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The critically acclaimed, U.S.-built, Kia Optima added another accolade to its trophy case this week when it was named to The Boston Globe's annual Top Ten Drives List for 2012, beating out more than 100 cars and trucks. Optima's world-class design and technology features impressed editors who dubbed the Optima a "first-class, five-passenger, mid-sized sedan" with a "surprisingly spacious interior," and appreciated the available heated steering wheel during the cold New England winter months. "With its powerful combination of world-class design, advanced technology, turbocharged performance and outstanding value, the Optima has been turning heads since arriving in showrooms in January and demand has outpaced supply all year," said Michael Sprague, vice president, marketing and communications, Kia Motors America (KMA). "Kia is the fastest growing car company in the U.S.1 and earning a spot on The Boston Globe's Top Ten Drives List adds to our unprecedented momentum heading into 2012." The Boston Globe 2012 Top Ten Drives List spans a wide range of vehicles and prices in all segments, but they all feature key core traits such as excellent performance, quality construction, fine details and solid value. About the 2012 Optima Design-Led Transformation and Product Line  |
"We had a great buying experience at Huffines Kia in McKinney. Our new Optima is great. The sales person, Taylor Blankenship, found just the car we were looking for at the right price. I would definitely recommend this dealership and our sales professional to anyone searching for a new car. This is our third Kia purchase, but the first at Huffines in McKinney. They addressed all of our concerns and followed through with all commitments."- M. K. Teran
Everyone knows that drunk driving is not only a bad choice, but that it can be a dangerous one.
Kia is working with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) to engage with teenagers to discourage drunk driving by initiating the “I Pledge” campaign. The “I Pledge” campaign takes place across Canada and visits schools to educate students about the dangers of impaired driving.
This was not the first time MADD and Kia teamed up together. In the past, they came up with a memorial tattoo advertisement which stated, “The consequences stay with you forever. If you drink, don’t drive.”
Now, Kia and MADD are taking their campaign to the next level by visiting young students in person to teach them about the consequences of drunk driving.
Kia is playing its part by donating its vehicles to sponsor the 2011-2012 School Assembly Program. The cars will be used by MADD representatives to promote safe and sober driving at schools across the country.
Each vehicle is customized with Kia and MADD logos and provides space for people to sign their names to pledge their support.
Not living in Canada? You can still participate in the campaign! Check out the Kia Canada Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/kiacanada#!/kiacanada) and visit the “I Pledge” Facebook tab. Just click on the “Take the Pledge” button and participate to raise awareness about dangers of drunk driving. You can also read other people’s stories about drunk driving and share your own.
"My wife and I bought two cars from John Bernius on Saturday. He was the most professional salesman I have ever worked with. He spent the time with us to go through every detail about the Optima and the Sorento. We are both VERY pleased with our Kia's. If you have not taken the time to come check these out and work with John, you are missing out!! The best part of all is no pressure, he Gives you all the facts and helps instead of pushing you to make a decision. Thanks John!!"
