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Kia Motors releases images of new compact production vehicle for Korean market

-         Kia Ray compact (A-segment) vehicle to offer practicality, individuality and innovative design -         Korean market-exclusive vehicle combines fuel economy with spacious and highly versatile interior (SEOUL) November 9, 2011 — Kia Motors Corporation today released the first official images of its all-new Kia Ray compact vehicle, which will be sold exclusively in the company’s [...]

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Kia Motors posts 18.8% global sales growth in October

-         216,603 Kia vehicles sold globally in October for 18.8% year-on-year growth -         October sales in China, Europe, North America, general markets and Korea post year-on-year sales growth of 41.4%, 35.4%, 20.1%, 10.7% and -4.3%, respectively (SEOUL) November 7, 2011 — Kia Motors Corporation announced today its global sales figures (export sales, domestic sales and [...]

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Kia Picanto three-door wins prestigious design award

-         Distinctively sporty version of Kia’s entry level model receives prestigious iF product design award -         Fourth iF design award in three years for Kia underscores company’s growing design prowess Just a couple months after its launch, the sporty Kia Picanto three-door model, available exclusively in Europe, has been honored with the coveted iF product [...]

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Kia Motors signs MOU to build third plant in China

-         Strategic decision in response to dramatically increasing Chinese demand -         Added production capacity will enable Kia to maintain strong momentum in Chinese market -         Construction of 300,000-unit annual capacity plant will be completed by the second half of 2014 -         Kia to boost annual production capacity in China to 730,000 units Kia Motors Corporation [...]

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Hyundai Motor Group to Expand EV Development

- Hyundai and Kia to introduce compact-size electric vehicle (EV) models in 2015 2H and 2014 1H, respectively – Hyundai to focus on cutting CO2 emissions and developing diverse energy-based eco-friendly models Hyundai Motor Group announced today that it would expand its electric vehicle line-up to include the compact segment. At the ‘Green Car Symposium’ [...]

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Kia gears up for fuel economy record attempt

-         Kia Motors to attempt to set new Guinness World Record for lowest fuel consumption in a hybrid car -         Elite fuel economy drivers will travel through all 48 adjoining US states in a factory-standard Kia Optima Hybrid -         Fans can follow progress live, via Twitter and a specially developed Facebook app: www.facebook.com/Kiamotorsworldwide (SEOUL) August [...]

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Kia to unveil four-door sports sedan concept at Frankfurt Motor Show

Powerful, dynamic and forward-looking, Kia’s new concept car signals the company’s distinctive new design direction. This rear-wheel drive four-door sports sedan marries sleek and muscular proportions with a sophisticated and elegant four-seater cockpit. “No matter from which perspective you look at it – this concept car is roaring with energy and ready for take-off,” says [...]

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Kia Motors posts 15.0% global sales growth in July

-         208,074 Kia vehicles sold globally in July for 15.0% year-on-year growth -         July sales in China, Europe, North America, general markets and Korea post year-on-year sales growth of 45.2%, 26.6%, 26.3%, 3.7% and -9.7%, respectively (SEOUL) August 9, 2011 — Kia Motors Corporation announced today its global sales figures (export sales, domestic sales and [...]

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Kia Motors posts 17.4% global sales growth in June

-         216,106 Kia vehicles sold globally in June for 17.4% year-on-year growth -         June sales in North America, China, Europe, general markets and Korea post year-on-year sales growth of 38.0%, 26.6%, 24.8%, 10.0% and -5.0%, respectively (SEOUL) July 11, 2011 — Kia Motors Corporation announced today its global sales figures (export sales, domestic sales and [...]

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Kia’s new pet highlights appeal of ‘Small but Mighty’ new Picanto

* New marketing campaign to target ‘progressive, modern, mainstream’ consumers * Humorous approach features ‘Henry’ the cat as Picanto’s playful co-star * Multi-channel campaign goes live today (28 April 2011) * Second-generation Picanto on-sale from mid-April An innovative new marketing campaign that highlights the complete transformation that Kia’s Picanto has undergone and the multitude of [...]

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