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Kia Motors UAE company history timeline

1992

In 1992, Kia Motors America was incorporated in the United States.

1994

Dealers in 1994 sold the Sephia, and a few years later the United States line expanded with the addition of the Sportage.

1995

By 1995, there existed over one hundred Kia dealerships across thirty states, selling a record 24,740 automobiles.

2006

In October 2006, Kia Motors America broke ground for Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia in West Point, Georgia, representing a $1 billion USD investment for the company.

2010

Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia opened in February 2010, after Kia recorded its 15th consecutive year of increased United States market share.”

2013

Kia Motors is named 37th in Interbrand's list of 50 Best Global Green Brands 2013.

2014

Received 2014 Korea Color Award for the all new Sedona and all new Sorento.

Received the Vision Award in the United States for 2014 MOVE, Kia's sustainability report.Ranked highest in APEAL study.

2015

Three brands (Sorento and K5, etc) – Received 2015 Good Design Award

Kia celebrates the spirit of the American road trip at 2015 SEMA Show

Joined 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show

Kia Cadenza earns AutoPacific’s 2015 Ideal Vehicle Award in Large Car category

2015 Kia Sedona (Grand Carnival) receives J.D. Power APEAL award

Became the official sponsor of the Australia Open Tennis Championships 2015.

Launched the Forte 2015

2016

Kia Motors ranks highest among all popular brands in 2016 AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards

Official Support for 2016 Australian Open

2016 Kia Optima earns Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com Best Buy Award

2016 all-new Sorento CUV receives NHTSA 5 Star rating

Launched '2016 all-new Sedona'

2017

All-new 2017 Kia Cadenza takes the stage at the New York International Auto Show

All new 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle arrives in the Windy City for global debut at Chicago Auto Show

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