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#14 of 19 Re: New Spectra Pictures. [csandste] by cyberpunk3 Jul 17, 2006 (7:22 pm)
Replying to: csandste (Jul 16, 2006 10:18 pm) Car parts are borrowed all the time. Just like how Mitsubishi engines power Hyundai cars, Mitsu cars, and GM cars.   http://auto.consumerguide.com/Auto/New/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/37709/Act/Specs- ?print=yes/   http://auto.consumerguide.com/Auto/New/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/23239/Act/Specs-   They are both built in Korea. Share same engine, with very slight variations. Isn't it convenient that the Grand Vitara was remodeled just after the Tucson/Sportage came out?   Is it that hard to solve a two piece puzzle? Is it hard to believe that Korean cars stole from each other? It's like any other car company that creates a mule for different brands. There are just slight alterations to differentiate the parts. Replies to this message: csandste (Jul 19, 2006 9:48 pm) cyberpunk3 (Jul 21, 2006 9:28 pm)
#15 of 19 Re: New Spectra Pictures. [cyberpunk3] by csandste Jul 19, 2006 (9:48 pm)
Replying to: cyberpunk3 (Jul 17, 2006 7:22 pm) Mitsu hasn't made engines for Hyundai for quite a few years.   As to GMDAT being related to Hyundai Group I'm still not sure what you're talking about. Daewoo always did stuff for GM in the eighties, Kia was related to Ford (Aspire=Mazda 121). Hyundai used Mitsubishi engines, sold Excels to Mitsu (Precis), and is currently jointly developing an engine with Mitsubishi and Chrysler. Then there's Renault/Nissan/Samsung.   I don't think there's ever been a connection between Daewoo and any of the other Korean manufacturers. Replies to this message: cyberpunk3 (Jul 21, 2006 9:28 pm)
#16 of 19 Re: New Spectra Pictures. [csandste] by cyberpunk3 Jul 21, 2006 (9:28 pm)
Replying to: csandste (Jul 19, 2006 9:48 pm) It is true that Mitsu hasn't made engines for Hyundai for years, but those engines still exist and has influenced many engine designs in Hyundai. Their 4.5L V8 is still powering the home-soil-only Equus.   Because Daewoo and Hyundai were wholly owned by the Korean government, it isn't far fetched to suspect some mingling- though they are rivals.   GM-Suzuki-Daewoo-Ssangyoung Renault/Nissan-Samsung Ford-Mazda-Kia Hyundai (assisted by Ford, and Mitsu)-Kia   I didn't mean say it as that was set in stone. It was my researched speculation.
#17 of 19 Re: Suzuki\Daewoo by orbit9090 Feb 08, 2007 (6:09 am)
Replying to: cyberpunk3 (Jul 16, 2006 9:53 pm) That's nonsense.   GM\Suzuki\Daewoo has had nothing to do with Hyundai\Kia. The Grand Vitara has absolutely no relation to the Tucson. No Sonata was never turned into any Verona. The Elantra has never been re-engineered and sold as any Forenza.   Furthermore, the Chevy Cobalt is NOT the same as the Ford Focus, McDonalds does NOT simply rebadge Whoppers, and Britney Spears is NOT just Eminem dressed in drag (I think).
#18 of 19 Kia sport coupe by himi1 Aug 14, 2007 (8:47 am)
Kia will be having a new coupe at Frnkfurt's motor show in September! Follow the link to see it: http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2007/08/14/kia-releases-2nd-teaser-for-frankf- urt-coupe-concept/ Replies to this message: himi1 (Mar 20, 2008 12:18 am)
#19 of 19 Re: Kia sport coupe [himi1] by himi1 Mar 20, 2008 (12:18 am)
Replying to: himi1 (Aug 14, 2007 8:47 am) You should see this Spectra coupe, called Kia KOUP concept car. It will debut in New York today!! http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/03/20/new-york-preview-kia-spectra-conce- pt-car/#comment-2635

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