Showing posts with label Kia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kia. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Kia Rio 3-door has advanced features

Brooklands (EC) - A number of advanced features embedded in Rio 3-door; electronic stability control (ESC), electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), emergency brake assist (EBA), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC).

3-door Kia Rio goes on sale. Kia Rio 3-door hatchback variation complement 5-door and sedan available.

3-door Rio engine ranks the same as the 5-door Rio. Kia UK offers the four engines - two petrol and two diesel. All variants are equipped diesel Intelligent Stop & Go, later.

The price starts from £ 9.995. With the price that much customers can save £ 600.

Friday, January 27, 2012

Kia Cee'd takes a part of breaking European selling records followed by Kia Sportage, and others

Kia Cee'd record soon to be replaced 41 percent of total production at the plant in Slovakia overshadowed by a Kia Sportage that takes quota of total production by 40 percent.

PRODUCER Kia cars by 2011 and then managed to break the record production in Europe with more than 252,000 vehicles and 359,000 engines petrol and diesel that rains from the assembly line in Zilinia, Slovakia.

Compared to the year 2010 Kia Europe producing vehicles increased 10 percent while its engine production increased by 12 percent. South Korean car manufacturer is planning to increase production in Slovakia to reach 285,000 vehicles this year.

Kia Cee'd takes a part of breaking European selling records followed by Kia Sportage, and others

In addition a second engine plant opened in 2011 allowing Kia to produce as many as 450,000 units a year engines.

"Last year was very positive for Kia in Europe through the achievement of the vehicle and engine production figures," said President and CEO Kia Motors Slovakia, Eek-Hee Lee.

"Our focus in 2012 is to apply the regular three-shift operations so that we can reach full capacity in the first quarter of this year. Then prepare the production of the all-new Kia Cee'd will be displayed at the Geneva Motor Show next March," added Lee.

Kia itself employs more than 3,900 employees at the Zilina factory whose results are exported to Europe and Russia. Kia's biggest market in the region is Russia which absorbs 23 percent of total production, followed by Britain at 10 percent, Germany 9 percent, 8 percent and France Spanol by 5 percent.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

the cars are easy to remember

Data J.D. Power and Associates also shows, women and younger buyers have high levels of retention of the existing vehicle brands. Brand of Honda, Hyundai, Kia and Mercedes-Benz all women known to be able to retain customers.

Cars made ​​by South Korean manufacturer, Hyundai, won the title as the most memorable vehicles by consumers.

Reported by Autoblog, Monday, January 16, 2012, the results of research conducted Customer Retention Study JD Power and Associates, said Hyundai is ranked as a top brand vehicle that is best remembered by consumers.

Hyundai won as many votes as 64 percent, up 4 percent from a year earlier. The increase is thanks to the model of Hyundai Elantra and Sonata sedans.

This increase is due to offer a vehicle that continues to grow, to positively change the perception about the quality of Hyundai and increasing market appeal.

As for the second and third positions, respectively occupied by Ford and Honda. With a voice perolehkan 60 percent. Meanwhile, for the highest jump in the Jeep is obtained. With a surge of 17 percent or to 51 percent by 2012 this.

The study evaluates how the buyer is more likely to return to the car with the same brand the next purchase.

Friday, January 20, 2012

Kia Cee'd will glide across Europe in the second quarter

Kia said the Cee'd brings features such as chrome window frames and different characters on the hood and the dashboard on the driver-oriented ergonomics. Material in the interiorpun has been increased.

It is estimated, Cee'd will be equipped with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine with a turbocharger that a new GDI capable of producing 201 horsepower which was recently introduced to the Hyundai Veloster to rival VW GTI turbo.

Kia Cee'd scheduled to glide across Europe in the second quarter
of this year.

PRODUCER cars from South Korea, Kia's all-new images released Cee'd for European market which is scheduled to make his debut at the Geneva Motor Show next March 2012.



Htachback second-generation five-door has the same platform with the Hyundai I30 brother who brings a little more mature style as well as sporty.

Monday, January 9, 2012

Forbes' list of best-selling car's unveiled


For the best-selling car model in the world, Toyota appeared to still be voiced by placing the Corolla as the best-selling car on Earth.

