Kia Quietly Unveils Refreshed 2011 Sedona, New 271-HP 3.5L V6

Highlights: - New front fascia with corporate "tiger-nose" grille- New 3.5L V6 engine producing 271 horsepower and 248 lbs. ft of torque- Mated to a new 6-speed automatic transmission- Increased fuel-economy (18/25 MPG city/hwy)Kia Motors America today quietly updated its homepage with the addition of the 2011 Sedona minivan. While the automaker has...

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Kia Cerato Limited Goes On Sale In Australia

Kia Australia has announced the release of the limited-production 2010 Cerato (Forte in other markets) Limited today, based on the range-topping Cerato SLi trim. With just 200 units being produced, the Cerato Limited Edition adds leather seats, power sunroof, aero kit and rear spoiler to the SLi's standard features.The Cerato SLi is equipped with 17-inch...

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Report: Kia Cancels Plans for Soul'ster Production

Kia made a big splash at the 2009 North American International Auto Show when it unveiled the funky Soul'ster Concept. Despite its polarizing 2-door open-top SUV design that harks back to the Suzuki X90, the Soul'ster was received very well by the media and public, and rumours surfaced of production intent in the near future. Well, according to Ward's...

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New Video of 2011 Hyundai Avante (Elantra) Surfaces

Hyundai held an official test-drive event of the all-new 2011 Avante (Elantra) for journalists in Pyeongchang, South Korea today. We are awaiting more official photos from the automaker before we put up our post of the event. If pictures speak a thousand words, how can we describe the gorgeous high-definition video above, brought to you by CarMStyle? Flick on the 720p HD option and the stunning body lines and curves of the new Avante might just come to life. Enjoy! [Source: CarMSty...

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Hyundai Releases More Details on 2011 Equus

PRESS RELEASE: HYUNDAI RELEASES ENGINEERING AND FEATURE INFORMATION FOR THE ALL-NEW 2011 HYUNDAI EQUUS Hyundai Recasts Intelligent Luxury with Two Equus ConfigurationsFOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 26, 2010 – Hyundai revealed additional engineering and feature information for the all-new 2011 Equus today. The Equus will be offered in just two configurations,...

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Hyundai Gears Up for 3rd Chinese Plant Groundbreaking in September

Hyundai announced on Sunday that it will break ground in September for its third Chinese plant at the Beijing River Industrial Development Zone in Shunyi District. A company executive said, "We have finished final negotiations with the Beijing city government and all that remains is to sign the official agreement." Beijing Hyundai, a joint venture...

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Kia Canada Launches "Drive Change" National Marketing Campaign

PRESS RELEASE: Kia Canada Inc. launches industry-first national marketing campaign - 'Drive Change'- 'Drive Change' reflects how Kia is leading change in the automotiveindustry through its world class design- 'Drive Change' also signifies Kia's commitment to impact change byhelping to improve communities in CanadaMISSISSAUGA, ON, July 21 /CNW/ - Kia Canada Inc., a maker of quality vehicles for the young-at-heart announced today the industry-first, 'Drive Change' national marketing campaign. The campaign will focus on the evolution of the Kia brand,...

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Kia Picanto Tops British Reliability Survey

The Kia Picanto has topped Britain’s most reliable new car survey in consumer magazine Which?. Which? Car, the British equivalent to America's Consumer Reports, has just published its annual reliability survey which is based on Which? members’ feedback. The Picanto, Kia’s oldest car introduced in 2004, was scored highly in reliability amongst cars...

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Hyundai-Kia Beats Toyota in Europe and China

Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group outsold Toyota in Europe in the first half of the year, and has also beaten the Japanese carmaker in China, the world's largest auto market. According to a report released Wednesday by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, Hyundai's sales jumped 28 percent on-year to 328,000 units in the January to June period,...

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All-New 2011 Kia Sportage Priced from $18,990 (USA)

Kia Motors America made a big splash in the streets of San Francisco with the media launch of the all-new 2011 Sportage. The automaker also announced the official pricing of the compact crossover, beginning at $18,295 (plus $695 destination charge) for the base trim. Going on sale later this month, the new Sportage will be available in three trim levels...

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Official: 2011 Hyundai Avante Interior Revealed

Stay tuned for more information.[Source: Hyund...

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Hyundai Tops German Quality Report

Hyundai is enjoying an improved reputation in Europe, company officials said, evidenced by its cars topping an annual quality review by influential German magazine, AutoBild.Hyundai edged better-known firms such as BMW, Toyota and Audi to take the first-place honors in this year's AutoBild Quality Report, which has been released since 2001 and is based...

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2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Receives Interior Upgrades and New 3.8 R-Spec Trim

PRESS RELEASE: 2011 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPEInterior Refinements and New 3.8 R-Spec Enhance Genesis Coupe LineupFOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ - Fresh off its inaugural year in which it thumped the likes of G37, Mustang, Camaro, and Challenger in various comparison test shoot-outs while leading all competitors in residual value, Hyundai's...

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Hyundai Equus Named a Top 10 Summer Sizzler by Kelley Blue Book

Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com named the 2011 Equus to its Top 10 Summer Sizzlers list, a compilation of all-new early arrivals from the automotive class of 2011.“With its cutting-edge technologies, bold style and unparalleled combination of luxury and value, Equus will attract a new type of buyer to the Hyundai brand,” said Scott Margason, director of...

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Kia Forte Koup Included in New 'World Class Car Pack' for Forza 3 Game

Turn 10 Studios, as the developer, and Microsoft, as the publisher, have announced the release of a new car pack for their racing title Forza Motorsport 3. Available for 400 Microsoft Points (eq. to 5 real-world dollars), The World Class Car Pack includes some of the most powerful and beautiful cars that automakers are set to launch during this year...

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Hyundai's Alabama Plant Production Soars

Hyundai's Alabama auto factory set a record for monthly output in June, as workers built 31,500 Sonata sedans and Santa Fe SUVs. The facility has been on overdrive all year as it tries to keep pace with strong demand for the redesigned 2011 Sonata. Santa Fe sales also are on the rise. Read a story on Sonata sales.Last month, the plant produced 19,681...

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First Video of New Hyundai Avante On the Road Surfaces the Web

And it's especially apparent here that the redesigned Elantra has grown tremendously in size, to the point where it's virtually indistinguishable from the "larger" Sonata. In this video taken on Hyundai grounds, the depicted prototype is demonstrating a self-parking system that the automaker is currently testing for future products. Oh and if it serves any importance, the Korean text notes that the video was shot on an iPhone 4. Cheers to the immaculate resoluti...

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Hyundai i20 Receives Interior Upgrades and Cleaner Engines

The Hyundai i20 is getting blue on the inside and greener under the bonnet. Minor changes to the aerodynamics and engine have resulted in a boost in fuel efficiency for all engines, while the interior is now more stylish and better equipped.The best-selling 1.2-litre petrol engine, already one of the most efficient in the class, drops its emissions...

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