90-527: KN or kn may refer to: Companies [ edit ] Kia (2021 logo often misread as KN), a South Korean multinational automobile manufacturer Kieler Nachrichten , the only German-language newspaper published in Kiel, Germany Kuehne + Nagel , a global transport and logistics company K&N Engineering , manufacturer of car parts and consumables Language [ edit ] Kannada (ISO 639-1 code),
180-845: A 10-year or 100,000-mile (160,000 km) powertrain warranty (known as the Hyundai Advantage) to its vehicles sold in the United States, it is now known as the America Best Warranty. Hyundai incorporated a new manufacturing facility, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama , in April 2002. The new plant in Montgomery, Alabama , was completed during 2004, at a cost of $ 1.7 billion. Production started in May 2005. It employed more than 3,000 workers in 2012. By 2004, sales had dramatically increased, and
270-648: A 33.88% stake in Kia Motors. Likewise, as of December 31, 2015 , Kia Motors is a part owner of 22 Hyundai companies. Its ownership percentages range from 4.9% to 45.37%. Kia Motors America (KMA), now known as Kia America, Inc., was incorporated in California on October 21, 1992, and became the American sales, marketing, and distribution arm of Kia Corporation. Kia America is based in Irvine, California , and currently offers
360-581: A 50-50 joint venture with Beijing Automotive Group since 2002 to produce cars in China. The joint venture is called Beijing Hyundai, which also manufactures several models which are exclusive to the Chinese market. It began operations in China by producing Sonata in December 2002. The joint venture sold 700,000 passenger cars in 2010, 855,995 car sales in 2012, and 2014 saw the company sell 1,120,000 vehicles. Currently,
450-562: A Dravidian language ⟨kn⟩ , the Latin-script digraph used in English to write the word-initial sound /n/ Science [ edit ] Complete graph ( K n ), a simple undirected graph in which every pair of distinct vertices is connected by a unique edge Kilonewton (kN), a common expression of forces measured in newtons (N) Knot (unit) , a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour Knudsen number (Kn),
540-684: A class action lawsuit, Kia and Hyundai agreed to pay $ 200 million settlement to consumers who suffered losses as a result of the security flaws. However, on August 16, 2023, a federal judge rejected the proposed settlement. Kia Motors sponsors the following sports teams, events, venues, and athletes: Hyundai Motor Company Hyundai Motor Company , often referred to as Hyundai Motors , ( Korean : 현대자동차 ; RR : Hyeondae Jadongcha listen ) and commonly known as Hyundai , (Korean: 현대 ; Hanja: 現代 ; RR : Hyeondae , IPA: [ˈhjəːndɛ] ; lit. ' modernity ' )
630-529: A commercial vehicle joint venture—Sichuan Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) was formed on 6 May 1996. During the entry of Hyundai in 1996, fellow South Korean Daewoo had entered the Indian automobile market just three years before, while Ford , Opel and Honda had entered less than a year back. Hyundai's first car in the country, the Hyundai Santro was launched on 23 September 1998 and
720-459: A complete line of vehicles through more than 755 dealers throughout the United States. The first two models that were introduced to the U.S. market in 1993 were KIA Sephia and Kia Sportage 4x4. In the United States, sales began in late 1993 for the 1994 model year, at four dealerships in Portland, Oregon . The two models most recently introduced to the U.S. market have both been highly awarded during
810-508: A deal to build an autonomous Apple car. The vehicle was said to be completely designed by Apple and would be built in Hyundai or Kia plants, and could potentially go into production in 2024. However, Hyundai Motor announced shortly after that it is no longer in talks with Apple. In June 2021, Hyundai Motor Group completed its acquisition of a controlling interest in the robotics firm, Boston Dynamics . Hyundai Motor Group now takes an 80% share of
900-455: A dimensionless number Other uses [ edit ] .kn , the Internet country code top-level domain for Saint Kitts and Nevis Croatian kuna (kn), the currency of Croatia from 30 May 1994 until 31 December 2022 Saint Kitts and Nevis (ISO 3166 code), an island country and microstate Kitchen Nightmares , an American reality television series Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares ,
990-410: A new plant will be built in the United States to produce flying taxis for commuters. They are targeting a test flight as early as December 2024. In 2023, Supernal establishes its policy and commercial headquarters at Washington D.C. , its research and development facility at Fremont, California , and its engineering headquarters at Irvine, California . In 1989, Hyundai Auto Canada Inc. opened
