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Tired of the same old New Year’s Resolution? Try something new this year by promising to be a safer driver for you and your family. We have seven tips on how to make this year a car-safe 2017. Be Prepared: While we hope this year leaves you accident free, it’s always a good idea to be prepared for the worst. If your car is submerged in water, rolled over, or if the electrical system fails, you may not be able to exit your vehicle. Make 2017 the year you invest in auto escape tools like a glass-shattering hammer or seatbelt cutter, in case you ever need one. And we hope you don’t! Fill Up Your Tank: Driving with minimal gas is nerve racking, plus it’s not good for your engine! Watch your gauge more closely this year to eliminate any situation where you might run out of gas. Change a Tire: Nobody likes a flat tire, but wouldn’t it be nice if you could change it yourself? Learn this life skill this year so a flat tire doesn’t have to mean the end of the world. No More Distracted Driving: Getting distracted while driving is easy to do. With nearly 431,000 injuries and 3,179 fatalities in 2014 alone (U.S. Department of Transportation), it’s more important than ever to keep our eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. This year, vow to make little changes like not checking your cellphone behind the wheel. It could save a life! End Drinking and Driving: Impaired driving is responsible for 36 deaths and 700 injuries every single day. It’s not enough to just promise you won’t drink and drive. At social events, make sure that everyone has a safe ride home, and if you aren’t drinking, offer to drive others. If you see someone you feel is at risk, don’t hesitate to say something. They will thank you in the morning. Buckle Up: If there’s one thing you do this year, make 2017 the year of the seatbelt! Enforce a strict seatbelt policy in your vehicle. It can diminish death or injury in car accidents by over 50 percent! Consider Safety Rating: If you are looking to purchase a New Kia Vehicle this year, make sure you are factoring in safety features and ratings. Luckily for you, the vehicles at Destination Kia are just as safe as they are stylish and advanced! "7 Resolutions for a Car-Safe New Year on Edmunds.com." Edmunds. N.p., 06 Jan. 2015. Web. 05 Jan. 2017. < https://www.edmunds.com/car-safety/7-resolutions-for-a-car-safe-new-year.html >.

If you’re ready to transform your drive but need the comfort and practicality of a minivan, let Destination Kia introduce you to the 2017 Kia Sedona. It is sleek, stylish, and powerful, but has all the features you love about your minivan. Schedule your test drive online today, and while you’re on the website, take a quick look at our Research and Review page to discover while trim is perfect for you and your family. See you soon!

“Ring out the false, ring in the true.” - Alfred Lord Tennyson Destination Kia would like to take a moment to wish all of our loyal customers a very Happy 2017! We hope the new year brings you all of the happiness, success, and health you deserve.

Which reindeer likes to clean? Comet. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas! Destination Kia hopes you enjoy the holiday and spend some quality time with those you love most.

With unrivaled style, uncompromised performance, and intelligent technology, the 2017 Kia Cadenza is impossible to ignore. The only true way to experience this luxury vehicle is with a test drive at Destination Kia, but you can start getting to know each other with our new Research and Review page. You can find this page on our website and it will give you all the important details about each Cadenza model, including performance options, safety and standard features, starting MSRP and EPA estimated MPG. We’ll be releasing this page later this month, so check back on our blog for an update.

Niro Guinness World Record Traveling cross country may seem like a daunting adventure, but now when you’re driving the 2017 Kia Niro! Two friends recently set out to break a Guinness World Record in the new Urban Crossover Hybrid Vehicle. Driver Wayne Gerdes and co-driver, Robert Wringer managed to drive from Los Angeles to New York City - that’s about 3,715.4 miles - using only 48.5 gallons of gas. In the 2017 Kia Niro, that means they only had to stop about 4 times! The new world record for driving across country from coast to coast is now  76.6 MPG. “We’re extremely pleased with the Niro’s record-breaking performance,” said Orth Hedrick, vice president, product planning KMA. “We set out to build a vehicle that offers real-world utility, great looks and fantastic mileage, and setting the Guinness World Record® title confirms our achievement.” We know you’re getting impatient, but don’t worry, the 2017 Kia Niro will be arriving at Destination Kia in just a few months and we promise to keep you updated regularly! "2017 Kia Niro Sets Guinness World Records™ Title for Lowest Fuel Consumption by a Hybrid Vehicle." Kia Motors America Newsroom. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2016. < http://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/11956/2017-kia-niro-sets-guinness-world-records-title-for-lowest-fuel-consumption-by-a-hybrid-vehicle >.

