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Community Kia Group, founded in 1944, is the basis of KIA, from which it was separated in 2003. The initial company name sounds so KyungSung Precision Industry. Only in 1951 acquired the present name KIA Industries.
Title KIA chosen by chance, because in translation it means “Exit from Asia into the world.” Leading line of production was the creation of private transport - bicycles and motorcycles. In the 70 years was reproductive trucks and passenger cars.In 1988, with the assembly line came anniversary millionth vehicle. However, in 1998, the company is mired in a financial crisis caused a sharp reduction in the number of sales. Consequence of the decline was the purchase automobile Korean manufacturer Hyundai Motor.A year later the group was established Hyundai Kia Automotive Group.

Official website Kia Group

http://www.kia.com/international/