Kia Spectra

The Kia Forte is a compact model, available in coupe, hatchback and sedan body styles. Introduced in 2010, the front-wheel drive Forte offers a significant improvement over the previous Kia Spectra. 2014 to Present: Kia Forte Kia markets its compact model as the Forte (sedan), Forte Koup (coupe), and Forte5 (hatchback). The sedan is available in LX and EX trims; the coupe and hatchback are available in EX and SX trims. Beginning in 2016, an LX trim was added to the hatchback line. [Jim: information about the 2016 coupe is not available. I suspect that it will gain the LX trim too]. The Forte LX sedan is powered by a 1.8-liter, four-cylinder engine making 145 horsepower and 130-foot-pounds of torque. This engine comes paired with a 6-speed…

CASE BRIEF – TATA NANO DESCRIPTION Tata developed and started manufacturing Tata Nano, “the cheapest car in the world”, and has to decide the level of production capacity. Should Tata be conservative risking to cede market to competitors or should they make an aggressive commitment? EVALUATIONS Tata worked years to develop a ULCC (Ultra Low Cost Car) targeting the bottom end of the pyramid of the Indian population. The development of Tata Nano was based on 3 main targets: cost lower than Rs 1…

If you cannot save the world, buy an automobile that will do it for you. This year, Kia has an all new car and an all new television spot designed to tickle the funny bone and inspire the inner eco-warrior of anyone who views it. Recognized for their comically-driven commercials, Kia has employed Melissa McCarthy, a well-known comedic and character actress, to drive this ad home while keeping true to her humorous roots. In this advertisement, Kia successfully balances comedy with a crucial…

3. During this year’s NBA All-Star Game, Kia will have the distinction of being the first non-apparel brand to have their logo exhibited on an NBA uniform. In light of their recent promotion from an NBA promotional partner to a league global partner, it would be fair to say that Under Armour has a stronger relationship with the NBA than in years past. 4. Sports teams and technology firms are increasingly using virtual reality as a platform that allows fans to experience games from their sporting…

it was one of the hardest decisions I have had to make thus far, my family and friends were there to support me the entire time. Having an amazing support group assisted on making the situation much easier. When I was in the third grade my parents got a divorce. I always had a great relationship with the both of them but was significantly closer with my mother.At the time,they had split custody over my sister and I which meant that we had to go back and forth to each house. However, one Monday…

becomes a victim of the parking lot wars; is involved in a low-speed bump-and-thump or whatever you might want to call a low-speed bumper-thumper. According to some information recently gathered from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety - the go-to group for auto insurance statistics, testing and comments - the only economy vehicle that turned out to be a real economy car was the 2008 Ford Focus. The 2008 Focus was the first major redesign of that venerable subcompact in about eight…