2017 Soul Turbo For the past 35 years, Car and Driver has been releasing their 10Best list, which recognizes the ten best vehicles on the market. This year, they expanded the list by releasing the inaugural 10Best Trucks and SUVs list. The list includes one vehicle from each category including full-size pickup, large SUV, mid-size pickup, van, compact luxury SUV, compact SUV, subcompact luxury SUV, subcompact SUV, mid-size luxury SUV, and mid-size SUV. This year, the 2017 Kia Soul clinched the spot for the best subcompact SUV! “We are honored that Car and Driver has named the Soul to its ‘10Best Trucks and SUVs’ list,” said Orth Hedrick, vice president, product planning KMA. “The Soul has been an extraordinary success story for the Kia brand, and earning this award is a testament to our continued commitment to world-class quality and top-notch design that can be – in the Soul’s case – as funky as it is functional.” The refreshed 2017 Kia Soul will see some serious performance upgrades including a 1.6L Turbocharged Engine with 201 horsepower paired with a new Seven-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission. New features include advanced safety technology like Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, along with entertainment features like UVO3 with Integrated Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™. The 2017 Kia Soul will be rolling into Destination Kia this January, so keep up with our blog for additional updates! "KIA SOUL EARNS CAR AND DRIVER 10BEST TRUCKS AND SUVs AWARD." Kia Motors America Newsroom. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Dec. 2016. < http://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/11912/kia-soul-earns-car-and-driver-10best-trucks-and-suvs-award >.

The holidays are upon us! This is a time to shower you friends, family, and loved ones with gifts. Destination Kia wants to remind you to make sure to save a little of that gift-giving spirit for yourself. During the Holidays On Us Sales Event at Destination Kia, you can treat yourself with a 2017 Kia Forte, 2016 Kia Optima, 2017 Kia Sportage, and 2017 Kia Sorento. And with these prices, you’ll still have plenty left to fill up Santa’s sleigh! Stop in and see us to learn more.

You may have heard the rumors circulating about the very first sports sedan to emerge from Kia, the Kia GT Concept. So far, there haven’t been too many details released on it, only that it will be a Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Door Sports Sedan aimed at luxury performance fans. Now, Kia announced that they will be debuting the GT at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show on January 8th! While the unveiling is only a month away, Kia knows that they have many impatient fans! That’s why they’ve launched a website called The Curve Ahead. This website will be featuring video clips and images that showcase the different features and performance capabilities of the GT Concept. “The Curve Ahead is all about potential,” Kia explained. “The potential to clip every apex, and consume every straight. To take on each twist and turn with agility, speed and progressive design. With a new paradigm of performance on the horizon, Kia’s newest vehicle takes to the grueling Nürburgring to realize its full potential.” You can watch Episode 1 below and keep checking back on the Destination Kia blog for more updates! "Kia's First Sports Car Proves Its Mettle on the World's Most Daunting Track." Digital Trends. N.p., 01 Dec. 2016. Web. 06 Dec. 2016. < http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/2017-kia-gt-to-debut-at-2016-detroit-auto-show-teaser/ >.

Your steering wheel is one of the features of your vehicle that you touch each and every time you drive. Therefore, it is not surprising to note that it can become quite dirty since it is constantly being touched and handled. In fact, the constant use can cause the steering wheel to be covered in all kinds of body oil, dirt, and bacteria that we have tracked in from all of the other objects that we touch on a daily basis. Yet, even with all of this outside contamination the steering wheel is generally overlooked when it comes to vehicle maintenance. However, the truth is that cleaning your steering wheel is actually a relatively simple process and one that should not take you more than a few minutes. All you need is some all-purpose cleaner, a microfiber towel and some warm water. Start by spraying some of the cleaner onto the towel, not the steering. This is important because spraying the wheel directly could cause fluid to leak into the clear plastic in the gauge buster and you will not be able to remove it. Once you spray the towel, you then use it to wipe down the steering wheel in 360-degree turns in order to give it a good clean. If your steering wheel has not been scrubbed in a while then you could follow that step up by using a toothbrush and a three-to-one mixture of water and all-purpose cleaner to get into the crevices and other areas that need a deeper scrubbing. After you finish scrubbing wipe the steering wheel down using a microfiber towel and warm water in order to remove any excess cleaner from the wheel. You can even take things up a notch if you would line by using a steam machine if you have access to one. Check out the full video instructions from AutoBlog below for a more detailed look at this process!

2017 Soul Turbo When our Albany, Schenectady, Clifton Park, Queensbury, and Kingston, NY customers are looking for a new vehicle, we know they’re looking for the best. And the best would be the Kia Soul! You don’t have to take our word for it either, since Consumer Guide® Automotive has awarded the Kia Soul the sought after Best Buy Award! This is the third consecutive year the funky styled Soul has received this prestigious award, and there doesn’t seem to be any signs of it stopping. “People gravitate toward the Soul because of its head-turning style, extensive feature content, and excellent value. Its practicality makes it a perfect fit for just about every type of lifestyle,” said Orth Hedrick, vice president product planning Kia Motors America. “Being recognized by Consumer Guide Automotive for a third consecutive year proves the Soul continues to be a crowd favorite, and with the new turbocharged version offered for 2017, we anticipate its popularity will surge to new heights.” If you’d like to experience what it’s like to drive the best you can get, stop by Destination Kia. We’ll set you up with a test drive and get you situated with a lease or finance option that works best for you. "Kia Soul Receives 2017 Consumer Guide® Automotive Best Buy Award." Kia Motors America Newsroom. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Dec. 2016.

Destination Kia wants to wish all of our amazing customers a Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for your continued support and business over the years. We will be closed today so that our employees can spend the day with their families, and we hope you are doing so as well! Stop by and see us tomorrow for Black Friday savings.