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Kia

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Kia makes cars that are usually inexpensive and dependable, popular in many countries.

Technical Definition

Kia is a South Korean automotive manufacturer known for producing affordable, reliable vehicles with modern styling.

About Kia

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 million vehicles in 2019. Kia is owned by Hyundai, which holds a 33.88% stake valued at just over US$6 billion. Kia in turn is a minority owner of more than twenty Hyundai subsidiaries ranging from 4.9% up to 45.37%, totaling more than US$8.3 billion.

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