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Gary Rome Kia Announces Dealership Grand Opening

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Jun 19, 2012 – 
Enfield, CT — For those who have been watching the construction along Enfield St. for the past several months, the long-anticipated transformation is now complete.  Gary Rome Kia is proud to announce the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art facilities.

Customers walking into the sparkling new showroom will now be welcomed by an entrance greeter.  The service area has been expanded, the Customer Lounge and Parts Boutique section enlarged.  Each department of the dealership has been refurbished and improved to create a natural flow for the best customer experience.

“We are so pleased with the updated design, ” says Gary Rome, owner and CEO of Gary Rome Kia.  “It’s more accessible, more modern, more attractive.  But though our facade has changed, the staff and customer service is still just as helpful, friendly and dedicated as always.”

To celebrate the grand opening, Gary Rome Kia is running a number of promotions and special deals.  From now through Saturday, June 30th Gary Rome Kia is offering:
•   $14.95 oil change, which includes a wash and vacuum,
•   $149 a month lease on a Forte or $14,999.00,
•   $189 a month lease on a Optima or $18,999.00
•   Like Gary Rome Kia on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/GaryRomeKia) and enter to win $140.00 gas card.

Come on down to Gary Rome Kia today to take advantage of these incredible deals.  With the expanded inventory there is bound to be something for everyone.  The Kia Optima and Sorento were recently named “Best Family Cars of 2012” by Parents magazine and Edmunds.com in the midsize sedan and crossover utility brackets, respectively.  The Kia Sportage SUV was the only car in the JD Power-What Car? owner satisfaction survey to score five stars across all categories.

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Gary Rome Kia of Enfield serves Bristol, East Hartford and West Springfield, MA with new and used Kia cars. The staff at Gary Rome Kia of Enfield is ready to help you purchase a new Kia or used car in Enfield. When you visit our car dealership, expect the superior customer service that you deserve. With years of experience and training, the Gary Rome Kia of Enfield team is your Connecticut Kia dealer, and will get you into the Kia that was built for you. Get the new or used car by Kia in Enfield that you have been dreaming of by calling or visiting Gary Rome Kia of Enfield today.  Check out our website athttp://www.garyromekia.com.

Gary Rome Kia Announces High School Winner Of New Kia Soul

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Matthew McKinney was the lucky winner of a brand new Kia Soul from Gary Rome Kia.

Enfield, CT — There were fourteen keys, only one a perfect fit.  On Friday, June 1st, the Gary Rome Kia held the raffle to determine the winner of an all new Kia Soul from the fourteen eligible students from Enrico Fermi High School in Enfield, CT.  The students all came to the Enfield Holiday Inn, dressed for success and ready to drive home the prize.  Each chose a key from a basket hoping that theirs was the only one that powered on the car.

The lucky student who selected the working key was Matthew McKinney.  As he told WGGB News, he couldn’t be happier.  “It’s awesome, it’s an experience I’ll probably never forget for the rest of my life.”

Gary Rome, CEO of Gary Rome Kia, agrees and is delighted that he could give this car to such a worthy young person.  “All of these students work hard in and out of school and deserve to be commended for their efforts.  We hope that Matthew enjoys his Kia Soul for years to come.”

To qualify for an opportunity to win the raffle students had to show a dedication not only to their studies, but to outside interests and to their communities, as well.  Each potential winner has a grade point average of at least 8.0 out of 12, and has shown exemplary behavior and attendance at school.  Outside the classroom, each student is involved in at least two extracurricular activities and devotes at least fifty hours to community service.

Matthew has been of assistance to his teachers by providing various services to them on a daily basis.  Whether it be running copies, sorting files, setting up labs or making solutions Matthew can be seen in every department here at Fermi High School willing to lend a hand and make every ones job a little easier.  Matthew also organized his Eagle Scout Project, allowing him to obtain the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting Program, as well as benefiting the community.  Matthew’s project was to paint and fix up the exterior of a church in East Windsor.

Microsoft and Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group to Develop Next Generation of In-Car Infotainment

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New partnership will globalize innovative in-car infotainment.

SEOUL, South Korea – May 6, 2008 – Today, Microsoft Corp. and Hyundai–Kia Automotive Group (HKAG) entered into a long-term agreement to co-develop the next generation of in-car infotainment systems. Bill Gates, chairman of Microsoft, and Mongku Chung, chairman of HKAG, were present as Martin Thall, general manager of Microsoft’s Automotive Business Unit, and Hyun Soon Lee, president and chief technology officer of HKAG, signed the agreement in Seoul.

Together, Microsoft and HKAG will deliver new and innovative solutions based on the Microsoft Auto software platform, bringing the future of in-car technology to Hyundai–Kia drivers worldwide.

“These new systems will redefine consumer experiences in the car,” Thall said. “Since the spring of 2006, HKAG and Microsoft have been sharing their vision for the future of in-car technology. We’re now aligned to develop the next generation of in-car infotainment systems.”

“We are pleased to partner with Microsoft to deliver high-performance infotainment solutions to our customers,” Lee said. “The advanced capabilities, flexibility and low price point make the Microsoft Auto software platform an attractive solution for us.”

The first product, a next-generation infotainment system that provides voice-controlled connectivity between mobile devices, will be introduced in the North American market in 2010. It will further apply to Asian and European markets, and expand into multimedia and navigation devices. These easy-to-use infotainment systems will allow consumers to enjoy music in various digital formats.

The next-generation infotainment systems are comparable to mini-PCs. Even after product launch, new functions can be added or upgraded in the form of software program updates, an innovation to existing in-car multimedia technology.

The Hyundai–Kia Automotive Group’s adoption of the Microsoft Auto software platform increases Microsoft’s presence in the Asian car market and enhances the global automotive business. The engineering and marketing teams of Microsoft’s Automotive Business Unit in Redmond, Wash., will be working directly with counterparts at HKAG in Seoul to support this goal. Microsoft Auto-powered systems are currently available in Fiat Auto Group vehicles in Europe and South America and Ford Motor Co. vehicles in North America.

In a related announcement, Microsoft and Hyundai–Kia, along with the Institute for Information Technology Advancement (IITA), signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to co-establish an automotive IT innovation center with the goal of promoting innovation and opportunities for Korean software and device vendors in the global market.

Microsoft Automotive Business Unit

The Microsoft Automotive Business Unit is a dedicated partner to the auto industry, providing innovative technologies and flexible software platforms to help deliver simple, more reliable and cost-effective in-car infotainment systems. Developed closely with automakers and automotive suppliers, the award-winning Microsoft Auto and Windows Automotive software platforms connect drivers with a wide range of devices, services and technology while on the go, including hands-free communication, mobile device integration, customized navigation and high-fidelity digital entertainment. More information can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsautomotive/default.mspx.

About Microsoft

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