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Is Kia's K9 flagship closer to U.S. showrooms?
… another matter. Kia has made great strides by building a strong formula of design, quality and value. The question that Kia Motors America executives must answer before deciding to sell the K9 in the United States: Will the car be a successful halo that …
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Kia dumps Sedona; new van said to be near
… segment's top-selling nameplate, the Toyota Sienna, had sales of 111,429 units last year. In a February interview, Kia Motors America marketing boss Michael Sprague told andlt;iandgt;Automotive Newsandlt;/iandgt; that he expects minivan sales …
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Kia readies new minivan after Sedona exits in 2013
… segment's top-selling nameplate, the Toyota Sienna, had sales of 111,429 units last year. In a February interview, Kia Motors America marketing boss Michael Sprague told Automotive News that he expects minivan sales to grow more than 25 percent by …
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GM, Chrysler soar in supplier survey
… in second at 300. VW would finish one point behind Chrysler in last place. The annual survey doesn't include Hyundai- Kia Motors , because Henke said he does not yet have enough data from its suppliers to produce a statistically relevant result.
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Kia says product renewal will help brand meet aggressive Europe sales goal
… European market. Kia aims to double annual vehicle sales in the country to 100,000 within five years. Philpott became chief operating officer of Kia Motors Europe in 2009, following two years as managing director of Kia in his native UK.
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Kia's new flagship is expected in N.A.
… markets, except Europe, starting in the fourth quarter. "We are still looking into it here in the U.S. market," said a Kia Motors America spokesman. "There is no firm launch date at this time." Separately, company insiders said the K9 should arrive …
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New Mitsubishi is '50-50' call
… launch of the [Mirage], we have to really think about resources," Yasukawa said. Size could also matter. At 146.1 inches long and 65.6 inches wide, the car is more than a foot shorter than the Kia Rio and Ford Fiesta subcompacts .
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Will Mitsubishi's new small car be just a Mirage in U.S.?
… Thailand last month is similar in size to the Chevrolet Spark due out this summer. It's also more than a foot shorter than the Kia Rio and Ford Fiesta subcompacts in five-door configurations. Depending on the market, the Mirage will be powered by either a …
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Hyundai profit jumps, defies slowdown in Europe
… 15 billion, its highest since changing accounting methods a year ago. The South Korean carmaker, which with affiliate Kia Motors is the world's fifth largest, said it expects to beat its aggressive European target to boost car sales by 15.4 percent …
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Automakers to speed parts-validation process on resin shortage
… Cyclododecatriene, or CDT, and supplied the material to other makers of Nylon-12 such as France's Arkema. Hyundai Motor Co., Kia Motors Corp., Honda Motor Co., Harley-Davidson Inc. and Paccar Inc. also support the plan to speed validation of parts.
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Public, private sectors unite, lure auto plants with a recruiting juggernaut
… According to a spokeswoman for the state's Department of Economic Development, it was never a foregone conclusion that Kia suppliers would locate in Georgia, and Georgia Allies was influential in those decisions. If there is a template for such collegial …
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Auto resin shortage may hit Europe first, report says
… Joe Langley, an analyst with LMC Automotive, said Thursday in a telephone interview. Hyundai Motor Co. and affiliate Kia Motors Corp. also are at risk because of lean inventories, he said. "The best indicator will be when it starts being immediate …
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Auto resin shortage may hit Europe first, report says
… production system, Joe Langley, a Troy, Michigan-based analyst with LMC Automotive, said. Hyundai Motor Co. and affiliate Kia Motors also are at risk because of lean inventories, he said. "The best indicator will be when it starts being immediate shortages …
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Hyundai gives Santa Fe an upscale makeover to boost global sales
… according to industry data, versus less than 1 percent in 2000. Hyundai, the world's No.5 auto group along with affiliate Kia Motors , said in a statement it was targeting sales of 385,000 Santa Fes in 2013. "We are confident about positioning Santa Fe …
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Dealer's 'huge!' commercials get into people's heads
… enable him to reach his target of selling 7,500 Kias in Cape Coral this year, he says. There is method to his madness. Kia Motors America awards inventory based on previous sales volume, and with Kia sales rising, dealers are hungry for inventory. The …
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Carmakers extend Chinese lineups with SUVs, luxury cars, EVs
… quarter panel and wheels, LED-based exterior lighting, plus golden dragon images on the hood and in the interior. Kia Kia Motors Corp. of Korea will unveil a China-market version of its stretched Carnival multipurpose vehicle, which will be renamed …
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Why Hyundai's brand makeover has worked -- and rivals are noticing
… borrowed designs, engines, suspension and transmission technology. Now the world's fifth-biggest carmaker, with affiliate Kia Motors , Hyundai is the envy of global rivals, outgrowing the market during a severe industry downturn by offering stylish models …
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Toyota aims to spice up cars with new development methods
… vehicle appeal as increasingly important factors to attract customers. The arrival of South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp., with their aggressively styled and features-packed cars, has especially forced more established brands to step …
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Hyundai jettisons Veracruz
… families need the size, flexibility and capability of a crossover." The five-passenger Santa Fe Sport will be built at Kia Motors America's plant in West Point, Ga., while the seven-passenger Santa Fe will be imported from Korea, Hyundai spokesman …
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Kia transfers its No. 2 in Europe to head UK division
… 45, became chief operating officer of Kia Motors Europe in 2009, following two years ..... become Chief Executive Coordinator of Kia Motors UK. Aggressive targets Kia has aggressive ..... had a 3 percent share. Michael Cole, Kia Motors UK Managing Director, said he is delighted …
