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The dealerships that will be shut down Saturday are the Blaine Bargain Lot, Forest Lake Chrysler Jeep Dodge Mitsubishi, Monticello Dodge Ford and Mercury Suzuki Kia, Rosedale Hyundai, Shakopee Chrysler Jeep Dodge, and Stillwater Ford Lincoln Mercury. Hecker will continue to run seven car dealerships, six in Minnesota and one in Los Angeles, including: Brainerd Hyundai, Brainerd Toyota, Inver Grove Heights Toyota, Los Angeles Hyundai, Pine City Car and Truck City, Southview Chevrolet, St. Cloud... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Ghana: If Only the Fire Service Had a Helicopter [editorial] Nov 21, 2008
Eyewitnesses said, the fire started when a Kia truck arrived from Tema in the night to offload its consignment of toys into the warehouse, but the truck arrived a shade late after light had gone off in the whole area. With hindsight, the workers could have waited to have the lights back before offloading the cargo. (allAfrica.com)
The Herald Times' View: Bailing out the Big 3? Nov 21, 2008
Jason2 wrote on Nov 20, 2008 11:48 AM:" If the Big 3 could produce a car that had all the engineering, fuel economy and price of a KIA they would be the top of our market. All things being equal, I believe that American car buyers would choose an American car over a foreign one. The problem is that all things are not equal. Our auto industry hasnt produced a car that is as well made, as fuel efficient, for the same price. Why, isnt even important. I need to get the best buy. Most of us are... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Southern lawmakers sour on Detroit bailout Nov 20, 2008
In Georgia, the governor recently began using a Kia SUV in honor of the company's planned $1. 2 billion manufacturing facility in West Point. (WSJA.com, AL)
SKorean stocks fall sharply after Wall Street drop Nov 20, 2008
5 percent to 40,000 won ($27), while affiliate Kia Motors Corp. dropped 14. 9 percent to 7,130 won ($5). (International Herald Tribune)
New House Democrats wary on taxes, bailout Nov 19, 2008
Just across the state line in Georgia will be a new Kia plant where many of his constituents will find jobs. There are 6,500 auto and auto-related jobs in his district. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Ford introduces 2010 Mustang at LA Auto Show Nov 18, 2008
Nissan Motor Co. will debut three new vehicles, while Toyota Motor Corp., Kia Motors Corp. and others have unveilings of their own. . (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Irish execs scout Georgia for expansion Nov 15, 2008
Those selling points helped in landing Kia Motors Corp. s $1. 2 billion auto plant in West Point, which is slated to begin production in late 2009. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Gas-saving vehicles lead in reliability Nov 14, 2008
The two closely related South Korean nameplates, Hyundai and Kia, rank right up there with the better Japanese makers. Most models scored above average or better. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Construction worker makes the day for bridge travelers Nov 13, 2008
Last one is a gold Kia, he said into a radio when the final car passed. A minute later, another flagger on the opposite side tells Ox the Wisconsin-bound drivers are on their way. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Bailout Or Not, Detroit Has A Capacity Problem Nov 13, 2008
Volkswagen (other-otc: - - ) is building a plant in Tennessee and Kia in Georgia ... Toyota's companywide sales in October were down 23% from the year before; Honda/Acura, -25%; Nissan (nasdaq: - - ) Infiniti, -33%; Hyundai/Kia, -34%; and Mercedes, -24. (Forbes -- Business)
Celebrating the chic of cheap Nov 11, 2008
"Since when is overpaying a status symbol?" asks a magazine ad for the 2009 Borrego sport utility vehicle sold by Kia Motors America. Prices for the Borrego, proclaimed to be "a new kind of luxury SUV," begin at under $27,000. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Nissan Aims to Win 10% of South Korea's Car Import Market, Doubling Share Nov 11, 2008
Hyundai and affiliate Kia Motors Corp. have a combined market share of more than 75 percent. Hard Times. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Hyundai Motor Stock Down on Trade Fears, Chrysler Nov 10, 2008
Hyundai, the country's 10th biggest company in market value and the world's No. 5 car maker along with affiliate Kia Motors Corp , dived as much as 8. 4 percent on Monday before stabilizing a little. (ABC News -- Wire)
Authorities confirm identity of bodies as Starkville men Nov 8, 2008
