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Burrows, Hopwood join Kinetic Motorsports

03 Nov 2009 19:24:57 PST

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 3, 2009) -- The all-new 2010 Kia Forte Koup's motto -- "One Hot Ride" -- took on a new meaning today as Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled its U.S. motorsports program at the 2009 SEMA Show. KMA has teamed with the Kinetic Group to build and campaign two Forte Koups in the 2010 GRAND-...

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Kia Motors America Unveils U.S. Motorsports Program

03 Nov 2009 11:24:11 PST

LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - Forte Koup Will Enter GRAND-AM KONI Sports Car Challenge Series Street Tuner (ST) Class -- Kia Motors and Kinetic Group Team Up to Build and Campaign Race Cars for the Automaker's First-Ever Auto Racing Efforts on U.S. Soil -- Decorated Driv...

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2010 Kia Forte SX Review - No Complaints, Only Compliments - VIDEO ENHANCED

29 Oct 2009 15:07:53 PDT

If you think "affordable compact sedan" translates to "boring transportation appliance" or "austerity on wheels", not necessarily so. Especially if the car in question is a 2010 Kia Forte SX like the one with which I've spent the past week.

Original story at Autochannel .

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2010 Kia Forte: Big performance, small price

16 Oct 2009 00:11:26 PDT

Kia should change the advertising for its new Forte sedan. In its TV spots, the South Korean maufacturer describes the Forte as the first small car to include such standard high-tech features as an AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Bluetooth Hands-Free Connectivity a...

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Test Drive: Did Kia's Forte Get The Upper Hand On Honda's Civic

18 Sep 2009 12:27:16 PDT

There's a lot to recommend the 2010 Kia Forte sedan. The EX midlevel test car was lively, even though powered by the base, 2-liter engine. Tuned to deliver a lot of scoot with only a little pedal. The brakes likewise did a lot for not much pedal push. And the steering.

Original story at Auto Spies .

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AUTO REVIEW: Kia Forte packs a punch, uniting compact-car fuel efficiency with luxury-car extras

08 Sep 2009 02:10:42 PDT

It's amazing to contemplate, but the new 2010 Kia Forte comes with a surprising amount of standard equipment for a compact sedan starting at $13,695.

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Kia Forte news and blogs - November 21, 2009

21 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Kia Forte news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Kia Motors America Unveils U.S. Motorsports Program -- from The Auto Channel
• Kia's US sales volumes jump 45 percent in October on demand for Forte and Rio models -- from Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune
• October Auto Sales: Kia -- from AP via Yahoo! News
• Kia Motors America Unveils U.S. Motorsports Program -- from Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance
• MARK PHELAN: Kia's Forte falls short on comfort, styling -- from Detroit Free Press
• Test Drive review: Spunky little Kia Forte is as fun as you like -- from USA Today
• 2010 Kia Forte is strong offering -- from Orlando Sentinel
• 2010 Kia Forte Koup -- from Autonet.ca
• Kia Motors Partners With Scripps Networks Digital to Support Launch of All-New 2010 Kia Forte -- from The Auto Channel
• Price is its forte: Introducing the Kia Forte -- from New York Daily News

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Review: Kia Forte offers comfortable ride, good price

20 Aug 2009 16:13:59 PDT

With a 3 percent share of the U.S. new car market, Kia is little more than a thorn in the side of the industry's big guns. But that thorn is getting bigger; it's looking like Kia might gain a full point of share this year. One reason for that is two new models - the Soul wagon and this week's subject, th...

Original story at Newsday .

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2010 Kia Forte

20 Aug 2009 01:10:43 PDT

2010 KIA FORTE STYLING | [8 out of 10] Motor Trend: "Bottom line, this is one slick-looking compact" Edmunds: "Undoubtedly one of the best-looking small sedans on the market" Automobile Magazine: "Cabin is nicely appointed" The all-new Kia 2010 Forte signals that Kia is ready to compet...

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New York 2009: The New Two-Door Kia Koup

12 Apr 2009 16:30:07 PDT

Written by Alex
Kia will be giving prospective buyers a choice between a 2.0-liter DOHC engine capable of 156 brake horsepower and a 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine that has an output of 173 brake horsepower. The Koup comes with the front-wheel drive platform seen in the Kia Forte compact car.

Original story at CarFront .

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2010 Kia Forte Koup: Up Close

10 Apr 2009 03:56:14 PDT

Written by Kelsey Mays
The show car’s cabin was closed off, but apart from sportier front seats it doesn't appear to be much different from the Forte sedan. That means overall quality should be good but not quite class-leading. I chatted with product manager Fred Aikens, and value looks to be solid, too: Even the b...

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2009 New York: 2010 Kia Forte Koup

09 Apr 2009 15:04:54 PDT

Fuel economy with either transmission is an impressive 25 mpg city, 34 mpg highway. The sportier SX is powered by a larger, 2.4-liter four, with 173 hp and 168 lb-ft. The SX also adds a gear to each transmission offering (6-speed manual or five-speed automatic). Fuel economy falls back slight...

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2010 Kia Forte Koup at 2009 New York Auto Show

09 Apr 2009 12:30:45 PDT

Written by David Thomas
Competes with: Honda Civic coupe, Ford Focus coupe, Chevy Cobalt coupe Looks like: Kia is going to be a real player in the compact segment Drivetrain: 156-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder with CVT, or 173-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder with six-speed manual or five-speed...

