VIDEO:Geneva Autosalon report, Part 1 (Sticky, go below for newer stories)

Part 1 of our video report of the Geneva Autosalon,
In this part we have the Rolls Royce 102EX, Lamborghini Aventador and the Kia Picanto and Kia Rio
Part 2 and Part 3 will come tomorrow and on Wednesday

Video after the jump

VIDEO: Naza launches the Kia Forte Koup

Forte sedan gets spec upgrade and are now all comes with a six-speeder as standard

First glimpse: 2012 Kia Rio

Sophisticated Family hatchback
Peter Schreyer’s design language translating well into small cars

Korean carmaker Kia released the first set of two photographs showing hteir all-new Rio, which is set to debut at the Geneva Autosalon in two weeks time alongside the Picanto.

The Rio sits between the Picanto and Forte in terms of size and in this incarnation, it has gained a lot of maturity and confidence, thanks to the decisive, if slightly busy lines of the head designer, Peter Schreyer.

The obvious family resemblance is in the tiger face grille and intersecting lines and surfaces which work together to create a dynamic look.

Interesting feature creases on the flank and a pronounced wedge-shaped profile are combined with a generous glass area to create a pleasing overall styling.

The large rear combination light and unique rear screen shape adds further interest to the Rio’s aesthetics.

The new model features a wheelbase extended by 70 mm (to 2,570 mm) and promises greater passenger space and comfort, together with increased cargo capacity to 292 litres for the hatchback. 

Inside, the new model will deliver a high level of quality previously associated with larger models – together with a wide selection of trim options.

In Europe Kia's B-segment newcomer will be offered with an extensive range of fuel-efficient and low-CO2 petrol and diesel engines, depending on market – including a 1.1-litre diesel unit generating 70 ps, with CO2 emissions from as low as 85 g/km. An all-new, high-performance 1.2-litre Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) will also be available from 2012.

Soon-Nam Lee, Director of Overseas Marketing, Kia Motors Corporation, commented: "This new model is a big step forward. The Rio has always been successful, and with this new incarnation we have a car that people will want to buy for its looks." 

Since its launch in 2005, global sales of the current-generation Rio have totalled more than 860,000 units. It was the company's third best-selling vehicle in overseas markets during 2010 with sales of more than 219,000 units. UK sales from launch total 52,626 units.

Third (and final??) KIA K7 teaser before Detroit

The K7 is an MPV-Crossover kind of a combo-beast.

Note the stylised tiger's nose treatment on the K7...

The design is boxy and cutting edge, takes up where the Soul leaves off in terms of daring and also size.

If this is the look of the future then we approve. It' is not pretty but very space efficient

FIRST PICTURES: All-new Kia Picanto

Kia just released these two pictures which show htier all-new Kia Picanto,
 expect the specification to be comparable to the current models but greener.

It is  quite a handsome car and they have incorporated the new KIA Tiger Nose grille rather beautifully

2010 Top 5 car: Kia Sorento

The all-new Kia Sorento is large, fully specified modern Sports Utility Vehicle that offers the space and comfort of a large vehicle while giving buyers excellent value for their money. 

The full panoramic glass roof, seven seats, reverse camera and a full set of safety features including hill-descent control means that you get more features for less money than other vehicles in the same size class.

KIA to bring KV7 crossover concept to Detroit

Take a close look at this vehicle because according to the Korean company, it is likely to enter production without much change, well except for the gullwing doors, we're guessing.

but who knows, them Koreans have been so adventurous lately that they may actually put the gullwing doors on a  production crossover. Their Press Release (After the jump) certainly indicates that they want to put as much of the concept into the production version


PRESS RELEASE

For the past several years Kia Motors' design-led transformation has been delivering production vehicles – such as the Soul, Forte Koup and Sportage – that bear a very close resemblance to the original concept designs that preceded them. At the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Kia will make another dramatic design statement with the world debut of an all-new, convention-challenging concept vehicle named "KV7."

KIA US recalls Sorento over brake issues, Malaysia not affected

KIA in the US is recalling certain 2010 Kia Sorento crossovers that were built between Sept. 14, 2010 trough Oct. 4, 2010 due to improperly machined brake calipers.

Apparently the machining allows brake fluids to seep out, leading to loss of braking performance. The first indicators are spongy brakes and eventually, if serious enough may lead to more pronounced loss of braking performance.

Malaysian Kia Sorento are not affected

US market Kia Sorento are sourced from the company's plant in Georgia while Malaysian Sorento are from South Korea

According to Naza-Kia boss, Datuk Syed HAfiz Abu Bakar confirmed that Sorentos destined for Malaysia are built in Korea and are the latest 2011 specs.

"Our cars were built two weeks ago and is still in shipment while the cars affected by the US recalls are Georgia-built previous specifications models, i.e. the 2010 versions.

"KIA executives have confirmed this and this is why we have not received any recall notifications from them," he added.