Wednesday, July 17, 2013

These Prices Won't Last Forever!

It's a Red, White, and Blue Bonanza! Right now at Paramount Kia, you could drive away with any new Kia for just $99* a month. This offer is too good to pass up on. Check out our online inventory then stop on in for a test drive today!

Thursday, July 11, 2013

2014 Kia Cadenza first drive from Consumer Reports

 The large Kia Cadenza serves up lots of luxury features at a likable price. Like other Kias, the styling is modern and attractive. First impressions are that the Cadenza is pleasant to drive.

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Rumored Kia Soul EV spied for the first time



Up until now, we've only heard rumors about an all-electric version of the second-generation Kia Soul, but these spy shots seem to confirm that the Korean automaker is developing a zero-emission version of its quirky little box-back. Our most recent report has the Kia EV showing up in the first half of next year (likely for MY 2015) with a starting price of around $35,000 (presumably before tax credits) and a range of about 120 miles.

While the front and rear of this prototype remains heavily camouflaged, we can see some differences between this car and the 2014 Soul we saw earlier in the year at the New York Auto Show. For starters, the entire front end seems to be changed, including the hood, headlights and fascia, and we would expect Kia's so-called Tiger Nose grille to be blocked off for improved aerodynamics. Further supporting our shooter's claims that this is an electric vehicle is the fact that the Soul's exhaust pipe is missing from beneath the rear fascia.


Previous reports have indicated that the Soul EV will become "the very-first electic vehicle to be sold in the global market, including the US, Europe and China." It would appear that claim may be validated by technicality only – Nissan sells its Leaf in the US and Europe, and it will reportedly be sold as the Dongfeng Fengshen E30 in China. 


Courtesy of Autoblog 

Monday, July 8, 2013

Get Streak-Free Windows!



Streak-free windows: Here's a simple trick to get your window's truly streak free. When you're cleaning the exterior of your windows wipe in an up-and-down motion. When cleaning the inside of the windows, wipe in a side-to-side motion. When you are finished, if there are any streaks, you'll be able to target them by knowing which side of the window they are on, depending on which direction the streaks go.

Courtesy of USA Today

Thanks for Another Awesome DealerRater Review!

"Everybody was really friendly, I have not complains about the way I was treated." - Steague55

Thank you for taking the time to review our dealership! We truly value the feedback of our customers. We hope to see you for any of your future automotive needs! Be sure to click HERE to read all our great reviews on DealerRater. Also, visit us on Twitter and Facebook for access to our exclusive specials.

Friday, July 5, 2013

Thank You for the Google+ Local Review!

"I had a most excellent buying experience, he was able to get me the deal I wanted, met every demand I made and closed the deal in a very professional manner." - Lloyd E. 

At Paramount Kia of Hickory, providing A+ customer service is our number one goal. It makes us very proud to know that we were able to achieve that goal and helped you find the perfect car. Enjoy your new Rio! Be sure to click HERE to read all our great reviews on Google+ Local. Also, visit us on Twitter and Facebook for access to our exclusive specials

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Kia Motors America Extends Partnership With DonorsChoose.org To Benefit Public School Students Nationwide In 2013

After providing educational resources to nearly 500,000 public school students across America last year, Kia Motors America (KMA) today announces a significant extension of its philanthropic partnership with DonorsChoose.org, the online charity that makes it easy for anyone to help students in need.  As part of the continuing relationship, Kia is launching a major funding campaign in 2013 that will raise the company’s total impact to $5 million in just two years.  To date, Kia has matched the support of 21,000 citizen philanthropists to collectively deliver more than $2.1 million in resources to classrooms nationwide. 

“Kia Motors America (KMA) has grown to become the eighth largest brand in the U.S. by volume, and as we grow, our culture and core values compel us to give back to the communities that we call home and contribute to a better future for all,” said Byung Mo Ahn, group president and CEO of KMA and Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia.  “The overwhelming response to last year’s collaboration with DonorsChoose.org was truly inspiring, and we are determined to help even more children – and teachers – in need in 2013.”

“Kia’s support has helped bring books, chess sets, butterfly gardens, guitars, basketballs, microscopes, and many more resources to America’s high-need classrooms,” said Charles Best, founder and CEO of DonorsChoose.org.  “DonorsChoose.org is grateful for Kia’s renewed commitment to helping thousands of students access the materials they need and the quality education they deserve.”

The announcement coincides with the unveiling of a new racing livery for the No. 36 Kia Racing Optima featuring DonorsChoose.org at a VIP “Stars and Cars” promotional event in New York City.  Kia will match consumer donations to classroom projects at public schools near Kia’s network of more than 765 retail showrooms across the country as well as the company’s U.S. headquarters in Irvine, Calif., and assembly plant in West Point, Ga.  Earlier this year, Kia highlighted the valuable work of DonorsChoose.org in a marketing integration with NBC’s hit show “The Voice” and made a substantial contribution to the charity’s efforts to rebuild 60 Oklahoma classrooms destroyed by tornadoes.

Courtesy of Kia Newsroom