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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:18,643 Points:1,611,470 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 4:46:42 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse Gnusman: also, b/c you have less down time for bad weather :P
Gnusman53 Champion Author San Diego Posts:7,019 Points:1,114,370 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Oct 29, 2012 4:32:17 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:6,773 Points:1,866,130 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 11:56:32 PM Ignore Amplion Report Abuse I won't be looking to buy one.
Night Owl Champion Author Toronto Posts:7,560 Points:1,788,550 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 11:00:07 PM Ignore Night Owl Report Abuse Good news.
sillywagon Champion Author New York Posts:14,899 Points:1,442,320 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:04:56 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:4,955 Points:1,018,490 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 8:49:01 PM Ignore schatzila Report Abuse I was tempted to get one.
rcornel All-Star Author San Diego Posts:729 Points:229,795 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 8:31:50 PM Ignore rcornel Report Abuse ok
Pramodsharma Champion Author Richmond Posts:1,974 Points:388,140 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 4:30:18 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:711,630 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 4:10:31 PM Ignore md11capt Report Abuse Quit planning and build them here.
SUNOIL Champion Author Toledo Posts:5,250 Points:1,926,980 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 4:02:13 PM Ignore SUNOIL Report Abuse They should, they sell enough here
Discovery02 Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:2,570 Points:311,640 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 3:52:32 PM Ignore Discovery02 Report Abuse Good jobs for Americans from a good ally.
MINIWINI598 Champion Author Washington Posts:3,023 Points:519,675 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 1:10:43 PM Ignore MINIWINI598 Report Abuse Nice.
mecforyou Champion Author Iowa Posts:2,962 Points:1,262,855 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 12:11:49 PM Ignore mecforyou Report Abuse Good
jl1rp Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:1,822 Points:359,205 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:11:26 AM Ignore jl1rp Report Abuse ok
Caribou2011 Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,771 Points:769,810 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:01:14 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:8,565 Points:1,545,350 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:59:24 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:9,677 Points:1,872,050 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:59:08 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:4,230 Points:874,325 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:55:55 AM Ignore sljbc475 Report Abuse Need more production and jobs in the US.
VB_Richard Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:1,668 Points:353,770 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:53:07 AM Ignore VB_Richard Report Abuse Love the competition!!
lonewolf_947 Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:1,286 Points:577,715 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:50:44 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:41,498 Points:1,163,820 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:34:38 AM Ignore Bill100 Report Abuse We will see what we see.
HorizonChaser Champion Author Montgomery Posts:1,989 Points:457,235 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:34:14 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:830 Points:271,905 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:18:07 AM Ignore Darwin00 Report Abuse That's cool.
Gnusman53 Champion Author San Diego Posts:7,019 Points:1,114,370 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:17:01 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:2,334 Points:655,370 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:07:42 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:355 Points:450,600 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 9:05:46 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:2,593 Points:388,530 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 8:57:25 AM Ignore Seamus4513 Report Abuse Good
DexLucas Champion Author South Carolina Posts:1,244 Points:343,730 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 8:52:08 AM Ignore DexLucas Report Abuse ok
74celica Champion Author Columbus Posts:1,440 Points:1,811,650 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 8:51:44 AM Ignore 74celica Report Abuse jobs are important,every little bit helps
kiosk12y Champion Author Tulsa Posts:3,622 Points:682,870 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 8:48:41 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:5,483 Points:1,554,300 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 8:43:36 AM Ignore swepson Report Abuse Cute
fishgaro Champion Author St. Louis Posts:1,504 Points:346,860 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 8:43:18 AM Ignore fishgaro Report Abuse ok
gafgar Champion Author Detroit Posts:1,068 Points:330,465 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 8:42:33 AM Ignore gafgar Report Abuse more immediate jobs but that is only temp solution to the unemplyment rate
Grizdad Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:5,540 Points:785,075 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 8:42:15 AM Ignore Grizdad Report Abuse Let's wait until all the facts are in.
benjy Champion Author Chicago Posts:8,601 Points:1,790,350 Joined:Nov 2003	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 8:42:08 AM Ignore benjy Report Abuse a job is a job....
OldMan322 Champion Author Illinois Posts:5,165 Points:1,596,690 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 8:41:52 AM Ignore OldMan322 Report Abuse "scottydoesnt" They may get better someday
Voltus Champion Author Miami Posts:8,456 Points:1,556,375 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 8:41:46 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:1,676 Points:359,485 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 8:40:36 AM Ignore heydano67 Report Abuse More U.S. jobs
studebaker1940 Champion Author Tampa Posts:2,520 Points:688,505 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 8:40:20 AM Ignore studebaker1940 Report Abuse Must be an incentive somewhere.
k2kipp Champion Author Minnesota Posts:3,169 Points:1,128,195 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 8:40:08 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:5,332 Points:730,860 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 8:39:27 AM Ignore krzysiek_ck Report Abuse OK
getalong All-Star Author California Posts:801 Points:150,165 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 8:39:01 AM Ignore getalong Report Abuse Kia is a car?
slowtrain Champion Author Georgia Posts:3,672 Points:949,875 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 8:38:16 AM Ignore slowtrain Report Abuse Good for Kia.
bills299 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,376 Points:906,440 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 8:37:52 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 8:36:48 AM Ignore Garston Report Abuse Thank you Mr. President!
FlyNFool Champion Author South Carolina Posts:8,249 Points:1,686,925 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 8:36:46 AM Ignore FlyNFool Report Abuse J O B S jobs!
dopster Champion Author Toledo Posts:7,287 Points:2,294,200 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 8:36:05 AM Ignore dopster Report Abuse American jobs! Welcome words!
Maintroll Champion Author Lexington Posts:8,644 Points:1,705,085 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 8:35:55 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:3,792 Points:529,770 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 8:35:18 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:8,748 Points:998,835 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 8:35:16 AM Ignore twt Report Abuse Too bad it's a foreign company. All the profits will go outside our country.