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Updated with three new spy pictures including naked taillights
Today we bring to you the first spy pictures of the facelift that Kia are preparing for the K5. Also called Optima in other markets, the car was caught in South Korea streets by the members of the ClubK5.com with strong cammo.
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According to The Korea Herald sources, Kia Motors is likely to add a “K8” to its flagship lineup of the K series, to feature a new vehicle that would be sportier and more casual in its appearance.
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Updated:
The staff from the Korean Car Blog would like to thank everyone who have enter the giveaway prize contest, the comments has been close on the exact time and date, and we are not letting anyone comment anymore. We will decide by tomorrow who is the winner and announce it around 4:00 pm CT, the winner will be contact via email or facebook to get your address and which model you would like to get.
Good luck everyone!
YES!! One Thousand and more followers on Facebook!!
We have finally reach one of our set goals keeping the same promise we made since day one, where our articles with news from your favorite Korean brands can be obtain freely not only from our blog but also shared on one of the most popular mass communication in the now days, Facebook. Since we have integrated Facebook in The KCB we have more and more readers following us with last minutes news or spy shots from all around the world, and this is not only a Facebook job but mainly you guys, our readers, for sharing all our news on your profile and letting your friends and family getting to know more Hyundai and Kia.
The Staff of The Korean Car Blog havent found the best way to thank everyone for reading, sharing, commenting and giving advices than to create The KCB giveaway for all our readers not only for facebook user but to everyone. This a completely free giveaway which includes shipping charges for these beautiful Die cast 1/18 models from your favorite Korean Brands. The new redesign 2011 Kia K5/Optima light Silver and the all new 2011 Hyundai Veloster Red, both models setting the bar for the upcoming years.
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At this point you should be asking yourself how do I participate, well its really simple, we have recently added Disqus on the blog so you only have to comment on this article using your Disqus, Facebook, Twitter, Google+ or Yahoo accounts telling us anything you want like the best article, one you remember the most, the category you like, etc, etc and that’s it!, you are eligible to win 1 of those Die cast models, just pick the one you like and we will mail it to you.
Remember to use the translator if you are having difficult understanding English.
The rules after the break!
Today, we bring you and exclusive information about the plans for the Hyundai-Kia’s line-up until 2015. From the confirmed Elantra Coupe version, to debut at the 2012 Detroit AutoShow in a few weeks until to Hyundai’s sport coupe sedan estimated for 2014. For Kia, the new cee’d/forte (first quarter 2012), the full-size luxury sedan (K9) and more. Hit the jump to see the complete information.
Kia BUZZ, korean’s automaker official blog published an interesting post about the hybrids cars, myths and the Optima Hybrid. Hit the jump to see the complete information.
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Kia Motors Corporation has announced that it plans to build a third manufacturing plant in China in order to meet dramatically increasing local demand and to maintain its positive sales momentum in the Chinese market.
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The Kia K2/Rio represents the next phase in Kia’s strategy to better satisfy customers in various regions of the world by developing and marketing products that reflect local tastes and needs, like China or Russia.
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The Kia Optima has been a resounding success from the minute the midsize sedan’s redesigned 2011 model hit dealer showrooms. The Optima sales, have nearly doubled since its November introduction, which has helped the automaker claim a 36 percent sales increase on the year.
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No todo iban a ser monstruosidades a partir de un SsangYong Musso, los coreanos también saben “preparar” buenos coches (algo que envidio, sobretodo, por la cantidad de partes a las que tienen acceso), como el que nos ocupa, un Kia K5 Noble 2.0 CVVt con 167 CV de serie, al que han dejado (a mi gusto) soberbio con pocos cambios.
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Actualizada con nueva información.
El Kia K2 (Rio Sedan) hace unos minutos dejo de ser una ilusión o ser el carro con muchas fotos espía. Ahora esta debutando en el Auto Show de Shanghai y como todos ya sabrán el K2 (que esta es la nueva denominación que recibirá en algunos países, incluidos Corea y China) representa la nueva estrategia de Kia que refleja las necesidades y el gusto para satisfacer a los clientes alrededor del mundo.
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Scooped: 2014 Hyundai Genesis caught in motion at Nurburgring
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