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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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Autos ready to shine anew
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Life After the Fall
News & Analysis
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In era of pricey gas, small cars live large; Sales surge, more models on way.(News)(Honda Motor Company Ltd.)(Nissan Motor Company Ltd.)(Suzuki Motor Corp.)(Industry overview)
- 2008-02-11
Byline: Leslie J. Allen Wisconsin dealer Chris Schneider has a message for the folks who make the Fit small car: "Tell Honda to build more, please,'' he says. Schneider is only half-joking. He needs more cars to meet rising...
Nissan prices a cub above
- 2007-04-13
Significant price cuts have been introduced by Nissan, making its Micra supermini one of the best value for money cars. The Micra range now starts from pounds 7,495 ( a reduction of pounds 1,500 ( for a three-door 1.2-litre manual model in Initia trim. Three of the five...
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...
Asia spy report.(NEW CARS)
- 2006-06-01
1. In case you didn't make it to the New York International Auto Show in April, here's the next Nissan Altima. It won't be for sale until fall. The front-drive sport sedan rides on an all-new chassis, and Nissan engineers promise it will be one of the...
Rising Detroit sales tide lifts rival carmakers; Hyundai, Nissan, Kia reap rewards of Big 3's 'employee' pricing war.(Hyundai Motor America, Nissan North America Inc., Kia Motors America Inc.)
- 2005-08-01
Byline: JEAN HALLIDAY Byline: JEAN HALLIDAY
Nissan, Kia, Hyundai, buck trend, post robust November sales
- 2004-12-01
DETROIT, United States AFP — Asian automakers wracked up some impressive sales gains in November, in what was otherwise a sluggish month for US sales of new cars and trucks, according to figures released. Nissan, Kia, and Hyundai posted record November sales in a month when industry volume was...
BRIEFING - ASIA AUTOMOTIVE - AUG 18, 2004.
- 2004-08-18
An executive briefing on the automotive industry for Aug 18, 2004, prepared by Asia Pulse (http://www.asiapulse.com), the real-time, Asia-based wire with exclusive news, commercial intelligence and business opportunities. S. KOREA'S PARTS, MATERIAL SECTORS FORECAST TO GROW 11.6% H2 SEOUL - South Korea's parts and material...
Late News; BK could announce Brenneman this week.
- 2004-07-12
[Miami] Burger King Corp. is expected to announce as soon as this week that Gregory D. Brenneman will be its new chief executive officer following last week's resignation of Brad Blum. Executives close to the burger chain said the board could name Mr. Brenneman CEO by July...
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...
AME Info, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Motoring Briefs Column.
- 2004-03-15
By Peter J. Cooper, AME Info, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Mar. 15--NISSAN 350Z CAR OF THE YEAR: Nissan's 350Z sports car has won Car of the Year in the 2004 BBC Top Gear Magazine awards. Judges said the...
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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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| Kia Motors Corp. | Board of Directors | Current |
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