While most of the new Kia vehicle news Team Kia of El Cajon shares is overwhelmingly positive, we do have something sad to report. Unfortunately, there will be no new Kia Sedona variant for 2013. The feature-heavy, spacious minivan is taking a year off.

Every year, the New York International Auto Show delivers satisfying servings of new vehicles and automotive technology. This year, for one very deserving U.S. veteran, it also brought a brand-new 2012 Kia Soul.

The numbers are in for March and Team Kia of El Cajon is more than enthused to share that the Kia chart-topping sales streak is far from over. For quite some time now the automaker has continued to impress enthusiasts and auto experts month after month with strong sales and unbelievable growth. In March, Kia numbers reached new heights and hit a total of 57,505 units. FYI that's an impressive 30.2-percent increase over the same time last year.

In and of itself, the 2012 Kia Optima grabs a significant amount of attention. Created with a bold design language, the popular Kia sedan continues to increase in sales with each consecutive year since its inception in 2010. Now, the automaker's Optima lineup has expanded to include an even more impressive Kia Optima Limited.

Team Kia of El Cajon is a fan of the Kia Optima and Kia Sorento for many reasons. For one, both models offer up incredible performance and abundant features for their respective categories. What's more, both vehicles are produced in our very own country.

As stated numerous times throughout the course of our Team Kia of El Cajon blog, we love the Kia Soul. So you can imagine our delight to see the Kia Track'ster Concept which gives us a sneak preview at what might come next for the funky Soul.

Most outdoor enthusiasts are probably familiar with the magnificent Red Rocks in the southwest. Perhaps several of you have even visited them yourself. Now, thanks to the innovative minds at Kia, you will be able to take the spirit of the rock formation wherever you go. How? With a special Red Rock edition of the Kia Soul.

Tech-gurus listen up! Kia is officially rolling out its second-generation UVO system, called "UVO eServices." While the first iteration signaled the automaker's desire to position itself at the forefront of information technology, UVO2 opens up the window to a whole new world of connectivity for Kia drivers.

People trust the Boston Globe. It is, after all, a leading news source and information hub. Keeping this in mind, Team Kia of El Cajon at was ultra-thrilled to see that the Globe offered a thumbs up for the Kia Optima and placed it on their annual "Top Ten Drives List" for 2012.

We at Team Kia of El Cajon live for leaked previews of upcoming models. It's like getting a taste of desert before you've even had dinner. Lucky for us, one sneaky source slipped sketches of the potentially redesigned 2013 Kia Forte onto the internet and we didn't hesitate to feast our eyes on the impeccable design. Naturally, we are quite anxious to share everything we saw with those in the greater San Diego area.