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Kia Motors may build Forte compact in U.S.

Reuters -- South Korean carmaker Kia Motors Corp is considering producing its new Forte compact car in the United States, an executive said during an earnings conference call on Friday, without elaborating.

Kia has its sole U.S. plant in Georgia, which produces its Optima mid-sized sedan, Sorento sport-utility vehicle and affiliate Hyundai Motor Co's Santa Fe SUV.

Kia plans to launch the fully revamped new Forte in the United States next year. It has already rolled out the model in South Korea and China, where it is called the K3.

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Submitted Oct 28, 2012 By: Nicoalbum

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,580 Points:1,605,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 5:46:42 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse Gnusman: also, b/c you have less down time for bad weather :P
Gnusman53 Champion Author San Diego Posts:6,984 Points:1,107,465 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Oct 29, 2012 5:32:17 AM Ignore Gnusman53 Report Abuse easy ss70... They can get away with more government handouts and freebies...then pay the workers much less...
Amplion Champion Author Oregon Posts:6,746 Points:1,861,060 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 29, 2012 12:56:32 AM Ignore Amplion Report Abuse I won't be looking to buy one.
Night Owl Champion Author Toronto Posts:7,530 Points:1,782,600 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Oct 29, 2012 12:00:07 AM Ignore Night Owl Report Abuse Good news.
sillywagon Champion Author New York Posts:14,849 Points:1,436,370 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:04:56 PM Ignore sillywagon Report Abuse For people who despise "outsourceing" of jobs to foreign countries. This example of Kia's is an example of "insourcing". Would you rather foreign companies to have no faith in American workers and decide it's not worth the risk of employing Americans. I want more insourcing, the more the better. And to those who hate the fact that profits of foreign companies go overseas... unless the companies are state owned, they are owned by stockholders. You can invest in that company by purchasing their stock, than some of those profits will go to you.
schatzila Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,924 Points:1,011,645 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:49:01 PM Ignore schatzila Report Abuse I was tempted to get one.
rcornel All-Star Author San Diego Posts:709 Points:223,720 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:31:50 PM Ignore rcornel Report Abuse ok
Pramodsharma Champion Author Richmond Posts:1,969 Points:384,065 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 5:30:18 PM Ignore Pramodsharma Report Abuse I thought Kia is Chinese car. I drive one , so far it is good a car .
md11capt Champion Author Denver Posts:3,548 Points:706,730 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 5:10:31 PM Ignore md11capt Report Abuse Quit planning and build them here.
SUNOIL Champion Author Toledo Posts:5,225 Points:1,921,255 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 5:02:13 PM Ignore SUNOIL Report Abuse They should, they sell enough here
Discovery02 Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:2,520 Points:305,915 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 4:52:32 PM Ignore Discovery02 Report Abuse Good jobs for Americans from a good ally.
MINIWINI598 Champion Author Washington Posts:2,990 Points:513,725 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 2:10:43 PM Ignore MINIWINI598 Report Abuse Nice.
mecforyou Champion Author Iowa Posts:2,961 Points:1,257,985 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 1:11:49 PM Ignore mecforyou Report Abuse Good
jl1rp Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:1,789 Points:352,455 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 11:11:26 AM Ignore jl1rp Report Abuse ok
Caribou2011 Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,741 Points:763,860 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 11:01:14 AM Ignore Caribou2011 Report Abuse Kind of sad to other countries build plants here, and GM can't make a profit without the governments help. GM will be bankrupt again in 4 years or less.
playtimeCLE Champion Author Cleveland Posts:8,537 Points:1,540,315 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:59:24 AM Ignore playtimeCLE Report Abuse I'm always open to an automaker opening up a plant in the states. Though I would more likely buy a Toyota then a Kia, I hear great things about kia's.
ss70 Champion Author Detroit Posts:9,630 Points:1,866,100 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:59:08 AM Ignore ss70 Report Abuse Time for UAW to think .. why all new plants are coming in southern states or right to work states only
sljbc475 Champion Author Tucson Posts:4,200 Points:868,375 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:55:55 AM Ignore sljbc475 Report Abuse Need more production and jobs in the US.
VB_Richard Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:1,638 Points:347,820 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:53:07 AM Ignore VB_Richard Report Abuse Love the competition!!
lonewolf_947 Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:1,262 Points:571,885 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:50:44 AM Ignore lonewolf_947 Report Abuse Would be nice to have another vehicle cheap enough to afford & also good on mileage .........
Bill100 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:41,458 Points:1,158,095 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:34:38 AM Ignore Bill100 Report Abuse We will see what we see.
