Stay Awake and Stay safe
A lot of us in the Albany, Schenectady, Clifton Park, Queensbury and Kingston NY areas are running on not enough sleep because of our busy schedules. Whether it’s work or family obligations, we can’t always get the 7-9 suggested hours. One big problem with this is that drowsy driving is just as dangerous as drunk driving. It can lead to slow reaction time, decreased awareness and impaired judgement.
To ensure your safety, we suggest:
- Get 7-9 Hours of Sleep Every Night
- Schedule breaks every two hours or 100 miles
- Bring someone with you that can trade off driving and will chat with you
- Avoid all alcohol and any sedating medication
In addition, you could get behind the wheel of Kia which is sure to keep you safe thanks to all of the active and passive safety features.
“Warning Signs.” Drowsy Driving Stay Alert Arrive Alive RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Oct. 2016.
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Research & Review Page on 2017 Kia Niro
While the all-new 2017 Kia Niro won’t be here until early next year, Destination Kia is happy to bring you early details now! We’ve just released a new Research & Review page on our site so that you can read up on what we know and have the opportunity to pre-order one if you’re already in love like we are.
This Hybrid Utility Vehicle is powered by a 1.6L DOHC Four-Cylinder/Atkinson Cycle Engine and comes with available features like UVO3, Advanced Smart Cruise Control, colorful and informative gauges, and the new Eco-DAS (Driver Assistance System). To find out more check out the page or just come in and talk to one of our associates.
Seven Safety Tips For Fall
A whole new season has arrived and Destination Kia would like to remind you that while you are busy getting ready for pumpkin picking, and hayrides, you should also be getting ready to take on a whole new set of driving conditions. The temperature is not the only thing that changes with the new season and you should remember to keep some of these changes in mind to make your daily commuting much easier. Check out a few Fall driving tips below and be sure to drive safe around Albany, Schenectady, Clifton Park, Queensbury, and Kingston, NY.
1.) No Braking On Leaves – Falling leaves are one of the most common sites associated with this new season, hence the name, Fall. As beautiful as the abundance of multi-colored leaves can be, once they are on the road they become a hazard. When leaves get wet they become slippery and driving over them is similar to driving over a patch of ice. Therefore avoid driving over them whenever possible and do your best to never break over patches of wet leaves as it could cause you to skid.
2.) Avoid The Glare of the Sun – As the days become progressively shorter, the sun will be setting earlier than we have been used to over the past few months. That means that your evening commute which was normally in all sunlight, could have a very different type of glare due to the lower position of the sun in the sky. Be sure to keep good pair of sunglasses on hand, keep your windshield clean, use north/south streets, and streets with shade whenever possible.
3.) Use Your Rain Smarts – Even though most of us associate increase rainfall with the Spring due to the whole “April Showers” saying, the Fall actually brings an increased amount of rain as well. As the temperature drops the amount of moisture in the air increases which leads to more wet, rainy days as well as more foggy days. Remember to adjust your driving to the wet conditions in order to avoid hydroplaning and always use low beams in fog, not high beams to maintain the best visibility.
4.) Driver Carefully on Bridges – With the temperature getting cooler this leads to the start of icy patches with the morning frost especially on bridges, overpasses, and other shaded areas.
5.) Adjust Your Eyes – After the first day of Fall, the National Weather Service states that we will lose about one to two minutes of daylight each day. Therefore, make sure to allow time for your eyes to adjust to the dark after leaving your bright office at the end of the day before you begin your evening commute.
6.) Look Out For Deer – In case you did not know, Autumn is breeding season for deer. This means that you can understandably expect to see them out and about much more often. Deer can cause a great deal of damage to your vehicle if you should be unfortunate enough to hit one. Therefore, be extra cautious and watch for them darting into the road especially during sunrise and sunset when they are most active and when you are driving near a wooded area.
7.) Get Your Vehicle Ready – It is always smart to have your vehicle checked out at the start of a new season to make sure everything is still working in top shape. Make sure to check out your tire pressure since tires lose about one to two pounds of pressure for every 10 degrees that the temperature drops. Also, make sure to check your windshields wipers, headlights, heating system, and anything else that you are concerned with.
“7 Fall Driving Safety Tips.” N.p., 30 Sept. 2015. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fwww.safebee.com%2Ftravel%2F7-fall-driving-safety-tips>.
Learn Details About 2017 Kia Rio Sedan & Hatchback
The Kia Rio is the most compact, economical, and efficient of the non-hybrid vehicles in the current Kia lineup. Now, the brand has introduced the newest versions of both the sedan and 5-Door Rio for the 2017 model year. For 2017 it looks as though there are not any major changes from the 2016 versions aside from a few minor design and product upgrades.
In terms of trim level options the hatchback version will remain the same still offering the LX, EX, and SX trims. However, right now the brand has only reported and LX and EX trim for the sedan version so we will keep you updated on whether or not the SX trim will be returning for the sedan for the 2017 model.
The powertrain in both models carries over from the 2016 Rio with the same 138 horsepower and 123 lb-ft of torque generating engine that is once again paired with a Six-Speed Automatic Transmission. However, the base LX trim will have red and black exterior color options for 2017 that were not available for the previous model year.
We will keep you updated on more updated and changes that can be expected from both versions of the Rio as the details are released so be sure to keep checking back here to learn more. You can still stop by Destination Kia anytime to take a test drive in the 2016 Kia Rio which we have available here at our dealership.
