How to Drive Safely at Night
It happens every year. Once summer is over, the days get shorter, and soon enough we’re all commuting home to Albany, Schenectady, Clifton Park, Queensbury and Kingston, NY in the dark. With this comes a few new hazards and things you should do to be prepared for the trip. Check them out below and travel safe!
- Get enough sleep. Being tired behind the wheel is dangerous and a huge distraction. Fit in a nap at lunch or rest your eyes before taking off at night.
- Have a clear view. If you can’t see around you, you’re a danger to yourself and everyone else on the road. You might not notice in the light of day, but once headlights hit your windshield at night, you’ll see streaks and smudges you didn’t know were there.
- Stay back a bit. It’s hard to see if something is in the road at night, people tend to drive slower and quick braking can happen. Leave enough room between you and the person in front of you to stay safe.
- Get the most out of your headlights by aiming them. If your headlights are in other driver’s eyes, or lighting up front lawns, they aren’t lighting your path. Come to Destination Kia and we’ll get them aimed properly.
- Keep your eyes moving. Our depth perception isn’t that great in the dark, that means your eyes will be working harder. And harder still if you’re staring in one direction.
- Turn your interior lights down as much as possible. They will compete with the outside making it hard for you to see. It’s also a good idea to avoid looking at oncoming traffic lights.
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New Vehicle Specials Available
November is the month of giving and showing thanks. At Destination Kia, we’re showing our Albany, Schenectady, Clifton Park, Queensbury, and Kingston, NY customers how thankful we are for them by giving them a ton of New Vehicle Specials! We have offers on popular models like Forte, Optima, and Sportage! Take a look at our deals, then stop by 760 Central Ave in Albany, NY for a test drive!
Happy Veterans Day from Destination Kia
At Destination Kia, we understand that liberty does not come free. We are very grateful for those from Albany, Schenectady, Clifton Park, Queensbury, and Kingston NY that answered that call of duty. Happy Veterans Day.
If you’re interested in the 2017 Kia Sedona and live in the Albany, Schenectady, Clifton Park, Queensbury, and Kingston, NY area, keep your eyes peeled for our new Research & Review page. It will feature trim level options, safety features, and estimated MPG all in one convenient place. Once you’ve read through it, you can decide if the 2017 Sedona is a vehicle you’d like to take for a test drive at 760 Central Ave in Albany, NY.
Can the Kia Forte Handle a 4 Hour Commute?
When you have a tight budget but expect top quality, vehicle shopping might prove to be a bit trying. That’s what Kaylie found out when she was looking for a new vehicle for her daily four-hour commute. With a budget of $20,000 and the desire to find something that will allow her to relax and enjoy her commute, she took a test drive in the 2017 Kia Forte. Check out the video below to see how it went.
Happy Halloween
We hope this Halloween is a great one for all our Albany, Schenectady, Clifton Park, Queensbury and Kingston, NY customers! Have fun and stay safe while trick-or-treating!
2017 Kia Rio Research & Review Page Coming Soon
We will soon be releasing a Research & Review page on the 2017 Kia Rio for our Albany, Schenectady, Clifton Park, Queensbury and Kingston, NY customers. The page will detail the trim level options, safety features and all the new technology that’ll be included in the 2017 Rio. Until the page is released, feel free to reach out, or come into 760 Central Ave in Albany, NY and we’ll be happy to help.
The Kia Sorento is Perfect for Families
If you have an ever changing and growing family, you might think that your only option for transportation is something cumbersome and ugly. Fortunately, you couldn’t be more wrong! Offering space, comfort, and technology all in one vehicle is the 2016 Kia Sorento, which was named to the Edmunds.com list, Top 10 Vehicles for Moms Who Hate Minivans.
The Kia Sorento made the list thanks to its luxurious look and accommodating price tag. It is also the recipient of an IIHS Top Safety Pick+, making it perfect for families. If you’d like to see more from this model or look into the 2017 Kia Sorento, you can come in for a test drive or read our Research & Review page.
While October may be well underway we would be remiss if we didn’t mention the incredible sales month that Kia Motors America celebrated at the end of September. A total of 49,220 units were sold just during that month bringing the entire total for the first three-quarters of the year up to 491,765 units. This year-to-date total is 3.3 percent higher than where the brand was at the same time in 2015 which also makes it their best-ever sales for the for the first three-quarters.
“On the strength of double-digit gains for the Rio, Forte, Sportage and Sedona nameplates through the first nine months of the year, Kia’s upward trajectory continues despite the industry showing signs of little growth,” said Michael Sprague, chief operating officer and EVP, KMA.
September Results:
- Sales of the Sportage increased 58.6 percent with 6,282 units
- Sales of the Rio were up 44.7 percent with 2,141 units
- Sales of the Sedona increased 0.39 percent to reach 3,051 units
- Sales of the Optima came to 9,010 units
- Sales of the Soul came to 11,885 units
- Sales of the Forte were up 53.2 percent with 8,256 units
- Sales of the Sorento came to 8,137 units
- Sales of the Cadenza came to 390 units
“SEPTEMBER CAPS BEST-EVER SALES THROUGH THE FIRST NINE MONTHS OF THE YEAR FOR KIA MOTORS AMERICA.” Kia Media. N.p., 3 Oct. 2016. Web.
Destination Kia Supports To Life!
During the month of October, Destination will be donating $100 to the local Breast Cancer Charity, To Life! for every new Kia sold. Collectively, over the past couple years, we’ve donated over $30,000 and we’re excited to see that number grow.
We will also be sponsoring the 2016 Pink Ball. The event will be held on October 21st from 6pm to 11pm at the beautiful Hall of Springs in Saratoga NY. The black tie event includes hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dancing and an auction with all proceeds being sent to fund To Life!
You can register for the event here: http://www.tolife.org/breast-cancer/event-registration/
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