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Often times, the importance of vehicle color can get crushed under the waves of fuel economy, performance, technology, and safety. But when you think about it, an automobile's hue can easily make or break a consumer's first impression. After all, no one wants to drive a brand new Kia vehicle outfitted in a dull shade of mud brown...right?

Well, one dedicated Kia driver recently took his Kia Sportage crossover SUV in the complete opposite direction. In order to attract the attention, and likely the gossip, of people passing by, the Russian brand enthusiasts covered his Sportage in…

If you are an avid reader of the Bald Hill Kia blog then you most likely have heard about the new luxury model that plans to launch sometime in the future. A luxury car from Kia? you might be thinking, but we would like to have you know that judging by the car's design, it is sure to have the BMW and Mercedes crowd turning their heads.

When we first started talking about the luxury Kia model it was referred to as the K9 overseas. At that time all signs were pointing to the same name for the U…

When the staff at Bald Hill Kia heard about the potential come back of Rondo many people said, I didn't know he left. We just want to make sure that everyone knows that we were not talking about the Celtics basketball player but the Kia Rondo. The Rondo was cut off the lineup back in 2010 and all signs point to its comeback in 2013.

Similarly to many new Kia models, the Rondo will be designed the wing of Peter Shreyer, who is the man that has helped Kia reshape its image over the last 2 years. Rumors have…

With all the recent success with the Kia Forte, Kia will be expanding the model line for 2013. The Kia Forte, Kia Forte 5-Door, and Kia Forte Koup will be the center off attention at Bald Hill Kia in Warwick, RI once they hit the lots. But there are a few changes that will be made for the new model year.

First, we'll start with a new standard feature across all models: a new washer fluid warning lamp. As its name indicates, it lets you know when your windshield washing fluid as run low and needs to be replaced…

Bald Hill Kia , serving the greater Warwick area, is dedicated to keeping you informed on everything from the latest new Kia models to the South Korean automaker's philanthropic efforts. And today, we have a story to share that falls in the category of the latter much more than the former.

Specifically, NBA player, Pau Gasol recently earned the "Kia Community Assist Award," which is awarded to those NBA players who the South Korean automaker feels are following a very specific philanthropic standard that's been set by NBA icon, David Robinson.

And just how has Gasol done that, you…

The 2013 Kia K9 was known as the GT concept at the 2012 New York International Auto Show. Now Kia is gearing up to launch this luxury sedan in South Korea and then it is set for the US.

We have confirmed that the K9 is hitting our dealership and others around the country, we also know that it will be under a different name when they hit the lots. There is still no insight on what the name of the car will be but from our sources we know that the only thing different will be the name.

That…

With the rising awareness of environmental concerns Kia is making a large push to produce the most eco-friendly cars in the industry. By providing some of the industry's most fuel efficient cars Kia is creating more options for drivers looking to reduce their carbon footprint. Kia has made being green a priority for the company and they do not plan to stop anytime soon.

Rather, Kia recently teamed with Trees for Cities, an independent charity group that organizes tree planting projects in urban areas in the UK. The two worked together to plant trees, shrubbery, and even new grass…

There is no way of getting around it. If you watch TV, enjoy the radio and/or browse the World Wide Web, you have probably heard something about Kia and awards. The model names are probably a little hazy but you know that Kia has won some sort of award for sure. We at Bald Hill Kia would like to congratulate Kia and we are proud to offer their cars in Warwick.

For the 2012 model line 7 models have earned at least one award this year and many have earned 2. This is an incredible feat already for 2012…

As Kia begins to become a larger player in the auto industry, Kia is becoming known for their excellent auto designs combined with an easy to swallow price tag. Now the South Korean automaker is stepping up their game with a new landmark showroom in London. What makes this showroom special is it that it is made from a renovated parking garage. With a one million pound investment to restore the building the new showroom will be located in Collindale, near north London and will be dubbed Humming Bird Kia. The showroom is set to open in early July 2012…

The all-new Kia Track'ster concept that was released at the Chicago Auto show might look like a fierce roadster but it's actually more performance driven. The model is based on the 2012 Kia Soul, but it takes some of its own creative liberties. Namely, the Kia Track'ster stands apart from its MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) counterpart by adopting a three-door coupe frame, lower stance, and speedier powertrain, all the while maintaining the distinct…