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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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Life After the Fall
News & Analysis
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Family Cars Offer Poor Rear Visibility: NRMA
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- 2009-10-08
RECENT TESTS UNDERTAKEN by NRMA Insurance show that most passenger cars in Australia offer poor rear visibility - a key factor in accidents leading to deaths of children in driveways. The 2009 Reversing Visibility Index, which lists results for 205 tested vehicles, shows that only 5 percent achieved a full...
Asian brands' SUV sales success hurts their CO2-cutting efforts; Kia is optimistic it will meet 140g/km target by 2009.(News)(Mazda Motor Corp.)(Nissan Motor Company Ltd.)(Suzuki Motor Corp.)(sport utility vehicles)
- 2006-11-27
Byline: Sylviane de Saint-Seine Asian brands are winning the battle to sell SUVs to Europeans, but losing the race to reduce emissions of CO2, the gas considered a major contributor to global warming. No Japanese or Korean brands are among...
The latest diagnostic support.(TOOL REVIEW)
- 2006-07-01
AutoEnginuity announces the release of their Version 4.1 diagnostic software, which completes their GM, Mazda and Toyota coverage. Features and improvements include: * GM chassis systems support. * Toyota body, chassis and CAN systems support. *...
Rounding out the field.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Diagnostics)
- 2006-05-01
AutoEnginuity announces the release of their Version 4.1 diagnostic software, which completes their GM, Mazda and Toyota coverage. Features and improvements include: * GM chassis systems support. * Toyota body, chassis and CAN systems support. *...
Personality quiz.(Special Report: Automotive)
- 2005-04-11
In the words of the auto executives themselves, what makes ... A Buick a Buick? "Premium, yet attainable with quality leadership.'' Gary Cowger, ex-president-North America, General Motors Corp. A Mercury a Mercury? "The essence of...
Automobile Rows Sees New, Expanded Dealerships in Columbus, Ga.
- 2002-03-13
By Tony Adams, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, Ga. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Mar. 13--When the Chrysler, Mazda and Toyota dealerships pulled out of the Box Road area in 1998 and 1999, three large holes were left in what had been known for years as...
Marketing execs depart amid Kia, Mazda changes ;Shake-ups come as car importers try to improve brands' cachet.(Brief Article)
- 2000-03-06
Ron Neale resigned suddenly from his post as marketing director of Mazda North American Operations as management churn hit two major car importers last week. Executives close to Kia Motors America said VP-Marketing Jim Sanfilippo was let go in a cost Ron Neale resigned suddenly from...
Scantest software.
- 2000-01-01
Now hard to get Asian OEM-level software is available in the new Mastertech Pro-Series ASIAN '99 ScanTest Software from Vetronix. It includes powerful diagnostic capability for Acura, Chrysler Imports, Daihatsu, Honda, Hydundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Kia, Lexus, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Suzuki and Toyota, and is available...
Scantest software.
- 1999-11-01
Now hard to get Asian OEM-level software is available in the new Mastertech Pro-Series ASIAN '99 ScanTest Software from Vetronix. It includes powerful diagnostic capability for Acura, Chrysler Imports, Daihatsu, Honda, Hydundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Kia, Lexus, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Suzuki and Toyota, and is available...
Sport Vehicles, Youth Market Key to Asian Manufacturers for 1999.
- 1999-01-25
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 26 -- The collapse of most Asian currencies in 1998 left an extraordinary opportunity for Japanese and South Korean auto manufacturers to bring dollars back to their troubled national banks. Both Toyota Motor Sales and American Honda...
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Kia Motors Corp. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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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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