A Kia spokesperson has told Automotive News Europe that the talks are ongoing but no final decision has been made. Kia hasn’t confirmed whether it will build a new convertible but if given the green light Karmann is one of the contenders for the contract.
“We don’t want to endanger the negotiations by commenting on speculation,” said a Karmann spokesperson. Union officials at Karmann said the deal being discussed would involve the manufacture of an entire car over a period of several years.