Georgia

Aerotropolis Planned

HAPEVILLE, Ga., June 12, 2008 – Ford Motor Company today announced the sale of the Atlanta Assembly Plant property in Hapeville, Ga., to Jacoby Development Inc.

Jacoby will redevelop the 122-acre site adjacent to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport into an “aerotropolis” – an aviation-intensive business district that is expected to include office, retail, restaurant, hotel and airport parking.

Ford worked with the city of Hapeville, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and the Federal Aviation Administration to ensure the best use of the site. Ford did not disclose terms of the sale.

Expansion Supports Growing Sales and Kia Dealer Body in the Southeast

AUSTELL, Georgia., November 15, 2007 – Kia Motor Finance Company (KMFC) today held grand opening ceremonies for its Southeast Regional Service Center in Austell, Ga. The new center will provide full retail credit and funding services for Kia dealers in the Southern and Eastern regions and allow KMFC to service its dealers more effectively from within the Eastern Time Zone.

"This new location is centrally located in the booming Atlanta metropolis," said Michael Buckingham, president and chief executive officer, KMFC. "The Kia dealer base is growing and this new facility will enable us to offer even better service and quicker response time for our dealers."

Charlotte, NC — The South East Automotive Media Organization (SEAMO) recently honored the 2008 Mazda CX-9 with the inaugural “Family Car of the Year Award” during the group’s sixth annual media ride and drive event, held at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia.

Expansion Supports Growing Sales And Dealer Body In The Southeast

AUSTELL, Georgia, 11/14/2007 -- Hyundai Motor Finance Company (HMFC) held grand opening ceremonies for its Southeast Regional Service Center in Austell, Ga. today. The new center will provide full retail credit and funding services for Hyundai and Kia dealers in the Southern and Eastern regions and allow HMFC to service its dealers more effectively from within the Eastern Time Zone.

“This new location is centrally located in the booming Atlanta metropolis,” said Michael Buckingham, president and chief executive officer, HMFC.