Kia's Global Sales Surpass 1 Million Mark in the First Half of 2010

Kia Motors Corp. saw its overall global sales of passenger cars, recreational vehicles and commercial vehicles through the first six months of 2010 surpass the 1 million unit mark, recording an increase of 34.1% over the same period last year and reaching 1,004,724 units.

Percentage-wise, the highest gain came from China where sales increased by 75.6 per cent to 170,977 vehicles.

2011 Hyundai Elantra / Avante: First Official Picture of Interior

If you have been wondering what the interior of the all-new 2011 Elantra, or as it is known in its home market, the Avante MD, looks like, here's the first official photo of the compact sedan's cabin.

As expected, the overall design of the dashboard continues the same "sculpted" theme seen on the new Sonata's interior, enhanced with more edges and swoopy lines. It also gets an instrument panel with a pair of tunneled main gauges (speedometer and tachometer), as well as unique controls for the HVAC system on the center console and plenty of faux metal trim.

Toyota and Honda want to Win Back Sales Share from Hyundai Sonata with New Models

Not too long ago, if someone told you that a South Korean model would challenge America�s best selling sedan, the Toyota Camry, you would have probably laughed in his or her face.
Needless to say, a lot has changed over the past few years with Hyundai and in particular its latest Sonata sedan, not only challenging, but this past May even surpassing the Camry in U.S. sales for the first time in history.
Of course, the fact that Toyota�s production capabilities were seriously affected by the aftermath of the March 11 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster in Japan, played a significant role in Hyundai�s accomplishment.

2012 Renault Koleos latest upgraded version

Renault has with new refreshed latest upgraded version of 2012 Renault Koleos compact SUV to have first facelift, it has just been Unveiled by french company.

2012 Renault Koleos is available in two different version of engine's:

This 2012 Renault Koleos is boosted with M9R diesel engine with an output power of 150hp or 175hp and the TR25 Petrol engine is boosted with 170hp horsepower.

The features of 2012 Renault Koleos : 6-point grille highlighted with chrome,revised front end,slimmer head-lamps and new mirror with inbuilt LED turn indicator, 5-Spokes new design alloy wheel.
Interior of 2012 Renault Koleos : Improved technology like hand-free entry and ignition, leather seats, Bluetooth connectivity , electronic parking brake, automatic headlights and screen wipers,Hill Start Assist and Hill Descent Control System in 4x4 versions of Koleos and a restyled speedometer housing and display.

The 2012 Renault Koleos s also available with a Nissian developed All-Wheel-Drive-System.

The French comapny firm’s crossover is offered in 40 countries on 5-continents and is produced at the Renault Samsung Motors plant in (Busan) South Korea.

The Price of 2012 Renault Koleos has not yet announced.

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Renault Koleos SUV Refreshed for the 2012 Model Year

It�s only three years old, but it�s apparently time for the Renault Koleos compact SUV to receive its first facelift. The changes include an exterior makeover and new interior trim, plus noticeable CO2 and fuel consumption savings in the case of the crossover model�s range of diesel powerplants.
The first thing you�ll notice on the updated model is the brand new fascia, evidently inspired by the newly launched Latitude sedan, which like the Koleos, is the product of Renault Samsung Motors in Busan, South Korea.