Lauderdale County Sheriff Billy Sollie said the bodies of 20-year-old Xavier Monroe and 21-year-old Preston Smith were found inside a KIA Spectra. Four men are in custody in Lauderdale County. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Hyundai and Chrysler in talks as GM pulls out Nov 8, 2008
Reuters Published: November 8, 2008. By Jui Chakravorty Das and Kevin Krolicki. (International Herald Tribune)
Hyundai denies interest in Chrysler Nov 8, 2008
Hyundai, the world's No 5 carmaker along with affiliate Kia Motors Corp, has a 3% share of the US market ... Hyundai has plants in the United States, China, India, Turkey, Slovakia and the Czech Republic for production diversification and overseas sales boost. (India Times, India)
Auto dealer hits the road Nov 7, 2008
com The Kia of Athens car dealership closed Thursday, a victim of the weak economy, said a spokeswoman with Southeast Automotive Group ... Athens Kia cites low sales ... The Kia of Athens car dealership closed Thursday, a victim of the weak economy, said a spokeswoman with Southeast Automotive Group. (Athens Banner-Herald)
SKorean stocks rise 2.4 percent, won gains Nov 5, 2008
Hyundai affiliate Kia Motors Corp. gained 2. 1 percent to 10,200 won ($8). (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
In the Region, local sports agate Nov 4, 2008 SKorea: Microsoft plans $60 million investment Nov 4, 2008 The top 10 cars that Americans hate Nov 3, 2008 Pontiac strikes the right Vibe Nov 1, 2008 Hot city car: Kia Picanto tested Oct 30, 2008 Baby safe after car stolen with it inside Oct 29, 2008 Update: Three-month-old found in stolen Kia Sedona Oct 29, 2008 GET OFF THE ROAD Oct 27, 2008 Is Status Too Expensive? Oct 24, 2008 Consumer Reports' most reliable cars Oct 24, 2008 Gloom deepens for global car makers Oct 24, 2008 Automakers see hard times ahead Oct 24, 2008 Asian brands dominate car quality rankings; Scion most reliable Oct 24, 2008 LIST: Reliability rankings on 2009 brands Oct 24, 2008 Hyundai Motor 3rd-qtr profit falls 37.8 percent Oct 23, 2008 Hotels have gone to the dogs and cats, and ... Oct 23, 2008 Hyundai Motor Q3 profit down 38 pc Oct 23, 2008 2009 New Car and Truck Guide Oct 22, 2008 Nigeria: The Plot Against Tokunbo Cars Oct 21, 2008 Naza to up exports to Thailand Oct 21, 2008 DOWN THE ROAD Oct 20, 2008 Energy trails Crawford to 2 dealerships Oct 19, 2008 Used cars with good mileage Oct 18, 2008 China suspends auto imports from SK Oct 16, 2008 Which SUV Offers Best Bang For Buck? Oct 16, 2008 Nigeria's romantic texters Oct 16, 2008 Australian Tennis Open Skirts Slowdown With Ticket Demand, Chief Wood Says Oct 13, 2008 Hyundai Motor Unlikely to Meet 2008 U.S. Sales Target Oct 12, 2008 Arsonists torch eight vehicles in Petaling Jaya Oct 11, 2008 Customers left in a lurch? Oct 7, 2008 The Best New Cars of 2009—If Anyone Is Still Buying New Cars Oct 7, 2008 RI-brand cars in design, testing phase Oct 6, 2008 Billion rolls into Sioux City Oct 5, 2008 Auto dealers rolling onto Singing Hills (30) Oct 5, 2008 2 auto dealerships close lots Oct 4, 2008 Local leaders preparing work force for Auto Alley Oct 3, 2008 Why we love, hate, fear cars Sep 25, 2008 Fall sports roundup: 9/24/08 Sep 25, 2008 Bill Heard closes its 14 auto dealerships; 2,700 lose jobs Sep 25, 2008 SunCon wins RM1.8bil Abu Dhabi housing job Sep 24, 2008 DEVELOPING STORY: Amber Alert Issued For Missing Teen Sep 24, 2008 Carefree childhood Sep 22, 2008 Tested: Jag's new cat Sep 19, 2008 Hyundai Motor Falls Most in Four Years as U.S. Economy May Hurt Car Sales Sep 16, 2008 Automakers set to debut exciting, diverse lineup Sep 14, 2008 Hyundai to make India small car hub Sep 13, 2008 SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE BUSINESS BUDGET Sep 12, 2008 Ford plots comeback with small cars Sep 11, 2008 International Automobile Dealers Announce Monthly Sales Sep 5, 2008 Carfax Study Shows Demand for SUVs on the Rise Sep 4, 2008 Kia Amanti a winner Sep 4, 2008 Woman Found Stabbed to Death in Her Alexandria Home Sep 3, 2008 Rekindling Penangs appeal Sep 2, 2008 WTA Tour Schedule-Winners Sep 2, 2008 Why We Fail To See When We're About To Fail Aug 30, 2008 Tennessee incentives for VW total $577.4-million Aug 30, 2008 Audio: Christian on Southwest Kia SportsTalk Aug 29, 2008 Test Drive: Borrego is a nifty SUV, but is its time past? Aug 29, 2008 U.S. Senator from Georgia, Johnny Isakson (seen above) spoke to an invited crowd of Thomaston-Upson County leaders on Monday Aug. 25 at Colony Bank. Chris Pettis, Colony President, hosted Isakson as the Senator tours around the state during the August recess of the U.S. Congress. Aug 28, 2008 Road ahead rough as Lookers profits skid Aug 28, 2008 Top Veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker and Dogcars.Com Pick the Most Economical Dog-Friendly Vehicles Aug 28, 2008 Best and worst fuel-efficient automakers Aug 28, 2008 Does Psystar have a legit argument in Apple countersuit? Aug 27, 2008 Jurassic Car Park Aug 27, 2008 Game On! blog: People we can't stop talking about Aug 26, 2008