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#17328477343521080-782: A new small bi-fuel car, the HB20 , designed specifically for the Brazilian mass-market. The car was developed under the "Projeto HB" (Hyundai Brazil) project, and is built at a new Hyundai factory in Brazil, located in Piracicaba , São Paulo . The plant is the first wholly owned Hyundai plant in Latin America. With an investment of around R$ 1.2 billion, the plant has the capacity to produce 180,000 cars per year under three shifts. Hyundai vehicles have also been produced in Brazil by local partner, Caoa Group at
1170-603: A plant located in Anápolis , Goiás . Production here started with the HR model in 2007, and continued with the Tucson in 2010, the HD78 truck in 2011, and the ix35 in 2013. Hyundai cars, including those made by Hyundai's affiliate, Kia Motors, sold well in China until 2016, when sales fell by half, marking the start of a slump that continued into 2019, when the company announced plans to cut jobs in
1260-523: A production facility on a Greenfield land in Anantpur district , Andhra Pradesh near Penukonda . The annual production capacity is 300,000 units. Kia has appointed Kookhyun Shim as MD & CEO for its Indian arm. In his new role, Shim will be responsible for leading the carmaker's expansion in the Indian market. He also oversaw the construction of Kia's first manufacturing facility in India, to help strengthen
1350-443: A profit of $ 1.16 billion from the beginning of 2021 until March. In November 2024, the company announced that its Global Chief Operating Officer , Jose Munoz will hold the new role of global co-CEO beginning 1 January 2025. Munoz will be the first foreigner to hold such a high executive post in a giant South Korean conglomerate. The promotion is said to be credited to Munoz's resilience and strategies in pushing for record sales in
1440-502: A prosecution case against Medina and he declared that the signed agreement with his predecessor would be cancelled. A new agreement was then reached with Rodriguez's administration in June 2016. Former governor Medina de la Cruz and 30 other officials of the former state administration were investigated by an anti-corruption prosecutor for alleged embezzlement , improper exercise of public functions and damage to Nuevo León State assets. Medina
1530-698: A record 24,740 automobiles. Kia declared bankruptcy in 1997, during the Asian financial crisis , and in 1998 reached an agreement with Hyundai Motor Company to diversify by exchanging ownership between the two companies. Hyundai Motor Company acquired 51% of the company, outbidding Ford Motor Company , which had owned an interest in Kia Motors since 1986. After subsequent divestments, Hyundai Motor Company owns about one third of Kia Motor Corporation. While Hyundai Motor Company remains Kia's largest stakeholder, Kia Motor Company also retains ownership in some 22 Hyundai Motor Company subsidiaries. Since 2005, Kia has focused on
1620-620: A sole maker of military vehicles designated by the South Korean Government since 1976, when Kia Heavy Industry Co. Ltd. (now known as Hyundai Wia ) was established. Kia is currently designing a Kaiser Jeep M715 -type vehicle named the KM450 for the South Korean Army on license from the U.S. Government. Kia is also the owner of the former ex-Asia Motors factory in Gwangju . In the past,
1710-523: A stamping and assembly plant in Bromont, Quebec , employing 800. The plant cost $ 387.7 million, with Quebec and Canadian federal government subsidies of $ 131 million. The plant was designed to manufacture approximately 2000 Hyundai Sonatas per week. Subsequently, Chrysler and Hyundai considered a joint venture that would have Chrysler rebranding the Sonata manufactured at Bromont – only to later announce
1800-463: A technical leader in ride and handling, producing vehicles that lead their respective segments for driver engagement." On 14 October 2020, Euisun Chung was inaugurated as the new chairman of the Hyundai Motor Group. His father, Chung Mong-koo, has been made Honorary Chairman. In April 2021, the company said that its profits rose by 187%, the highest rise in four years. The company recorded
1890-691: A year behind schedule due to the financial difficulties that Kia was facing before it was taken over by Hyundai. This car was similar in size to the Ford Mondeo and the Opel/Vauxhall Vectra , but, on its launch, was actually less expensive to buy than the smaller Focus and the Astra . It had a spacious interior, large boot, competitive asking price, and high equipment levels, but it had little more appeal to sway buyers away from established European brands like Ford , Vauxhall/Opel and Peugeot . Its successor,
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#17328477343521980-640: A year. Kia Central & South America Corp. is an incorporated division of Kia Corporation in charge of sales and marketing in 43 countries across Central and South America (including Brazil), and the Caribbean. The regional headquarters is located in Miami, Florida (US). Kia Europe is the European sales and marketing division of Kia Corporation. It has been selling cars in Europe since the first half of 1991. Kia Motors Europe
