Robotic machines weld bodies of cars in Kia Motors Corp.’s factory in Zilina, 200 kilometres north of Bratislava, Slovakia, on Oct. 3, 2012. Carmakers that cut costs last decade in Western Europe like Volkswagen AG, or those who were never saddled with expensive factories there, such as Korea's Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia, are now investing in new designs, conquering new markets and ramping up production, especially in Eastern Europe.PETR JOSEK/Reuters