Kia To Open First U.S. Manufacturing Plant In 2009

In an announcement made on March 2006, Kia Motors Corporation, the maker of Kia cars, announced official plans to build a $1.2 billion assembly and manufacturing plant in the United States. The location has been confirmed as West Point, Georgia and will serve as Kia’s first manufacturing plant in America. The first Kia cars to roll off of the assembly line are said to begin production in 2009.

When operated at it’s maximum capacity, the new Kia cars facility is expected to create approximately 300,000 brand new automobiles every year. In addition, this new construction will provide an additional 2,500 jobs and will be situated on 2,200 acres.

According to president and CEO of Kia Motors America J.H. Lee, "The decision by Kia Motors Corporation to build a manufacturing plant in the United States demonstrates their confidence in our ability to further grow sales in the North American market.” He added, "The plant is an important development to support our sales goals over the next decade."

A dedicated Kia cars corporate campus is currently under construction in Irvine, California. With an anticipated opening date of December 2006, this new facility will feature a 65,000 square-foot design center. Over the past four years, Kia Motors has invested over $300 million in America. Among the results are a state-of-the-art research and development center located in Michigan, along with a custom-built vehicle facility in California.

Since debuting in the American market, Kia cars has expanded to a complete product line of vehicles and have watched their company thrive during the 12 years of consecutive sales records, which continue to this day.

Kia Motors Corporation, the maker of Kia cars, is headquartered in South Korea. However, through the development of Kia Motors America, Kia is able to offer a complete line of automobiles, including Kia cars, through well over 600 United States car dealerships. Said to be one of the fastest growing automakers in the world, Kia was founded in 1944 making it Korea’s oldest manufacturer of motor vehicles. Through the company’s latest release featuring hybrid technology, Kia hopes to become one of the world’s premier automotive brands. With assembly and manufacturing operations in seven countries, Kia produces over 1.1 million vehicles each year, which are then sold through a network of dealers and distributors throughout 160 countries. With more than 32,000 employees and annual revenues topping $15 billion, Kia has found sponsorship to be an important part of it’s success. As a major sponsor to both the Australian Tennis Open and FIFA, the Kia Motors Corporation is planning even more changes in the years to come.

By Aurel Radulescu

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The Charm Of The Kia Sedona Minivan

Since the year 1999, Kia Motor has been producing the Kia Sedona. This vehicle is an entrant to the minivan segment and it has been created with four doors. It takes the Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyseey, Dodge Caravan, Ford Galaxy, and Renault Espace as its competition in the auto market, especially in the minivan segment.

What makes the Kia Sedona a very popular vehicle is that it holds a price tag that is not too high despite the fact that it can carry both cargo and people comfortably. Other minivans would be asking for a great amount but the Kia Sedona does not. And it delivers well. It even took home the award as Auto Express’ 2006 Used Car. Certainly, it just goes to show that the Kia Sedona has become quite a market favorite.

This vehicle can take in seven grown ups in its interior. And without having to feel cramped and crowded inside. Practicality is one characteristic that the Kia Sedona offers. Not only through the features that it offers, but also through the quality yet inexpensive Kia auto parts available in the market just in case you do need to have some replacement parts. And even used Kia Sedona parts are still popular and selling like hotcakes in the auto market.

There are petrol-powered Kia Sedonas in the market and there are also some powered by diesel. And between the two, the petrol Kia Sedonas are much cheaper. Those vehicles manufacturer before 2002 also have to be maintained more frequently compared to those manufactured starting 2002. However, practicality still stands out and keeps the Kia Sedona an amazing vehicle at that.

And if you think that the Kia Sedona is a boring vehicle, then you should probably think again. It offers entertainment features that would keep you up and alert while you enjoy the ride. And you do get to shell out only a small amount for everything that such a charming vehicle has to offer you. In the market, you most probably can buy a new Kia Sedona for around $20,000, which is a price way lower than most minivans.

By Terry Brown