Kia Recalling Spectra Models Over Fears that the Fuel Tank May…Fall Off

South Korea’s Kia Motors said Friday it will recall certain Spectra LD vehicles from the 2004-2007 model year in the United States over a corrosion issue that could cause the fuel tank to fall from the car. The recall covers 58,322 Kia Spectra models build from November 7, 2003, through March 6, 2007, and sold or currently registered in states that rely heavily on road salt to melt ice in the winter. Read more »

New Kia Cerato Makes Australian Debut in Sydney

Kia chose the 2008 Sydney Motor Show that runs from October 9 to 19 to perform the Australian premier of its new Forte sedan (see pictures here) that will be called Cerato in the land Down-Under. Due for release in the Australian market in early 2009, the Cerato will be offered with a new 2.0-litre gasoline engine. Kia is still working on the final specification and pricing for the Australian model but the Korean automaker's officials claim that the Cerato will feature a great value-for-money price. -Continued