Paul Willis quits Kia role and returns to Volkswagen: Former Volkswagen UK boss Paul Willis is leaving his current post as chief operating officer of Kia Motors Europe after barely nine months in the role. On October 1st, he will take over responsibility as managing director of Volkswagen Group Ireland from Bob O’Callaghan, who is retiring.
Hyundai-Kia workers to launch partial strike: Unionised workers at Kia and Hyundai plan to stage partial strikes over a wage deal and working conditions on Thursday and Friday, if they fail to reach agreements with management… Read more.
Kia VG: Leftlane shows more images of the “nearly naked” VG sedan, which was caught recently, wearing less camouflage. They have a set of 7 images, worth to look at! Head over to their site to check on them…read more.
Rondo review:
The 2008 Kia Rondo may not be exciting, but it shines when it comes to utility. With good fuel economy and room for seven, it’s ideal for young families…read more.
August 28th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
With each round of spy shots the VG looks better and better. I can hear people saying it already- “Whoa! That’s a Kia?!?”
August 28th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
kia has around 28 000 workers at factories. the workers have launched so many strikes against kia that looses are very high. here’s a quote from TradingMarkets.com: A series of partial strikes have forced Kia to lose 157.3 billion won so far this year, the company said.
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Kia is starting to lessen the camo covers on all their proto vehicles. does that save money or are they trying to keep people interested in their cars. whatever they’re thinking, I like these shotss with less camo.
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How long has this gen of carens/rondo been on the market? its about time for a mid-cycle facelift if its 3 years old.
August 28th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
hey guys, did you know, Genesis’ battery is in the trunk next to the spare wheel? do you think it will be the same in VG?
August 28th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
I think that Rondo is in it’s sceond full year and we should soon see a facelifted prototypes running all-around.
August 28th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
ooo. I’ll be waiting for that!
August 28th, 2008 at 8:33 pm
In my step mom’s 01 Oldsmobile Aurora, the battery is under the back seat. The car has a 4.0 V8, and there is nowhere for it under the hood.
August 28th, 2008 at 8:59 pm
Bimmers also have the battery in the trunk.
August 28th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Volvo does too. It riminds me a little of an Acura.
August 28th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
For the headlights, I see some cues from the Kee concept. That’s just me though.
August 28th, 2008 at 10:34 pm
OK… I see genesis in those lights. anyway, what badge is on its grille? Kia’s logo isnt a circle and neither is Kia’s luxury logo and circle. is it something to fool people?
August 29th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
Unless the logo will be on the hood this time.
August 29th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
that suits a luxury car. badge on the hood. then what do they do to the grille? the genesis doesnt look so good in front with nothing on its grille… and neither will this or any car
August 29th, 2008 at 11:53 pm
maybe its a throw back to the old round kia emblem
August 29th, 2008 at 11:59 pm
no they shouldnt do that! I dont like that logo one bit. I’d take a plain grille over that old logo.
September 1st, 2008 at 6:14 pm
With all the discussion of the new VG, …. nobody has commented on the management related items ! I luv Kia and look to the future with great opimism BUT,.. these are troubling matters. Firstly,Kia`s militant unions hold the ability to adversely influence production plans and ultimately of course company profitability. Very concerning from almost any business perspective. Secondly, the continuing inability to hire and then retain for any reasonable period of time non-Korean Senior Management personnel is disconcerting and reflective of problems that we can only speculate about! Come on Kia -get your act together.
September 3rd, 2008 at 1:16 pm
there have been a lot of strikes at Kia this year. Anyway, I think the tail lights of the VG resemble some of audi’s tail lights like the q7…