Things did just get a little bit bigger in Texas for the Kia Racing team as they recently made their Lone Star State debut at the current home of the Formula One United States Grand Prix: The Circuit of the Americas. The turbo charged Kia Optima, operated by drivers Mark Wilkins and Nic Jonsson, earned a second place finish behind team Red Bull, positioning the Manufacturer in third place in overall point standings for the…

After taking a brief hiatus of one model year, the stylish and affordable Kia Sedona minivan is coming back to the new Kia lineup for 2014. Though we at Redding Kia have heard many times that the minivan would not be out of the lineup for long, we didn't know exactly when it would become available, since a 2013 model was not manufactured.

Now, the Sedona is back with a new look, boasting a…

In the past couple years, Kia has made tremendous headway in offering drivers a smart, affordable, tech-savvy vehicle that is also a pleasure to drive. Keeping with this momentum, the automaker plans to speed things up by offering a rear-wheel drive sports car in its lineup to complement vehicles like the Optima.

The notion of the two-door sports coupe has been tossed around the Kia offices more than once according to officials. The idea of…

Since 2011, drivers in the greater Redding area have enjoyed the option of having the Kia Optima Hybrid available to maximize fuel efficiency and experience everything the sedan has to offer. The 2013 edition of the hybrid aims to further that enjoyment by adding more, in the form of upgrades that Redding Kia would like to share with you.

To start, the vehicle has a few engine refinements. There's a new 47 horsepower electric…

When Kia introduced the GT Concept at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, many were eager for the vehicle to hit the production line. Kia did precisely that and shortly after it was on the market with a new name: the K9.

The premium full-size sedan went on sale last year in the automaker's home country of South Korea. Since then, many of you in the Redding area have been asking us if this vehicle?

The 2013 Kia Sportage is again proving it has what it takes to continually improve and delight drivers with another excellent designation. Recently, the CUV was named a "Best Bet" by The Car Book 2013 due to its impressive list of safety features, advanced technologies, and dynamic styling. This only adds to the many accolades the Sportage has received this year. The "Best Bet" distinction is based on safety and performance ratings from the government?

MotorWeek, one of the most respected and longest-running auto programs on television, has again chosen its top picks in vehicles this year, and for the second consecutive year, it has awarded the Kia Rio the "Best Subcompact Car Drivers' Choice Award," which was presented recently at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. The 2013 Kia Rio was recognized due to its excellent value, its stylish design, and its practicality.

Michael Sprague, executive vice president of marketing…

Surely, most of you in the greater Redding area watched the Super Bowl this past Sunday. At Redding Kia we had fun chowing down on some good eats and enjoying football. But, we more fun waiting for the ads from automakers like Kia. Of course, the people who bring you quality vehicles like the Kia Sorento didn't disappoint.

To showcase the 2014 Sorento and the wealth of new features onboard, including the next-generation UVO?

Many drivers already know that using Google Maps and Google Places is a great way to easily find the perfect destination. Now, it's easier than ever before for Kia drivers to access this service, as the brand's UVO system will now include these Google-powered programs.

Henry Bzeih, head of the connected car program and chief technology strategist for Kia Motors America, explains, "The newest iteration of the UVO platform is a breakthrough as?

It never ceases to amaze us here at Redding Kia just how much a dedicated automaker can accomplish in a short amount of time. In case you couldn't guess, we're talking about Kia and the stellar new Kia vehicles it produces. Specifically, we'd like to draw your attention to the gas-electrics.

According to company officials, the motivated brand and its sister company have together reached an impressive 100,000 in sales of?