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Kia Forte Awarded Edmunds.com Consumers' Top Rated(R) Vehicle Award

Forte is Top-Rated Sedan by Consumers in 'Under $15,000' Category

- Kia compact sedan recognized for high owner satisfaction

- Forte lauded for style, abundant features and overall value
IRVINE, Calif., June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the 2010 Kia Forte compact sedan has been named the top-rated sedan under $15,000 in the Edmunds.com Consumers' Top Rated®(1) vehicle awards for 2010. Forte earned strong marks for its excellent overall value, wealth of standard features, being one of the best-looking small cars on the market and most fun-to-drive vehicles in its class.

"As one of several new vehicles to roll out under Kia's exciting new design direction, accolades such as this Edmunds.com award, which provides feedback directly from owners, are evidence of Kia's commitment to consumers by offering vehicles with the content buyers want without breaking the pocketbook," said Michael Sprague, vice president of marketing, KMA. "Forte offers buyers a youthful and dynamically styled vehicle with an impressive array of standard safety features, and being honored as a top-rated sedan under $15,000 by consumers furthers its position as a top contender in its segment and a vehicle that offers the entire package."

Available in three trims, LX, EX and SX, pricing for the Forte sedan starts at $13,695 for the LX trim, while the EX begins at $15,995 and the SX starts at $17,495(2). In addition to competitive pricing, Forte also showcases a class-leading combination of standard safety features with active front headrests, advanced two-stage airbags, front seat-mounted and side curtain airbags, four-wheel disc brakes with an antilock brake system (ABS), brake assist (BAS), electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), electronic stability control (ESC), a traction control system (TCS) and a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

All Forte models also come well-stocked with a long list of standard amenities, starting with a standard AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system outfitted with SIRIUS Satellite Radio capabilities with three months complimentary service(3). Also standard on all models is an auxiliary audio input jack and USB port for connecting personal MP3 players as well as Bluetooth®(4) wireless technology and connectivity with steering wheel-mounted controls, which enables hands-free operation for all compatible mobile phones.

To determine the winners of the 21 vehicle categories, Edmunds.com invited owners to use the Consumer Ratings and Reviews feature, where they are able to evaluate their new or used vehicles in eight different categories, including performance, comfort, fuel economy, driving impressions, interior design, exterior design, build quality and reliability. Top-rated vehicles are those that received the highest average rating from visitors as of April 28, 2010.

Kia Motors America in 2010

Kia Motors is in the midst of a dramatic, design-led transformation, which has been delivering dynamically styled vehicles in several important segments at exactly the right time, contributing to the brand's continued gains in U.S. market share. With four new vehicle introductions and several other key initiatives planned for 2010, Kia is poised to continue its momentum and will continue to build the brand through design innovation, quality, value, safety features and with new technology such as UVO powered by Microsoft®(5) infotainment system (expected to be available in select Kia models in the U.S. beginning in summer 2010). The launch of the 2011 Sorento CUV, the official vehicle of the NBA and the first vehicle to be assembled(6) at Kia's first U.S.-based manufacturing facilities in West Point, Georgia, further enhances the lineup, and is now in dealerships.

New turbocharger and 'breathe easy' exhaust systems
Manual transmission and All-Wheel Drive system
Fine-tuned suspension
Upgraded 'racing' brakes enhance stopping power
'Stand-out' looks, plus new style wheels
Interior modifications and generous premium equipment
Full ownership benefits
The new Subaru Impreza STI Cosworth CS400 comes with the reassurance of a three-year or 36,000-mile warranty, plus 12-year anti-corrosion cover and three-year paintwork warranty.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

