Kia Announces 11 Models Eligible for "Cash for Clunkers"

Kia Motors America announced today that 11 models in the brand's line-up qualify for the U.S. Government's Car Allowance Rebate System, better known as "Cash for Clunkers". All eligible models qualify for a rebate of up to $4,500. Under this new buyer incentive program, consumers can purchase a new, more fuel efficient Kia vehicle when they trade-in...

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Hyundai Announces Eligible Models for "Cash for Clunkers"

Hyundai Motor America has posted an official information page regarding the U.S. government's newly enacted "Car Allowance Rebate System" (CARS). The CARS program, better known as "Cash for Clunkers", offers a credit of up to $4,500 towards the purchase of a newer, more fuel-efficient car after trading in an eligible, old car. Effective July 1st, this...

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First Images of 2010 Hyundai Avante/i30 Facelifts

Hyundai Motor Company is set to unveil the refreshed versions of the popular Avante (Elantra in North America) sedan and i30 hatchback for the Korean market next month. However, we detest playing the waiting game and bring you the first images and official information of the revised compact cars today. For the 2010 model year, the Avante and i30 receives...

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2010 North American Car and Truck of the Year Contenders Announced

The candidates for the 2010 North American Car and Truck of the Year awards were announced late Monday. The lengthy 37-car list includes three Korean offerings, twelve Japanese offerings, eleven European offerings, and eleven American offerings. All three of the Korean nominees - 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, 2010 Kia Forte, and 2010 Kia Soul - are eligible...

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Kia Unveils Special Denim Soul

Kia Motors America rolled out the first all-new special edition for the Soul line-up today, the 2010 Denim Kia Soul. The automaker will only build 1200 examples of the limited-production model. Based on the Soul+ trim, the Denim Soul consists of unique factory customizations and accessories that further emphasize the Soul's cutting edge style and youthful,...

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Hyundai Breaks 1 Million Unit Milestone for Africa

Hyundai Motor Company celebrated a significant milestone yesterday as it rolled out the 1-millionth vehicle for export to the African market. The one-millionth model was a white Hyundai Elantra sedan headed for a customer in Egypt. The Elantra compact sedan is Hyundai's most popular model in Africa with 129,995 units having been exported last year....

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Hyundai Ranks 1st for Non-Premium Maker in Initial Quality Survey

J.D. Power and Associates announced yesterday that Hyundai is the highest ranked non-premium nameplate in their 2009 Initial Quality Study, and is ranked fourth among all nameplates. With 95 problems per 100 vehicles, Hyundai performed better than other established brands such as Honda (5th) and Toyota (6th - tied with Mercedes-Benz). The Korean brand...

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More images of 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe released

More images of the refreshed 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe "The Style" have been released through the brand's home page today.The exterior of the 2010 Santa Fe gains a myriad of updates including the revised three-bar Hyundai signature grille (also found on the "YF" Sonata), redesigned front bumper, side mirrors with turn signals, new wheels, new taillights,...

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Video: Kia Forte Koup Commercial

Kia Motors has released the first official TV commercial for the Forte Koup which made its sales debut in Korea last week. Filmed in the cityscapes of Chicago, the rather eccentric CF carries the theme of "Two is Enough" to emphasize the Koup's coupe nature. The urban setting of this commercial successfully highlights the attractive design of the Forte...

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Hyundai releases first images of refreshed Santa Fe

Hyundai Motor has released the first official images of the refreshed 2010 Santa Fe today. To be called "Santa Fe The Style" in the Korean market, the facelifted crossover receives an array of improvements including exterior and interior updates, along with new powertrain technologies.The exterior of the 2010 Santa Fe gains a myriad of updates including...

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Kia releases another Morning/Picanto facelift for 2010

Kia Motors unveiled the 2010 Morning for the South Korean market today. The best-selling subcompact car in the country gains a host of changes and upgrades outside, inside, and under the hood for the new model year. The Morning is sold as the Picanto in international markets.On the outside, the new Morning receives a new high-gloss black rear garnish,...

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Kia releases Forte Koup for S. Korea

Kia Motors held the official Korean launching event for the Forte Koup at COEX Mall in Seoul on the 11th. The Koup already made its world debut at this year's New York International Autoshow, and the automaker spent over 95 billion Won in developing its first 2-door coupe. Kia hopes the 4-seater coupe will be one of its many new cars that will help...

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Hyundai, Kia offering more fuel-efficient Accent, Elantra, and Forte models

Hyundai and Kia have announced plans to build more fuel-efficient versions of the Accent, Elantra and Forte compact sedans in North America. The Hyundai models will bear the "Blue" nomenclature that is used by the automaker for its greener vehicles overseas. In the competition, GM currently offers a group of more fuel-efficient cars and trucks under...

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An In-Depth Look at New Car Releases for 2009/2010

The outlook of the Korean auto industry is certainly bright as it prepares to be bombarded with a wave of new car launches in the coming months. It is indicative that while American automakers are facing the nadir of their times, the devastating slump has not affected the ambitious Korean companies that are enjoying sales successes both in their home...

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