Pontiac strikes the right Vibe Nov 1, 2008
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)
Hot city car: Kia Picanto tested Oct 30, 2008
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)
Baby safe after car stolen with it inside Oct 29, 2008
The vehicle is described as a tan Kia Sedona with Arizona license plate 381SZH.. Courtesy Pima County Sheriff's Dept.. (FOX 11, AZ)
Update: Three-month-old found in stolen Kia Sedona Oct 29, 2008
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)
GET OFF THE ROAD Oct 27, 2008
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)
Is Status Too Expensive? Oct 24, 2008
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)
Automakers see hard times ahead Oct 24, 2008
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)
Consumer Reports' most reliable cars Oct 24, 2008
These 2009 cars and SUVs beat all the others in predicted reliability according to Consumer Reports. 1 of 9Family Car: Toyota Prius. (CNN -- Money)
Asian brands dominate car quality rankings; Scion most reliable Oct 24, 2008
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)
LIST: Reliability rankings on 2009 brands Oct 24, 2008
Asian brands dominate car quality rankings; Scion most reliable - USATODAY.com. Asian brands dominate car quality rankings; Scion most reliable. (USA Today -- Autos)
Gloom deepens for global car makers Oct 24, 2008
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 Motor Q3 profit down 38 pc Oct 23, 2008
Hyundai, the world's No.5 car maker along with its affiliate Kia Motors Corp, reported 264. 8 billion won ($187. (India Times)
Hyundai Motor 3rd-qtr profit falls 37.8 percent Oct 23, 2008
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)
Hotels have gone to the dogs and cats, and ... Oct 23, 2008
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)
2009 New Car and Truck Guide Oct 22, 2008
2009 New Car Buyers Guide. Search post-gazette NOW. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Nigeria: The Plot Against Tokunbo Cars Oct 21, 2008
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)
Naza to up exports to Thailand Oct 21, 2008
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)
DOWN THE ROAD Oct 20, 2008
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)
Energy trails Crawford to 2 dealerships Oct 19, 2008
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)
Used cars with good mileage Oct 18, 2008
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 SK Oct 16, 2008
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? Oct 16, 2008
Which SUV Offers Best Bang For Buck. Thursday, October 16, 2008, 5:22 am. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Nigeria's romantic texters Oct 16, 2008
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)
Australian Tennis Open Skirts Slowdown With Ticket Demand, Chief Wood Says Oct 13, 2008
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 Motor Unlikely to Meet 2008 U.S. Sales Target Oct 12, 2008
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)
Arsonists torch eight vehicles in Petaling Jaya Oct 11, 2008
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)
Customers left in a lurch? Oct 7, 2008
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)
The Best New Cars of 2009—If Anyone Is Still Buying New Cars Oct 7, 2008
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)
RI-brand cars in design, testing phase Oct 6, 2008
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)
Billion rolls into Sioux City Oct 5, 2008
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)
Auto dealers rolling onto Singing Hills (30) Oct 5, 2008
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)
2 auto dealerships close lots Oct 4, 2008
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)
Local leaders preparing work force for Auto Alley Oct 3, 2008
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)
Fall sports roundup: 9/24/08 Sep 25, 2008
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)
Bill Heard closes its 14 auto dealerships; 2,700 lose jobs Sep 25, 2008
My worse experience was with Kia at Arbor Place Mall. They took me really bad. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Why we love, hate, fear cars Sep 25, 2008
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)
SunCon wins RM1.8bil Abu Dhabi housing job Sep 24, 2008
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)
DEVELOPING STORY: Amber Alert Issued For Missing Teen Sep 24, 2008
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)
Carefree childhood Sep 22, 2008
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)
Tested: Jag's new cat Sep 19, 2008
Kia has learnt from past mistakes with this compact people-mover. Top Reviews. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Hyundai Motor Falls Most in Four Years as U.S. Economy May Hurt Car Sales Sep 16, 2008
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)
Automakers set to debut exciting, diverse lineup Sep 14, 2008
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)
Hyundai to make India small car hub Sep 13, 2008
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)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE BUSINESS BUDGET Sep 12, 2008
KIABORREGO (Aukofer, SHNS -- Column) -- Details on the Kia Borrego ... With KIABORREGO-SPECS. With photo: SH08I097KIABORREGO. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Ford plots comeback with small cars Sep 11, 2008
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)
International Automobile Dealers Announce Monthly Sales Sep 5, 2008
For more information on automobile sales data and to view a full report on August automobile sales, please visit About AIADA: Established in 1970, AIADA is and continues to be the only association whose sole purpose is to represent America's 11,000 international nameplate automobile franchises that sell and service the following brands: Acura, Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Maserati, Maybach, Mazda, Mercedes, MINI,... (PR Newswire)
Carfax Study Shows Demand for SUVs on the Rise Sep 4, 2008
Listed below are the top ten SUVs researched by consumers, based on their year-over-year increases: Kia Rondo - 3600% Saturn Outlook - 1116% Jeep Patriot - 2477% Lincoln MKX - 1040% Buick Enclave - 2242% Suzuki SX4 - 1001% Mazda CX-9 - 1631% Hyundai Tucson - 910% Land Rover LR2 - 1166% GMC Acadia - 906% More than 32,000 dealers across North America subscribe to Carfax and millions of free reports are available online from participating dealers at places like AutoTrader. com, cars. (PR Newswire)
Kia Amanti a winner Sep 4, 2008
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)
Woman Found Stabbed to Death in Her Alexandria Home Sep 3, 2008
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)
Rekindling Penangs appeal Sep 2, 2008
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)
WTA Tour Schedule-Winners Sep 2, 2008
June 9-14 Torneo Barcelona Kia, RCO (Maria Kirilenko). June 9-15 DFS Classic, GO (Kateryna Bondarenko). (International Herald Tribune)
Why We Fail To See When We're About To Fail Aug 30, 2008
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)
Tennessee incentives for VW total $577.4-million Aug 30, 2008
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)
Audio: Christian on Southwest Kia SportsTalk Aug 29, 2008
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)
Test Drive: Borrego is a nifty SUV, but is its time past? Aug 29, 2008
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)
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
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)
Best and worst fuel-efficient automakers Aug 28, 2008
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)
Top Veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker and Dogcars.Com Pick the Most Economical Dog-Friendly Vehicles Aug 28, 2008
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)
Road ahead rough as Lookers profits skid Aug 28, 2008
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)
Does Psystar have a legit argument in Apple countersuit? Aug 27, 2008
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)
Jurassic Car Park Aug 27, 2008
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)
Game On! blog: People we can't stop talking about Aug 26, 2008
Rutgers star Kia Vaughn gets the from Dime Magazine. Joe Gibbs gives an 18-year-old the keys to the car. (USA Today -- Sports)
Daily Briefing Aug 26, 2008
Kia workers plan partial strikes. Kia Motors Corp. workers will hold partial strikes for three days to press the South Korean carmaker for higher pay and improved working conditions ... Sporadic strikes since last month have cost Kia about 10,000 vehicles, the company says. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Local teen 'Exiled' Aug 25, 2008
"Daddy" owns Mark Mitsubishi and Mark Kia. Includes information from Scottsdale Republic Editor Jim Gold. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
ASU reduces employee subsidy for bus passes Aug 24, 2008
by Kerry Fehr-Snyder - Aug. 24, 2008 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. One of the Valley's largest employers has stopped paying full fare for its workers to ride the bus to and from work. (AZCentral -- News)