Kelly Pankratz 1-6 2-2 4, Teryl Norton 0-4 0-0 0, Jennifer Marquez 2-5 0-1 5, Ashley Emmons 3-10 0-0 8, Kia Herbel 6-7 8-11 20, Mindy Vanderpan 2-7 0-0 6, Staci Moore 0-1 0-0 0, Kelsey Boedeker 4-7 2-4 13, Michelle Kubas 3-3 1-1 7, Juanita Newsom 5-6 1-1 11. Totals 26-56 14-20 74. (Montana Standard, MT)
* Steve Ballmer says Microsoft to invest US$60m in S Korea Nov 4, 2008
The Hyundai group, which includes affiliate Kia Motors, controls 70 percent of the South Koreas auto market and accounts for 5. 4 percent of the nations GDP. This story has been viewed 320 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Separately, Microsoft, South Korea's Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group and South Korea's Institute for Information Technology Advancement opened a center to develop information technology products and services focused on automobiles. The opening of the Automotive IT Innovation Center follows an agreement in May by Microsoft and the world's fifth-largest automotive group to cooperate in developing next-generation in-car information and entertainment systems, Kia Motors Corp. said in a press release... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
In the subcompact car segment, the Kia Rio earned five rings in both J.D. Power studies, but only 92,087 were sold in the measured period. The Rio even earns better quality ratings than the segment sales-leading Toyota Yaris, which saw sales of 243,602 in the same time frame. (MSNBC -- Politics)
I would include the Scion xB and Jeep Compass on that list, as well as the Mazda 5 and Kia Rondo, both of which offer a third row of seating that is not available on the Vibe. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
The fascia is split into upper and lower sections, plus a leather-wrapped steering wheel featuring a chrome Kia badge. Full cloth seat trim and leather gear selector knob add the more luxurious and sporty feel. (iAfrica.com)
The vehicle is described as a tan Kia Sedona with Arizona license plate 381SZH.. Courtesy Pima County Sheriff's Dept.. (FOX 11, AZ)
The Kia Sedona looks similar to the one pictured here ... The vehicle is a 2005 tan Kia Sedona with the Arizona license plate of 381SZH.. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Kia enters full-size SUV segment with all-new 2009 Borrego ... One disadvantage that Kia faces in coming to market now is that they run into a different set of expectations ... Kia's response is a strong one. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Scion, Saturn, Hyundai, Suzuki, Kia, Subaru and Mazda don't scramble to compete with the likes of The Big Three, Toyota or Nissan ... And Mazda, Kia and Hyundai rate alongside Lincoln and Audi for , according to the surveys. (Entrepreneur)
These 2009 cars and SUVs beat all the others in predicted reliability according to Consumer Reports. 1 of 9Family Car: Toyota Prius. (CNN -- Money)
Hyundai, the world's No. 5 automaker along with affiliate Kia Motors Corp, posted a 38% fall in third-quarter net profit. Although it beat expectations, its outlook was gloomy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Hyundai, which is affiliated with Kia Motors, posted a 38 percent decline in profit in the third quarter. It beat expectations, but its outlook was gloomy. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Toyota's Scion leads 'Consumer Reports' list of most reliable models. By Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY Although Japanese brands still dominated Consumer Reports' annual ranking for predicted reliability, the editors say Ford Motor is making such strides it has pulled well ahead of its Detroit rivals. (USA Today -- Autos)
Asian brands dominate car quality rankings; Scion most reliable - USATODAY.com. Asian brands dominate car quality rankings; Scion most reliable. (USA Today -- Autos)
Hyundai, established in 1967, along with affiliate Kia Motors Corp. forms the world's fifth-largest automotive group. The automaker took solace in what it said was little change in its worldwide vehicle sales during the quarter compared with the year before despite what it described as "sharp downturns" in global markets. (Anchorage Daily News)