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2010 Kia Forte Koup - Auto Shows

09 Apr 2009 11:43:20 PDT

Written by Car and Driver(noreply@blogger.com)
As many automakers trot their product lineups upscale, Kia shamelessly continues to court the youth vote with cars like the Soul, the upcoming Forte sedan, and, for the cool kids—make that the “kool” kids—the new 2010 Forte Koup coupe, unveiled at the 2009 New York International Auto Sh...

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New York: Kia goes 2-door, debuts Forte Koup

08 Apr 2009 22:31:00 PDT

Written by Drew Phillips
Powertrains are identical to the sedan; the base EX model gets Kia's 2.0-liter inline-4 producing 156 horsepower and 144 lb-ft torque while the SX features a 2.4-liter four-banger with 173 horsepower and 168 lb-ft torque. Transmission options are a standard 5-speed manual or 4-speed aut...

Original story at Autoblog .

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Hyundai BLUE-WILL Concept: The Korean Prius Fighter [Seoul Auto Show]

25 Mar 2009 06:40:00 PDT

Written by Matt Hardigree
The BLUE-WILL concept is powered by an all-aluminium Gasoline Direct Injected 1.6-litre engine which is coupled to a Continuously Variable Transmission and a 100kw electric motor which is at the heart of Hyundai's parallel hybrid drive architecture. Source: Hyundai]

Original story at Jalopnik .

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Kia introduces production Forte LPI Hybrid in South Korea

23 Mar 2009 22:30:00 PDT

Written by Sam Abuelsamid
Kia has just introduced its first mass production hybrid model based on the new Forte compact sedan in its home market of South Korea. The Forte LPI hybrid uses a smaller 20-hp version of the hybrid system that Hyundai showed at the LA Auto Show last November. That system uses a pancake motor s...

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Spy Shots: Up close and personal with Kia's promising Forte Coupe

08 Mar 2009 08:33:00 PDT

Written by Alex Nunez
Kia World has scored a new set of spy photos depicting a camoed-up Kia Forte Coupe in South Korea. The car, previewed by the impressive KOUP concept unveiled last spring in the Big Apple, is reportedly set to go on sale in several markets over the summer. It looks to be extremely faithful to las...

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2010 Kia Forte Preview

25 Feb 2009 21:00:00 PST

Written by Michel Deslauriers
The Spectra sedan that was introduced for the 2005 model year was a sympathetic car and a welcome replacement for the unreliable previous generation. But the car didn't age gracefully and on a price/equipment comparison, the Kia no longer seems like a fire-sale deal. And when you're up aga...

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Opinion: Good News at the Chicago Auto Show

17 Feb 2009 02:00:20 PST

edit] Car Buying Review with Jeff Bressler Make=Kia|Model=Forte|counter=1/quotebox [edit] 2010 Kia Forte 2010 Kia ForteVisit the Kia Research CenterThe Kia Forte will replace the aging Spectra. [edit] Good News at the Chicago Auto Show BY JEFF BRESSLER I just returned from a trip to t...

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Kia Forte Takes on the Competition

16 Feb 2009 12:06:21 PST

Written by Mike Hanley
Kia's new entry in the compact-car segment is the Forte, and it will replace the Spectra when it goes on sale this summer. It faces strong competition from the Honda Civic, Ford Focus and Toyota Corolla, long-standing models that have...

Original story at KickingTires .

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2009 Chicago Auto Show: Day One [Chicago Auto Show]

11 Feb 2009 16:45:00 PST

Written by The Auto Insider
8) 2010 Acura TSX The 2010 Acura TSX receives the 280 horsepower 3.5 liter V6 from its big brother. Kia takes aim at the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla with its new 2010 Kia Forte, hot on the heels of the C'eed and Soul. We'll be back tomorrow with more so make sure to follow the Chicago Auto Show tag...

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Chicago 2009: Kia Forte, a "loud" compact sedan for 2010 with 36 highway mpg

11 Feb 2009 13:29:00 PST

Written by Sebastian Blanco
Both the LX and EX use a 2.0-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine that produces 156 horsepower and 144 pound-feet of torque. These trims come with Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) and multi-port electronic fuel injection and use either an optional electronically-controlled four...

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The 2010 Kia Forte

11 Feb 2009 13:09:12 PST

Written by Alex
The Kia Forte can be purchased in three possible trims: the standard LX, along with the souped-up EX and SX variants that feature power door locks, power windows, map lamps, remote keyless entry, cruise control, cup holders, and floor mats.

Original story at CarFront .

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2010 Kia Forte - Kia Midsize Sedan First Look - Automobile Magazine

11 Feb 2009 09:02:00 PST

Read the full story and catch the latest pictures in our First Look review of the new 2010 Kia Forte midsize sedan featured at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show, at Automobile Magazine online.

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2009 Chicago Auto Show

11 Feb 2009 07:23:08 PST

The Forte’s basics are the stuff economy cars do best: simple independent suspensions, four-cylinder engines, manual and automatic transmissions. Base cars have a 153-hp four, and five-speed manual and four-speed automatic trannies. The SX edition spools up 173 hp with a 2.4-liter fou...

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