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As if the 2012 kia Soul wasn't already eye catching enough, its South Korean automaker has opted to release a special edition that ups the creative ante even further. Officially coined the Red Rock Special Edition Kia Soul, it draws parallels with the geography of the southwest region of the United States.

Specifically, that means it features a brown exterior paint job that Kia has officially named "Canyon," which is complimented by glossy-black accents on its front-end grille and mirrors. Meanwhile, its interior features black leather on the dash and brown cloth upholstery on the seats.

Of course, if…

South Korean automaker Kia has just announced plans to grow 2012 sales in America and Europe, by 10 percent and 22.8 percent respectively. Together, these two bullish objectives will help support a nine-and-a-half percent increase in overall global sales.

What's prompting such an extreme push across the pond? A less-than-bullish market. For drivers from Midlothian who might not be keeping up on the auto market overseas, Pence Kia can tell you the climate in the U.S. has been cool the past few years and chillier yet in Europe.

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Although the new 2013 Kia Forte probably won't be officially introduced until sometime in 2012, some leaked sketches of the project have surfaced online. While we at Pence Kia understand the importance of keeping a secret, we just can't help but to share these special new Kia insights with our dedicated readers. Keep in mind, though, that these are just rumors-although we find the sketches pretty convincing!

The new Kia sketches show a vehicle that is much more round and more modern than the curent model. The design is sleek and sexy with a sloping roofline that resembles…

The Kia Rio has been around for quite a while now. Since its launch in 2005, the Rio has garnered global sales of more than 860,000 units. It was company's third best-selling vehicle overseas during 2010, selling more than 219,000 units. This Kia vehicle hasn't always been a best-seller in the United States, however. That could change this year with the arrival of the new 2012 Kio Rio. The Rio comes in 4-door sedan and 5-door hatchback styles and is available in three trims: the base LX, the mid-level EX, and the top SX trim. The…

Kia might be the new face on the racetrack, but the company recently managed to win two motosports championships in the 2011 Continental Tire Sports Challenge. Building on its stellar new reputation, Kia has decided to expand in the racing sector by creating two new turbocharged Kia Optima vehicles. The two vehicles will enter the Pirelli World Challenge Championships branded "World Challenge Optima SX(s)." They will compete in the Grand Touring Sport (GTS) class along with racing giants such as Mustang, Camaro, etc. across various tracks in North America.

The World Challenge, sponsored by SCAA Pro Racing, incorporates experienced…

How does a company achieve a "Best Buy" award from Consumers Digest? Kia Motors America must know; they recently received this accolade for four models, including the:  new Kia Optima , new Kia Sorento, new Kia Soul, and new Kia Sportage .

Michael Sprague, Kia Motors America's Vice President of Marketing and Communications, recently explained what helps Kia break away from its competition: "Kia's design-led transformation continues to attract new customers to Kia showrooms with stand-out design, fuel efficiency, a host of standard amenities as well as residual values that continue to outpace the industry . Receiving four 'Best Buy' designations…

At this year's SEMA show, Kia proved they quite literally have game, by introducing a team of five custom models targeting  surfers, basketball fans, hockey fans, golfers and track fans. Let's start with the Rio5 prepped for the forthcoming Sports Car Club of America B-spec racing series, shall we?

Designed to compete with the likes of the MAZDA2, the hatch features a quick-release steering wheel, lightweight wheels, an interior roll cage, a racing seat and harness... Keep an eye out for it taking a podium finish at upcoming grassroots race series.

For enthusiasts who prefer pucks and sticks…

Kia continues to surprise the press and car enthusiasts by consistently exceeding expectations. The latest news from quickly-growing Kia yet again resets expectations. In nine months, Kia beat all of their previously held annual sales records - and we still have a few months left in 2011!

Kia Motors America (KMA) recently announced that as of September, they have set new sales records for 13 consecutive months. The 18.4-percent (35,609 units) increase over this time last year is largely attributed to sales of the American-built Kia Sorento, and the well-received Kia Optima.

Sales increased by 16.3 percent outside…

Early in September, the first Kia Optima rolled off the production line at the Kia Motors manufacturing facility in Georgia. Also this fall, the 2011 Kia Optima has been widely recognized for its sophisticated and clean design, particularly by the men's lifestyle magazine Esquire.

Esquire's "2011 Design and Technology Awards" recognizes the best innovations in the auto industry for the year. Editors applauded the stylish simplicity of the 2011 Kia Optima, particularly because it remains one of the most affordable cars on the market. The magazine made a point to say, "A decade ago, a shape this clean…

South Korean automaker, Kia announced the starting cost of its refreshed 2012 Kia Rio5, last week. For those of you not familiar with the Kia Rio5, it's essentially a five-door hatch version of the Kia Rio four-door sedan available in one less trim level. The new cost, we're happy to report, is significantly less expensive than the 2011 model. And, while the starting price is dropping, the aesthetics and technology of the vehicle is rising.

Let's start with the body, shall we?  When you see the Kia Rio5 driving around the Midlothian area, you'll immediately notice…