Kia has renamed its core small-sedan model the Forte to signal a new beginning for the brand in this segment, and it only takes a glance at the new model to understand why. Its a really good-looking car. While the Spectra that preceded the Forte certainly wasnt a bad car, its anonymous styling didn’t win many friends and its feature set was far from exciting.
Like the fashionable 2010 Soul, the 2010 Kia Forte merits a new trip to the Kia dealership and perhaps a new look at Kia, which is quickly shedding its reputation for dowdy vehicles. The Forte has many of the elements of much more expensive cars, yet its still one of the least expensive small sedans.
Thank Kias new design studio in California for creating such a clean, assertive, and attractive look for the 2010 Forte. With smooth, clean sheetmetal and an uncluttered look in front and in back, the new Forte doesnt go over the top and its likely to age well; even more to the point, the trim proportions are just right. The svelte Forte doesnt have any awkward angles, and a nice wide stance from the front and back somehow matches the flowing, elegant roofline. Inside, the look is simple, with a smoother, more organic version of the teardrop center stack used in the Forte; the look is no-nonsense yet surprisingly upscale.
Finally, Toyota announced they would stop selling Camry, along with seven other models in the United States. This delay due to problems on the accelerator. Most of the gas pedal still depressed even though the driver was let go.
Toyota, which beat General Motors Co. two years ago as the world’s best car, with a reputation for quality and reliability, was forced to stop selling eight car models in North America. Including the best-selling Camry is sold, until the repair is complete.
In addition, Toyota also will draw back for repair (recall) eight model. Some Toyota dealers will be open 24-hours to make repairs.
Accelerator problems on Toyota:
toyota camry pedals problems
Toyota parties says, the company began to repair or replace the defective pedals to 2.4 million vehicles in the beginning of this week. If all goes well, Toyota could limit the losses they experienced.
“Toyota has been investigating reports of damage to the gas pedal,” said Jim Lentz, president of Toyota Motor Sales USA, as quoted by the Daily Tech, Tuesday, February 2, 2010.
Toyota kicked off the media late last week with ads in U.S. newspapers a full page to warn the eighth withdrawal model.