Mascots and merchandiseMatilda and other mascots, including a Labrador-Jack Russell mix named Sparky Kia Smith of the Hotel Palomar in Arlington, Va ... Hotel Palomar"Sparky" Kia Smith, is the Maestro of Pet Services at the Hotel Palomar in Arlington, Va. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Hyundai, the world's No.5 car maker along with its affiliate Kia Motors Corp, reported 264. 8 billion won ($187. (India Times)
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The strategy worked as Honda Place, Elizade, Coscharis and GM motors among others opened shop to complement PAN with brands like Honda, KIA and BMW making impressive entry into the Nigerian automobile market. The dealers offered plausible incentives to lure corporate organisations and individuals into patronising them. (allAfrica.com)
We have to date (this year) exported about 500 units of cars to Thailand, mainly Naza Forza, Naza Bestari and Kia Picanto ... Next year, Nasarudin said, it would launch six new models, both Naza and Kia, to the local and international markets. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
The remaining models (mostly small cars) in the Top 30 of the index are the Chevrolet Aveo, Aveo5 and Cobalt; Ford Focus; Honda Civic and Fit; Hyundai Accent and Elantra; Kia Rio and Spectra; Mini Cooper and Cooper S; Nissan Sentra and Versa; Pontiac G5 and Vibe; Saturn Astra; smart fortwo; and the Toyota Corolla, Matrix and Yaris ... FromDiablo Lincoln-Mercury Audi-Kia. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The hyperactive car salesman turned dealer shouts his "See ya in a Kia" advertising slogan, bellows "Helloooooooooooooo, Arizona" during radio broadcasts from the sales lot, and greets returning customers with a booming welcome and a bear hug ... As general manager and a part owner of Peoria Kia the past several years, the 48-year-old executive guided the dealership to top sales in Arizona for the South Korean automaker year after year and earned it a spot in Kia's prestigious President's Club... (AZCentral -- Business)
Among the best options are pre-owned compacts such as the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, Mitsubishi Lancer, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, Saturn Ion, Ford Focus, Suzuki Reno, Chevrolet Cavalier and Chevrolet Cobalt. The Corolla and Civic are among the most popular, of course. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
China suspends auto imports from Hyundai, Kia- International Business-News-The Economic Times ... China suspends auto imports from Hyundai, Kia16 Oct, 2008, 1005 hrs IST, AGENCIES ... SEOUL: China has suspended car imports from South Korea's Hyundai and Kia, apparently after complaints they violated anti-trust rules by pressing local dealers to meet sales targets, Hyundai said on Thursday. (India Times)
Which SUV Offers Best Bang For Buck. Thursday, October 16, 2008, 5:22 am. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Page last updated at 14:06 GMT, Friday, 10 October 2008 15:06 UK. How to say I Luv U in Nigeria. (BBC News -- Africa)
Wood said nine of the Australian Open's top 10 sponsors re- signed ``recently,'' including title sponsor Kia Motors Corp., which extended its deal through 2013 in January. The South Korean carmaker is the world's second-best performing auto stock this year. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Hyundai, the world's No.5 car maker along with its affiliate Kia Motors Corp , still plans to go ahead with investment in new factories in Russia and Brazil as the outlooks for those markets is bright, Choi Jae-kook, a president of Hyundai's international sales, said late on Friday. His remarks were embargoed until 0100 GMT on Sunday. (ABC News -- Wire)
The torched cars were a Honda Civic, a Proton Iswara and a Gen2, a Toyota Harrier, an Audi, a Naza Kia and a Toyota Vios. A witness who declined to be named, said he saw two men in a four-wheel drive vehicle drive past his house. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Generation Motors, a Lincoln-Mercury, Kia and Isuzu dealership on North McHenry Avenue in Modesto, closed abruptly Friday. Hughes did not return phone calls Friday or Monday. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Among the new models that didn't make the list: MINI clubman, which technically launched as a 2008 model though it arrived just a few months ago; Subaru Forester, which narrowly missed the list; Lincoln MKS, a nice car that is somewhat overpriced; Kia Borrego, which, as a body-on-frame SUV, seems totally mistimed to the market; the Tiguan from Volkswagen (), which is a very nice piece of work but overpriced owing to the weak U.S. dollar; Honda () Pilot, which is a solid piece of work that would... (BusinessWeek)
