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Hyundai, Kia to Sell Combined Record 8 Million Vehicles

Hyundai, Kia to Sell Combined Record 8 Million Vehicles

By Rose Kim

Hyundai and Kia said better-than-expected sales in Brazil, China and India will help them sell a record 8 million vehicles this year, even as a stronger won erodes profitability.

Kia targets 270,000 new Sorento sales next year

Kia unveiled its new Sorento, saying it aims to sell 270,000 units of the SUV globally next year, seeking to maintain its momentum in the U.S., Europe and other key markets.

Kia announces plans for $1 billion auto plant in Mexico

Kia announces plans for $1 billion auto plant in Mexico

By David Undercoffler, Tracy Wilkinson

Kia Motors will open a $1 billion auto plant in northern Mexico in 2016, with the capacity to build 300,000 vehicles annually, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto announced Wednesday.

Kia begins export production of Kia Soul EV

Kia begins export production of Kia Soul EV

Kia Motors has begun volume production of its new all-electric Kia Soul EV  for export sales at its Kia’s Gwangju facility in Korea. The first vehicles are destined for select European countries and are scheduled to go on sale across the continent during the second half of the year. Annual output of the electric car is initially planned to reach 5,000 units.

Kia recalls Sportage and Soul models

Kia recalls Sportage and Soul models

Kia is recalling 5787 Sportage and 1432 Soul models because of a potential fault with the seat-belt pre-tensioner.