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First U.S.-built Kia rolls off production line in Georgia
Kia’s fist U.S. built vehicle, a white 2011 Kia Sorento crossover, rolled off the production line today at Kia Motoring Manufacturing Georgia.
“The start of production for our first manufacturing facility in the United States further demonstrates our commitment to growth in North America and we are proud to be adding 2,500 jobs to the local [...]
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Japanese automakers weary as Hyundai/Kia gains market share
Japanese automakers are weary as they keep a watchful eye on Hyundai Motors and its affiliate Kia Motors. The two companies combine to make the world’s fourth largest automaker by sales and despite this economy we are in, they are making money hand over fist.
The Japanese are worried because as Reuters reports, “South Korea last [...]
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Kia Forte Koup to race in 2010 GRAND-AM KONI Sports Car Series
At the 2009 SEMA show today, Kia unveiled its new U.S. motorsports program with the launch of a new Kia Forte Koup race car that will enter the 2010 GRAND-AM KONI Sports Car Challenge Series in the Street Tuner (ST) class.
The GRAND-AM KONI Challenge Street Tuner (ST) class uses production-based race cars with a variety [...]
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Popular Mechanics announces 2010 Automotive Excellence Awards, Ford sets record with three wins
Popular Mechanics today named the 10 winners of its Automotive Excellence Awards for the 2010 year. Chosen by the magazine’s expert editorial team, these awards recognize the best in automotive design, execution and technology for 2010 model year vehicles in ten specific categories.
“Despite a tumultuous year in the automotive industry, engineers have rolled out some of [...]
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Kia Cadenza revealed, will be known as Amanti in the U.S.
Kia today released the first official picture of the production version of its KND-5 concept car. The sedan will be known as the ‘Cadenza’ in markets outside Korea and will make its debut at the Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Dubai International auto shows towards the end of 2009.
The Cadenza will eventually come to the United [...]
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The Cash for Clunker Hangeover: Largest automakers report sales decline for Sept.
One would be hard-pressed to argue that the cash-for-clunkers was wildly successful at bringing consumers into showrooms this summer. The hype, however, has ended and September has seen sales rates below that of June, before the program began.
September’s sales rate came in at 9.51 million units, compared to 9.55 million in June. Ken [...]
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Report: Kia Sorento Diesel Hybrid to enter production by 2012
Following the debut of the Sorento Hybrid Concept at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Kia has confirmed that it will be pursuing diesel-hybrid technology in future production vehicles. A source has confirmed to AutoCar that the Kia Sorento Concept is likely to enter production by 2012.
“Diesel hybrids are certainly the way we’d like to go [...]
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2009 Frankfurt: 2010 Kia Venga is the B-segment MPV with C-segment space
Kia has announced that it will unveil its new ’spacious and dynamic B-segment MPV’ at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show tomorrow.
Known as the 2010 Kia Venga, the model is based on the No.3 Concept seen in Geneva earlier this year. The 2010 Venga will sit on a 2,615mm wheelbase and will measure 4,068 mm.
“The ‘Venga’ [...]
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Kia has finally released the pricing details on the 2010 Kia Forte Koup, the two-door sibling of the new 2010 Forte Sedan. The two-door Forte Koup will be available in two trims including, EX and SX.
Pricing for the Forte Koup EX starts at $16,595 (excluding a $695 destination charge). Power comes from a 2.0L inline 4-cylinder [...]
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2010 Kia Sorento to make European debut in Frankfurt (w/ updated high-res gallery)
The 2010 Kia Sorento is ready to make its European debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show later this month. It will go on sale in the U.S. later this year after it makes it stateside debut at the 2009 LA Auto Show in December.
In the U.S., the 2010 Kia Sorento will be offered with [...]
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2010 Acura ZDX prices start at $45,495
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Ford leads 2010 IIHS Top Safety Pick list with 6, Toyota doesn’t cut it
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2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo prices start at $63,900 (w/ new images)
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2010 Lotus Evora prices start at $73,500
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GM loses $1.2 billion in 3rd quarter, speeds repayment of U.S. loans
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First Drive: Test-driving the new Nissan LEAF EV… sort of
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Review: 2009 Infiniti G37 S Convertible, drop the top and enjoy the sound
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Review: 2010 Buick LaCrosse CXS, no longer your daddy’s car
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Review: 2010 GMC Terrain shows how GMC is evolving
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Review: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, look here for impressive fuel-efficiency numbers
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Review: 2010 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost, high-performance can be economical
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Review: 2010 Ford Taurus SHO – It’s SHOw Time
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