many reasons behind this recent...

2012 Kia Rio Continues to Outshine Competitors

We've said it before and we'll probably say it a few more times in the months and years to come, the new Kia models now available at Palm Kia represent a transformation from the automaker. From design to comfort to reliability, everything about the new Kia models of the last few years have impressed judges and drivers alike. And you can add one more impressive redesign to the list: the 2012 Kia Rio...

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...

Kia Enters the Guinness Book of World Records

When Kia first announced that they would be introducing a hybrid variant of their wildly-popular Kia Optima, the automotive world was unsure of how to react. Sure, models like the Kia Forte have received some of the top auto reviews in its industry; but, it's also hard to deny that there isn't something just a bit cliché about releasing a hybrid variant of your best-selling sedan. Still, we here at Palm Kia knew…

Kia Invites You to Share Some Soul

Those darn Kia Soul Hamsters are showing up everywhere you look. It could be because of the popularity of the Kia Soul or it could simply be because as a society we can't get enough of anthropomorphized animals. Either way, the Kia Soul Hamsters seem to be here to stay, and they're inviting you to get your groove on with them!

We here at Palm Kia realize that no everyone can bust a…