* Body and Chassis
o Five-door, five-seat hatchback, with all-steel unitary construction body shell. Longitudinally-mounted petrol boxer engines driving the front and rear wheels (AWD) via a six-speed manual transmission.
* Engine
o STI 2.5-litre / 400 PS
o Name: Subaru Boxer
o Type: DOHC, horizontally opposed 'flat four'
o Capacity: 2.5-litres, 2457 cc
o Bore & Stroke : 99.5 x 79.0 mm
o Compression ratio: 8.2:1
o Max power: 400 PS (295 kW) @ 5,750 rpm
o Max torque: 542 Nm (400 lb.ft) @ 3,950 rpm
o Valves: 16 (4-per-cylinder) with Dual AVCS
o Fuel system: Multi-point injection
o Construction: Aluminium cylinder block and heads
o Emissions class: Euro Stage 5
* Transmission
o Manual: Six-speed
o Gear Ratios
+ 1: 3.636:1
+ 2: 2.235:1
+ 3: 1.590:1
+ 4: 1.137:1
+ 5: 0.891:1
+ 6: 0.707:1
+ Reverse: 3.545:1
o Final Drive (rear): 3.900:1
* Drivetrains
o Full-time all-wheel drive with centre differential and viscous coupling, plus Vehicle Dynamics Control, Rear limited-slip differential, Front limited-slip differential and Si-Drive adjustable centre differential
* Suspension & Damping
o Front: Fully independent subframe-mounted MacPherson Struts, with Eibach coil springs and gas-filled Bilstein shock absorbers. Anti-roll stabiliser bar
o Rear: Fully independent subframe-mounted Multi-Link, Eibach coil springs and Bilstein gas-filled shock absorbers (adjustable) anti-roll bar
* Steering
o Type: Electric power-assisted rack & pinion
o Gearing: 2.5 turns lock-to-lock
o Turning circle: 11.0 m
* Brakes
o Front: 355 x 32 mm ventilated discs with 6-pot callipers
o Rear: 316 x 20 mm vented discs with single-pot callipers
o ABS: Four-Channel anti-lock system with EBD
* Wheels & Tyres
o Alloy 18 x 8.5 inch, with 245 / 40 R18 directional tyres
* Dimensions
o Overall length: 4,415 mm
o Overall width: 1,795 mm (excluding door mirrors)
o Overall height: 1,475 mm
o Wheelbase: 2,625 mm
o Front track: 1,530 mm
o Rear track: 1,540 mm
o Ground clearance: 140 mm

The VW owned brand has released today the Skoda Fabia Race Package which offers some exterior visual enhancements to the hatchback. The Skoda Fabia Race Package includes the following improvements to the aerodynamics front and rear roof spoiler, a rear diffuser and exhaust guard. Apart from these new plays, the Skoda Fabia Carrera package also contains some "go faster stickers" for the roof and sides of the car.

The Skoda Fabia could Carrera package brings the car in 17-inch alloy wheels, a sport-tuned suspension that make you faster in the turns. The price for the new program starts at 890 €, will rise, however, if you choose other colors for the exterior than the standard Red Run. Skoda Fabia The career of a package can be used for all versions of the model used by diesel or gasoline engines.

According to a rumor started by the German press today, the McLaren MP4-12C will get a 4 seats version for the "small family". The four-seat version of the McLaren MP4-12C is a 2 +2 coupe designed in-house and operated by the same 3.8-liter V8 engine with 600 hp and 600 Nm of torque output. The performance of the four posts McLaren MP4-12C 2 +2 is less impressive than the current model by the extra weight. need to reach the current McLaren MP4-12C within 10 seconds at 200 mph and has an official top speed of 320 km / h. The McLaren MP4-12C GT 2 +2 is equipped with the same box of seven-speed dual clutch.

The manufacturer says McLaren MP4-12C is 2 +2 four-seater in a position not equal to 4 adults. The rear seats are best suited for two children. The price of the new McLaren MP4-12C 2 +2 turn around the mark of 145,000 Euros.

The German company specializing in the cam shaft on vehicles with multiple layers of paint. His last car was the Ferrari 458 Nighthawk Italy, the subject of an F-117 Nighthawk Stealth Fighter have been similar.


The Ferrari 458 Italia Nighthawk comes with full body matt black wrap with various inscription which you'll usually find on the fighter jet. For example, the air intakes of Italia Ferrari 458 with "Danger, admission is free! Jet" means, while the exhaust pipes have already written, "Beware Of Jetblast."

We are not sure whether the vehicle is a performance enhancement, or if received, the changes are only cosmetic. The standard Italia Ferrari 458 is a 4.5 liter V8 engine, 570 hp powered sends to the rear wheels via a gearbox with seven speeds F1-style.

The top speed of Italia Ferrari 458 is rated at 325 kmh and the company says it can hit 100 kph in just 3.4 seconds. The base price, standard car is 162 900 Euros.