Performance Kia Earns Kia Dealer Excellence Program (KDEP) Certification for 2014-2015

Kia Motors America recently honored Performance Kia as a Kia Dealer Excellence
Program (KDEP) recipient for the 2014-2015 period. KDEP certification recognizes Kia
dealers who exhibit consistently outstanding performance in the areas of operational
competency, branding compliance and sales.

“For over 20 years we have built our reputation with not only fine products, but more
importantly, with providing premium customer care to our dealership’s sales and service
customers.” states Livingston Chaffee, Vice President & General Manager.

EVERETT, WA, AUGUST 01, 2015
Kia Motors America recently honored Performance Kia as a Kia Dealer Excellence Program (KDEP) recipient for the 2014-2015 period. KDEP certification recognizes Kia dealers who exhibit
consistently outstanding performance in the areas of operational competency, branding compliance and sales.

In order to qualify as a KDEP certified dealer, a dealership must be surveyed at above national average in a number of different categories, including facility cleanliness, adherence to capacity standards, staffing and training requirements, and consistent sales and service process and
procedures.

“It’s an honor to be recognized by Kia Motors for our achievements,” states Livingston Chaffee, Performance Kia’s Vice President and General Manager. “For over 20 years we have built our
reputation with not only fine products, but more importantly, with providing premium customer care to our dealership’s sales and service customers.”

Performance Kia is part of an exclusive group of Kia dealers who have earned this certification. Only 51 of Kia’s 141 Western Region U.S. dealers have qualified as a KDEP certified dealership for the 2014-2015 period, with Performance Kia ranking #1 in all of Washington State.

Performance Kia employs 64 people and sold in excess of 1,400 new and pre-owned vehicles in 2014. They have been proudly serving Seattle and the Puget Sound area since October of 1992. Performance Kia is located at 229 SW Everett Mall Way, Everett, WA 98204. Phone: 425-609-5600 or http://www.performancekia.com

Back to school without breaking the bank: 4 secrets to save big

If you have a new teen driver in your family, the last thing you should be stressing about is car shopping.  That’s why we’ve made it easy for you with four simple things to keep in mind.

•Don’t let high horsepower vehicles tempt you.  Your teen will be tempted to push speeding past the limits.

•Skip the sports cars.  Bigger, heavier vehicles are ideal for protection during a crash or rollover.

•Electronic stability control is a must.  It works even better than that imaginary brake pedal you keep pressing, trust us.  It will help  your teen maintain control of the vehicle around curves and on slippery roads.

•Pick vehicles with the best safety ratings possible from the IIHS and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Are you a well-mannered motorist? Make sure you're not guilty of this...

Hey, you! Don't be a bad driver! There are a few behaviors that are especially harmful, and we want you to break these bad habits now. It could save a life, or at the least, save someone from experiencing road rage.

Stop using your cell phone while you're driving - you got it, no texting or calling. If you absolutely have to make a phone call, at least invest in Bluetooth devices or put it on speaker so you have both hands on the wheel.

Stop cutting people off. You know that driver who cuts across four lanes of traffic because they almost missed their turn? Yeah, don't be that person. It puts others in danger and is bad for your car. Plan ahead! And don't always trust your GPS - those pesky last minute recalculations will get you. It's safer to simply turn around further up the road.

Don't tailgate! There should be ample space between you and the driver in front of you in the event that someone needs to make an emergency stop. No one likes getting rear ended.

Learn how to merge. Drivers who don't know how to merge into another lane smoothly cause some of the worst accidents and pile ups.

2014 Cadenza: Hit the road in a luxury vehicle – without the hit to your wallet.

Take a minute and envision your dream vehicle. You probably have a few key features in mind, right? Things like fuel efficiency, safety, and comfort are important to you. A powerful engine and sleek exterior wouldn’t hurt, either.

We’ve got some good news—the 2014 Kia Cadenza is all that and more! This roomy sedan is equipped with Blind Spot Detection, Front & Rear Parking Assist, push-button start, and stylish leather trim. Oh, did we mention that it’s powered by a V-6 engine?

If you’re ready to drive a luxury car without paying a luxury price, check out the 2014 Kia Candenzas we have available today!

Visit our website to get started: http://www.performancekia.com/

If you’re more of a SOUL sister than a minivan mama, check this out!

If you’re a “cool mom” that’s also budget-conscious, you probably have a hard time finding the right vehicle to suit all your needs.  You’ll need plenty of cargo space to haul road trip luggage and sports equipment, but you don’t want a double-wide wagon.  You refuse to pay the price that comes along with a gas-guzzling SUV, but you want your style to stay current.  And to complicate it even further, you aren’t rocking the minivan look – but you won’t compromise when it comes to safety.  Times are tough!

Luckily, the 2014 Kia Soul eats tough times for breakfast.  And it knows the importance of eating a well-balanced breakfast every day.  That’s why it’s the perfect blend of style, safety, and sass to fit right in with your busy–and cool– life.  Come see us to take one for a spin today!

Kia Holds High Hopes for the Soul EV's U.S. Debut

 

While its sister brand Hyundai invests in hydrogen fuel cell technology, Kia is entering the battery-powered electric vehicle market with the new Soul EV. The Korean automaker plans to sell some 5,000 units of its first electric vehicle around the world. While it's not saying exactly what proportion it hopes to sell in (or how many it's allocating to) any individual market, the latest reports indicate that it expects the United States to be its biggest market.

Part of that may come down to the growing popularity of electric vehicles in America, but also to the substantial incentives offered by federal and local government agencies towards buying an EV. Though the Soul EV retails for a reported 42.5 million won in South Korea – equivalent to less than $41,500 at today's rates, of which the battery alone accounts for about 40 percent – incentives will mean that the actual cost to a buyer in the US will be about half that, although Kia hasn't announced official pricing yet.

The latest electric vehicle on the market is based on the existing Kia Soul hatchback, a vehicle chosen due to its packaging vis-à-vis more conventionally shaped vehicles. The 27 kWh lithium ion battery pack adds about 330 pounds to the vehicle's curb weight, resulting in a 0-62 time of 11.2 seconds and a 92-mile range.

Courtesy: Autoblog

New York Auto Show's First Look at the New 2015 Sedona

The 2015 Kia Sedona features a new engine, fully redone interior and all new styling that blends in with the rest of the Korean automaker’s current lineup. Under the hood is a 3.3-liter V6 engine with 276 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.

For the latest iteration of Kia’s minivan, the wheelbase has grown 1.6 inches compared to its predecessor and now standard on the model is a rear spoiler and LED tail lights. The interior now offers more room for seven or eight passengers and features Kia’s new “Slide-n-Stow” system that allows passengers to easily enter the third row or to create more storage space.

Courtesy: AutoGuide