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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:18,834 Points:1,638,195 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:7,193 Points:1,140,020 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:6,925 Points:1,893,715 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:7,690 Points:1,814,900 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:15,121 Points:1,469,045 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:5,089 Points:1,044,320 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:804 Points:251,095 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:31:50 PM Ignore rcornel Report Abuse ok
Pramodsharma Champion Author Richmond Posts:2,104 Points:413,140 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:3,558 Points:729,930 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:5,385 Points:1,952,955 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:2,825 Points:338,365 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:3,175 Points:547,375 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 2:10:43 PM Ignore MINIWINI598 Report Abuse Nice.
mecforyou Champion Author Iowa Posts:2,967 Points:1,275,880 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 1:11:49 PM Ignore mecforyou Report Abuse Good
jl1rp Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:1,978 Points:386,040 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 11:11:26 AM Ignore jl1rp Report Abuse ok
Caribou2011 Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,892 Points:795,980 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:8,704 Points:1,572,075 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:9,944 Points:1,897,200 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:4,360 Points:900,075 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:1,803 Points:380,045 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:1,347 Points:600,265 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:41,749 Points:1,190,545 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:2,120 Points:482,135 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:849 Points:292,985 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:7,193 Points:1,140,020 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:2,462 Points:681,180 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:367 Points:473,890 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:2,725 Points:414,280 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:57:25 AM Ignore Seamus4513 Report Abuse Good
DexLucas Champion Author South Carolina Posts:1,381 Points:370,755 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:52:08 AM Ignore DexLucas Report Abuse ok
74celica Champion Author Columbus Posts:1,570 Points:1,837,400 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:3,714 Points:704,610 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:5,606 Points:1,578,325 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:43:36 AM Ignore swepson Report Abuse Cute
fishgaro Champion Author St. Louis Posts:1,631 Points:372,550 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:43:18 AM Ignore fishgaro Report Abuse ok
gafgar Champion Author Detroit Posts:1,138 Points:344,465 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:5,687 Points:806,530 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:8,710 Points:1,815,275 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:5,287 Points:1,622,880 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:8,587 Points:1,582,125 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:1,811 Points:387,085 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:2,653 Points:713,280 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:3,238 Points:1,148,700 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:5,500 Points:756,835 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:39:27 AM Ignore krzysiek_ck Report Abuse OK
getalong All-Star Author California Posts:891 Points:163,720 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:3,802 Points:976,375 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:38:16 AM Ignore slowtrain Report Abuse Good for Kia.
bills299 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,506 Points:932,190 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:37:52 AM Ignore bills299 Report Abuse Sounds good!!
Garston Champion Author Maine Posts:2,421 Points:473,765 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:36:48 AM Ignore Garston Report Abuse Thank you Mr. President!
FlyNFool Champion Author South Carolina Posts:8,384 Points:1,712,900 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:7,443 Points:2,319,950 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:8,774 Points:1,730,835 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:3,923 Points:540,670 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:8,964 Points:1,023,935 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.