Automotive The Racket

The Korean automaker Kia car has set a strategy remarkably aggressive in its expansion (both market and target segments) during the last couple of years to the point of consolidation as one of the automakers with uniform and constant presence around the world.

Now we can witness how Kia is in full (and risky) venture into an entirely new market for the brand after the good reception given to the GT concept car first seen at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show a few months ago. Just enough that the audience for this Auto Show runs out of breath by the design of the car leading to the design department received final approval by the directors of Kia to move into the commercial phase of development of this sport.

One of the most innovative features for an Asian company is planning to create a whole family of vehicles based on the concept GT, much in the vein of the BMW 6 Series will include a 4-door Coupé from next year. It is very possible even to see a family car with sporty lines very much in the tradition of Alfa Romeo. Read the rest of this entry →

The company Audi, part of Volkswagen Group, plans to be delighted with a new car soon, when the July 26 premieres the brand new Audi A7 Sportback, marking the beginning of what will surely be the total renovation of many models of the brand.

Presentation of the Audi brand will be through Internet and satellite by various TV channels, showing a car that will combine the elegance and prestige that we have used a five-door car of a unique style.

An announcement is expected today and that will reveal many questions still hanging around on this car that is highly anticipated by those who are renewing their car.