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Check out this Green Lantern-themed Kia Soul!

Kias SEMA show stand will be full of superheroes this year. After showing off a teaser of The Flash-themed Forte, and unleashing the Batman Optima on New York, Kia is now teasing a Green Lantern-themed Soul thatll make its public debut at the SEMA show next week.

Although Kia is mum on details on the Green Lantern-themed Soul, the front-quarter panel teaser gives us a glimpse of the Soul wearing the Green Lanterns signature shades of black and green. The custom Soul will also get a custom front bumper with a carbon fiber diffuser. The Green Lantern Soul also gets blacked-out headlights with green projector bulbs, and deep dish wheels sporting the Green Lanterns logo.

The Green Lantern Kia Soul is the latest collaboration between DC Entertainment and the Korean automaker. In addition to the Green Lantern Soul, The Flash Forte, and the Batman Optima, Kia will also be showing off Aquaman- and Cyborg-themed concepts at next weeks SEMA show.

The Green Lantern Kia Soul is shown in the gallery below along with the Flash Forte teaser, Batman Optima images, and stock 2013 Kia Souls.

Courtesy of MotorTrend Magazine

Discover the 2013 Kia Forte!

Discover the 2013 Kia Forte! This magnificent car is a winner of the 2012 IIHS Top Safety Pick for the Forte Sedan and received the highest rating of "good" in all four crash worthiness tests (fontal offset, side, rear, and roof strength)!

Dick Edwards has received a wonderful 5-star review!

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"I have bought three vehicles from Dick Edwards in Junction city. I would not recommend anyone else. I have worked with both Thomas Miller who is now a manager there as well as Davin Spaulding. Both are exceptional sales men." - botaylor08

Far East Movement were judges for the Kia Soul "In My Mind" Music Video Challenge!

Dick Edwards has received a 5-star Yahoo Local review!

"Very little hassle everyone in the sales department was very helpful and I love my new Kia!! I would recommend this dealership to my family and friends for any car needs." - Ann

Kia Grabs Brass Ring At Madison Square Garden

Kia Motors America is extending and expanding its deal with Madison Square Garden, wherein Kia becomes a signature partner and official vehicle of the venue. The new partnership should give Kia some of what it has needed for years: awareness, affinity and positive brand perception.

The deal gives Kia a big placement at the Theater at Madison Square Garden, tie-ins with the New York Knicks, the New York Rangers and the New York Liberty, and presence around college basketball and tennis, as well as the Concert Series at The Garden. The partnership also includes an expanded presence for Kia on MSG regional sports networks, MSG and MSG+, and integration on the Garden, Knicks, Rangers and Liberty websites. Also, Kia vehicles will be on show year-round with a custom-built display space in the lobby entrance to the Arena.

Kia's Official Vehicle designation will include branding at the Arena for all associated sports events and the Concert Series. Kia gets digital and static signage throughout the Arena; features on GardenVision, the center-hung scoreboard; and on-court and on-ice branding and promotional contests. Kia will be there for the Concert Series that includes Madonna, Justin Bieber, One Direction, The Who and Neil Young and Crazy Horse. Kia will have a presence at all Friday night Knicks and Rangers games as the presenting partner.

Tim Chaney, executive director of marketing communications at Kia, points out that the automaker is not new to the Garden as it has had a seven-year relationship with the Knicks plus sponsorship of the the Rangers NHL team, activated with the New York Kia dealer group. "But this is the whole building all year long for multiple years." Beyond this, Kia is official vehicle of the NBA, and also has separate, individual sponsorship deals with 14 NBA teams. "But this really is the first of this scale for us; being a signature partner gives us exclusivity to select categories," says. He tells Marketing Daily that New York, media central, is the place to have this kind of deal. "And if you are going to have a presence in New York, this is the property to do. He adds that the Garden's multi-year, billion-dollar investment in facility renovation also works as a complement to Kia's own packed vehicle-launch schedule. "We looked at it simply: transformed Kia at the transformed Garden."

There's also a CRM element with Kia customers getting access and experiences with MSG's sports brands and events. The automaker says it will collaborate with the Knicks and Rangers on a number of promotions and events also for Kia customers. Some of the offers include tickets and special experiences at games. As the official vehicle of the Concert Series at The Garden, Kia will also work with MSG on promotions for select concerts.

