Anyone who has ever designed anything knows that the right working environment can make all the difference. Keeping this simple truth in mind, it comes as no surprise to Pat Peck Kia that each new Kia vehicle on our lot is better looking than the last. After all, the Kia Design Center America (KDCA) campus is an incredibly inspiring environment to thrive in.

Giving back to the community and going green are two positive trends that are increasingly observed within the automotive industry. Automakers far and wide are lending a hand to nonprofits and a green thumb to environmental initiatives. Recently, Kia has chosen to back an organization that touches on both at the same time.

Earlier this month in Kia Gives 2012 Soul to Deserving Veteran, Pat Peck Kia briefly mentioned that Kia has become one of the fastest growing auto brands across the globe. Now, we'd like to take a moment to explain why.

One of the aspects Pat Peck Kia admires most about the Kia brand is that it rests upon a strong foundation of principles. In addition to creating innovative, dependable new Kia vehicles, the automaker is dedicated to giving back to the community.

Enthusiasts, consumers and automakers alike all trust the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) when it comes to determining fuel-economy numbers. So it's no wonder Pat Peck Kia was so excited to hear that the revered green organization dubbed Kia one of the most fuel-efficient, eco-friendly automakers of all.

Pro-golf athletes get together every year to compete for the chance to earn pride, glory and an all-new Kia Optima. Confused about that last one? Allow Pat Peck Kia to clarify. What we should've said is that members of the Kia-sponsored LPGA (Ladies Pro Golf Association) gather at the annual Kia Classic tournament to compete for an all-new Optima. Make more sense now?

When it comes to new Kia vehicles, Pat Peck Kia doesn't like to pick favorites. However, we have to say that the Kia Soul seems to consistently catch our attention. Perhaps this is because the model wears a funky, fresh box exterior and offers up class-leading technology. Then again, it might be because the automaker is constantly releasing intriguing new Soul variants.