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Kia's Justice League of Superhero Cars Fly into the SEMA Show

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/10/kia-justice-league-of-superhero-cars.html"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YEGpOOvxJxM/UJAgY4bmmlI/AAAAAAAJzLI/1-RJmMDOpE8/s1600/Kia-Justice-League-Super-Cars.jpg" style="border-bottom: 8px solid rgb(51, 51, 51); cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 349px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 645px;" /></a> We warned you that Kia was preparing a team of DC Comics superhero cars and here are the results of the Korean firm's efforts, inspired by the members of the Justice League, just before they set off for the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/SEMA%20Show">SEMA aftermarket show</a>. The five DC Comic-themed tuned cars are: the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/10/kia-gives-us-sneak-peek-of-flash.html">Flash Forte Koup</a>, Aquaman Rio 5-door, Cyborg Forte 5-door, Green Lantern Soul and the previously unveiled <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/10/to-batmobile-kia-presents-batman-themed.html">Batman Optima</a> that was first shown in New York's Time Warner Center a couple of weeks ago. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/10/kia-justice-league-of-superhero-cars.html#more">Read more »</a>

We warned you that Kia was preparing a team of DC Comics superhero cars and here are the results of the Korean firm's efforts, inspired ...

Kia Shows Off Justice League of Mainstream Cars Dressed as Superheroes on Film

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We know that both Halloween and the SEMA Show are long gone, but Kia has just released a video of its five superhero-styled concept cars in...

To the Batmobile: Kia Presents Batman-Themed Optima Sedan, More to Come

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/10/to-batmobile-kia-presents-batman-themed.html"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-45zmh0iEnTc/UHa_aQEHbdI/AAAAAAAJgYU/Gxq_EZv6p20/s1600/Batman-Kia-Optima-0.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border: 1px solid rgb(51, 51, 51); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> What does the Dark Knight have in common with Kia? Not much really, but the South Korean carmaker is wearing its Batman cape to support DC Entertainment's "We Can Be Heroes" campaign, which is a relief effort to battle hunger in the Horn of Africa. The Batman-themed <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/Kia%20Optima">Optima</a> is the first of a series of eight customized Kia cars that will be released over the next 10 months, with each model representing a character from DC's Justice League. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/10/to-batmobile-kia-presents-batman-themed.html#more">Read more »</a>

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What does the Dark Knight have in common with Kia? Not much really, but the South Korean carmaker is wearing its Batman cape to support DC ...

Kia Ramps up Optima's U.S. Production as it Expects it to Become its Best-Seller in 2012

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/02/kia-ramps-up-optimas-us-production-as.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707584505479425186" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CnvDfVnVwlg/TzVp3h6f7KI/AAAAAAAGrr4/ST0O6DF4NiU/s800/Kia-Optima-2_1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border: 1px solid rgb(224, 224, 224); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> Ironically, increased demand can prove to be quite a problem for car manufacturers. Kia <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/10/kia-sets-new-us-sales-record-wants-to.html">knows this well</a>: despite posting a 37 percent increase in sales last year, it reckons it could have done even better if only it had the capacity to produce more vehicles. Its all-new <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/Kia%20Optima">Optima</a> mid-size sedan has proved to be a big hit in the U.S. in its first year, tripling its sales compared to 2010 to 84,590 units. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/02/kia-ramps-up-optimas-us-production-as.html#more">Read more »</a>

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Ironically, increased demand can prove to be quite a problem for car manufacturers. Kia knows this well : despite posting a 37 percent incre...

New 2012 Kia Optima SX Limited Edition adds Some Bling

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/02/new-2012-kia-optima-sx-limited-edition.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707160810744917282" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GYagQvKVnc4/TzPohQB7LSI/AAAAAAAGqk8/an02b0s7v4A/s800/Kia-Optima-Limited-SX-12.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> Along with the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/02/mini-beware-kia-thinks-big-with-track.html">snazzy Track'ster concept study</a>, Kia also revealed a new range-topping version of its Optima sedan called the SX Limited at the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/Chicago%20Auto%20Show">2012 Chicago Auto Show</a>. The SX Limited, which as you may recall was teased through <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/02/kia-dreamy-2012-super-bowl-ad-plus-5.html">Kia's Super Bowl XLVI commercial</a> this past Sunday, is based on the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/Kia%20Optima">274-horsepower turbocharged Optima</a> SX adding a little bling to the mix with new 18-inch chromed alloy wheels, a chrome-accented rear spoiler, LED daytime running lights and red front-brake calipers. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/02/new-2012-kia-optima-sx-limited-edition.html#more">Read more »</a>

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Along with the snazzy Track'ster concept study , Kia also revealed a new range-topping version of its Optima sedan called the SX Limited...

Kia's Dreamy 2012 Super Bowl Ad, Plus a 5-Hour Video of Victoria's Secret Model Adriana Lima

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/02/kia-dreamy-2012-super-bowl-ad-plus-5.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704666699170600034" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ps8N3asPt6E/TysMI2YQVGI/AAAAAAAGnZ8/L-U1nSBu5Bo/s800/Untitled-1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> Only a few days left for the big game, so Kia released the full version of its <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/Super%20Bowl">2012 Super Bowl ad</a> titled "Drive the Dream" for the new <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/01/kia-2012-super-bowl-ad-to-star-victoria.html">Optima Limited Edition</a> featuring a slew of stars including Victoria's Secret super model Angel Adriana Lima, the Motley Crew, martial arts champ Chuck Liddell and bull rider Judd Leffew. Out of all those stars, we all know who will capture the attention of most viewers. Kia's marketing division came to the same conclusion as us and so it created a five-hour long looped version of the hot Brazilian model repeatedly waving her chequered flag. You can watch both videos after the jump. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/02/kia-dreamy-2012-super-bowl-ad-plus-5.html#more">Read more »</a>

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Only a few days left for the big game, so Kia released the full version of its 2012 Super Bowl ad titled "Drive the Dream" for th...

Kia's 2012 Super Bowl Ad to Star Victoria's Secret Model Adriana Lima, Mötley Crue and More

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/01/kia-2012-super-bowl-ad-to-star-victoria.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701574424818532610" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sPrJp6l5a18/TyAPuyvCwQI/AAAAAAAGhtU/bK2uZJmn7cc/s800/Kia-Super-Bowl-01.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> With the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/Super%20Bowl">Super Bowl</a> XLVI match-up between the New England Patriots and New York Giants just a couple of weeks away, automakers are preparing the public for their new ads that will air during the big football game on February 5. At last year's game, Kia took on the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/01/kia-takes-on-time-travelling-with-new.html">time traveling theme to show</a> off its new Optima sedan. For this year's commercial, the South Korean automaker has chosen the topic of dreams to introduce the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/Kia%20Optima">new 2012 Optima</a> Limited edition. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/01/kia-2012-super-bowl-ad-to-star-victoria.html#more">Read more »</a>

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With the Super Bowl XLVI match-up between the New England Patriots and New York Giants just a couple of weeks away, automakers are preparin...

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