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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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The state of the states: recent events and trends from the six states of the Sixth Federal Reserve District
- 2008-06-22
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Sam Addy, director of the University of Alabama's Center for Business and Economic Research, discussed the economic expectations of the state's business leaders in a presentation in Huntsville in May. He cited the second quarter 2008 Compass Bank Business Leaders Confidence Index BLCI survey, which shows...
Kia wheeled in to sponsor NBA awards
- 2008-01-11
NEW YORK -- The NBA announced a marketing partnership with Kia on Thursday that will enable the Korean automaker to hitch its name to four on-court performance awards selected by NBA writers and broadcasters: the Most Valuable Player Award, Defensive Player of the Year, Sixth Man Award and Most Improved...
Player quits club over racist abuse
- 2007-11-02
BRUSSELS AFP — A black African player at FC Brussels has walked out after allegedly being racially abused by the Belgian club's president Johan Vermeersch. According to Zola Matumona's lawyer, the Congolese secured a release from his contract following: "racist and xenophobic abuse dished out in front of players...
Strike hits two SKorean auto firms
- 2007-07-15
SEOUL AFP — Workers at two South Korean auto companies staged labour stoppages Monday in support of a pay claim, company officials said. GM Daewoo Auto and Technology's 9,915-member union launched a two-hour strike from mid-morning, spokesman Lee Jong-Yong said, adding night-shift workers would also down tools for two...
Car Lot
- 2007-03-12
Kia, Hyundai, Volvo Drive Local Job Gains; Ford Off Overall, Mitsubishi Flat Jobs at the Orange County operations of big automakers ticked up a bit in the past 12 months, despite Ford Motor Co.'s woes and Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc.'s sluggish sales. The eight largest automakers with...
Kia to start work on US plant after delay over scandal
- 2006-10-20
SEOUL AFP — Kia Motors, South Korea's second-largest automaker, will start work on its first US plant after a six-month delay over a bribery scandal, company officials said. "This will be our third overseas plant. The US plan will boost our production abroad and sales in the American market," spokesman...
Auto sector sees growth and retreat.(buyouts to its manufacturing workers)(Brief article)
- 2006-04-01
In the same month as General Motors announced it would offer buyouts to its manufacturing workers as part of its economic restructuring plan, another international automaker announced plans to expand operations in the U.S. GM's plan to offer early retirement buyout packages...
Hyundai to pursue aggressive growth in US: executive
- 2006-01-11
DETROIT AFP — After introducing seven new models in two years, South Korean automaker Hyundai will continue to pursue aggressive growth in the US market, a senior company executive told AFP. That growth could include the unveiling of several more models in the near term, John Krafcik, vice president...
PSA and Toyotas Joint Venture Sets New Benchmark for Production Efficiency.
- 2006-01-03
M2 PRESSWIRE-3 January 2006-Research and Markets: PSA and Toyotas Joint Venture Sets New Benchmark for Production EfficiencyC1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:03012006 Dublin - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c30140) has announced the addition of Central and Eastern Europe automotive industry review to...
Kia Motors earnings hit by higher costs, labor strikes
- 2005-10-27
SEOUL, AFP — Kia Motors Corp., South Korea's second-largest automaker, said that its third quarter earnings were hit by foreign exchange losses, higher costs and labor strikes. Its net profit tumbled 47.9 percent from a year ago to 74.9 billion won (72 million dollars) in the July-September period. ...
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 |
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| Kia Motors Corp. | Chairman & Co-CEO | Current |
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| Kia Motors Corp. | President & Co-CEO | Current |
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| Kia Motors Corp. | Vice President | Current |
| Kia Motors Corp. | Board of Directors | Current |
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| Kia Motors Corp. | Vice President | Current |
| Kia Motors Corp. | Board of Directors | Current |
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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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