It seems like the 2013 Kia Sorento just arrived in Grindstaff Kia's showroom but that's not halting the folks at Kia from thinking ahead to the next model year. In fact, the 2014 Sorento just made its first appearance at the 2012 L.A. Auto Show and we have many details to share about the next-gen crossover.

The Sorento is getting a complete makeover for the 2014 model year. First let's talk…

Overseas, in the UAE, industry experts are forecasting a solid amount of economic growth where the automotive market is concerned. While that makes us excited, Grindstaff Kia is most enthused to hear that our favorite automaker is projecting its own sales to be even higher.

How so? Well, Amei Ramesh, General Manager at Al Mjid Motors Co., explains, "The UAE car industry is expected to register 7-10 per cent increase in sales next year, but…

Recently, Suzuki publicized that it is getting out of automobile sales in the U.S., and that it will be focusing its efforts on selling all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, and boats in the States. You might be wondering who will be benefiting from this in the auto industry. We at Grindstaff Kia, believe that Kia will be able to take advantage of this exit.

According to shopping trends on Edmunds.com, Kia and Nissan are the…

For many auto consumers new to the brand, the question is no longer whether or not to choose a new Kia vehicle; it's, which new Kia vehicle should you choose? To help answer this question, our team at Grindstaff Kia is ready to go over specs and details for any model on our lot.

Right now, we'd like to take a few minutes to focus in on one particular kind of Kia model?

After J.D. Powers awarded the 2013 Kia Optima the top spot for most "APEAL-ing" auto, Kia still didn't think that the Optima had reached its full potential.  So what did Kia come up with? Grindstaff Kia is happy let you know about the 2013 Kia Optima Limited.

Currently available at our dealership located at 3608 Bristol Highway, Johnson City, TN 37601, the Limited Optima model will leave you in awe.  In order to…

Anyone who has paid attention to the Kia news lately has probably heard the Kia Forte mentioned a few times. You may also have come across the Kia Forte under a different name, which may lead to confusion.  In fact, it is marketed under three different names and available in three different body styles. Grindstaff Kia would like to clarify the information and give you a global look at the vehicle's immediate future.

The…

While Kia officially unveiled its stunning Kia Quoris luxury sedan earlier this summer, no set date or locations for its market introduction have been made. That said, Grindstaff Kia has discovered details surrounding some of the model's upgraded technology, the likes of which have never been seen in a new Kia vehicle before.

On top of more mainstream features like adaptive cruise control, automatic braking, and an Around View Monitor camera system, the Kia?

Our favorite automaker, Kia, currently offers up a wide variety of efficient new Kia vehicles that run purely on gasoline. Take for example the Kia Rio compact that touts a fuel economy rating of 30 mpg city/40 mpg highway while still delivering fun drive. However, as efficient as these autos might be, they still call on traditional gas nonetheless.

To truly make strides towards healthier driving, Kia, along with a select group of others…

Grindstaff Kia is excited for all the colors the Kia Sportage will be offered in for the 2013 model year.  From Twilight Blue to Signal Red and Black Cherry, these colors are bound to turn heads.  Although the new Kia Sportage comes in so many different color options, one Kia Sportage driver in Russia needed to take his vehicle to a new color level. 

Apparently the Russian owner made headline news when he decided to…

Books, pencils, pens, backpacks, new clothes...these items have been found on back-to-school lists for years. And while they certainly cover the essentials, Grindstaff Kia suggests adding one more product to the list: the 2012 Kia Soul.

Okay, okay. Perhaps the snappy urban crossover isn't exactly a requirement for learning. But it can sure get the kids from school to soccer to basketball and back in style. For that reason and many others, the…