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14th Dalian In'l Automotive Industry Exhibition opens - Xinhua News Agency
'Uniquely Spacious' Kia Venga to Debut at Frankfurt - PR Inside
Custom Auto Trim Breaks Into Product Manufacturing - New Product ... - Wiredpr News
Saab's Sale Pact Hinges on Financing - Wall Street Journal
Electric Cars Spark Debate - Industry Week

14th Dalian In'l Automotive Industry Exhibition opens - Xinhua News Agency

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 12:45 AM PDT

A BMW 730Li is unveiled during the opening of the 14th Dalian International Automotive Industry Exhibition in Dalian, a coastal city of north China's Liaoning Province Aug. 19, 2009. Over 530 participant manufacturers from 13 countries and regions joined the five-day exhibition, which covers a display area of 100,000 sqaure meters.(Xinhua/Yao Jianfeng)
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'Uniquely Spacious' Kia Venga to Debut at Frankfurt - PR Inside

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 12:02 AM PDT

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Kia Motors Corporation has confirmed that its all-new, uniquely spacious and dynamic B-segment MPV will be named 'Venga' when it goes on sale across Europe later this year.

Designed, engineered and manufactured in Europe, the 4,068 mm long Kia Venga will feature an unusually long (2,615 mm) wheelbase for its class - and a 1600 mm high roofline to maximize

cabin space. Skilful packaging will ensure that the Venga redefines its MPV category by offering levels of interior space typical of a larger C-segment vehicle, but within a B-segment footprint.

"The 'Venga' name for our all-new model has an attractive and lively sound that is ideally suited to our latest family car," comments Panu Vainamo, General Manager Marketing, Kia Motors Europe. "The name is derived from Spanish and has a modern, polished feel that fits well with European consumers' active urban lifestyles and also with Kia's core brand values, echoing our 'Power to Surprise'."

Every engine in the Venga line-up will be fitted with Kia's fuel-stretching ISG (Idle Stop & Go) technology and will comply with Euro 5 emission standards. Venga will be marketed exclusively in Europe where consumers will be offered a choice of two 1.4-litre and 1.6-litre gasoline and diesel engines, generating between 75 and 115 ps.

The latest Kia MPV will be equipped with a sliding 60/40 split rear seat that also folds flat into the floor to create a spacious cargo bay and, depending on model, a tilt-&-slide all-glass panoramic roof.

The production-ready Venga, which is closely related to the Kia No3 concept car that debuted at the Geneva Show earlier this year to worldwide acclaim, will make its world premiere during the Frankfurt International Motor Show at 13.00 hrs (CET) on Tuesday 15 September.

About KIA Motors

Kia Motors Corporation, a maker of quality vehicles for the young-at-heart, was founded in 1944 and is Korea's oldest manufacturer of motor vehicles. As part of the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group, Kia aims to become one of the world's premier automotive brands. Nearly 1.5 million vehicles a year are produced in 13 manufacturing and assembly operations in eight countries which are then sold and serviced through a network of distributors and dealers covering 172 countries. Kia today has over 40,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues of over US$14.5 billion. It is the major sponsor of the Australian Open and an official automotive partner of FIFA -- the governing body of the FIFA World Cup -- as well as a EUROTOP partner of UEFA. Kia Motors Corporation's brand slogan -- "The Power to Surprise" -- represents the company's global commitment to surpassing customer expectations through continuous automotive innovation. For more information, please visit www.kiamotors.com.

Source: KIA Motors

Contact: Michael Choo Kia Motors International Communications Manager Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 mjc@kia.co.kr

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Custom Auto Trim Breaks Into Product Manufacturing - New Product ... - Wiredpr News

Posted: 18 Aug 2009 09:46 PM PDT

San Diego, CA, August 11, 2009 - WiredPRNews.com - Although many in the automotive industry are going through bankruptcy, a San Diego-based company specializing in selling custom auto accessories decided it was time to enter the fast lane and expand their business into product manufacturing.

Custom Auto Trim and Graphics Inc., an industry leader in online automotive accessories retail sales for the past 12 years announces that the company has begun manufacturing a series of new products at a recent shareholder meeting located in San Diego CA. The company already had a 30-year track record of providing car and truck lovers with selection, quality, and service. And that meant, the company already had the experience and knowledge—and reputation—to forge ahead into the manufacturing end of the business.

Our focus on providing the industry's highest quality auto accessories for our customers can be seen in the number of product developments announced today," said Mike Briglia, president and head of the company's online store CustomAutoTrim.Com. "These new products, coupled with our industry leading brands of car and truck accessories continue to build upon our position as the industry leader in the auto accessory aftermarket."

Briglia said "We are very proud of our employees and the effort put forth to ensure a common objective of high quality products and superior customer service."

Numerous customer testimonials to be found on Custom Auto Trim's website (www.customautotrim.com) bear out that claim, while others cite the company's exceptionally extensive inventory of top quality products as a major draw. Such auto and truck accessories as body kits, hood scoops, auto graphics, and nerf bars are among Custom Auto Trim's most popular products, Briglia said.

Founded in 1997, Custom Auto Trim has been a premier global supplier of truck and automotive accessories, and serves a variety of industries including automotive, recreational vehicle, boats and heavy truck. Some applications of their products can be found at car dealerships including spoilers and wings for cars and trucks, body side and chrome molding for recreational vehicles, custom striping and graphics for boats and other watercraft, and chrome nerf bars for trucks and SUV.

For more information contact Custom Auto Trim and Graphics Inc., 4141 Jutland Drive Suite 140, San Diego, CA 92117. Telephone: 858-273-5700. E-Mail: press@customautotrim.com Web Site: http://www.customautotrim.com/

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Saab's Sale Pact Hinges on Financing - Wall Street Journal

Posted: 18 Aug 2009 09:39 PM PDT

BY OLA KINNANDER

STOCKHOLM -- General Motors Co. confirmed Tuesday it reached an agreement to transfer its unprofitable Swedish unit, Saab Automobile AB, to a group led by Swedish supercar maker Koenigsegg Automotive AB, but the deal hinges on obtaining about three billion kroner ($412 million) in additional financing.

The head of Saab, Jan Ake Jonsson, and Christian von Koenigsegg, founder of Koenigsegg Automotive, said they are hopeful that the Swedish government will provide financial support as they try to restore Saab to profitability after the consortium struggled to raise capital elsewhere.

If the European Investment Bank approves an estimated €500 million ($704 ...