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Kia Motors continues its remarkable global growth with September figures showing a total of 217,736 units sold. This performance represents a year-on-year increase of 16.3 per cent.
In September, Kia posted strong double digit year-on-year sales increases in many of its major sales regions - 45.9 per cent in China, 20.6 per cent in North America and 20.6 per cent in Europe. September sales in Kia's home market of Korea grew year-on-year by 4.4 per cent, while sales in general markets declined... [more]
KYB, the world's largest supplier of original equipment shock absorbers to manufacturers (OEMs) around the world, released the first batch of its new fitting videos, to strengthen the technical support available to technicians.
The six videos feature four vehicles: Audi A4 (front), Renault Laguna (front & rear), Mercedes A-Class (rear) and Peugeot 407 (front & rear). All of these models have elements which are difficult when replacing shock absorbers - the fitting videos demonstrate the corr... [more]
At the 2010 Paris Motor Show, Kia's compact and unique electric POP concept took centre stage and made its world premiere. The POP concept is designed by Kia's European design team under the direction of Peter Schreyer, Kia's Chief Design Officer, and Gregory Guillaume, Kia Europe's Chief Designer.
"A concept car like the POP could only have come from us," explains Gregory Guillaume. "Designers very rarely have the opportunity to start from a clean sheet of paper and it's great to be in a pos... [more]
All-electric vehicles are the only solution that puts affordable zero-emission motoring within the reach of all drivers. Renault is showcasing its range of affordable all-electric vehicles at the Paris Motor Show. In keeping with the brand's Renault eco2 policy in favour of the environment, the mass marketing of Renault Z.E. electric vehicles stands out as decisive progress.
As announced, the prices excluding the battery of the first two vehicles in the range which will go on sale from mid-20... [more]
Transport secretary, Philip Hammond, has confirmed that the ‘Plug-In Car Grant’, designed to stimulate demand for low carbon vehicles, will go ahead from January 2011.
Speaking at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) offices, Mr Hammond confirmed that from next year, motorists will be entitled to a ‘Plug-In Car Grant’ of up to £5,000 when buying an electric, plug-in hybrid or hydrogen fuel cell car, providing it meets safety, reliability, performance and warranty standards... [more]
Electric vehicles represent a clean-break solution aimed at making CO2 emissions-free mobility in use, except wear parts, available to all. In its bid to become the number one low CO2 European carmaker, Renault is working on two main fronts:
* the introduction of new technologies for internal combustion engines and transmissions,
* and a strong commitment to all-electric vehicles.
Renault estimates that electric vehicles will account for 10 per cent of the world market by 2020. The ... [more]
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