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ISSUES December 2011 / January 2012 December 2011 / January 2012 UPDATED Fact Book 2011	Kia Annual Ride and Drive 2010 KIA UNVEILS NEW MODELS AT THE ROCKWOOD CONSERVATION AREA The Rockwood Conservation area near Guelph, Ontario was the site of a showing of Kia’s new model line-up and the company’s annual fleet event. Attendees had the opportunity to drive Kia’s entire line-up including the just launched 2011 Sportage. On display as well were 2011 Optima (formally Magentis), 2011 Forte 5, and 2012 mid-size Cadenza. Kia’s Vice-President and COO Maria Soklis discussed a few of Kia’s upcoming plans. CAF was there, see below for more images. Click on any image to view it at a larger size. Kia’s Vice-President and COO Maria Soklis discussed the company's upcoming plans. Reg Furoy, Kia, decribes what makes the new Forte5 unique Attendees to Kia's ride and drive had the opportunity to drive the 2011 Sportage (shown) along with many other Kia models. A short presentation discussing the direction of Kia and a review of the vehicles available was part of the event. Borrego, Sedona, Sorento, Forte, Rio and more were driven by attendees on a scenic route. Soon to be released Forte5 (shown), 2011 Optima, and 2012 Cadenza were unveiled to fleet customers.

KIA UNVEILS NEW MODELS AT THE ROCKWOOD CONSERVATION AREA
The Rockwood Conservation area near Guelph, Ontario was the site of a showing of Kia’s new model line-up and the company’s annual fleet event. Attendees had the opportunity to drive Kia’s entire line-up including the just launched 2011 Sportage. On display as well were 2011 Optima (formally Magentis), 2011 Forte 5, and 2012 mid-size Cadenza. Kia’s Vice-President and COO Maria Soklis discussed a few of Kia’s upcoming plans.

CAF was there, see below for more images. Click on any image to view it at a larger size.

Kia’s Vice-President and COO Maria Soklis discussed the company's upcoming plans.

Reg Furoy, Kia, decribes what makes the new Forte5 unique

Attendees to Kia's ride and drive had the opportunity to drive the 2011 Sportage (shown) along with many other Kia models.

A short presentation discussing the direction of Kia and a review of the vehicles available was part of the event.

Borrego, Sedona, Sorento, Forte, Rio and more were driven by attendees on a scenic route.

Soon to be released Forte5 (shown), 2011 Optima, and 2012 Cadenza were unveiled to fleet customers.