Five Great Date Ideas for Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is rapidly approaching, and if you're still looking for the perfect date idea, we've got you covered. Whether you're looking for something traditional or something a little more unique...
The Five Best Dishes to Make for the Holidays
The holidays are a time for family, friends and of course, food! If you're looking to impress your guests this year, try one of these five delicious holiday dishes. From traditional classics to festiv...
A Brief History of Car Paint Colors
Believe it or not, the colors that you see on cars today are the result of a long and complicated history. In the early days of the automobile, there were only a handful of colors to choose from. But...
2023 KIA SPORTAGE AND SPORTAGE HYBRID EARN 2022 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK AWARD
IRVINE, CA, September 26, 2022 – The 2023 Sportage and Sportage Hybrid have been awarded the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) award. The designation appli...
Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Finance Anywhere Besides Hawkinson KIA!
When you’re on the search for a new vehicle, having an idea of how you will finance the vehicle is just as important as knowing which make and model you want. Just as you would shop around for t...
2023 KIA Telluride Arriving Soon at Hawkinson KIA
Coming soon to Hawkinson KIA, the 2023 KIA Telluride picks up where the award-winning 2022 Telluride left off, boasting incredible value at an unbeatable price. The updated Telluride will feature expa...
KIA’s 2023 Forte Finally Revealed
Earlier this week, KIA revealed its plans for the 2023 Forte, which will be arriving on the lot here at Hawkinson KIA shortly. The Forte recently underwent what KIA calls a “significant product...
5 Things to Remember When Driving an EV This Summer
Planning a fun road trip in your EV this summer? Then you’re going to want to read this! As an electric vehicle owner, you’re most likely calculating your battery’s range and plannin...
5 Exciting Facts About the All-New 2023 Sportage
Since it was first introduced in 1993, the KIA Sportage has provided incredible value while delighting endless amounts of customers. The compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) has come a long way since i...
4 Tips to Keep Your Car Looking Great
A quick list of tips to help you keep your car looking just as great as it did the day you first drove it home. Blog sponsored by Hawkinson KIA. Whether you’re a car enthusiast or simply a daily...
KIA Hits New Milestone with 10 Million Cars Sold
KIA Hits New Milestone with 10 Million Cars Sold As its popularity continues to grow, KIA is celebrating the sale of its 10 millionth vehicle in America since opening shop in 1993. Despite being one o...
Electric Vehicles are More Practical Than You Think. Here’s Why
As fuel prices soar and climate change becomes a larger public concern, the need for electric vehicles becomes clearer and clearer. Despite the growing need for electric vehicles, there is no shortage...
5 Fun Facts About KIA You Never Knew!
5 Fun Facts About KIA You Never Knew! So you’re shopping for a new car, considering KIA and you’re wondering why everyone is so fanatical about the brand. You think to yourself “Mayb...
4 Historic Spots You Need to See When Visiting Matteson
A quaint Cook County suburb just south of Chicago, Matteson is a village founded in the 1800s primarily by german settlers. By 1889, the village had been incorporated and was named after Joel Aldrich...
A Sneak Peek of the All-New 2023 KIA Sportage Hybrid
Coming in Spring of 2022, the All-New KIA Sportage Hybrid is a family and climate-friendly SUV with more than 500-miles of driving range. It will sport a 227-horsepower turbo hybrid powertrain that is...
The Definitive Guide to EV Charging
The Definitive Guide to EV Charging There are Levels to This Ever since the first car was produced in 1886, internal combustion engines have been the driving force of vehicles. However, the search for...
The Top 5 Reasons You Need an Electric Vehicle
As gas prices continue to rise with no end in sight, the appeal of electric vehicles is growing stronger with each passing day. Whether you have a short drive to work or an hourslong commute, chances...
Is Buying a Car in 2022 Worth It?
With the COVID-19 Pandemic coming to a close, consumers are once again demanding a large supply of new vehicles. One that cannot yet be fulfilled by the world’s manufacturers due to a massive sh...
What is Synthetic Oil and How Often Should I Change It?
Some may say that the engine is the most important part of your vehicle, but the truth is, it isn’t the engine itself, but what runs through it that is the most important part of your vehicle. E...
Built to Go the Distance; the New KIA EV6.
Recently announced as KIA’s first full-electric vehicle, the EV6 is a small crossover SUV designed to usher in KIA’s new era of electric vehicles. Quick to production, KIA only just announ...
