April 1st was a very interesting day regarding automotive news. We can’t tell you for sure if the things are for real or not, but we will let you be the judge of that! It all started with the Kia KEE_wii, a concept that incorporates a new, dynamic and more involving drive system, called Dynamic On-Road Kinetics.

And then it was the Smart Two tuning kit by RENNTECH. It is powered by two (2) 1000cc, 3 cyl. Smart engines, each mated to its own 5-speed, automated transmission. The end result is a twin-engined, 182 hp AWD street machine that zips from zero to sixty in an astonishing (and terrifying!) 5.1 seconds, on its way to a top speed of 138 mph.

And the big of all is the special paint from Seat which constantly adapts to mimic the car’s surroundings.

April Fool's Day in brief originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 1 April 2008 17:17 EST.

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Yes we know is April 1st, but this is not a joke! Kia actually developed a concept car that can be driven from the back seats: the KEE_wii, a concept that ncorporates a new, dynamic and more involving drive system, called Dynamic On-Road Kinetics.

Kia believes there is an added advantage – passengers can take the controls and enjoy the dynamic drive of the KEE_wii from any seat in the car. "This is ultimate flexibility," enthused Mr Josef-Hicks. "If you are travelling in left or right-hand drive countries you will be able to control the vehicle from the correct seat and if a passenger knows a road particularly well they can take control and make the journey more efficient and faster.

We have patented this newly developed wireless system known as Full Orthopaedic Operating Logic. Okay, so visibility is a minor issue for those in the back seats, but we don’t think this will be a problem as a lot of people don’t really look where they are going when they drive – and we have built in a fail-safe security system called Independent Driver Input Operating Technique that utilises radar to avoid accidents."

The KEE_wii dynamic control system will be available on new Kia cars a year from today and will then be optional on forthcoming generations of models as they are updated or replaced.

Kia KEE_wii Concept originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 1 April 2008 09:01 EST.

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The all-new Kia Kee sports coupe concept vehicle today made its U.S. debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Previously introduced at the Frankfurt International Motor Show in Germany, the Kee is an expression of the company’s emphasis on design and incorporates styling cues that will establish a design language and identity for the brand.

Kia Kee Concept made its North American debut originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 14 January 2008 14:41 EST.

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The World Premiere of the all-new Kia Kee sports coupe concept at the Frankfurt International Motor Show in Germany this week is a landmark moment in the Kia Motor Corporation’s evolution into a major global automotive company.

Kia Kee originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 11 September 2007 09:00 EST.

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