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Kia Motors was founded in 1944, when Korean modernism was still in its infancy. We were a pioneer who produced the first bicycle and automobile locally. For half a century we have remained focused on a single purpose: manufacturing automobiles.
President and Chief Executive Officer, Kia Motors America, Sales, Marketing and Distribution
Len HuntPeer Companies
NAICS Code New Car Dealers: 441110
Recent Events
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Offshore carmakers coming to U.S.
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Kia Motors launches luxury Cadenza sedan
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SOUTH KOREA'S KIA MOTORS LAUNCHES K7 SEDAN
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Kia Motors launches K7 sedan
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Kia starts production at first U.S. plant
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Kia Motors Launches Production
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Korean Automakers Profit from Cash for Clunkers
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BASF enters global cooperation with Kia Motors
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S. KOREAN CO KIA'S NEW UPPER-END SEDAN TO BE NAMED 'K7'
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Florida jury awards mother $330 million in DUI fatality
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Kia Motors uses durable roof board for new plant
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Kia recalls Sportage SUVs in China on switch fault
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Caster Concepts Partners with KIA: Provides Safe Working Environment at New Georgia Facility
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Electric-powered cars dominate Frankfurt show
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KIA Chooses Caster Concepts as Partner: Provides Safe Working Environment at New Georgia Facility
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Kia makes a splash at Frankfurt Motor Show with all-new models and 'EcoDynamics' sub-brand
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Autos ready to shine anew
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Kia Revives Hip Hamsters, To Do Heavy Lifting for the Brand
BNET
- 2009-10-30
Kia needs to get people to associate something with the brand other than "cheap and cheaply built." Kia's animated hamsters help the brand look hip. They're back after a hiatus. by Jim Henry
New Incarnation of Kia Soul for Detroit
BNET
- 2008-12-30
South Korean brands Hyundai and Kia, which both belong to the Hyundai Group, are embarked on a relentless long-term strategy to sell more cars and trucks in more segments in the United States. by Jim Henry
Kia Borrego: Nice SUV, Tough Timing
BNET
- 2008-07-18
The all-new 2009 Kia Borrego SUV was a better idea when it was conceived, probably at least four or five years ago. That was before gas prices started cutting deeply into SUV sales. Today, the Borrego is a nice SUV, but its timing is poor for the market. by Jim...
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- 2005-08-03
Aug. 3--ABB: It's amazing what you save ABB fancies itself as the Toyota of the power and technology space. A gadget it invented called a variable-speed drive allows a factory to work in a similar way to the hybrid engine in a Toyota Prius: when...
The Week; Hyundai-Kia set marketing plans.(Briefs)
- 2005-01-24
South Korea's Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group last week said it plans to use separate slogans globally for its two car brands as part of a new global brand management strategy in its drive to become one of the world's top five automakers. The company sa South Korea's...
What happens when two car reviews collide.(News)
- 2004-06-14
Byline: JEAN HALLIDAY Agency executives and industry experts were stunned and dismayed by decisions from automakers Kia and Subaru to have the same consultant run their simultaneous creative reviews. Car accounts are always among the most-prized pieces of business, so the...
Fresh crop of lower-price cars pops up
- 2004-04-15
Auto companies eager for bigger profits are broadening their luxury menus by adding models and offering more products at lower prices. At the New York International Auto Show this week, open to the public through this weekend, Ford Motor's Lincoln brand plans to drive sales next year with a...
U.S. automakers' brands get a bum rap
- 2004-01-15
DETROIT -- Ford Motor's Mercury is the most under-appreciated brand for quality, while Ford's Land Rover is the most over-appreciated, according to a report by Wall Street firm Morgan Stanley. The firm used J.D. Power and Associates' 2003 Vehicle Dependability Study, which tracks reliability over three years, and CNW...
Growing up global: Kia America Inc. ceo Peter M. Butterfield talks about building a brand in a truly global marketplace.(3 Quick Questions)(Interview)
- 2003-12-01
PETER M. BUTTERFIELD IS THE FIRST American to serve as president and CEO of Kia Motors America Inc., Irvine, Calif., the fast-growing subsidiary of Seoul-based Kia Motors Corp. In 1988, Kia-America sold 12,000 vehicles from 88 dealerships. This year PETER M. BUTTERFIELD IS THE FIRST...
Study Finds Young Automobile Buyers Shop for Price, Cool Image.
- 2002-10-20
By Rick Popely, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 20--CHICAGO--Cheap wheels such as Kia and Hyundai are popular with youth because that is all many young buyers can afford, but Volkswagen ranks higher on the wish list because the brand is ...
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Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Len Hunt | President and Chief Executive Officer, Kia Motors America, Sales, Marketing and Distribution |
| Yoon Guk-Jin | President & Co-CEO |
| Eui-Sun Chung | Vice President |
| Tae Hwan Koo | Vice President |
| Pil-Hyun Hoo | General Manager, Investor Relations |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Mong-Koo Chung | Chairman & Co-CEO |
| Choi Yul | Board of Directors |
| Dong-Sung Cho | Board of Directors |
| Jong-Am Chung | Board of Directors |
| Jong-Chang Kim | Board of Directors |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Motors Corp. | President and Chief Executive Officer, Kia Motors America, Sales, Marketing and Distribution | Current |
| Kia Motors America, Inc. | President and Chief Executive Officer, Sales, Marketing and Distribution | Current |
| Volkswagen of America, Inc. | Vice President, Volkswagen Brand Back Seat | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Motors Corp. | Chairman & Co-CEO | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Kia Motors Corp. | President & Co-CEO | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Kia Motors Corp. | Vice President | Current |
| Kia Motors Corp. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Kia Motors Corp. | Vice President | Current |
| Kia Motors Corp. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Kia Motors Corp. | General Manager, Investor Relations | Current |
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| Kia Motors Corp. | Board of Directors | Current |
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| Kia Motors Corp. | Board of Directors | Current |
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| Kia Motors Corp. | Board of Directors | Current |
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