Summit Place Kia Blog

Kia Motors posts a better than expected profit for the 4th quarter

January 25, 2008 - 10:47 am | Category: Uncategorized Steve Cypher

SEOUL, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Kia Motors Corp, South Korea’s No.2 auto maker, on Friday posted a better-than-expected quarterly operating profit, swinging from a loss a year ago, boosted by a weaker won and lower costs.

The turnaround helped Kia’s shares jump as much as 6.75 percent to 9,960 won during the morning, outperforming a 1.1 percent rise in the broader market.



Summit Place Kia - second place for Kia car sales in Michigan

January 17, 2008 - 11:16 am | Category: Kia News davelal9

Here at Summit Place Kia, we are proud of the fact that we sell in their class – quality cars at affordable prices. We also put a lot of effort and hard work into making Summit Place Kia a dealership where our customers are treated fairly and know they are getting the best deal on a new or used car. (Read More…)



Kia Introduces Borrego at 2008 Detroit Auto Show

January 14, 2008 - 11:31 am | Category: Kia Borrego, Kia News Steve Cypher

KIA BorregoKia Motors USA CEO Len Hunt introduced the new Borrego mid sized SUV during the first press day at the 2008 North American International Auto Show. The Borrego, Kia’s first vehicle available with a V8 engine, will come standard with a 3.8 liter V6, while the 4.6 liter V8 will be an option.



Kia Optima Beats Toyota Camry in Consumer Reports Newest Ratings

January 10, 2008 - 8:41 am | Category: Kia News, Kia Optima Steve Cypher

Here at Summit Place Kia, we of the high quality, affordable vehicles that we sell. Today, we have reason to be even more excited about our Kia vehicles: (Read More…)



Kia Borrego makes its debut at the Detroit Auto Show

January 8, 2008 - 12:20 pm | Category: Kia Borrego, Kia News Steve Cypher

The big news for us at Summit Kia, as well as for Kia owners and fans everywhere is the introduction of the 2009 Kia Borrego at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. While it won’t been seen in dealer showrooms until late spring or (Read More…)



Kia Posts Sales Increase for 2008

January 4, 2008 - 5:13 pm | Category: Kia News Steve Cypher

According to sales figures released by Automotive News, Kia Motors America posted a 3.5% sales increase over 2006. For 2007, Kia sold a total of 305,473 vehicles.



KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES 14TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR OF RECORD SALES

January 3, 2008 - 12:25 pm | Category: Kia News Steve Cypher

IRVINE, Calif. – Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced its 14th consecutive year of record sales with 305,473 units sold, a 3.8-percent year-over-year increase. Kia saw nine months of record sales in 2007. Leading the way for the brand in 2007 were Rio, Optima and Sportage, which ended the year with its best month of the year. (Read More…)



Kia introduces certified used-vehicle program

January 3, 2008 - 11:18 am | Category: Kia News Steve Cypher

(Press Release) Automotive News, November 26, 2007

Kia Motors America Inc. is the latest — and last — full-line automaker to create a certified used-vehicle program.
Kia introduced the program this month. U.S. Kia dealers will begin selling factory-certified late-model used cars and trucks in the first quarter of 2008.
Kia CEO Len Hunt says the program will introduce consumers to the brand and help shore up its residual values. Kia ranks (Read More…)



Kia Rio/Rio5 earn Initial Quality Award from J.D. Power and Associates

January 2, 2008 - 4:00 pm | Category: Kia Rio Steve Cypher

Back in July of 2007, JD Power and Associates announced that the Kia Rio and Rio5 had ranked the highest in initial quality in the sub-compact segment. This was also the second consecutive year that the Rio has received this award. According to Len Hunt, executive vice president and COO of Kia Motors of America, “The J.D. Power IQS awards are particularly significant since they are based directly on positive feedback from Kia owners.” (Read More…)