KIA Telluride Makes Car and Driver’s 10 Best List
For the third consecutive year, the KIA Telluride has found its way onto Car and Driver’s 10 Best list, a list that honors the best trucks and SUVs on the market. Being named on this list is no...
The Pros & Cons of Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles at Hawkinson KIA
Are you shopping for a new-to-you vehicle but looking to avoid the uncertainty that comes with your average used vehicle? With a manufacturer-backed warranty, updated features, and low mileage, certif...
The Redesigned KIA Forte is on the Way to Hawkinson KIA for 2022
Just announced by KIA in Irvine, CA this October, the 2022 KIA Forte will be receiving a high-tech redesign, along with an updated exterior design in the front and rear. This redesign has been long-aw...
Hawkinson KIA’s Top Tips for First-Time Car Buyers
Purchasing your very first vehicle can be exciting, however, that excitement can quickly turn to confusion if you’re not prepared ahead of time. Confusion and uncertainty when shopping for a new...
Best Used Vehicles for New Teen Drivers
Is your teen gearing up to get behind the wheel for the first time? It’s no secret that every parent worries when their teenager gets behind the wheel, especially for the first time. In a day an...
BMW Automotive Creative Director Leaves; Joins Kia Motors.
As Kia Motors continues their evolution into one of the top vehicle manufacturers in the world, they make another splash with the hiring of former BMW Automotive Creative Director Wonkyu Kang. With th...
Can You Spare a Tire, Friend?
Flat Tires are Deflating Stuck on the side of the road with a flat tire, you open your trunk and begin to look for the spare but wait a minute...it’s not there! Unfortunately this is a common r...
KIA AMERICA ANNOUNCES 2022 SOUL
With sales of Kia’s iconic Soul up nearly 20 percent year-on-year, the 2022 model arrives largely as a carryover with minor visual enhancements, the most apparent being the bold new Kia badge on...
2022 KIA STINGER SCORPION SPECIAL EDITION ARRIVES
When Kia America unveiled the refreshed 2022 Stinger it teased something special: The Scorpion Special Edition. But little information about this vehicle was provided at the time. Now, just weeks late...
KIA ACHIEVES BEST MONTHLY SALES IN COMPANY HISTORY IN APRIL, 2021
K5 and Forte Reach All-Time Monthly Records; Best-Ever April Performances for Telluride, Sportage and Seltos Kia Motors America today announced its second-successive best-ever monthly sales total of 7...
KIA EARNS HONORS IN VINCENTRIC 2021 BEST FLEET VALUE IN AMERICA AWARDS
Two models win their categories: Forte and Soul Forte ranks number one in its segments for third consecutive year Kia Motors America (KMA) has earned multiple honors in the Vincentric 2021 Best Flee...
Kia K5 and Sorento win 2020 GOOD DESIGN Awards
Prestigious awards acknowledge design excellence of Kia brand K5 sedan and Sorento SUV on-sale in several regions around the world Kia Motors has earned two prestigious design prizes for its latest...
KIA UNVEILS TWO RUGGED X-LINE SORENTO CONCEPTS BUILT FOR THE WILD
Aggressive Custom SUVs Signal Brand’s Focus on Adventure, Capability and Trail Readiness Sorento Yosemite Edition aims at exploring high-elevation locales and mountain living Sorento Zion Editi...
KIA MOTORS AMERICA DONATES 2020 NIRO EV
Vehicle Donation to Highlight and Promote the Use of Alternative Fuel Vehicles Kia Motors America has donated a 2020 Niro EV to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in an effort to raise aw...
STUNNING ALL-NEW 2021 KIA SORENTO SETS A NEW SUV BENCHMARK
More off-road capability: New X-Line trim features 1.0-in. higher ground clearance, improved approach/departure angles, more advanced AWD with snow-mode and a more robust roof rack than outgoing Sore...
2020 Kia Soul Named One of the 10 Best Cars for Dog Lovers
Packed with safety technology and a generous amount of cargo and passenger space, the Soul delivers an enjoyable ride for drivers and their four-legged friends With a variety of customizable options,...
2022 Kia Stinger Update
The KIA Stinger has now been an established KIA vehicle for long enough to warrant itself a mid-cycle update. The upcoming 2022 KIA Stinger's styling will be slightly sharpened and the fresh, new desi...
KIA Sportage, Sorento & Seltos Topping National Sales!
KIA Motors America announced May sales of 45,817 vehicles. Demand for KIA’s lineup of capable SUVs remained strong as Sportage and Sorento topped the sales chart and the all-new Seltos SUV deliv...Customer Account
