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Kia Corporation is a South Korean multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It is South Korea's second largest automobile manufacturer, after its parent company, Hyundai Motor Company, with sales of over 2.8... Wikipedia
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Founded: December 11, 1944, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Founder: Kim Cheol-ho
Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
Formerly: Kyungsung Precision Industry; Kia Motors Corporation
Owner: Hyundai Motor Company (33.88%); National Pension Service (6.91%); Chung Eui-sun (1.74%);
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Is Kia Japanese or Chinese?
Kia Motors is a South Korean automaker that began as an autoparts manufacturer in 1944. The company once had a capital tie-up with Japanese automaker Mazda Motor for the production of Mazda vehicles. However, that alliance was dissolved.
Is Kia or Hyundai better?
Hyundai Reliability — According to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, Kia was the highest-ranking manufacturer for reliability in the US, with the least amount of issues per 100 vehicles. Hyundai is close, winning the bronze, but for the current model year, Kia takes the gold medal!
What year is the Kia problem?
Kia's safety recall (NHTSA ID: 23V-652000) applies to the following vehicles and model years: 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2011-2013 Forte/Forte Koup, 2015-2017 K900, 2010-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2011-2017 Rio, 2010 Rondo, 2011-2014 Sorento, 2011-2013 Soul and 2010-2013 Sportage.
Is Kia still under Hyundai?
No, but Kia and Hyundai are related! Kia filed for bankruptcy in 1997 after they were their own independent entity. Hyundai Motor Group decided to purchase the auto company in 1998 to keep it afloat. Kia and Hyundai Motor Group operate independently, but Hyundai is the parent company of Kia Motors.