Central Kia of Lewisville

Given the overflowing chest of awards and accolades the Kia Optima raked in, in 2011; it seems as though the car has been available for a lot longer than one full model year.  Fans weren't the only ones to notice the Optima's success, either. Many automakers that make competing vehicles grew green with envy as we progressed through 2011. And, at the end, they had a glimmer of hope that the Kia Optima…

Expect to see Kia up their game again in 2012 with significant revisions to their UVO eService limited primarily to voice-activated calling and music selection. While the second-generation Kia UVO eService will still provide the safety and convenience of hands-free capabilities, it will gain approximately 17 additional functionalities designed to both enhance driver and passenger safety and make overall ownership experience much more convenient.

For new Kia UVO eService users, the reinvented system even goes?

Have you seen the 2012 Kia Soul hamster ads where the rodents rock out to LMFAO's "Party Rock Anthem"? Maybe you've just heard about the funky, boxy vehicle that has captured the attention of of budget buyers and young families alike. Either way, you should know that the new Kia vehicle, which debuted in 2009, has literally increased in popularity every day. With over 85,000 sold over the past two years alone…

The 2012 Kia Soul and Forte Koup might be polar opposites, but they share one thing in common. If you're guessing that it's the fact that they're both available for a test drive at Central Kia of Lewisville, you're close, but not there yet. Both new Kia models were recently featured on MSN Autos' "10 Great Cars for Less Than $20,000" list, adding yet another milestone to the fastest growing…

Kia showed off their sporty side this year at the SEMA show. But don't get "sporty" confused with a high performance rally car! But even for Kia, these are new waters.

One Kia concept that made a splash at the show was a brown-colored Retro Surf Rio5. This car features:

• 17-inch, three-piece gold wheels
• Wood-grain finished surfboard mounted on the roof
  
• Wood front splitter
• Board-short-inspired upholstery
  

When you take a step back to…

Kia recently managed to win two motosports championships in the 2011 Continental Tire Sports Challenge, despite having very little experience in the racing arena. Since capturing the championship, Kia has decided to expand in the racing sector by creating two new turbocharged Kia Optima vehicles. The two vehicles will race in the Pirelli World Challenge Championships branded "World Challenge Optima SX(s)." They will compete in the Grand Touring Sport (GTS) class along with some…

The people at Central Kia of Lewisville in 2920 N. I35E, Carrollton, TX are excited to present big news for green drivers from Kia! The Korean auto maker has announced they will focus their entire eco-friendly car production on electric vehicles, leaving the hybrids for Hyundai.

"Hyundai intends to focus on hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles and plug-in hybrids, as this seems to be the direction the car market is heading in, especially after 2030," according to…

The Kia Rio was originally launched by Kia in 2001. Over the past 11 years, it has appealed to budget-minded drivers who didn't buy into the large car fad. It's difficult to believe we're fast approaching the launch of the 2012 four-door and five-door models and the exciting changes they are bringing.

For 2012, the Kia Rio will continue to appeal to those budget-minded, and integrity-conscious consumers. In an effort to offer…