Manufactured in 15 countries and sold more than 140 markets, the Corolla is the perfect definition of a best-selling car. In 2011, Toyota has sold an estimated 1.02 million Corollas, down about 2 percent from a year earlier.

Thus the results of projections revealed by IHS Global Insight and quoted by Forbes, Tuesday (27/12/2011).

Even cars like the Wuling Sunshine China has been able to speak better than a row of Honda car with a projected sell 943 thousand cars in 2011 and became the number 3 best-selling car in the world.

Korean car manufacturer Hyundai began as popular. Hyundai Elantra deliver success as one of the popular car. The car is in Korea known as the Avante is projected to be able to sell 1.01 million units. Whereas two years ago did not even get a list of the top 10 best-selling car.

"When natural disasters occur, consumers around the world are beginning to realize, 'Wow, there are products that are really good out there other than Toyota and Honda," said senior analyst Rebecca Lindland of IHS Global Insight as quotation from Forbes, Tuesday ( 12/27/2011).

In addition to Hyundai Elantra, the brother, KIA also has little to say after successfully market new KIA Rio with the prediction of 815,000 units, up from sales of 500,000 units in the previous generation Kia Rio. Even in Iran, cars made and sold by MCH partners, SAIPA managed to make Rio a Persian ruler in the country.

American manufacturers were not to be outdone, Ford Focus and Fiesta put the car as best-selling car in the world.

Forbes' list of best-selling car :

one. 1.02 million units of Toyota Corolla
two. Hyundai Elantra 1.01 million units
three. 943,000 units of the Wuling Sunshine
four. 919 000 units of Ford Focus
five. KIA Rio 815 337 units
six. 781 147 units of Ford Fiesta
seven. Volkswagen Jetta 745 000 units
eight. 726,000 units of Toyota Camry
nine. 691 000 units of Chevrolet Cruze
ten. Volkswagen Golf 648 000 units
twelve. Volkswagen Passat 565 000 units
eleven. Honda Civic 555,000 units


Honda does not like Toyota are still able to maintain a best-selling car model even though exposed to various disasters. Year 2011 was a year for the gray Honda supply shortage due to various natural disasters.

Sales of the Honda Civic one of the models fell 12.5 percent compared to 2010. Two years ago the Civic became the fifth most popular car in the world, but this year with estimated sales of 555,071 units, the Civic does not even enter the top 10 list.

The momentum of the fall of Japan is also used by European manufacturers such as Volkswagen to overhaul the design of their cars like the Jetta, Golf and Passat are then deliver them into one of the best-selling car in the world. Chevrolet Cruze is also squeezed into the list of best-selling car.

The earthquake and tsunami in Japan, floods in Thailand to the strengthening of the yen makes Toyota's sales in free fall in the arena of the automotive world to make the crown of the world's biggest car seller must also be detached from the head.





Thursday, January 5, 2012

produce two-door coupe and wagon sports car

Kia has several times confirmed their plans to create a more sporty model and GT produce decisions in line with it. At present a model that could be considered sporty is the Kia Koup. This model will be developed to produce vehicles that can compete with the Mazda MX-5.

LIKE the previously rumored, the GT Concept Kia stunningly successful visitors in Frankfurt Motor Show 2011 is planned to be included in the production line. The recent news stating that the concept would give birth to more than one type of car when produced.

Kia is reportedly planning to produce two-door coupe and wagon sports car derived from the base GT Concept, in addition to the sedan version will be launched in 2013.

Kia GT concept is a preliminary description of the new design direction Kia, continue the revolution made ​​by designer Peter Schreyer is Kia's design has succeeded in replacing the old, known boring with younger characters and amazing.

Monday, December 26, 2011

Automotive enthusiasts find out top car concepts

Automotive enthusiasts have been waiting very new productions of the famous automobile manufacturer. Prior to mass produced, the various considerations will arise about the car that will be purchased. For them, a concept car at least is enough to help them before mass produced and which car they think as they wish.

