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Motorexpo the world’s largest free automotive event returns to Toronto

Motorexpo the world’s largest free automotive event returns to Toronto

By on 26/06/2012 in News

Motorexpo returns to Brookfield Place, in the heart of Toronto’s downtown financial district this week until Friday 29th June. The whole area will be transformed into a free-to-enjoy auto extravaganza.

Produced in partnership with Brookfield Office Properties, attendees to the 2012 Toronto Motorexpo will have the chance to check-out the hottest new automotive trends in a relaxed, business environment and enjoy unparalleled access to vehicles from many of the world’s top automotive makers. Just some of the vehicles on display for visitors to enjoy will be the Aston Martin V8 vantage, Audi A7, the all-new Bentley Continental GT and GTC V8, Hyundai’s Equus and Genesis, the new Infiniti JX, 2012 Jaguar XF, Land Rover’s LR4 HSE Luxury Limited Edition, the All-New Lexus GS, the new Porsche Boxster and the Rolls Royce Ghost, to name just a few.

“We are delighted to be returning to Brookfield Place and look forward to bringing our unique free-to-attend auto show to Toronto once again so that local residents, the downtown business population and all automotive enthusiasts can savor the latest vehicles on the market,” said Motorexpo CEO Graeme Carver.

“Our unrivalled format allows everyone the chance to get up close and personal with the latest vehicles that many of the world’s best manufacturers have to offer, all of which will be positioned throughout the world-class location that is Brookfield Place!”

“On behalf of Brookfield Office Properties, I welcome you to the 2012 Toronto Motorexpo. We are proud to once again display the newest and most dynamic automobiles from around the world to Toronto’s downtown residents, visitors and workforce,” said Brookfield Office Properties’ President and CEO of Canadian Commercial Operations, Jan Sucharda.

“At Brookfield, we strive to present engaging exhibitions and performances within the public spaces at our properties, enhancing the experience for our office tenants and visitors alike. So get ready to experience the best of what the automotive industry has to offer. We hope you enjoy the 2012 Toronto Motorexpo.”

The Toronto Motorexpo is modeled after the successful Canary Wharf London Motorexpo that has taken place annually since 1996. In the last two weeks, the London Motorexpo welcomed more than 400,000 visitors, making it the UK’s largest auto show event. Motorexpo is also a firm fixture on New York’s automotive calendar and is set to return to the World Financial Center in Lower Manhattan, also owned by Brookfield

Kia named Best Car Manufacturer by Which?

Kia named Best Car Manufacturer by Which?

By on 22/06/2012 in News

Which? has named Kia as its Best car Manufacturer for 2012 in its annual awards, praising the company’s “superb new range of cars” as well as the brand’s excellent value for money and “industry-leading” seven year warranty.

Presenting the award, Which? Chief Executive, Peter Vicary-Smith said: “This is the first time Kia has made the short-list and to walk off with the title is a significant achievement.”

Kia wins the title at its first attempt

Which? Praise superb cars, value and market-leading seven year warranty

Which? members rate Kia for satisfaction and reliability

He went on to praise Kia for being one of the top ranked brands in the 2012 Which? Car survey for both customer satisfaction and reliability. Kia beat off competition from BMW, Hyundai, Skoda and Toyota to take the prize.

Which? said in its commendation: “Kia’s new Rio, Sorento and Picanto have all impressed in our Test Lab, while the new cee’d and Optima get the thumbs-up from our initial road tests. Compared to where it was just five years ago, we feel that Kia is the most improved car brand around.”

Kia Motors (UK) Limited Managing Director Michael Cole said: “We are absolutely delighted to win this award – especially at the first attempt. It marks the culmination of several years of hard work by our designers, engineers and by our dealers who are as committed as we are to give our customers an outstanding buying and ownership experience. We see this as a great honour as Which? has a long history of championing the consumer and being remarkably thorough in its testing process.”

Which? is the UK’s biggest not-for-profit consumer organisation, now more than 50 years old, and has a strong record in recommending only thoroughly tested products to its more than one million subscriber base. It seeks to advise its subscribers and campaigns top improve safety and fairness.

Production of New Generation i30 Tourer starts at Hyundai’s Czech factory

Production of New Generation i30 Tourer starts at Hyundai’s Czech factory

By on 15/06/2012 in News

Sales of Hyundai’s award-winning New Generation i30 are set to grow further as production of the i30 Tourer begins today at the company’s plant in Nošovice, Czech Republic.

Retaining the characteristics that have made its hatchback sibling a European success – quality, value, stylish design, efficiency and driving enjoyment – the Tourer adds greater load-carrying capability to the i30’s package.

Orders of the New Generation i30 are already approaching 60,000 units just a few months after coming to market, making it Hyundai’s most popular car among European customers in 2012, ahead of the ix35 compact SUV. Hyundai expects the Tourer to boost i30 demand and account for around 30 per cent of the model line’s total sales in Europe.

Allan Rushforth, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Hyundai Motor Europe, commented: “The launch of the Tourer is the next phase of the New Generation i30’s introduction to Europe, following the very positive reception for the five-door. It not only brings greater choice for consumers but also is a testament to the quality and importance of the teams at our European design, engineering and manufacturing facilities.”

With a load capacity of 528-litres with the rear seats raised and 1,642-litres when the seats are folded, the New Generation i30 Tourer adds further practicality without compromising on style. The Tourer was developed alongside the hatchback from the outset, enabling designers to fashion a coherent form that bears a strong family resemblance inspired by Hyundai’s fluidic sculpture form language.

As it climbs the European sales charts, the New Generation i30 has received several notable accolades. Among these is a five-star rating from Euro NCAP in the organisation’s test programme, including a 90% score in the ‘child occupant’ assessment, with maximum points in the ‘18-month-old’ and ‘3-year-old’ tests.

The New Generation i30 was recently named ‘Car of the Year’ and ‘Best Family Car’ by the UK’s highly respected Carbuyer.co.uk website.

The New Generation i30 models are produced alongside ix35 and ix20 at Hyundai’s Czech plant in Nošovice, where around 900 additional employees were hired when a third shift started in September 2011. During the first five months of 2012, production output has increased 39% compared to the same period last year. Earlier this month a second transmission facility was opened on site, creating a further 97 jobs.

As with all newly-launched Hyundai models, the New Generation i30 comes with Five Year Triple Care, the company’s industry-best assurance package, comprising of five years’ unlimited mileage warranty, five years’ roadside assistance and five years of annual health checks.

UK pricing and specification will be announced shortly.