With the Kia Rondo, it seems like it came in like a lamb and went out like a lamb. Nobody even noticed until someone sent in a tip to Autoblog. Even in its demise, Kia has been wishy-washy, simply stating that “Kia has not yet decided on a 2011 model, but the 2010 is still available in dealerships” even though the website makes it abundantly clear that the Rondo is gone in the USA, stating: “All good things must come to an end.”

Kia isn’t the only manufacturer with reservations about this segment in the United States. Chevrolet has recently announced that it will not bring its people mover, the Chevrolet Orlando, to the USA. When pressed for details as to why, GM staffers offered few concrete details and hinted that they felt it would not have competed well in the U.S. market. Do they mean the product or the concept?

Hit the jump to find out.

Kia Rondo’s Demise In USA: Can Small People Movers Sell Here? originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 18 August 2010 18:00 EST.

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MORE 2009 NYAS @ INSIDELINE.COM: www.edmunds.com So what does an auto show look like in the midst of one of the worst markets in history? Not so bad, actually. The 2009 New York Auto Show is looking like it will finish the season strong, with a handful of notable world debuts along with a dozen or so North American firsts. Think suvs are dead? Well, not quite. Acura, GMC and Land Rover have all come up with what they think are the next generation of suvs. Smaller, more nimble and less painful at the pump, all-new vehicles from all three manufacturers will be making their world debuts in New York. If you’re still not buying into the efficient, high-performance SUV thing, then look for the new 2010 Subaru Legacy. It’ll be shown for the first time in New York and is likely to have all the utility you’ll ever need. And for those who couldn’t care less about utility, Nissan will display the convertible version of its new 370Z coupe. Coverage starts April 8 with video, blogs and photos from the show floor.

KIA Auto Maker Wows NY Auto Show with New Cars 2010

KIA Auto Maker Wows NY Auto Show with New Cars 2010

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Does anyone know of a commercial where there is white car that looks like the soul car from Kia (but I don’t remember what kind of car it is) and the car isn’t running but the streets move, its like a bunch of kids in the car? I am pretty sure its a new commercial (2009). I am trying to figure out the song.

Motors.co.uk put the all new Skoda Yeti (yep odd name!) through its paces in this exclusive online video review!! See what we thought of surprisingly sensible Skoda!

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Forte Koup is by its essence one of the best model in Kia’s line-up. But Canadians will enjoy an even better package. The new R package will be available for either the SX or EX model.

The R package adds: a performance exhaust, AIM drop-in performance air filter, stiffer springs, a strut tower brace, but also front skirts, side sills and rear spoiler. The package is finished by 18-inch Europa wheels wrapped in Yokohama S-Drive rubber.

Sadly the package comes with no performance upgrade, but it still looks awesome.

Kia Forte Koup R-Package originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 18 March 2010 17:00 EST.

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