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Mark Wilkins pilots No. 38 turbocharged Optima to Kia's first podium finish of 2013 season and moves to third place in Driver championship AUSTIN, Texas, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Like a bull rider in a Texas rodeo, Mark Wilkins grabbed the reins of his No. 38 turbocharged Optima and rode it to a well-deserved and hard-fought second-place finish Sunday in Round Five of the Pirelli World Challenge (PWC) at the world-renowned Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas....

Kia Motors America announces partnership with iRacing.com, a premier PC-based racing simulation that will now feature the Pirelli World Challenge Optima Turbo for online racing IRVINE, Calif., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- 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...

All-New 2014 Cadenza[1] and Forte Sedans Begin Appearing in Showrooms IRVINE, Calif., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 17(th) consecutive month with 14,678 units sold, and together with Sorento CUV, also built in West Point, Georgia*, accounted...

Mark Wilkins pilots the No. 38 turbocharged Optima to a second-straight top-five finish at Kia Motors America's home race LONG BEACH, Calif., April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Just up the road from its U.S.-corporate headquarters in Irvine, Calif., Kia Racing gave its fans reason to cheer loudly with a top-five finish in Round 3 of the Pirelli World Challenge (PWC) at Long Beach presented by Kia. Wilkins, whose turbocharged Kia Optima got faster with each passing lap, was stalking...

Kia's Flagship Sedan Offers Premium Amenities at a Starting Price of $35,100[1] MSRP IRVINE, Calif., April 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) is pleased to announce pricing for its most powerful and technologically advanced vehicle ever offered in the United States. The 2014 Cadenza will be offered in one trim level with a starting MSRP of $35,100, plus $800 destination and handling, when it goes on sale later this month. Aside from a unique blend of...

Kia Raises Visibility of U.S. Road Racing Program with Integration into Cie Games' Car Town and Presenting Sponsorship of Round Three of the Pirelli World Challenge this Weekend in Long Beach IRVINE, Calif., April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors' fourth season of U.S. road racing competition heats up this weekend on the streets of Long Beach, and the Southern California-based automaker's commitment to motorsports will be on full display with Kia's first-ever presenting...

Used KIA New York dealer Yonkers KIA is announcing to its customers that the Sorento Spring Forward Lease Loyalty Program has arrived, where shoppers interested may save big on a new Sorento. YONKERS, New York (PRWEB) April 12, 2013 Used KIA New York dealer Yonkers KIA does its best to offer customers the most competitive and complete financing and lease options, and with its latest Sorento Spring Forward Lease Loyalty Program being offered right now, shoppers may find just that. With...

Nearly 50,000 vehicle sales in March help Kia end first quarter on a high note LA CROSSE, Wis., April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- With the world debut of three new Kia vehicles at the New York International Auto Show last month, March was a great segment for Kia Motors, as it helped boost first quarter sales to the second highest in company history. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130408/CG90290) Led by the Kia Optima midsize sedan for the 16(th) consecutive month...

Kia Completes Second-Best First Quarter in Company History; All-New 2014 Forte Compact Sedan Set to Begin Arriving In Dealerships This Month IRVINE, Calif., April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported March sales of 49,125 units on the heels of the world debut of three stylish and technology-laden new vehicles last week at the New York International Auto Show. March sales contributed to KMA's second-best first quarter sales in company history. The...

"Take on Blake Dunk Challenge" Sweepstakes Features Multiple Prizes, Including NBA Finals or NBA Draft Tickets and a Grand Prize Trip to Meet Blake Griffin IRVINE, Calif., March 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors' global ambassador, NBA All-Star Blake Griffin, is well-known for his monster slams, and now basketball fans can attempt to out-dunk him in the "Take on Blake Dunk Challenge" 3-D Facebook game. The "Take on Blake Dunk Challenge" brings the time-traveling experience of...