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Couple name their baby Kia

20 Nov 2009 02:33:00 PST

A couple that were taken to hospital in a Kia Carens to have a baby have named their child Kia.

Original story at Channel 4 News .

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All-new Kia Soul awarded 2010 'Top Safety Pick' by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the U.S.

18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Original story at pheedcontent.com .

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Hyundai introduces 201-horsepower 2.4L Theta II GDI four-cylinder engine

17 Nov 2009 08:05:16 PST

Hyundai unveils a 201-horsepower 2.4L Theta II GDI engine at the 9th annual Hyundai-Kia International powertrain conference. In front of hundreds of engineers from Europe, USA, Korea and Japan who attended the 9th annual Hyundai-Kia International powertrain conference, Hyundai tod...

Original story at Hyundai .

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Kia Forte Koup to Join 2010 GRAND-AM KONI Sports Car Challenge

08 Nov 2009 17:17:01 PST

Written by William Lee(noreply@blogger.com)
Kia Motors America (KMA) announced its official 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-AM KONI Sports Car Challenge Series in the Street Tuner (ST) class. Source: Kia Motors America]

Original story at TheCarBlogger .

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2009 SEMA: Kia shows its Sinister Soul, White Forte

05 Nov 2009 18:11:00 PST

LAS VEGAS, November, 2009 – Kia Motors America (KMA) returns to the Las Vegas Convention center and brings stylized and enhanced concept vehicles for display at the 2009 SEMA Show.

Original story at Automotive Blogs .

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2009 OC Auto Show: 2010 Kia Forte Koup Best of Auto Show by NADA

23 Oct 2009 14:10:00 PDT

IRVINE, Calif., October, 2009 – The 2010 Forte Koup, Kia Motors America’s (KMA) first-ever two-door coupe, has been named one of the “Best of the 2009 Orange County Auto Show” by NADAguides.com.

Original story at Automotive Blogs .

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Kia Motors news and blogs - November 23, 2009

23 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 Motors news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• What is problem if engine code P0320 Ignition/distributor, Engine Speed Input Circuit reports on 2005 Kia Sedona? -- by wtmaster from Edmunds Answers - Latest Open Questions
• BMW, Toyota Don't Make IIHS 2010 Top Safety List -- by Matt Hardigree from Jalopnik: top
• Dongfeng S30 hatch to be shown at Guangzhou Auto Show -- by CCT from China Car Times
• Kia Soul Named Recipient of the 'Super Value Award' by The Active Network, Inc. -- from Automotive Headlines
• Keyless entry for a used 2001 Kia Sportage in the car already how do i know -- by lteri from Edmunds Answers - Latest Open Questions
• How do you release the hood manually on a 2006 Kia Spectra? The release cable is broken and does nothing! -- by meangirl from Edmunds Answers - Latest Open Questions
• 2004 Kia Sorento. My heater is blowing hot and cold. Also my gas gauge goes down sometimes when there is plenty of gas. -- by barb50 from Edmunds Answers - Latest Open Questions
• I have an '00 Kia Sportage that has a little blue smoke at starting. -- by skgj from Edmunds Answers - Latest Open Questions
• Hyundai planning third plant in China, sales up 83% -- by CCT from China Car Times
• Ten Most Important Features Car Buyers Want And Why -- by Ben Wojdyla from Jalopnik: top

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Kia K7 Named Cadenza in US/EU - First Official Images

17 Oct 2009 21:43:22 PDT

Written by William Lee(noreply@blogger.com)
The automaker has also announced that the K7 will be called "Cadenza" in markets outside of Korea including North America, Europe (sans Britain), and the Middle East. Previewed earlier this year at the Seoul International Motor Show with the KND-5 Concept, the Schreyer-designed sedan...

Original story at TheCarBlogger .

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OFFICIAL: USDM 2011 KIA Sorento Information Released

26 Sep 2009 19:33:00 PDT

Written by William Lee(noreply@blogger.com)
Kia Motors continues its full-fledged design and vehicle lineup transformation with the all-new 2011 Sorento CUV. The first vehicle to roll off the line at Kia Motors’ new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in West Point, Georgia, the new Sorento adopts Kia signature design cu...

Original story at TheCarBlogger . Related stories include: Kia K7/Cadenza: More Info and Images - TheCarBlogger , 2011 Kia VG Sedan Interior - Spy Feed Update I - TheCarBlogger and ... pheedcontent.com

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Automotive.com Car Blog Week in Review

21 Aug 2009 11:08:00 PDT

From the sputtering Cash for Clunkers program, the all-new Kia Sorento SUV crossover, to Volkswagen recalling numerous cars, here’s some of the latest news found in the autosphere:

Original story at Automotive Blogs .

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Automotive.com Car Blog Week in Review

07 Aug 2009 11:08:00 PDT

From the 20th anniversary of the Mazda Miata MX-5, the Kia Soul hamsters, to Queen Latifah and her new 2010 Ford Mustang, here’s some of the latest and greatest car news found in the autosphere:

Original story at Automotive Blogs .

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Hyundai future: 2010-2011 new model plans revealed. Veloster coming to production

20 Jun 2009 08:03:12 PDT

Responsible to give the new Hyundai i20 mini MPV a “soul” will be Hyundai designers working at Hyundais European design centre in Russelsheim (Germany). They will be responsible to give the vehicle a unique exterior and interior look to differentiate it from its Kia counterpart as...

Original story at Hyundai .

