Scooped: Mysterious supercharged Hyundai Genesis Coupe.

by Jose Antonio Lopez | Sep 26, 2011 | All News, Hyundai, Spy Shots

Hyundai seems to still not sure to mount the Tau V8 GDI on the 2013 Genesis Coupe. Judging by the spy photos, the korean automaker, is simply going to stick with its 3.8-liter V6 as the range-topping engine, although, with a bit of supercharged force added on. The...

US: 2012 Kia Rio priced under $14,000.

by Jose Antonio Lopez | Sep 26, 2011 | All News, Kia

Kia Motors America, Inc. (KMA) announces today prices for the all-new and completely redesigned 2012 Rio 5-door subcompact hatchback beginning at an impressive $13,600 MSRP, while the Rio 5-door A/T starts at $14,700 – both lower than the previous generation. The...

Kia to introduce third shift at Zilina factory.

by Jose Antonio Lopez | Sep 23, 2011 | All News, Kia, Technical

Kia is to introduce a third production shift at its European production facility in Slovakia and recruit 1,000 new employees to keep up with rising demand. Recruitment will be completed by December to allow three-shift operations at Zilina in the first quarter of...

Scooped: Kia TAM Electric caught in South Korea.

by Jose Antonio Lopez | Sep 20, 2011 | All News, Eco Cars, Kia, Spy Shots

We could consider Kia and Hyundai as latecomers to the hybrid scene, but lately they both have made great strides introducing their first-ever hybrid sedans, the Optima Hybrid and Sonata Hybrid, which are both already on sale in the US and as far as we know, they sell...

Kia Optima Hybrid Sets New Guinness World Record for Fuel Economy.

by Jose Antonio Lopez | Sep 14, 2011 | All News, Eco Cars, Kia

Kia Motors is one of the automotive industry’s current fuel economy leaders and today the brand is celebrating the setting of a new Guinness World Record for the lowest fuel consumption in a hybrid gasoline vehicle, while driving through all 48 adjoining U.S. states....