2070-521: A year. Details of the factory, built in the city of Pesquería , were revealed in a joint press conference given by Kia CEO Hyoung-Keun Lee and the President of Mexico Enrique Peña Nieto in Mexico City on August 28, 2014. The plant was expected to be completed in the first half of 2016. This factory is involved in controversies because it was built on unevenly purchased land, and the construction agreement
2160-867: Is a South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Seoul , South Korea, which was founded in 1967. Currently, the company owns 33.88 percent of Kia Corporation , and fully owns two marques including its luxury cars subsidiary, Genesis , and their electric vehicle brand Ioniq . The three brands altogether make up the Hyundai Motor Group . Hyundai operates the second largest automobile manufacturing facility in Ulsan , South Korea which has an annual production capacity of 1.6 million units. The company employs approximately 75,000 people worldwide. Hyundai vehicles are sold in 193 countries through 5,000 dealerships and showrooms . As of November 2024, Hyundai
2250-570: Is an automobile assembler and distributor in Pakistan owned by the Yunus Brothers Group. Originally known as Kia Lucky Motors Pakistan, the company began selling cars in 2018 when they launched their All New Grand Carnival in Pakistan. In quarter 4 2019, Kia Lucky Motors Pakistan introduced two new locally manufactured products known as the Kia Sportage and Kia Picanto. Kia holds a 30% stake in
2340-556: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Kia Kia Corporation ( Korean : 기아 , IPA: [ki.a] , formerly known as Kyungsung Precision Industry (京城精密工業) and Kia Motors 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. As of 2015, Kia
2430-457: Is formally founded in 1995, in Neu Wulmstorf (near Hamburg ). In 1997, Kia moves its European headquarters from Neu Wulmstorf to Bremen, and due to logistical reasons since around 2005, Kia moved its European headquarters to Eschborn (near Frankfurt ). In 2007, KME moved from its previous location at Hauptstrasse 185, Eschborn (near Frankfurt ), to a new purpose-built facility adjacent to
2520-491: Is headquartered in Mississauga , Ontario , where it employs approximately 180 people. Kia Canada is best known for its mid-market lineup of sport utility vehicles and crossovers, which are midway in size between SUVs and ordinary sedans, and increasingly for its electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. In 2021, Kia Canada introduced a new logo and slogan, "Movement that inspires". As of 2021, Kia Canada sold nearly 80,000 vehicles
2610-552: Is located in the Mojave Desert and features a 6.4-mile (10.3 km) oval track, a Vehicle Dynamics Area, a vehicle-handling course inside the oval track, a paved hill road, and several special surface roads. A 30,000-square-foot (2,800 m ) complex featuring offices and indoor testing areas is located on the premises as well. The facility was built at a cost of $ 50 million. In the 2021 review of WIPO 's annual World Intellectual Property Indicators Hyundai ranked as 4th in
2700-514: 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. According to the company, "Kia" derives from the Sino-Korean characters 起 ( ki , 'to arise') and 亞 ( a , which stands for 亞細亞 , meaning 'Asia'); it is roughly translated as "Rising from ( East ) Asia". Kia
2790-403: Is related to a high degree of automation as well as high integration with Mobis Slovakia. In 2016, Kia Motors Slovakia recorded revenue of EUR 5.56 billion. Although the European car market knew significant difficulties, Kia announced increased sales in 2013. The company has built a $ 1 billion manufacturing plant in the northern Mexican state of Nuevo León , which produces 300,000 cars
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2880-798: Is the No. 1 import car brand in Canada without a local plant. Sales over 100,000 cars-per-year mark in 2012. Hyundai Motor México entered the Mexican market in 2014 with the imported vehicles such as Grand i10 , the Elantra , and the ix35 . Soon afterwards, the Hyundai Sonata joined the lineup. Prior to the introduction of the Hyundai brand for non-commercial vehicles, Hyundai passenger vehicles, light-duty cargo vans, and passenger vans were distributed by Chrysler de México, branded as Dodge . In October 2012, Hyundai launched
2970-635: Is the world's third-largest carmaker in terms of production, falling behind competitors Toyota and Volkswagen . Chung Ju-yung (1915–2001) founded the Hyundai Engineering and Construction Company in 1947. Hyundai Motor Company was later established in 1967, and the company's first model, the Cortina , was released in cooperation with Ford Motor Company in 1968. When Hyundai wanted to develop their own car, they hired George Turnbull in February 1974,
3060-654: The Audi TT ) and Volkswagen and had won the Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany . Kearns had previously worked at Cadillac as Chief Design Officer and was responsible for influencing Cadillac's direction of hard angles and sharp lines within their design. Schreyer has since been central to a complete restyling of Kia's line-up, overseeing design activities at Kia's design centers in Frankfurt, Los Angeles, Tokyo, and