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Opinion: IIHS: Small Cars Are Big On Damage In Low-Speed Collisions

11 Jun 2009 07:30:00 PDT

Written by Matt Hardigree
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) tested the seven most popular small cars — the smart ForTwo, Chevy Aveo, Mini Cooper, Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent and the Kia Rio — in four different low-speed tests: front bumper, front corner, rear bumper, rear corner. The c...

Original story at Jalopnik .

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Opinion: First Drive: 2010 Kia Forte

19 May 2009 02:07:02 PDT

Canada The LX and EX models use a 2.0-litre version of the four-cylinder “world engine”, which was developed jointly by Hyundai (Kia's parent), Mitsubishi and Chrysler. In the Forte, it makes 156 horsepower and 144 lb-ft of torque, which are competitive ...

Original story at CanadianDriver .

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2010 Hyundai Tucson LM spied again

27 Apr 2009 10:18:16 PDT

Codenamed LM, the 2010 Hyundai Tucson will make its official South Korean debut in September this year. Initially, the model will be available in Korean market only, but later it is expected to be exported to the US, Middle East, Australia and South East Asia. Perhaps you havent noticed, bu...

Original story at Hyundai .

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How To: I am trying to replace the wheel bearings on the passenger side of my 03 Kia Sorento.

18 Apr 2009 06:30:57 PDT

Written by mzugel
I need to know how to disassemble and reassemble the wheel bearing assembly. I have been to my local library to find a Chiltons guide and have not been able to locate one..nor does my local Napa carry one. Any suggestions or diagrams would be extremely helpful.

Original story at Edmunds Answers .

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Review: The New 2009 Kia Cerato - The Verdict

19 Mar 2009 07:24:00 PDT

Written by feeds@pressportal.com.au
We test drive the Kia Cerato and tell you what we think. The new Kia Cerato (pronounced 'Charato' in those clever new TV commercials) is the perfect choice for people seeking a modern, well-engineered and more efficient car to reduce their ownership costs without compromising quality, s...

Original story at PressPortal Automotive .

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Review: 2009 Kia Soul

18 Mar 2009 10:03:00 PDT

The Nissan Cube may look cooler and the Scion xB may be more refined, but the Soul still brings its own Korean flair to the burgeoning cheap-'n'-boxy segment.With the small car category gaining strength, more and more automakers are looking to make their pint-size offerings stand out fro...

Original story at Automobile Magazine .

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How to change the tail light brake bulb, 07 Kia Optima?

15 Mar 2009 17:19:42 PDT

Written by cblank1
Manual shows 4 lights horizontal, car has 3 bulbs in a triangle. Can't see how to get bulb through the hole.

Original story at Edmunds Answers .

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2009 Kia Rondo EX V6 Road Test Review

24 Dec 2008 23:08:25 PST

The Kia Rondo is exactly the kind of vehicle many rival automakers wish they had right now - a compact, fuel-efficient, all-purpose little runabout that might find a useful niche in the fleet field as it becomes more widely known. The Rondo is best described as a microvan combined with a com...

Original story at Carpages.ca Road Tests .

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2009 Kia Borrego EX SUV: First Drive

26 Nov 2008 03:27:00 PST

Written by info.rss@cro.consumer.org (Consumer Reports)
Overview Kia's new mid-sized SUV is a few years late to a party that is winding down. In 2003, the truck-based Borrego would have fit right into the market, alongside popular models from Chevrolet, Ford, Nissan, and Toyota. Now, with those conventional SUVs losing ground in favor of car...

Original story at Consumer Reports .

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Kia Sportage Video Review - Kelley Blue Book

17 Nov 2008 09:29:46 PST

Written by rss@youtube.com (kbb)
FOR MORE CAR VIDEOS & REVIEWS VISIT: http://www.kbb.com/videos 2008 2009 Kia Sportage. Upon its debut, Kias Sportage compact SUV had Americans who were accustomed to driving big, V8-powered leviathans scratching their heads in disbelief. Four-dollars-per-gallon for gasoline ca...

Original story at YouTube .

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Day-by-Day Review: 2009 Kia Magentis LX

11 Nov 2008 19:00:32 PST

Written by James Bergeron
Picture Gallery: 2009 Kia Magentis LX | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Discuss 2009 Kia Magentis LX MSRP as tested (excluding destination): $25,495 For more information on Kia and the Magentis visit Kia Canada 2009 Kia Magentis LX MSRP as tested (including destination): $25,495

Original story at CanadianDriver .

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Podcast: Safety Advocates Accuse NHTSA of “Starflation”

12 Mar 2008 10:21:24 PDT

Written by Robert Farago
Category/Best/Worst Subcompact/Hyundai Accent/Toyota Yaris Large/Acura RL/Cadillac DTS Minivan/Kia Sedona/Kia Rondo Small SUV/Jeep Liberyty/Jeep Compass Midsize SUV/Volvo XC90/Cadillac SRX Large SUV/Chevrolet Tahoe/Chevrolet Trailblazer

Original story at The Truth About Cars .

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Podcast: GM Starts to E Flex

11 Jun 2007 21:00:00 PDT

GM hints about the future of its E Flex electric drive system. Sales milestones: happy hybrid time for Prius, GM celebrates millions of shifts. What device might disappear from your car.s dashboard? Plus "At the Wheel" reviews of the Kia Spectra and Rondo

Original story at BusinessWeek .

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Podcast: Test Drive: 2007 Kia Optima

23 Oct 2006 12:26:14 PDT

Tonight in his Test Drive, Scott Newell climbs into the redesigned 2007 Kia Optima.

Original story at WKYC-TV .

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