New Kia Ray Mini with Sliding Rear Door Introduced in South Korea

South Korea's Hyundai-Kia group continues to expand the new models, as if there was no tomorrow.

Today, Kia released the first pictures of new segment called mini-Ray, which is sold exclusively on the national society of Korea.

Around the square, reminiscent of models Scion xB and Nissan Cube, one of the highlights of the new Ray is the sliding rear passenger door that promises to facilitate the entry and exit parking spaces tight to accommodate bulky cargo.

Interestingly, Ray was a regular back door on the driver's side of the vehicle.

Kia says its new top city car has a versatile interior space for passengers and cargo.

The automaker has not released any information on Ray mechanical equipment.

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2011 Scion xB Release Series 8.0 dabbles in Voodoo

Just as the sun always sets in the west, we can always count on a limited-edition Scion xB to pop up at aNorth American auto show. This year, that honor falls on the 2010 LA Auto Show and the Scion in question is the 2011 xB Release Series 8.0. Surprise!

Standing out on the show floor thanks to its brilliant VooDoo Blue paint job, the 2011 Scion xB Release Series 8.0 is the latest in a line of low-run examples of the boxy, compact wagon. Scion is producing just 2,000 units of the xB RS 8.0, and all of them feature an aggressive front fascia, TRD wheels and RS 8.0 logos throughout the interior.

Pricing is set at $18,405 for the manual transmission-equipped xB or $19,355 for the auto gearbox. That price also features a power tilt-and-slide sunroof, which, along with the VooDoo Blue paint, is not available on the standard xB. Check out our high-res image gallery of live shots below and the full set of details after the break.

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Scion’s 2010 SEMA lineup: Sneak Peek

Scion invited us to its art gallery in Culver City, California last night, for a chance to preview part of the lineup it’s bringing to SEMA this year. Parked out front was an xB that was transformed into a limo by Cartel Customs. The concept of a Scion xB limo sounds ridiculous, but in person it’s ridiculously awesome. Rear suicide doors open to a comfortable environment outfitted with a large television, bar and wrap-around sofa. It’s far cooler than your run-of-the-mill Town Car. The limo was just the beginning, though, because inside four more vehicles were waiting.

A Scion xB-turned-mobile DJ booth, which we had seen a year earlier at the 2009 SEMA show, was the perfect custom vehicle to see of the mood inside the Scion Gallery. Two sporty 2011 tCs were parked near each other, one by GReddy and the other by Crawford Performance, while another xB was parked across the room. This Scion xB is called the Salty Dog and it was customized by the U.S. Navy, as part of Scion’s Battle of the Builds. The Marines, Army and Navy all put together cars and the winner will be crowned in Vegas.

This collection represents just a portion of what Scion has in store for us at SEMA. We have information on the entire product lineup they will be showcasing, as well as shots from the event and a gallery of all the cars for you after the jump.

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