Archive for the ‘Dongfeng-Yueda-Kia’ Category
Spy Shots: facelifted Kia K5 testing in China
Published on June 5, 2013 by Joey Wang
Spy shots showing the facelifted Kia K5 testing in China. The facelifted Kia K5, called Kia Optima in the US, debuted internationally on the New York Motor Show in March, China-debut is expected for the Chengdu Auto Show in September.
Kia Cerato is Pink in China
Published on May 17, 2013 by Tycho de Feyter
A very Pink Kia Cerato seen close to the Second Ring Road in Beijing. This was the very first time I met a Pink Kia Cerato in China, and even better; it was the very first time I met a Pink Kia in China. The vehicle was driving at rather high speed but I wanted a pic from up front. I asked the taxi driver to speed up a bit, which he did.
Hyundai and Kia to recall 175.000 cars in China
Published on May 14, 2013 by Joey Wang
Korean automakers Hyundai and its subsidiary Kia will recall more than 175,000 cars due to defective brake light switches, China’s consumer quality watchdog said on Monday.
Starting on Monday, Beijing Hyundai Motor Company will recall 121,835 of its IX35 models manufactured between April 9, 2010 and October 6, 2011, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) said in a statement.
Kia K5 is a Pink Cobra in China
Published on May 3, 2013 by W.E. Ning
A very pretty and very Pink Kia K5 sedan, seen on a local tuning festival in the great city of Shanghai. The wrap is on the shiny side and neatly applied over the bumpers and rear view mirrors. The fine vehicle is further sexed up by white alloys, racy tires and a Cobra badge:
Kia launches China-only ‘Horki’ brand on the Shanghai Auto Show
Published on April 22, 2013 by W.E. Ning
Horki is a new sub-brand of the Dongfeng-Yueda-Kia joint venture, aimed at making cheap cars for the masses. Horki’s first car is this sleek black-gray concept called the Horki-1. The Chinese name of the Horki brand is ‘Hua Chi’.
Kia K5 is matte-mint green in China
Published on March 16, 2013 by Tycho de Feyter
A very hip Kia K5 sedan in matte-mint green, seen on a parking lot near a karaoke bar in Beijing. Matte-mint green is a rare color for cars, sadly so, and even more so for the K5, which is a rather boring sedan mostly bought in brown. But this particular K5 is all-but boring!, further sexed up with black rear lights, racy tires, black alloys and tinted windows.
Spy Shots: facelifted Kia Forte is Naked in China
Published on February 25, 2013 by Tycho de Feyter
The best spy shots so far of the facelifted Kia Forte, it will debut on the Shanghai Auto Show in April and it will be launched on the Chinese car market soon thereafter. The facelift includes a new grille, new head lights, new rear lights, new bumpers and an updated interior. New grille comes with more chrome in line with the latest trend in China. New headlights look aerodynamic and angry.
Spy Shots: faclifted Kia Forte testing in China
Published on February 20, 2013 by Joey Wang
New spy shots of the facelifted Kia Forte testing in China, it will debut on the Shanghai Auto Show in April and it will be launched on the Chinese car market soon thereafter. The facelift includes a new grille, new head lights, new rear lights, new bumpers and an updated interior.
Spotted in China: Kia Pride sedan
Published on January 5, 2013 by Tycho de Feyter
A heavily guarded Kia Pride sedan, seen on the streets not far from my home in Beijing. The Kia Pride sedan and hatchback were made in China from 1997 until 2003. Production began at the Jiangsu Yueda Auto Works, in 1999 this formally became Yueda-Kia joint venture. Dongfeng bought half of Yueda’s share in 2002 and the joint venture changed name again to Dongfeng-Yueda-Kia as it is still known today.
Spy Shots: facelift for the Kia Forte in China
Published on December 26, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
The first kinda clear spy shot of the facelifted Kia Forte, it will be launched on the Chinese car market early next year, debut is expected for the Shanghai Auto Show in April. The facelift includes a new grille, new head lights, new rear lights, new bumpers and an updated interior.
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