Kia has officially unveiled the UVO, a new infotainment system set to compete with Ford’s Sync. The UVO will run on Microsoft Windows embedded auto software that’s identical to Ford’s Sync. However, it has features that are not seen on Sync. The UVO will have Microsoft’s new advanced speech recognition software, which recognizes the operator’s voice (up to two different operators) and creates a personal profile for the person.

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Kia is no longer taking second stage with respect to in-car technology. This week it's showing a new voice-control system for communication and audio that sounds every bit as full-featured as industry-leading systems such as Ford's Sync. At the time of its launch a few years ago, Ford was the only automaker to offer a simple voice-driven interface that's good for functions ranging from making phone calls to sending messages and even choosing what music to play.

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The South Korean automaker says the full-size Borrego sport-utility vehicle will not return to the U.S. for the 2010 model year. The Borrego arrived on the market late in 2008, a victim of poor timing and bad luck. Kia had hoped to sell up to 20,000 Borregos each year, but the U.S. launch coincided with high gas prices and the financial crisis that together, slashed SUV sales to half their 2007 levels.

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German tuner Cobra has released details of their package for the hot out of the oven 2010 Kia Sorento CUV. The main feature of this package is a new steel bar for the front of the car which is six-inches thick and has LED lights in it! Of course it is not gonna protect you against anything, but it looks really cool.

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Kia has unveiled a limited-run special edition of its award-winning Soul, which is called the Ignition! This new edition is designed to emphasize o the car’s young and active personality and its great customization potential. It comes with a subtle body kit, 18-inch wheels and unique exterior color.

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Kia is examining the possibility of equipping the Forte Koup with a turbocharged engine in the future, helping the youthful two-door to deliver performance and improved fuel economy. In an interview with Automotive News, Kia’s VP of sales Tom Loveless said that it is, “a natural extension, if it makes financial sense.”

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Kia design director Peter Schreyer has shown off a teaser for a new flagship sedan concept dubbed the K9, which the South Korean automaker plans to launch in the next couple of years. Likely to be based on the Hyundai Genesis platform, the new car will feature a 4.6-liter Tau V-8 and a new 6-speed automatic transmission.

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Korean automaker Kia has officially announced the introduction of the all-new 2011 Sorento compact crossover to the U.S. market – where it will be built. The Sorento’s new design and corporate front-end design come from the KND-4 concept first shown at the Los Angeles Auto Show back in 2007.

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The all-new Kia Cadenza luxury sporty sedan revealed in Korea today (where it is called the K7). New Cadenza will make its overseas world premiere at next month’s Riyadh Motor Show in Saudi Arabia on 12 December, followed immediately by an appearance at the Dubai Motor Show on 15 December. The Cadenza is powered by a 3.5-litre V6 engine boasting 290hp and 338 Nm of torque.

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Just unveiled in its domestic market of South Korea, the all-new Kia Cadenza is set to be introduced throughout several markets in the months to come, including in the U.S. where it will replace the Amanti. Contrary to speculation the car does not ride on the Genesis sedan’s rear-drive architecture (sigh…) but rather on an all-new front-drive platform, which Kia says it will use in additional models in the future.

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Kia’s first US-built vehicle, a 2011 Sorento SUV, has rolled off the production line at the automaker’s newly built plant in Georgia. The all-white SUV is the first of an expected 300,000 vehicles to be built at the plant annually, and is set to go on sale in January. As for the actual plant, Kia states that it employs more than 2,500 workers directly, with on-site and nearby suppliers creating another 7,500 additional jobs in the area.

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The Forte Koup is a great little package. Like many Korean designs, the Forte's exterior styling is derivative but the Koup, more than its sedan sibling, is really crisp and attractive and should appeal to the under-25 demographic Kia has set its sights on with this new compact. I'm not a big fan of the two-tone wheels but as standard wheels go on an $18,000 car, they are distinctive, and more importantly, made of alloy, not steel, a rarity for this class.

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Here's another special edition Kia to stir the Soul! This is the Tempest – a limited run model which comes in Titanium Silver paintwork with black high-gloss bumpers and door mirrors. It also gets rather nifty black 18-inch alloy wheels too.

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So the car that we knew as the VG or KND-5 concept is officially named Cadenza and will debut in production form at this years Dubai Motor Show. Kia says that the Cadenza is designed to satisfy drivers’ desire for refinement, safety and emotional satisfaction! Of course it’s not a groundbreaking car, it just features a charming design and a 4I and a V6 engine. But the reason that everyone is excited about it is the badge.

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After surpassing expectations in this downtrodden economy, Kia continues to be confident that in the coming years, it will be positioned well to achieve continued growth, especially with the entry of its new products. Unlike other car companies, Kia recorded an increase in worldwide sales of 40.4%. There were year-on-year sales increases in every region, including China , North America and Europe , selling 155,223 units in September.

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