Kia Motors Corporation or -- one of the fastest growing automakers in the world - was founded in 1944 and is Korea s oldest manufacturer of motor vehicles.
As part of the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group, Kia aims to become one of the world s premier automotive brands. Kia s 12 manufacturing and assembly operations in 7 countries produce more than 1.1 million vehicles a year that are sold and serviced through a network of distributors and dealers covering 160 countries.
Kia today has over 32,500 employees and annual revenues of over $15 billion.
It is the major sponsor of the Australian Tennis Open and an official worldwide sponsor of the Davis Cup. Kia Motors Corporation s brand slogan -- The Power to Surprise -- represents the company s global commitment to surpassing customer expectations through continuous automotive innovation.