“2017 RIO OVERVIEW.” Kia Media. N.p., 13 Sept. 2016. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kiamedia.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fmedia%2Fpressreleases%2F11700%2F2017-rio-overview>
“2017 RIO 5-DOOR OVERVIEW.” Kia Media. N.p., 13 Sept. 2016. Web. 21 Sept. 2016. <http://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/11702/2017-rio-5-door-overview>.
Want to drive off in a brand new 2016 Kia Forte, Optima, or Soul? How about a 2017 Kia Sorento or Sportage? If any of these vehicles sound appealing to you then make your way over to 760 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206 and take a test drive in any one of these exciting vehicle and find out more about the specials that we have available for certain trim levels of these models. If you want to learn a bit more about the specifics before you make your way over to Destination Kia then browse through our New Specials Page for all the details. If any of these specials do sound like something you would want to take advantage of then make sure that you head on over soon because as of 9/30/16 they will all be over.
If you are all set with new vehicles for the moment and but do need some service for your current vehicle, we have offers available for that too. Read through our Service & Parts Specials to find out what coupons we have and then make an appointment with us to redeem any of the offers you see. These offers are also ending on 9/30/16 so be sure to check them out today!
The 2017 Kia Forte Has Your Back
It is easy to zone out when you are driving especially if you are driving along a familiar route or along a long stretch of highway. As a result, we tend to get lost in our thoughts while simply continuing to go through the motions of navigating around to our destination. Unfortunately, this is just another form of distracted driving and can lead to a potentially dangerous situation if your mind wanders long enough to keep you from noticing a possible upcoming collision or other potentially hazardous situation. That is why Kia has included available smart technology such as Autonomous Emergency Braking on their new vehicle line the 2017 Kia Forte. This technology is designed to react for you to avoid a collision in case your reaction time is not quick enough because you are lost in thought participating in your own version of car karaoke!
Stop by Destination Kia and test drive the 2017 Kia Forte today and find out more about Autonomous Emergency Braking and other available smart technologies offered by Kia!
Kia is going oldschool with their latest advertisements for the for the all-new Kia Sorento with a little help from football legends Bo Jackson and Brian Bosworth. Anyone who owned a classic Nintendo System growing up is sure to remember the popular game Tecmo Bowl. This classic game featured one or two players competing against each other on a football field as they managed their individual teams.
Gamers today who are used to the high-def graphics of the more modern football-theme games would find it hard to understand the excitement of this overly-pixelated basic format but the nostalgia of it is still strong in those who grew up with it. Now, Kia is bringing the classic look and sound of this game back for two new football-themed advertisements for the Sorento called “Tecmo Bros” and “Tecmo Bo”.
“At Kia, we are always looking to stand out, and using the Sorento to take football fans inside a beloved video game and bring two legendary players roaring back in all their 8-bit glory was an opportunity that was simply too good to pass up,” said Michael Sprague, chief operating officer and EVP, Kia Motors America (KMA). “Sunday Night Football has been the top-rated primetime show for five straight years, and after our football-themed advertising helped push Sorento sales up more than 13 percent in 2015, returning this year was a no-brainer.”
You can see one of these two new spots below and be sure to stop by Destination Kia to take a test drive in the 2017 Kia Sorento and experience its impressive capabilities for yourself.
“BO JACKSON AND BRIAN BOSWORTH GO HEAD-TO-HEAD WITH THE KIA SORENTO.” K. N.p., 8 Sept. 2016. Web. 12 Sept. 2016. <http://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/11692/bo-jackson-and-brian-bosworth-go-head-to-head-on-the-8-bit-gridiron-in-tecmo-bowl-inspired-ad-campai>.
August Sales Announced By Kia Motors America
August sales results have been reported by Kia Motors America (KMA) and it looks as though the brand reached a total of 54,248 units sold throughout the month.
The Soul and Optima were the best sellers for the month reaching an August total of 12,253 units and 9,470 units respectively. Rio sales were up 92 percent to reach 3,325 units, and Sedona sales are more than twice as high as they were in August 2015 with this year’s total reaching 5,147 units, a 102 percent increase. Additionally, the Forte had its best August sales ever with the total up 379 percent to reach 8,305 units!
Finally, sales of the Cadenza came to 272 units and sales of the Sportage were up 19.8 percent with 6,888 units.
“Despite signs that industry-wide sales may have peaked in 2015, Kia is up nearly four percent through August on the strength of double-digit year-over-year increases for Rio, Forte, Sportage and Sedona,” said Michael Sprague, chief operating officer and EVP, KMA.
“KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES AUGUST SALES.” K. N.p., 1 Sept. 2016. Web. 06 Sept. 2016. <http://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/11630/kia-motors-america-announces-august-sales4>.
Happy Labor Day from Destination Kia!
It’s Labor Day! While that may signify the end of the summer season to many of our customers around Albany, Schenectady, Clifton Park, Queensbury, and Kingston, NY here at Destination Kia we see it as the start of a new great season that you should start off with a new Kia! Have fun this extended weekend and be sure that you make your way over to our dealership again soon!
Learn About 2017 Kia Forte Through New Page
Are you ready to learn all about the 2017 Kia Forte? If so, great news because the new Research & Review page on this vehicle is now available on our website. If you are interested in this vehicle then this page is definitely your go-to source for information since it provides a full rundown down of everything that you could want to know. Find out about the two engine options and all of the features that are available with each of the three trim levels, the LX, S, and EX.
A few of these features include Vehicle Stability Management, Electronic Brake-Force Distribution, ABS, Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Hands-Free Connectivity, Cruise Control, 7” Color Touch-Screen Display, LED Positioning Lights, Mirror-Mounted LED Turn-Signal Indicators, and Fog Lights.
Read through this new page and stop by Destination Kia to learn more today!
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