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Did anyone miss the Kia Sedona from the 2013 lineup like we did? We're looking over at you, Owensboro, KY area parents who haul a cargo of kids on the daily! Just as quickly as it left us, the minivan is already making its return with the new Kia lineup, which is trickling into Martin Kia right now.

We knew the auto brand couldn't keep us and the award-winning family-mobile separated for long…

Go Against a NBA All-Star in Kia's Dunk Challenge

We're not afraid to admit that over here at Martin Kia, we aren't really a match for one-on-one with a NBA All-Star, but a new Kia campaign may have us re-thinking that?

The "Take on Blake Dunk Challenge" gives people, like you in the Elizabethtown and Springfield areas the opportunity to take on Blake Griffin, basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers and?

We always knew new Kia vehicles were pretty super, but at the 2013 New York International Auto Show, the auto brand took it to a whole new level.  Partnered with comic book extraordinaire, DC Entertainment, Kia unveiled a Wonder Woman inspired Sportage with features that truly lasso you in.

Let's take a closer look at the special edition Kia hero:

• Streamlined and bold exterior, thanks to an aero kit.
• A patriotic red and blue…

Are you the type of car shopper who goes straight for the used inventory? We know that when it comes to choosing between used and new Kia models, the biggest deciding factor is price. We're here to tell you that your first new car is within your reach and Car Buzz can back us up. The auto website recently named the Kia Soul one of its "5 Affordable First Cars."

Buying a brand new?

While each new Kia model brings something special to the table, we find many sedan-seekers gravitate towards the versatile Forte. The car has what journalist, Susan Carpenter, calls, "luxury-level amenities" available at an affordable price.¹

What types of lavish features is Susan referring to?

For starters, the Forte has impressive fuel efficiency. Though official fuel economy ratings for the 2014 model have not been released yet, we have reason to believe that it will?

While some automakers will simply add a few tweaks to their flagship autos year after year, our favorite automaker, Kia, does things a little differently. As design innovation is at the forefront of the Kia development process, new Kia models for each model year sometimes sport drastic overhauls and always feature the latest and greatest in-car technology.

And, in the humble opinions of those of us at Martin Kia no new 2014 Kia model exemplifies…

If you're a fan of automotive news like that found right here on the Martin Kia blog then you've likely heard of the one of the most respected and longest-running auto programs on television, MotorWeek.

Well, did you know that each year, the venerable show chooses its top picks for each segment, industry-wide; and this year, for the second time in a row, the Kia Rio won for the "Best Subcompact Car Drivers?

Although the new 2014 Kia Sorento is technically just considered a mid-cycle refresh, we at Martin Kia can attest to the fact that the all-new Sorento has been significantly redesigned with updates not usually found in most mid-cyclers. For instance, an all-new chassis, a more luxurious cabin, a next-generation UVO telematics system and new Gasoline Direct Injected (GDI) V6 engine are just some of the features that come standard or are available for the new…

2012 was quite the year for our favorite automaker, Kia. In fact, in terms of sales, this past year is the best Kia has ever seen with a record-breaking 557,599 new Kia models sold or leased in 2012.

What's more, a man who can  be credited with much of the brand's success since the mid-2000s, Chief Design Officer, Peter Schreyer, has been promoted to lead the Kia brand as one of the…

Kia has evolved, over the years, to be quite the standout brand. And, this isn't just in the humble opinions of brand enthusiasts here at Martin Kia; but, others agree as well. Specifically, Kia's efforts have been recognized by Interbrand, as the automaker has been named to its Top 100 Best Global Brands for 2012.

Ranking as the 87^th brand, overall, Kia has increased its value by approximately 50 percent since 2011…