HorizonChaser Champion Author Montgomery Posts:1,963 Points:451,060 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:34:14 AM Ignore HorizonChaser Report Abuse I hope they do. That's more jobs in the USA. Not just for Kia, but also for their suppliers.
Darwin00 All-Star Author Mississippi Posts:827 Points:266,345 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:18:07 AM Ignore Darwin00 Report Abuse That's cool.
Gnusman53 Champion Author San Diego Posts:6,984 Points:1,107,465 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:17:01 AM Ignore Gnusman53 Report Abuse Considering all the money that state infused in and gave money to Kia...... won't those jobs be classified as a government job????? (grin)
Tacodan Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:2,294 Points:650,190 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:07:42 AM Ignore Tacodan Report Abuse you see more Hyundai's and Kia's than ever on the road, but I just haven't warmed up to them yet..........
REBELFAN39 Veteran Author Jackson Posts:354 Points:445,230 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:05:46 AM Ignore REBELFAN39 Report Abuse Good for workers, but if you buy one and it breaks down, you probally have to wait months for part to fix it!
Seamus4513 Champion Author Orange County Posts:2,557 Points:381,630 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:57:25 AM Ignore Seamus4513 Report Abuse Good
DexLucas Champion Author South Carolina Posts:1,214 Points:338,080 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:52:08 AM Ignore DexLucas Report Abuse ok
74celica Champion Author Columbus Posts:1,410 Points:1,805,700 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:51:44 AM Ignore 74celica Report Abuse jobs are important,every little bit helps
kiosk12y Champion Author Tulsa Posts:3,597 Points:677,490 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:48:41 AM Ignore kiosk12y Report Abuse will be good if they do, will be good the the workers that "might" be hired...
swepson Champion Author Greensboro Posts:5,446 Points:1,547,675 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:43:36 AM Ignore swepson Report Abuse Cute
fishgaro Champion Author St. Louis Posts:1,474 Points:340,160 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:43:18 AM Ignore fishgaro Report Abuse ok
gafgar Champion Author Detroit Posts:1,043 Points:325,490 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:42:33 AM Ignore gafgar Report Abuse more immediate jobs but that is only temp solution to the unemplyment rate
Grizdad Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:5,515 Points:780,550 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:42:15 AM Ignore Grizdad Report Abuse Let's wait until all the facts are in.
benjy Champion Author Chicago Posts:8,576 Points:1,784,565 Joined:Nov 2003	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:42:08 AM Ignore benjy Report Abuse a job is a job....
OldMan322 Champion Author Illinois Posts:5,135 Points:1,590,740 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:41:52 AM Ignore OldMan322 Report Abuse "scottydoesnt" They may get better someday
Voltus Champion Author Miami Posts:8,441 Points:1,553,350 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:41:46 AM Ignore Voltus Report Abuse all those "suppository cars" make me remember the "widow makers" of the past; good mileage but horrible safety
heydano67 Champion Author California Posts:1,646 Points:353,535 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:40:36 AM Ignore heydano67 Report Abuse More U.S. jobs
studebaker1940 Champion Author Tampa Posts:2,490 Points:682,555 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:40:20 AM Ignore studebaker1940 Report Abuse Must be an incentive somewhere.
k2kipp Champion Author Minnesota Posts:3,149 Points:1,123,245 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:40:08 AM Ignore k2kipp Report Abuse I wont buy one but if it makes a few jobs... ok The money still leaves the US though.
krzysiek_ck Champion Author Illinois Posts:5,307 Points:725,135 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:39:27 AM Ignore krzysiek_ck Report Abuse OK
getalong All-Star Author California Posts:785 Points:146,345 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:39:01 AM Ignore getalong Report Abuse Kia is a car?
slowtrain Champion Author Georgia Posts:3,642 Points:943,925 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:38:16 AM Ignore slowtrain Report Abuse Good for Kia.
bills299 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,346 Points:900,490 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:37:52 AM Ignore bills299 Report Abuse Sounds good!!
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FlyNFool Champion Author South Carolina Posts:8,219 Points:1,680,225 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:36:46 AM Ignore FlyNFool Report Abuse J O B S jobs!
dopster Champion Author Toledo Posts:7,251 Points:2,288,250 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:36:05 AM Ignore dopster Report Abuse American jobs! Welcome words!
Maintroll Champion Author Lexington Posts:8,614 Points:1,699,135 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:35:55 AM Ignore Maintroll Report Abuse Maybe I could send my sorry excuse for a son in law down there for a job.
scottydoesnt Champion Author Chicago Posts:3,762 Points:526,520 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:35:18 AM Ignore scottydoesnt Report Abuse I don't have to worry, since Kia is on the list of cars I will never buy.
twt Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:8,700 Points:993,635 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:35:16 AM Ignore twt Report Abuse Too bad it's a foreign company. All the profits will go outside our country.