Dave Kissel, president and CEO of Chicago-based sports-event media network InStadium, says the virtue of a major sponsorship deal like Kia's is that, among other things, it locks out the competition against an audience a marketer determines to be spot-on for its brand. "But even for the most well-funded brands you can't lock up every thing. So even the big guys have to be careful about how and where and when they spend money on sponsorships. But, clearly, sponsorship does work as part of the overall media mix. It's a $23 billion market; clearly, it works."

Indeed, Kia is not the lone auto brand with category-exclusivity in the Big Apple: across the East River, Honda in August became the 10th brand to hitch its star to the new Barclay's Center as a top-tier sponsor, becoming official vehicle of both the Brooklyn Nets and the arena itself. Among other things, Honda will sponsor the Brooklyn Hoops Winter Festival in December.

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The 2013 Kia Soul is the hottest car on the road!

This fun-filled and spacious vehicle was voted the "Highest Ranked Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle in Initial Quality" by J.D. Power and Associates. Even better, the 2013 Kia Soul is a IIHS Top Safety Pick! Winning has never looked so good!

Dick Edwards has received a fantastic 5-star review!

"The whole staff made the visit enjoyable and they were very knowledgeable about the vehicles I was looking at. I would recommend this dealership to anyone that is interested in purchasing a new or used vehicle." - Frank

Follow the 2013 Kia Sorento and all of its beauty as it navigates the city at night!

The beautiful and fuel efficient 2013 Kia Rio offers drivers 30 city/ 40 highway mpg!

Whether you are driving the Rio in the city or down the highway, the 2013 Rio has an incredible audio system, trip computer and Bluetooth Wireless Technology!

This Awesome Batman-Inspired Kia Has Bat Signal Headlights

If Batman ever decided to step away from his atrocious and beastly black ride and chose to drive a Kia instead, this is probably the car youd sport the vigilante in.

As part of DC Entertainments "We Can Be Heroes" campaign, Kia developed this Batman-inspired Optima SX with artist Jim Lee and Rides magazine lending a hand.

To make its debut in the New Yorks Time Warner Center this week, the car includes a flattering bodykit, 20-inch wheels, a matte and piano black paintjob, a yellow underglow, a Batwing-shaped grille and HID headlights etched with the Bat-Signal.

With lots of black leather packing the interiors, the car also includes a Batsuit and cowl in the trunk, just in case Batman requires a change of clothes.

Courtesy of Business Insider (Online)

Congratulations to the Dick Edwards Team for this 5-star review!

"Everyone provided exceptional customer service to me as I bought my new Kia. The explained all my options and made sure that I left happy and well informed, Thanks." - Ann H.

Meet the red hot 2013 Kia Optima!

This red hot 2013 Kia Optima offers all of the restraint and safety systems you need to help your family steer clear from danger. These features include Electronic Stability Control, Vehicle Stability Management and 4-Wheel Disc Brakes with the Anti-lock Brake System!

2012 Kia Soul Road Trip Review

Last weekend I had the privilege of driving a 2012 Kia Soul to Blog Cabin in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Now, my Dad has a Kia Rondo, so I know how well these cars drive, but I have to admit, I fell in love with the little "Hamster Mobile."

The Kia Soul is considered a "cross over" vehicle and gives you the best of both worlds the cargo capacity of a truck or SUV but the size and drive of a compact car. I was super impressed with the amount of luggage, swag, games, and food we were able to pack in the back of this little thing and still have visibility from all sides.

I insisted on driving because Trisha is a nervous wreck on the road… and that was long before we got near the mountains. The Kia Soul drove very smooth and handled well on the interstate for hours at a time. The seats were comfy for the 10 hour trek… that we managed to stretch into about 14 hours. The push start ignition was awesome I have to admit I miss that part already. The gas mileage was also great…thank goodness because I actually FORGOT to gas up…

We absolutely LOVED the Sirius Radio and built in USB ports to listen to iTunes on our phones. We literally rocked out the entire way there and back. And in case you are wondering, Trisha is a master at knowing the lyrics… but TERRIBLE with knowing the artists on anything Pre-Backstreet Boys….

There is tons of technical / mechanical information about the Kia Soul on the Kia Website, but mom-to-mom / woman-to-woman this little car rocks. I couldnt find a single thing I didnt like about it - except for maybe how hard it is to find in a parking lot in Pigeon Forge Tennessee when you are surrounded by pick up trucks twice its size. Being back in my car this week as much as I love my car I am missing the Kia Soul. Every time I go digging through my purse to find my keys, every time I wish I had a sunroof to open, every time there is nothing but commercials on the radio… I wish I was in the Hamster Mobile.