The company, in partnership with South Korean company KIA Motor, produced the Timor brand, which was 60-percent comprised of local parts. Despite producing thousands of the vehicles, the project was shelved following the fall of Soeharto in 1998. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
David Billion stands in the lot of the newest Billion Kia along Singing Hills Boulevard ... SIOUX CITY -- Billion Automotive, which bills itself as South Dakota's largest new car dealer, formally entered the Sioux City market for the first time last week, opening the city's first Kia franchise ... Kia, one of the nation's fastest-growing brands, is a cousin to Seoul, South Korea-based Hyundai Motor, A manufacturer that caters to budget-minded consumers, Kia offers 11 different models that... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Two more new car dealers -- Billion Kia and Jensen Imports -- opened brand new complexes along the busy corridor ... After Billion Automotive decided to bring the first Kia franchise to Sioux City, the Sioux Falls-based company looked at an existing site on Sixth Street's Auto Row, said David R. Billion, vice president of Billion Automotive, South Dakota's largest new car dealer ... Billion Kia built a 13,000-square-foot showroom and service center at 3701 Singing Hills Blvd., along the north... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
The Isuzu, Kia and Lincoln-Mercury dealership closed its doors Friday ... All new and used Isuzu, Kia and Lincoln-Mercury vehicles at the dealership on McHenry Avenue's auto row were removed by noon. (Modesto Bee, CA)
We are uniquely in the center of automotive activity, with Honda operating to the west in Lincoln, Alabama, and KIA to the south at West Point, Georgia, and now Volkswagen to the north in Chattanooga, Hammond said ... their intention was simply to draw support industry to KIA s new facility being built in West Point. (Catoosa County News, GA)
At the submissive, friendly and childlike end of the spectrum were Nissan's New Micra, Volkswagen's New Beetle and the Kia Picanto. The tendency to interpret car fronts as faces could be the result of an error management strategy which has evolved in order to not miss any information about faces, the authors argue. (Globe and Mail)
H, Nicole Madrigal 16 kills; Yang Her 5 kills, 5 digs, 5 aces; Kia Her 5 digs; Melissa Vang 24 assists. Records: Hoover 3-5, Sunnyside 5-7. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
My worse experience was with Kia at Arbor Place Mall. They took me really bad. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
SunCon senior managing director Datuk Tan Kia Loke said the latest contract would boost SunCons order book to about RM3. 3bil, of which more than 60% were from overseas. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Deputies told KFOX an argument started in the driveway and that is when Martinez forced Calderon into a brown Kia Sephia and drove off ... The getaway car was a brown Kia Sephia with temporary tags with the expiration date of 9-28-08. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
I made a number of friends in school, and one I remember best was Kia Lai ... Kia Lai was such an angel; he talked to me about God. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Kia has learnt from past mistakes with this compact people-mover. Top Reviews. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
As exporters, Hyundai and Kia can't be free from the risk ... Prolonged wage negotiations with workers also damped investors' sentiment for Hyundai and Kia, added Ahn, who rates Hyundai as ``buy ... at Hyundai and Kia earlier this month rejected a tentative pay agreement with management, threatening further output disruption at the carmakers. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Also add the terms "powerful V-8 option" and "six-speed transmission." If you weren't watching the past decade, Hyundai and its corporate brother Kia, significantly improved build quality. Their vehicles can take on America and Japan's best. (The Clarion-Ledger)
We will start exporting engines from next year, mainly to our Korean partner Kia Motors. A certain portion of that supply will also go to Malaysian and other Asian markets, Mr Lheem said. (India Times)
KIABORREGO (Aukofer, SHNS -- Column) -- Details on the Kia Borrego ... With KIABORREGO-SPECS. With photo: SH08I097KIABORREGO. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