3150-753: The BMW 6 Series (E63) . Hyundai's current design philosophy is known as Fluidic Sculpture , which is heavily inspired by nature. In 2018, the company announced the Sensuous Sportiness next-generation design direction. The design philosophy was unveiled at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show demonstrated by the Le Fil Rouge concept car, and has been rolled out into their recent models, ranging from sedans to SUVs. The Sensuous Sportiness design identity and strategy has won Design Management Institute's (DMI) Design Value Award 2020. Hyundai Motor America began selling cars in
3240-651: The Hyundai Elantra was named the North American Car of the Year at the North American International Auto Show , selling more than 200,000 cars since the model's redesigned debut. The Hyundai Motor Company established an urban air mobility (UAM) subsidiary, namely Supernal , in the United States in 2020. The name means "Best Quality" and "Heavenly". On 8 November 2023, Hyundai announced that
3330-517: The Hyundai Genesis luxury sedan was named 2009 North American Car of the Year , the first for Hyundai. The model has received a number of well-recognized automobile awards worldwide. It also won the 2009 Canadian Car of the Year after winning its category of Best New Luxury Car under $ 50,000. The Hyundai's V8 Tau engine in the Genesis received 2009 Ward's 10 Best Engines award. In January 2012,
3420-480: The Kia Cee'd , Kia Sportage and Kia Venga , as well as seven types of engines. In 2016, 339,500 cars and 612,915 engines were manufactured. The area of the plant is 166 ha and Mobis Slovakia, the largest supplier, is situated right on the carmaker's premises. As of December 31, 2016, 3,625 employees worked in the facility, while their average age was 35. The relatively low number of employees working in three shifts
3510-609: The Magentis , launched in 2001, was still nowhere near as popular as Kia might have hoped it would be, although with a sub-£14,000 asking price it offered the cheapest V6-engined car in the UK, by which time it was rare enough for a six-cylinder car to be priced at less than £20,000. Kia entered the MPV market in 1999 with the Sedona . On its launch, it was the lowest-priced, full-size people carrier on sale in
3600-581: The Messe , in Frankfurt city centre. When Kia launched in Europe during 1991, it initially sold only the Pride supermini – a rebadged version of the late 1980s Mazda 121 . It initially proved popular with buyers. By the end of 1991, Kia had sold nearly 1,800 Prides in the United Kingdom. The first full year, 1992, saw that figure double, and, in 1993, it increased again to nearly 5,500 units. However, sales fell towards
3690-681: The Namyang Design Center in South Korea. With the Kee concept vehicle, shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2007, Kia introduced a new corporate grille to create a recognizable 'face' for the brand. Known as the Tiger Nose , Schreyer indicated he wanted "a powerful visual signal, a seal, an identifier. The front of a car needs this recognition, this expression. A car needs a face and I think
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3780-653: The Pacific Rim . In 2004, Hyundai Motor Company had $ 57.2 billion in sales in South Korea making it the country's second largest corporation, or chaebol , after Samsung . Worldwide sales in 2005 reached 2,533,695 units, an 11 percent increase over the previous year. In 2011, Hyundai sold 4.05 million cars worldwide and the Hyundai Motor Group was the world's fourth largest automaker behind GM , Volkswagen and Toyota . Hyundai vehicles are sold in 193 countries through some 5,000 dealerships. In February 2021, CNBC reported that Apple and Hyundai-Kia are close to finalizing
3870-482: The Sohari Plant . Kia built the small Mazda-based Brisa range of cars until 1981, when production came to an end after the new military dictator Chun Doo-hwan enforced industry consolidation. This forced Kia to give up passenger cars and focus entirely on light trucks. Kia assembled a few hundred more cars in 1982 and 1983, after the ban had taken effect, but no passenger cars were built in 1984 and 1985. Prior to
3960-538: The Canadian market. In 1985, the one millionth Hyundai car was built. Until the 1986 introduction of the larger Hyundai Grandeur , Hyundai offered a locally assembled Ford Granada for the South Korean executive market. The import of these knocked down kits was permitted as long as Hyundai exported five cars for every single Granada brought in (the same demands were placed on Kia ). In 1986, Hyundai began to sell cars in
4050-454: The European market and has identified design as its "core future growth engine" – leading to the hiring of Peter Schreyer in 2006 as chief design officer and his subsequent creation of a new corporate grille known as the 'Tiger Nose'. In October 2006, Kia Motors America broke ground for Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia in West Point, Georgia , representing a US$ 1 billion investment for
