Hyundai and Kia - Hybrid Set

Hyundai Motor Co., the fifth largest automobile manufacturer in the world, working together with Kia Motors Corp. plans to produce the Sonata sedan version of the plug-in hybrid in bulk in 2013.

Hyundai has completed the development of plug-in hybrid cars and have tested purnarupa, according to South Korean newspaper reported, Chosun Ilbo quoted as saying by Reuters earlier this week.

Hyundai spokesman said the company plans to spend an electric model in 2013 but he did not specify the model to be released.

Vehicle-tech plug-in hybrid can recharge the battery using ordinary electricity, unlike conventional hybrid cars that will recharge the battery only when the driver hit the brakes.

Hyundai and Kia known to slow in the race electric cars because they focus on fuel-efficient cars.

General Motors Co. previously has introduced a hybrid Volt, while Toyota plans to launch a similar car in 2011 and Honda in 2012.

Hyundai plans to launch hybrid Sonata sedan in South Korea in May, while the Kia Optima Hybrid will be issued in the same month.

"There are some obstacles to issue a pure electric car for short distances and lack of recharging facilities,"the Hyundai official statement quoted by Chosun Ilbo.
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Successfully Kia Car Export 10 Million Units

SEOUL - Cars made in Asian countries now should not be underestimated, besides having a charming model, quality is now no doubt. Evidence, Kia Motors Corporation announced to have achieved sales of up to 10 million units of vehicles.

The car has now spread all over the world. To-10 million units sent is an Optima sedan berkelir pearl snow white are being prepared for shipment to the U.S. market from their factory in Pyeongtaek Port, 80 kilometers southwest of Seoul.

Kia car exports was first performed in 1975, when a small number of species Kia pickup, Brisa, was sent to Qatar. Since then, Kia has increased considerably, especially in recent years by introducing a new generation of models including the Picanto, Rio, Sorento, Sportage and Optima.

Five million units of the first vehicles delivered until March 2005. Kia Motors may take up to 30 years to reach that number. But incredibly, the next 5 million units sold out in 6 years.

This achievement, according to Kia, it can be achieved thanks to the focused management strategy resulted in a rapid improvement in product design and quality as well as major improvements in global marketing and dealer network strengthening activities.

"Achievement of this day is not likely to happen without our loyal customers and hard work of Kia employees worldwide. Kia Motors promised to dedicate themselves in the sustainable development of global economy and local communities in which we serve, "said Vice Chairman & CEO of Kia Motors, Hyoung-Keun Lee.

Since the first export, the cumulative figure has reached 4.27 million units in North America, 2.45 million in Europe, and 880 thousand in the Asia and Pacific region. Of the 10 million figure Kia Motors says the biggest market in North America.

To play segmented A, the Kia Picanto has sent the largest number with 764,453 units, followed by B-segment car Rio and Sorento, with each of the 747,554 units and 656,446 units.

source: autos.okezone.com