We realize we have to surprise people with Ford designs. " -- Derrick Kuzak () JEREMY CATO From Thursday's Globe and Mail September 11, 2008 at 12:00 AM EDT MAASTRICHT, THE NETHERLANDS For just a flash, Derrick Kuzak is throwing daggers with his eyes. And this is totally out of character for Ford's group vice-president for global product development. With a doctorate in electrical engineering and a background in systems integration in the aerospace industry, Kuzak comes across as a calm,... (Globe and Mail)
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Kia Amanti beats Pontiac G8 in sedan head-to-head ... Today we look at a pair of sedans, the Kia Amanti and the Pontiac G8 ... Kia has positioned the Amanti as an affordable luxury car, while Pontiac bills the G8 as a performance machine. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
They say it's a 2006 Kia Amanti with Virginia license plate number XXL-3265. There is external damage to the driver's side. (ABC 7 News, DC)
From left: MAS district manager (northern region) Wan Mohd Ebrahem; Ideal Property Intelligence Sdn Bhd CEO Datuk Alex Ooi; KPMG Public Accountants Sdn Bhd partner Ooi Kok Seng; Tropical Resort Lifestyle MD Ishihara Shotaro; Joint Business Council Malaysia chairman Datuk Haji Faudzi Naim; Farlim Group Bhd executive director Ng Bock Tye; Star Business deputy news editor Angie Ng; Henry Butcher Malaysia (Penang) director Dr Teoh Poh Huat; Penang Development Corp GM Datuk Rosli Jaafar;... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
June 9-14 Torneo Barcelona Kia, RCO (Maria Kirilenko). June 9-15 DFS Classic, GO (Kateryna Bondarenko). (International Herald Tribune)
So what if he was making some noise about focusing on mobile communication, which represented less than 2% of Nokia's total revenue at the time ... Besides, no one was really sure how to pronounce the company's name--Nokia ... -kia (with the emphasis on the "No") or No-ki (with the emphasis on the "kia"). (Forbes)
Kia received about $400-million in incentives from Georgia in return for agreeing to build an assembly plant at West Point, Ga ... Allison Tyrer, a spokeswoman for the Georgia Department of Economic Development, said the projected tax credits, based on the number of jobs, are included in the report on Georgia's incentives for Kia. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
TCU Coach Jim Christian made the truck to Dallas to appear on KFWD-TV's Southwest Kia SportsTalk w/Josh Roe last night ... Courtesy: KFWD-TV Southwest Kia SportsTalk w/Josh Roe. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Some versions of the Kia Borrego are pretty pricey, but it's a very capable truck-based SUV. ... It's hit the market with a traditional, truck-based SUV available with Kia's first V-8 engine just as Americans decided such fuel-thirsty SUVs are as appealing as poison ivy ... Kia long the brand you bought for price is promoting the new Borrego SUV as a luxury model. (USA Today -- Autos)
Maurice Raines mentioned examples of auto manufacturers, such as Kia (in LaGrange), coming to the U.S. and asked the senator if he sees the trend of foreign companies coming to America continuing. The senator responded, I don t fear collective ownership involving Americans and foreign countries because of protective laws and because of how small the world is economically. (Thomaston Times, GA)
The increase in sales of smaller, more fuel-efficient cars such as the Toyota Aygo and Kia Picanto came at the expense of more profitable prestige marques, including Lexus, whose sales slumped by more than a fifth. Lookers, which opeADVERTISEMENTrates 139 sites covering 31 manufacturers, said like-for-like new and used car sales were down 6. (Scotsman)
Pontiac Vibe (26/33 mpg; $15,895) and the Honda Fit (28/34 mpg, $13,950); alternate: Toyota Matrix and Kia Rondo. Scion xB (22/28 mpg; $15,650): alternate: Honda Element. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Two fuel-efficient races to win: best car and best all-around automaker. Toyota Prius is No. 1 car -- hybrid technology gives 48 city miles on a gallon. (CNN -- Tech)
It doesn t matter if the car is a Mercedes Benz or a Kia. All cars (at least in the pre-hybrid days) worked the same. (ZDNet)
A fellow car writer friend has just come back from weeks of testing five vehicles including a new SUV from Kia, a Korean company controlled by Hyundai. The new Kia Borrego V-8 model is a big truck, the kind that are dying in the dealer lots these days ... My friend says that the Kia preview was like a trip to Jurassic Park. (Forbes -- Business)
Rutgers star Kia Vaughn gets the from Dime Magazine. Joe Gibbs gives an 18-year-old the keys to the car. (USA Today -- Sports)
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