4140-551: The Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Rus plant in St. Petersburg which is being sold in December 2023 following the problems associated with the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine . The contract includes a two year buy back clause. In 2022, the company's revenue amounted to 111 billion rubles. Kia Motors has specialized in the production of military vehicles with variants and other transportation equipment and by supplying them as
4230-433: The Kia cars were very neutral. When you saw one on the road, you didn't really know if it was Korean or Japanese...I think it's very important that you are able to recognize a Kia at first sight. Beginning in 2006 Kia identified design as its "core future growth engine" – leading to the 2006 hiring of Peter Schreyer and to the 2005 hiring Tom Kearns as Chief Design Officer. Schreyer had previously worked at Audi (designing
4320-453: The Mentor name retained for the saloon (sedan), but the hatchback was renamed Shuma . These models remained on sale until 2004, when the newer Cerato was launched and gave Kia one of its first serious competitors against mainstream brands. The Clarus saloon and Sedona MPV were also launched onto the UK market during 1999, helping Kia begin its rise in popularity. Despite Kia's range increasing from one car as late as 1993, to three cars by
4410-404: The North America region. Hyundai has six research and development centers, located in South Korea (three offices), Germany, Japan and India. Additionally, a center in California develops designs for the United States. Hyundai established the Hyundai Design Center in Fountain Valley, California in 1990. The center moved to a new $ 30 million facility in Irvine, California in 2003, and
4500-409: The State of Nuevo León, then headed by Rodrigo Medina de la Cruz , was signed with unfairly advantageous conditions, such as bigger tax incentives than those allowed by Mexican law (tax exemptions for 20 years when the standard is 5), extended to the Mexican providers of Kia. A copy of the full agreement was published on Facebook by current Nuevo León governor, Jaime Rodríguez Calderón , as part of
4590-425: The Telluride as the best SUV for 2020, and most recently Edmunds. As a brand, KMA has continued to improve over the years as well; in 2013, Kia Motors America recorded its 18th consecutive year of increased U.S. market share, and for the past five consecutive years (2015–2019) it has been recognized by J.D. Power as the highest ranked mass market brand in initial quality. In November 2009, Kia started production at
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#17328477343524680-446: The Tiger Nose on all of their vehicles, ranging from the compact Kia Soul, on to the new design of the Kia Optima, and to the larger SUV, the Kia Telluride. Kia cars won the Road & Travel Magazine International Car of the Year award in 2013, 2014 and 2015. In late 2012, Kia Motors was forced to admit error in inflating its United States Environmental Protection Agency mileage claims and had to reduce its fuel economy claims in
4770-425: The U.S. by about 3 percent across the board and to offer compensation to previous vehicle buyers. Since 2014, Kia Motors has been involved in controversies in Mexico due to alleged irregularities in the construction of one of its manufacturing plants, located in the municipality of Pesquería , Nuevo León . The construction of the plant was done in an irregularly purchased land agreement between Kia Motors Mexico and
4860-399: The United Kingdom. With the range expanded by 1999, sales for that year reached almost 6,400 – more than double the previous year's total. That annual sales figure had almost been matched in 2000 by the end of May, reflecting Kia's growing popularity with British buyers. By 2009, Kia was firmly established as a popular brand in Britain, when sales broke the 50,000 barrier for the first time and
4950-531: The United States on 20 February 1986, with a single model, the Hyundai Excel . That year, Hyundai set a record of selling the most automobiles in its first year of business in the United States compared to any other car brand; total sales in 1986 were 168,882. Initially well received, the Excel's faults soon became apparent; cost-cutting measures caused reliability to suffer. With an increasingly poor reputation for quality, Hyundai sales plummeted, and many dealerships either earned their profits on repairs or abandoned
5040-422: The United States, and the Excel was nominated as "Best Product #10" by Fortune magazine, largely because of its affordability. The company began to produce models with its own technology in 1988, beginning with the midsize Sonata . In the spring of 1990, aggregate production of Hyundai automobiles reached the four million mark. In 1991, the company succeeded in developing its first proprietary gasoline engine,
5130-421: The brand now had a share of more than 2% in the new car market. The Picanto was the most popular single model with nearly 17,000 sales. In late 2006, Kia opened its first own plant in Europe at a cost of approximately EUR 1.7 billion in Žilina , Slovakia , in the village of Teplička nad Váhom , after construction between October 2004 and December 2005. It has since produced over 2.5 million units of
