History of Kia.

Not many people know that Kia has been around for some time. The company got its start by making bicycles. Let's take a trip down memory lane.

Don't forget to visit Concord Kia and check out our inventory.

 
1944Founding of the Company

 1957The first domestic bicycle produced


1953The first Kia brandmark was designed by overlapping a triangular draft ruler with a gear wheel symbolizing the machine industry and a benzene ring symbolizing the chemical industry.
This brandmark was first applied in the mid-1950s to the front head of the ‘3000’ series bicycle.

 
1969T-600 Truck


 
1975Korea's first automobile export
 
 
1989Capital

 
1999Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group formed

 
2004.03.18Kia’s current CI was developed in conjunction with the rollout of its new global brand strategy and its introduction was timed with the release of the New Sportage.
Because of the high recognition level of Kia’s prior brandmark, a visual touch-up rather than a full redesign of the corporate identity was chosen. The three dimensional oval adds a young and lively feel while the deeper red expresses a more dynamic, sophisticated image.

 
2011.07.20Kia wins four design awards in Automotive Brand Contest


2013.01.172013 Kia Optima named ‘International Car of the Year’

Source: Kia Motors 

Kia Bot.

We wanted to take a look at the specifications of a Kia Bot. We've all seen the new Kia Hot Bot in the Kia commercials. We wanted to see what she's made of.
Height: 5'11
Weight: 1000 pounds.
Strength: Can lift a ton.
Speed: Can run up to 80 mph

Technology: Wifi/ blue tooth technology. Built in navigation and high speed computer processor.

We don't have any Kia Bots in stock as of right now.

We do have a great selection of Kia Vehicles to choose from. Visit Concord Kia. 

What makes the Kia World Extreme Games so Much Fun?

You know how sport competitions can be a little boring at times? You will never have that problem watching The Kia World Extreme Games.

"More than 100 top action sports athletes from 30 countries will compete in this year’s competition and vie for total cash prizes of US$260,000 in five sports categories: aggressive inline, skateboard, BMX freestyle, sport climbing and Moto X." Source Kia Buzz.

Kia also makes fun cars. Visit Concord Kia for a test drive. 

Make Sure Your Pet is Ready for Travel.

We all love taking road trips with family. The family pet is an important member that needs special care while traveling away from home. 

We wanted to give you a couple of tips and tools that will be useful. 

The Essentials

Like humans, pets require a few necessities: food, water and bedding. Bring enough food for several extra days; for better or worse, detours and derailed plans can extend your time on the road

The Cyber Connection

 Iams Vet 24/7: Using your current location, the app will pull up the nearest veterinarians as soon as you open it.

 Dogfriendly.com: A mobile version of the parent site that has been around since 1998, dogfriendly.com provides guides for travel in the U.S., Canada and even internationally. 

 Purina Pet Health:  Use this app to store key information for each of your pets for easy recall, proof of vaccinations and managing appointments. Individual identification, including weight, spayed/neutered, color, eye color, markings, microchip number and license number are easily filled in.

Source: All State 

 

Visit Concord Kia and Concord Mitsubishi for your perfect road trip vehicle. 

 

Keep Your Vehicle in Shape!

It's important to keep your vehicle in the best shape possible so that it runs for a long time.
We wanted to share with you some of the benefits of getting your vehicle serviced on a regular basis.

Increased Safety: Your chances of having an accident will decrease. Flat tires aren't likely to happen as much also.

Boost Performance and Improve Fuel Economy: Having your oil changed on a regular basis increases your engines performance. A better performing engine also helps reduce the use of gas.

Extend Lifespan: 
 A well maintained vehicle will last longer and run better. This will also increase the vehicle's resell value.

There are many benefits to keeping your vehicle in great shape.
Take a look at Concord Kia's service specials.


 

What goes into making a Kia?

We all enjoy the safety, reliability of driving a Kia. One thing we want to know is what goes on behind the scenes. We have  a quick outline of what the staff at Kia goes through to give you such a wonderful vehicle.

Design: 
Body structure design is the skeleton of the vehicle and is very important. It has to be durable, safe, quiet and spacious.

Functional design works on providing safety as well as comfort for the driver and passengers.

Analysis: 
  NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) analysis. The engineering team at Kia goes through a multitude of tests to look at everything from noise reduction to the smoothness of your vehicles ride. 

Durability analysis is done with a virtual computer model. This is used to determine any weakness in the vehicles structure.

Ergonomics Package: 
" The process is aimed at maximizing customer comfort and convenience by achieving optimal space, field of visibility, comfort, maneuverability, storage, assembly, and maintenance convenience."

Source: Kia 


Take a look at Concord Kia's inventory and get your very own masterpiece. 

Get prepared to have the best Summer Road Trip Experience!

 Summer is a great time for going on road trips and doing fun things. The main part of the road trip is your vehicle. You want to make sure your ride is in good shape before hitting the road. Take a look at the tips below.

·         Schedule a tune-up to help the engine deliver the best balance of power and fuel economy and produce the lowest level of emissions.

·         Check the brake system and make sure the battery connection is clean, tight and corrosion-free.

·         Check filters and fluids, including engine oil, antifreeze/coolant, windshield washer and power steering, brake and transmission fluids. Dirty air filters can waste gas and cause the engine to lose power.

·         Check the hoses and belts and replace if they become cracked, brittle, frayed, loose or show signs of excessive wear. These are critical to the proper functioning of the electrical system, air conditioning, power steering and the cooling system.

·         Check the tires, including tire pressure and tread. Underinflated tires reduce a vehicle’s fuel economy and uneven wear indicates a need for wheel alignment. Tires should also be checked for bulges and bald spots.

·         Check that the gas cap is not damaged, loose or missing to prevent gas from spilling or evaporating.

You can always take your vehicle to Concord Kia or Concord Mitsubishi and we will do all the hard work for you. Schedule your service today.