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Kia Teams up with Trees for Cities

When we here at DARCARS Kia Temple Hills say that the new Kia models we carry at 4700 Branch Ave. are green, we mean it. Kia is committed to helping drivers lessen their environmental impact by creating some of the most fuel-efficient vehicles on the road today.

 Kia recently teamed with Trees for Cities, an independent charity group that organizes tree planting projects in urban areas in the UK. The two worked together to plant…

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'Large Manufacturer of the Year' Award Goes to Kia

Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia opened its doors on November 16th, 2009. In its short time in operation, the plant has taken on the assembly of two major models within the new Kia lineup. Those are the 2012 Kia Optima and the 2012 Kia Sorento.

And while the U.S. production of these two models speaks quite highly to the dedication that Kia has to expanding and developing its North American lineup, it also says…

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Kia Shows Donated 2012 Soul as Part of Wounded Warrior Project

To show its commitment to the U.S. market by creating jobs and financial investment, and to show its commitment to the men and women of the U.S. armed forces, Kia creates many initiatives that give back to the community. One of the most recent is the company's partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project. This organization both aids injured service members and helps to spread the word about them to increase public awareness…

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The 2012 Kia Sportage - Better than Ever

The Kia Sportage didn't get a lot of attention when it first came to north America 15 years ago. What little press it did get, wasn't always positive. Over the years though, the Sportage continued to evolve and rise to the needs and wants of its drivers. Today, the 2012 Kia Sportage is one of the most aesthetically-pleasing and well-rounded compact crossover SUVs on the market.

The Kia Sportage comes in four trim…

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And the Most Efficient and Environmentally-Friendly Automaker is...

Kia! They recently tied for first place alongside automaker Hyundai as the world's most fuel efficient and environmentally-friendly automaker according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This is an outstanding achievement for Kia, as it beat out such (larger) rivals as Toyota.

Kia was also recognized for having the second-lowest carbon dioxide emissions at 330 grams per mile (following Hyundai at 329 grams per mile) and for topping last year's fuel…

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Kia's Dream Car

In the latest Kia ad from this year's Super Bowl, the Korean Automaker proclaims their mid-size Optima to be "A Dream Car. For Real Life." In the ad, a sleeping couple is scattered with dream dust, which incites two very different dreams. Sound a bit out there? That's because it is, and we here at DARCARS Kia Temple Hills loved every second of it!

The commercial starts with the woman in the bed…

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Kia Three Door Coupe Concept Unveiled in Chicago

The Chicago Auto Show has come and gone, but at least one part of it will be sticking with DARCARS Kia Temple Hills for some time. And that would be the all-new Kia Track'ster concept.

While images of a fierce roadster might pop into your head, we're here to tell you that this new concept is something much different... Though still quite performance driven. It's based on the 2012 Kia Soul, but…

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Second-Gen UVO eService Enhances Safety and Convenience

Kia plans to introduce the second-generation UVO eService in 2012. After making its first debut at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show, it promises a lot of add-ons, which compete not only with the telematics services offered by some of its closest competitors, but those offered by luxury brands as well.

One of the most significant improvements to the UVO eService is the fact that the second-gen variant is compatible with smartphone technology. Henry Bzeih, explains…

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Boston Globe Approves the New Kia Optima

Awards and accolades for the Kia Optima overflowed in 2011. One would think that the car has been available for a lot longer than one full model year.  Recently, the new 2012 Kia Optima again confirmed it's place at the top of the market with a fresh handful of accolades, as well as a spot on the Boston Globe's "Top Ten Drives for 2012 List".

After undergoing a scrupulous assessment by the editors…

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The 2012 Sedan of the Year

We are here to tell you about the trend setting the 2012 Kia Optima. It jumps, and all other models follow. Confirming our notion, Autobytel recently selected the 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 with…

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