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Kia Leads All Brands in Most Vehicles with 2018 TSP or TSP+ Rating

May 16th, 2018 by

Refreshed 2019 Sorento receives 2018 Top Safety Pick Plus rating1, elevating the total of Kia vehicles with 2018 TSP+ ratings to four when equipped with front crash prevention and specific headlights Four other Kia vehicles have 2018 Top Safety Pick ratings when equipped with front crash prevention and specific headlights The Insurance Institute for Highway…

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Kia Stinger GT Names to Wards 10 Best Interiors for 2018 List

April 26th, 2018 by

Explore the Stinger Stinger GT Praised for Aesthetics, Comfort, Quality, and Technology Stinger GT recipient of Wards 10 Best Interiors and 10 Best Engines accolade proving the car’s credentials as true Gran Turismo Stinger provides the perfect balance between heart-pounding performance and convenience Seating for five and up to 40.9 cubic feet of cargo space…

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2018 Oregon Vehicle Privilege Tax

January 3rd, 2018 by

The 2017 Oregon Legislature passes House Bill 2017, which included two new vehicle taxes. The vehicle privilege tax is a tax on selling new vehicles in Oregon. The vehicle use tax applies to Oregon residents and businesses that purchase vehicles outside of Oregon. Starting January 1st, 2018, 0.5 of 1 percent will be due on…

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Celebrate Car Care Month With Beaverton Kia

October 29th, 2015 by
Kia Service

When you’re in the midst of day-to-day travel, and with so many other concerns going on in your life, it can be challenging to identify when your car needs some special attention. Have your brakes been making any weird noises lately? It might be time for you to swing by Beaverton Kia’s service center for…

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Memories of Lanphere Auto Group Founder Bob Lanphere, Sr.

October 14th, 2015 by
Bob Lanphere, Sr.

Bob Lanphere Sr, founder of Lanphere Enterprises, passes at 81 Beaverton , OR (October 14, 2015) –  Bob Lanphere Sr, founder of Lanphere Enterprises, passed away while on vacation October 9th.  He passed quickly in the company of his loving wife Theresa Lanphere.   A public celebration of life is being held Friday, October 23rd at…

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Bond Actor, Pierce Brosnan’s New Ride: the 2016 Kia Sorento

January 29th, 2015 by
Kia Sorento

Pierce Brosnan may have retired as Bond, but adventure still finds him–only a less aggressive, fewer explosives kind of adventure. Introducing the fifth Bond’s new whip, the 2016 Kia Sorento. The latest in a decades old lineup is sculpted to grace every adventure with plenty style and capability.  Items like Drive Mode Select and Dynamax All-Wheel…

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Automatic Vs. Manual Transmission: Which is the best choice for you?

January 20th, 2015 by
Automatic Vs. Manual Transmission

Deciding between an automatic and manual transmission can be a tricky decision. Both transmission types have their own distinct pros and cons that make it redundant to label one as better than the other. However, you can determine which will be the best fit for you! Read on to find out some of the key…

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Kia Playlist on Spotify Gaining Fans and Popularity

March 26th, 2012 by
Kia Rio

Spotify is a fast-growing, award-winning online digital music service that gives on-demand access to listeners’ favorite songs instantly, and can be shared with anyone. Music is pretty important to Kia, as evidenced by its recent hamster commercials featuring artists like LMFAO and their hit song “Party Rock Anthem.” So, it’s only fitting that the automaker joins…

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