Thank you again to Kia for letting Trisha and I drive the 2012 Kia Soul to our Brandcation Blog Cabin event. I absolutely loved it!

Courtesy of Moscato Mom

Dick Edwards has received a 5-star review!

"A truly great experience!! I got the car a wanted and at a price I could easily afford." - Mitchell

Receive $1,000 bonus cash back on all 2013 Kia Sorento trims!

Until October 31, you can receive $1,000 bonus cash back on all 2013 Kia Sorento trims! All Sorento trims include SiriusXM Satellite Radio, EcoMinder indicator and steering-wheel-mounted Bluetooth wireless technology controls!

Kia Motors Teams Up with DC Comics to Fight Hunger in Africa

Kia is joining forces with DC Comics and their team of Justice League superheroes to help fight hunger in Africa. Eight Kia cars will be built to resemble a hero from the Justice League; Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Flash Gordon, Aquaman, and Cyborg. The cars will be built by several key players in the aftermarket customization industry; West Coast Customs, RIDES magazine, Import Tuner magazine and others. Car builds will be unveiled separately at shows all around the country; SEMA, New York Comicon... Etc.

Working with DC Comics each team will be overseen by legendary comic creator/artist Jim Lee. Each vehicle will also feature a customized piece of Lee's specially-designed artwork to be auctioned at the conclusion of the program with all net proceeds going to the "We Can Be Heroes" program.

Courtesy of Import Tuner (Online)

Check out this fantastic review written for Dick Edwards!

"A truly great experience!! I got the car a wanted and at a price I could easily afford." - Alan M.

The sleek and sporty 2013 Kia Sportage is the perfect crossover for the recent graduate

Kia is helping students and recent graduates make the transition from school to their careers by offering a $750 discount incentive!

Meet the 2013 Kia Optima SX Limited!

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Dick Edwards Receives 5-Star Review!

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The Car Coach: 2012 KIA Optima SX

The 2012 KIA Optima SX has beautiful styling, a long list of features and enjoyable driving dynamics. Lauren Fix, The Car Coach, has the details.

Model - 2012 KIA Optima SX
MPG - 22/34 mpg
Engine - 2.0L Turbo with 274 hp and tons of torque.
Transmissions: 6-speed automatic
Price - starts at $26,500

The 2012 KIA Optima SX offers these standard features:
·Bluetooth
·iPod input
·Satellite radio
·Side/Curtain Airbags
·Stability Control
·Traction Control
·Standard 18" wheels
·Navigation System (Optional)

The Optima SX is attractive and spacious. Behind the wheel, it's a good balance of comfort and sporty handling around turns. If you have a lead foot, then you will love the turbocharged SX model; it has power that matches most V6 engines and still gets respectable fuel economy.

Our test vehicle included the technology package: UVO and Sirius radio; panoramic sunroof; high quality Infinity Audio; rear backup camera and enjoyable heated front and rear seats; plus cooled front seats.

Overall, the Optima SX provides pleasing performance, good fuel economy and a spacious, high-tech interior, all of which combine to make it a great value.

Competes with:
·Ford Fusion
·Toyota Camry
·Dodge Dart
·VW Jetta GLI
·Nissan Altima
·And many others
Likes-
·Good looking, stylish design
·More premium features than its competition
·Great pricing and long warranty
·Powerful, very responsive engine with great fuel economy
Dislikes-
·Needs lumbar on passenger side
·Would like a larger navigation screen

The 2012 KIA Optima SX is an affordable, fun-to-drive vehicle that offers great driving dynamics, wrapped in a stylish package that provides all it promises.

Remember, when shopping for a new car, test drive as many vehicles as you can in the class you are looking in to make sure you find the car that is best for you.

Courtesy of Rochester YNN

Another 5-Star Review for Dick Edwards!

"Five stars for getting me a great deal on my car. I would gladly refer all my friends to Dick Edwards for all their automotive needs." - Bradley B.

The 2013 Kia Rio is the ultimate fuel efficient car!

If you are looking for a magnificent car with extraordinary gas mileage, then the 2013 Kia Rio is the perfect car for you! Providing you with 30 city and 40 highway mpg, this is the ultimate vehicle to drive wherever life takes you!