How time flies! It's hard to believe that Kia just unveiled their fourth-generation Rio at the 2011 International Geneva Motor Show. While it seems like just yesterday when the first-generation was born, it looks like it was over a decade ago.

"This new car is no evolution of its predecessor, it is a revolution," said Kia in a recent press release. "The bold distinctive personality of the new Rio represents a complete departure from?

The 2011 Kia Optima continues to rake in the accolades. Previously, the car was named a top Safety Pick for 2011 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Now, the award-winning sedan has received an overall rating of five-out-of-five stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

To earn a perfect five-out-of-five star rating from the NHTSA, the Kia Optima had to pass the organization's new, more stringent rating system. Essentially, the…