Elk Grove Kia

Since it first hit dealership floors several months ago, the 2011 Kia Optima has been winning awards, left and right. We're happy to report that it continues its winning streak. Coming right on the heels of a a perfect five-star crash safety rating from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHSTA) and placement on CarsDirect.com's exclusive list of "Top 10 Best Cars to Look Forward to in 2011", the 2011 Kia Optima has been named "Top 10 Best Car Buys for 2011", in the four-door-sedan category, by Auto A Fondo.

Now in its ninth consecutive year…

The 2011 Kia Optima seems to be getting one accolade after another. As you might recall, the sedan was previously named a Top Safety Pick for 2011 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). More recently, the award-winning car has also earned a five-out-of-five star rating, after passing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) new, more stringent crash-test rating system.

In the past, this might have seemed like less of a big deal. However, compared to even last year, the NHTSA has significantly modified their criteria, making winners more exclusive than ever before. The revamped system now…

If you're a basketball fan, you likely made a date with your couch to catch the 2011 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest. It was a superb display of athleticism. When all was said and done, Blake Griffin of the LA Clippers took home the first place trophy with a truly spectacular slam dunk over a Kia Optima. Wow!

Griffin's finale was assisted by a teammate who threw him an ally-oop pass out of the Kia Optima's sunroof. The stunt really wowed the audience. His first-round attempted left viewer's jaws agape as well. Who doesn't love…