5220-501: The company established a strategic alliance with DaimlerChrysler and severed its partnership with the Hyundai Group . In 2001, the Daimler-Hyundai Truck Corporation was formed. In 2004, however, DaimlerChrysler divested its interest in the company by selling its 10.5% stake for $ 900 million. Hyundai has invested in manufacturing plants in North America, India, the Czech Republic, Russia, China and Turkey as well as research and development centers in Europe, Asia, North America and
5310-562: The company operates five plants, three which is located in Beijing, one in Hubei, and another in Chongqing. Between 2002 and 2010, Hawtai Motor had produced Chinese-market versions of the Hyundai Matrix , the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Hyundai Terracan . The Santa Fe was the fifth most-purchased SUV in China in 2010, and some of Hawtai's versions may greatly differ from those sold in other markets. Hyundai ended its partnership with Hawtai in 2010. In October 2010, Hyundai signed an agreement with Sichuan Nanjun Automobile on setting up
5400-417: The company's position in the fifth largest global automotive market. Kia has committed to investments of $ 1.1 billion to develop operations in India including investing in a network of over 250 customer touch-points that include service, sales and spares establishments. On 31 July 2020, Kia crossed 100,000 car sales in India becoming the fastest car manufacturer to do so. Lucky Motor Corporation (LMC)
5490-402: The company. In Oct 2024. Hyundai Motor said it had signed a 610-gigawatt-hour (GWh) power purchase agreement (PPA) with SK E&S and other partners, the latest in its renewable energy transition efforts. In 2006, Hyundai hired Thomas Bürkle as head of the company's design center in Rüsselsheim , Germany. Bürkle had previously worked for BMW , having designed the BMW 3 Series (E46) , and
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#17328477343525580-476: The company. On 30 September 2011, Yang Seung-suk announced his retirement as CEO of Hyundai Motor Co. In the interim replacement period, Chung Mong-koo and Kim Eok-jo divided the duties of the CEO position. In 2014, Hyundai started an initiative to focus on improving vehicle dynamics in its vehicles and hired Albert Biermann, former Vice President of Engineering at BMW M , to direct chassis development for Hyundai vehicles, stating: "The company intends to become
5670-427: The company. Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia opened in February 2010, after Kia recorded its 15th consecutive year of increased U.S. market share. Kia started using an angular "KIA" wordmark logo in early 2021. Kia's Tasman pickup truck made its global debut at the Jeddah International Motor Show in Saudi Arabia on 29 Oct. 2024. As of March 2023: As of December 31, 2015 , the Hyundai Motor Company owns
5760-405: The deal had failed. The Bromont plant was operational for four years before it closed – with Hyundai's sales unable to support the plant. With boost in sales in 2009, Hyundai Auto Canada Inc. is currently planning to build a new plant in Canada and resume production in Canada. Hyundai subsequently sold the plant, which was eventually purchased by Olymbec inc, a Quebec real estate developer. Hyundai
5850-403: The end of 1995, British sales actually decreased in that period, from nearly 5,500 in 1993 to less than 4,000 the following year. In 1998, Kia's future in Britain was thrown into serious doubt when it sold less than 3,000 of its whole range – the worst in any full year on the British market. Kia did not enter Europe's large family car market until the launch of its Clarus four-door sedan in 1999 –
5940-416: The end of the decade, and the end of production was finally announced in May 2000, with its successor – the Rio – not going on sale for another year. From 1995 to 1999, Kia produced left- and right-hand drive versions of the first generation Sportage SUV at the Karmann factory in Osnabrück, Germany. These have been popular across Europe, but, since 2002, Kia has gained more sales in this market thanks to
6030-407: The facility has a production capacity of 340,000 vehicles per year (largely dedicated to the Telluride and Sorento crossover SUVs) and is responsible for distributing them to hundreds of dealerships in the U.S. and Canada, as well as fulfilling shipments across North America and even overseas. Kia Canada was formed in 1999 as a subsidiary of Kia Motors Corporation serving the Canadian market. It
6120-596: The first U.S. Kia Motors plant, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia , in West Point . Though the Kia Sorento crossover vehicle was the only model to be assembled there at first, the facility has since expanded its production lines to include the Kia Optima mid-size sedan, now sold as the K5, in 2011 and the just-launched Kia Telluride crossover SUV in January 2019. As of September 2019, the location has successfully built over 3 million units of these three models altogether, and shortly after celebrated another milestone by reaching its 10th year of production in November 2019. Currently,