Car competition getting tougher. Throughout the year, leading automobile producers have led to new concepts about to be made. There are many considerations in making the concept vehicle, including engines, aerodynamics, handling, aesthetics, comfort and security and price. Here are Top sedan concept car 2012 from CarandDrive.com.

Scion FR-S

This vehicle can be said Subelica or Celibaru, a new version of Toyota's rear-drive 2 +2 sports coupe that was built with Subaru and named Scion FT-86 or the American version. A length of 168.2 inches and a wheelbase of 101.2 inches, FR-S has size one or two inches shorter dibadingkan generation Celica. 2.0-liter engine produces power which is estimated around 200 hp. Scion FR-S is estimated to cost less than $ 30 thousand. Price and design will compete with the Hyundai Genesis coupe ($ 23.100) and domestic competitors-powered Ford Mustang V-6 ($ 22.995).


Mazda Alfa Romeo GTA 4c

This type of sedan cars have become the talk of the Geneva Auto Show 2011. Hypnotic body covered in red. Alfa calls it "the essence of a true sports car". The car will be marketed in 2013 in the United States. IBHS Alfa product marketing depends on Uncle Sam's country.

Car body is made Daria fiberkarbon and integrated with the car's structure. Vehicle body look slimmer. Weighing less than 1870 pounds, looks like the Italian-made cars Lotus Exige. 1.7-liter engine, direct injection turbo four-cylinder. Power: 200-250 hp. Acceleration 0-60 mph under five seconds. Full power through a dual-clutch gearbox, and equipped with the system chassis settings including Dynamic, Normal, and all-weather fashion. Prices are around € 40 thousand or $ 55K.

Bertone Jaguar B99

Bertone and Jaguar combine to rival the Audi A4, Mercedes C-Class and BMW 3-Series. The result Bertone Jaguar B99. Bertone third generation as well as its presence during the celebration of 99 years. A length of 4.5 meters, width 1.95 meters and 1.35 meters high falls into the category B99 luxury car.

From outside the signs are visible from the iconic Jaguar 'Leopard'. Power movement of the B99 1.4-liter gas engine with 168 hp plus two 150 kW propulsion-each-mengehasilkan 201 hp 570 hp power with emissions 30g/km. Bertone did not mention the exact price. However, Bertone, Jaguar and the possibility of selling "baby" him between $ 70 thousand, $ 80 thousand.

Ford Evos

At the Frankfurt auto show 2005, Ford attracted attention through Iosis concept car as the ancestor of the design of "Kinetic", as well as on the Mondeo model, the European Focus, C-Max and Kuga. The new Kinetic design applied to the Fiesta Focus 2011 and 2012.


Ford then evolved to bring another concept at the Frankfurt auto show 2011. FORD Evos mainstream sedan concept led to the appearance of cool. Ford called the Evos uses a global design that was victorious; not only anglophilic, but also stylish fastback. Evos is similar to the Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima.

This vehicle is probably equipped four-door style butterfly. But Ford has not explained details of the engine. Although Ford Fusion 2013 will use new design possibilities can be bought later in January at the Detroit Auto Show 2012.

KIA GT

This is a Kia sport sedan with a "four-door coupe". Kia GT looks more stylish like the Porsche Panamera and Audi A7. GT wheelbase of 112.6 inches, closed to within three inches compared to the Hyundai Genesis sedan and 1.6 inches wider than the Genesis Coupe. GT uses turbocharged direct-injected engines from 3.3-liter V-6. This application is equivalent to model new eight-speed automatic in Genesis and Equus, and deliver power and torque wheel 390 hp 394 lb-ft. This machine makes sense as a replacement engine 4.6-liter V-8. Korean manufacturer has not issued a cost estimate.

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Kia released a concept car via online




KOREA, - Kia did not disclose in detail the technology is behind the hood. Just mentioned that that the machine is located in the front while the rear wheel motion system.

Kia released a concept car (online) that will be displayed at the Frankfurt Motor Show which opened 13 September (for journalists). They call the concept kupe four-door GT as a sedan.

Kia released a concept car via online

In terms of interiors, especially the front reminiscent of a Citroen GT concept that was introduced in 2009. Where the design of vertical air vents flanking the grille. Then, the rear passenger door open model model suicide.
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