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Leading the way in green driving, Kia has recently unveiled their first pure-electric production vehicle as well as a new, zero-emissions concept at the 2012 Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas, Nevada.  The EV is named the Kia Ray, while the zero-emissions concept is called the Kia Naimo. Both are powered with lithium polymer battery packs.

Fitted with a 50-kW electric motor as well as the aforementioned battery, the Kia Ray can drive for up…

Cobb County Kia wants you to know that the 2012 Kia Optima is not just trendy. It's a trend-setter. Confirming our suggestion, Autobytel has recently selected the new Optima as its "2012 Sedan of the Year" and points out that the vehicle sets the bar for others in its class.

Michael Sprague, Vice President of Marketing and Communication for Kia, notes, "Since its introduction, the Optima has been attracting new customers to the brand…

2012 Kia Rio Creates Raving Fans

Since it's initial launch in 2005, the Kia Rio has seen global sales of more than 860,000 units. It was company's third best-selling vehicle overseas during 2010, selling more than 219,000 units. While this specific Kia vehicle hasn't always been a best-seller in the United States, that could change this year with the arrival of the new 2012 Kio Rio. The Rio comes in 4-door sedan and 5-door hatchback styles…

Everyone likes an underdog in a race. That's exactly the role Kia Motors America played in the company's first two racing seasons . . . until they won two championships in the 2011 Continental Tire Sports Challenge. Kia announced in early November 2011 at the Los Angeles Auto Show that it will undergo a major motorsports expansion in 2012 with the creation of two new turbocharged Kia Optima vehicles. These vehicles will compete in the 2012…

Kia Shows Off Sporty Side at SEMA 2011

South Korean automaker, Kia, rallied a sporty team of cars to present at this year's SEMA show. And by sporty, we do not mean high-performance sports cars. We simply mean - sporty.

One Kia concept to make a splash at the show was a brown-colored Retro Surf Rio5. Outfitted with 17-inch, three-piece gold wheels; a wood-grain finished surfboard mounted on the roof, a wood front splitter, and board-short-inspired upholstery, it's a wave rider's…

Consumers Digest Labels 4 Kia Models "Best Buy(s)"

Looking for a great car at an even better price? Consumers Digestrecently chose four Kia vehicles as "Best Buy(s)" based on their excellent value, utility, performance, and comfort. Following the announcements of the company reaching its 14 th consecutive monthly sales record and having its highest October sales in its history, these accolades from Consumers Digest further showcase Kia's dedication to providing a superior experience for their customers.

The four vehicles highlighted?

Kia Will Focus On EV Cars

The people at Cobb County Kia in Kennesaw, GA have a great announcement for those who love driving green. The Korean auto maker has announced they will focus all their eco-friendly car production on electric vehicles (EV) and leave the hybrid options for parent company Hyundai.

 

This is a bit of a departure after the team driving Kia Optima Hybrid completed a historic cross country trip, and set the Guinness World Record for "Lowest fuel…

Kia Optima Sets Hybrid World Record

2011 and 2012's Kia Forte has received some of the top auto reviews in its industry - but it's not the only quality car from this Korean car maker. The all new Kia Optima Hybrid just completed a world record drive, winning the Guinness World Records new title of: Lowest fuel consumption driving through all 48 contiguous US states in a gasoline hybrid car.

 

A 2011 Optima Hybrid traveled through the 48 states, driven…

Driving the Kia Optima Hybrid to a New World Record

At Cobb County Kia, we know that hybrids are all the rage these days. And, while their popularity can't be denied, that isn't the reason behind Kia's decision to release a hybrid variant of the ever-popular Kia Optima. Rather, the South Korean automaker knows that it has the power to innovate the automotive industry through the groundbreaking technology found in hybrid models. Make no mistake about it though; the Kia Optima Hybrid…

Kia Prepares to Unleash a New Concept at Frankurt

Kia is preparing to stun the world with the debut of a new concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show this week, and we here at Cobb County Kia have got the inside scoop just for you! This dashing new concept model is so sleek that even the editors at Top Speed mistook it for a Maserati after a quick glance.

While the new Kia Concept may be Maserati inspired, it won't be so in…