6210-401: The following year to Ecuador and soon thereafter to the Benelux countries . Hyundai entered the British market in 1982, selling 2993 cars in their first year there. In 1984, Hyundai began exporting the Pony to Canada, but not to the United States, as the Pony would not pass emissions standards there. Canadian sales greatly exceeded expectations, and it was at one point the top-selling car on
6300-423: The forced 1981 shutdown, Kia had rounded out its passenger car lineup with two other foreign models assembled under license: the Fiat 132 and the Peugeot 604 . The import of these knock-down kits was permitted as long as Kia exported five cars for every single Fiat or Peugeot brought in (Hyundai had to meet the same requirement). Starting in 1986 (when only 26 cars were manufactured, followed by over 95,000
6390-513: The former managing director of Austin Morris at British Leyland . He in turn hired five other top British car engineers. They were body designer Kenneth Barnett, engineers John Simpson and Edward Chapman, John Crosthwaite , formerly of BRM , as chassis engineer and Peter Slater as chief development engineer. In 1975, the Pony , the first South Korean car, was released, with styling by Giorgio Giugiaro of Italdesign and powertrain technology provided by Japan's Mitsubishi Motors . Exports began in
6480-560: The four-cylinder Alpha , and also its own transmission, thus paving the way for technological independence. In 1996, Hyundai Motor India Limited was established with a production plant in Irungattukottai near Chennai , India. In 1998, Hyundai began to overhaul its image in an attempt to establish itself as a world-class brand. Chung Ju-yung transferred leadership of Hyundai Motor to his son, Chung Mong-koo , in 1999. Hyundai's parent company, Hyundai Motor Group , invested heavily in
6570-559: The launch of the larger Sorento . From 1999 until production of the model ceased in 2003, all Sportage production reverted to South Korea. The European range also expanded in the spring of 1994 when Kia began importing the larger Mentor , a range of medium-sized hatchbacks and sedans which were marketed as inexpensive and well-equipped alternatives to the likes of the Ford Escort and the Vauxhall/Opel Astra . A facelift in 1999 saw
6660-500: The new Kia face is strong and distinctive. Visibility is vital and that face should immediately allow you to identify a Kia even from a distance." Schreyer described how the Kia Tiger Nose came to be as he explained, "I was just working on the car and just thinking about different possibilities, and suddenly I found it." Commenting on the new signature grille in 2009: "From now on, we'll have it on all our cars". Kia has since featured
6750-720: The next year), Kia rejoined the automobile industry in partnership with Ford . Kia produced several Mazda-derived vehicles for both domestic sales in South Korea and for export into other countries - where they were positioned at the budget end of the market. These models included the Kia Pride , based on the Mazda 121 and the Avella , which were sold in North America and Australasia as the Ford Festiva and Ford Aspire . In 1992, Kia Motors America
6840-649: The original British version of the show Various other international editions: see Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares § International versions Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title KN . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=KN&oldid=1236248830 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Pages with plain IPA Short description
6930-425: The product. At one point, Hyundai became the butt of many jokes (i.e. Hyundai stands for "Hope you understand nothing's driveable and inexpensive"). In response, Hyundai began investing heavily in the quality, design, manufacturing, and long-term research of its vehicles. The company added free maintenance for the first 2 years or 24,000 miles for all its new cars sold, starting with the 1992 model year. It also added
7020-477: The quality, design, manufacturing, and long-term research of its vehicles. It added a 10-year or 100,000-mile (160,000 km) warranty to cars sold in the United States and launched an aggressive marketing campaign. In 2004, Hyundai was ranked second in "initial quality" in a survey/study by J.D. Power and Associates in North America. Hyundai is now one of the top 100 most valuable brands worldwide according to Interbrand. Since 2002, Hyundai has also been one of
7110-549: The region. Hyundai is currently working with its Chinese partner Beijing Automobile Industry Holding Co. to develop an electric car for sale only in China. In September 2011, it was announced that Korean actor Lee Min-ho , who has enjoyed popularity in China, would promote Hyundai's new 'Veloster' in China. Hyundai and its sister company, Kia, were reported to have lost market share from 2017 because of their over-reliance on sedans, poor brand images and local Chinese automakers compete with price-competitive SUVs. Hyundai formed
