KEE is the KEY to your ride.

21 08 2008

Unbolt your eyes on the very un-Kia-like Kee concept that made its world premier at the Frankfurt show.

Can you believe Kia’s concept car, the Kia Kee? Because as we all know Kia haven’t manufactured a car which is a head turner, right? Kia has finally revealed its Kee concept I have seen some of Kee’s photos at autopartswarehouse.com. Its body paint and body kits were really awesome you can’t even think that it is manufactured by Kia.

The vehicle follows the styling cues set forth by Kia’s ex cee’d cabrio concept car both were designed by the ex- Audi design chief, Peter Schreyer and is distinguished by its broad stance and low profile.

The Kee uses 2+2 seating arrangement and is 169.3 inches long. According to Automotive News, power comes from 2.0 liter version of Kia’s next-generation V6 producing 200 horsepower as well as is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.

Tidy exterior features include milled-aluminum B-pillars (visible through gray-tinted glass), electronic door releases set into the side-window glass plus a clamshell rear hatch supported by electronic dampers.

Within, much of the car is covered with a semi-suede material, as well as the race-car-like square-bottom steering wheel. The shifter for the automatic is in the form of a computer mouse, which flips up to expose the electronic starter button. Even though the interior’s major controls are fly-by-wire, Kia says in actual operation they feel traditional.

Schreyer said the somewhat strange-to-say Kia Kee is named as such because “Kee refers to the English word ‘key’ as the coupe embodies design elements which will become essential to the future ‘look’ of Kia vehicles.” He also added that the coupe “represents the ‘key’ which will open the door to success for our brand…”





Today’s Fashion Blog: How to Determine the Right Pant Length

21 08 2008

When we were younger or shall I say, when we were children the length of our pants rarely matter. However, things change inevitably when we reach manhood and wearing pants the right way becomes one of our primary concerns. One of the most important aspects of determining whether your pants are right for you is how it fits and more importantly, its length. The length or break can actually make or break your fashion style for the day and to avoid looking like a jerk with an extremely long or short pants break, read on.

What is a break?

The break is basically where your pants end up on your shoes and because of it a crease is created in front of your leg. A good break is a gauge of how long or how short your pants are and aside from that, it is also visually appealing. Short pants will not get you anywhere unless if you’re Michael Jackson whereas a long one will still cause you to fold its bottom several times.

The Medium Break

The first type of pant break is the medium break and it is the most common type used by people. The medium break is preferred by the buttoned-up professional who likes to dress conservatively. Moreover, this kind of break allows you to have a slick looking crease in front of your pants. The medium break is classic and that means it will never go old and out of style although this is best for men with average height. This is because men with the average-height have average legs and that means the medium break allows them to still look ok. Lastly, the medium break is not very versatile although it certainly looks formal that most business people want.

The Full Break

The medium break is obviously conservative and controlled but if you’re someone who doesn’t like looking like any average Joe, then the full break is definitely for you. The full break gives your pants a deep crease at the bottom and it is widely rendered as the most preferred break these days. If the short break is rather a bit restrained, the full break allows you to experiment with other clothes other than a suit. Aside from that, if you’re tall, the full break allows you to have the extra length that a full break can provide. Overall, if you’re a professional who likes pushing boundaries, the full break gives you the versatility that you are looking for.

The Short Break

If you’re always a trendy guy, the short break is a good choice although there is very little or no break at all when you use this. Because of that, the short break has to be exact in length because it can easily become a fashion disaster if you’re not very careful. The short break looks really good although if you have a bloated abdomen and torso, this one is something that you shouldn’t try. The short break also prevents the bottom of your pants from getting any dirt because its length is just enough for your whole leg. Another caution that should be remembered when using the short break is that it exposes some of your legs when you sit down because of its limited length. The good thing though is that it’s even more fashionable and versatile than the full break and that’s one great thing if you’re a fashion rat.

Overall, nobody wants to look like a jerk because of pants that are either too long or too short. Make a good choice on what kind of break that you want and be sure that it fits your personality and body type.