The Kia Niro EV ranks highest in the Mass Market BEV (battery electric vehicles) category of the inaugural J.D. Power U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study with a score of 782. The 7 Factors the Niro EV Ranked Highly The overall EVX ownership index score measures electric vehicle owners’ satisfaction on a 1,000-point scale…
2018 Kia Stinger Awarded as Highest Performing Vehicle in Kia History After ushering in a dynamic new era for Kia Motors, the 2018 Stinger Sportback has been awarded the first-ever J.D. Power Engineering Award for Highest-Rated All-New Vehicle. Based on combined consumer evaluations included in the J.D. Power Initial Quality SMÂ and APEALSMÂ Studies, Kia is the…
Is the Kia Sedona a Good SUV for Families? With high-tech performance, safety, and convenience features available at all price levels, it’s easier than ever to choose a car that’s built for your family’s needs. That’s why the award-winning Kia Sedona is a great choice if you’re looking for a reliable, long-lasting SUV to help…
Lanphere Auto Group Supports the Local Cancer Society Every three minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with blood cancer. Every ten minutes, someone loses their battle with the disease. Lanphere Auto Group is passionate about finding a cure, and we are proud to partner with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) — Oregon, SW Washington, Idaho, Montana…
2018 Kia Sedona Receives Two Respected Awards 2018 Sedona Earns IIHS Safety Pick Award 2018 Kia Sedona earns 2018 IIHS Top Safety Pick when equipped with optional front crash prevention and high intensity discharge (HID) headlights built after May 2017. To qualify for 2018 TOP SAFETY PICK, a vehicle must earn good ratings in the driver-side…
2018 NIRO HYBRID EARNS IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ AWARD 2018 Niro Hybrid earns 2018 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ when equipped with optional front crash prevention and high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights. To qualify for 2018 TOP SAFETY PICK+, a vehicle must earn good ratings in the driver-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength…
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…
In the event of an emergency, whether it is a young driver behind the wheel, or someone else that may be a friend or family member, it would be good to know if your vehicle leaves the designated area you plan on typically traveling within. This is known as the Geo Fence alert, but isn’t…
Making choices is hard, especially when possibilities seem endless. At Bob Lanphere’s Beaverton Kia, we encourage our customers to explore all their options. So, this Halloween, why limit yourself to only one costume? You wouldn’t just eat one kind of candy! Be whoever or whatever you want — you have the whole weekend to choose….
Official Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10/14/15 Contact: Sharon Lenz [email protected] 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…