7200-443: The reputation of Hyundai cars improved. In 2004, Hyundai tied with Honda for initial brand quality in a survey/study from J.D. Power and Associates , for having 102 problems per 1000 vehicles. This made Hyundai second in the industry, only behind Toyota , for initial vehicle quality. The company continued this tradition by placing third overall in J.D. Power 's 2006 Initial Quality Survey, behind only Porsche and Lexus . In 2009,
7290-462: The short time since their launch: the 2018 Stinger performance sedan gained recognition with J.D. Power's inaugural Engineering Award for Highest Rated All-New Vehicle as well as Business Insider's Car of the Year Award , then the 2020 Telluride made its mark several times over by winning major awards from review organizations like Kelley Blue Book, MotorTrend, Hispanic Motor Press also awarded
7380-572: The vehicles easier to steal. Kia responded by offering a free software update to affected models which requires the vehicle to have a key in the ignition in order for it to start. They also distributed over 26,000 steering wheel locks to law enforcement agencies to provide to owners of affected models. In February 2023, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that the challenge had resulted in at least 14 crashes and eight deaths. In May 2023, following
7470-476: The world for its 141 industrial design registrations being published under the Hague System during 2020. This position is up on their previous 7th-place ranking for 57 industrial design registrations being published in 2019. In 1998, after a shake-up in the South Korean auto industry caused by overambitious expansion and the Asian financial crisis , Hyundai acquired the majority of rival Kia Motors. In 2000,
7560-476: The worldwide official sponsors of the FIFA World Cup . In 2006, the South Korean government initiated an investigation of Chung Mong-koo 's practices as head of Hyundai, suspecting him of corruption . On 28 April 2006, Chung was arrested, and charged for embezzlement of 100 billion South Korean won (US$ 106 million). As a result, Hyundai vice chairman and CEO, Kim Dong-jin, replaced him as head of
7650-423: Was considered a success. It became the second best-selling car in the country from 2000. Hyundai Motor India Limited is currently the second largest auto exporter from India. It is making India the global manufacturing base for small cars. Hyundai has two manufacturing plants in India located at Sriperumbudur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu . Both plants have a combined annual capacity of 600,000 units. In
7740-512: Was founded on June 9, 1944, as Kyungsung Precision Industry, a manufacturer of steel tubing and bicycle parts, eventually producing Korea's first domestic bicycle, the Samchuly , in 1951. In 1952, Kyungsung Precision Industry changed its name to Kia Industries, and later built Honda -licensed small motorcycles (starting in 1957) and Mazda -licensed trucks (1962) and cars (1974). The company opened its first integrated automotive assembly plant in 1973,
7830-515: Was incorporated in the United States. The first Kia-branded vehicles in the United States were sold from four dealerships in Portland, Oregon , in 1993. Since then, Kia methodically expanded one region at a time. Dealers in 1994 sold the Sephia and a few years later the United States segment expanded their line with the Sportage . Over one hundred Kia dealerships existed across thirty states by 1995, selling
7920-481: Was made with advantage conditions and out of the local dispositions to Kia. The company entered the Indian market in July 2019 with their 'Made for India' SUV- SP2 Concept now announced as the global mid-sized SUV Kia Seltos . N. Chandrababu Naidu is lauded to have signed an MOU for the government of Andhra Pradesh which came to be one of the biggest FDI's with a total investment of Rs.12,900 crore. The company has built
8010-746: Was renamed the Hyundai Kia Motors Design and Technical Center. The facility also housed Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc, a subsidiary responsible for all engineering activities in the U.S. for Hyundai. Hyundai America Technical Center moved to its new 200,000-square-foot (19,000 m ), $ 117 million headquarters in Superior Township, Michigan (near Ann Arbor ) in 2005. In 2004, Hyundai America Technical Center completed construction of its Hyundai/Kia proving ground in California City, California . The 4,300-acre (17 km ) facility
8100-504: Was then taken into custody on January 26, 2017, in relation to this case and others in which he is involved. In 2022, a trend known as the Kia Challenge went viral on the social media platform TikTok . The TikTok challenge involves stealing certain models of Kia and Hyundai cars manufactured from 2010 to 2021. Certain Kia and Hyundai were reportedly manufactured without immobilizers making
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