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IRVINE, Calif., July 1, 2008 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced its best June ever with record sales of 28,292 units, an increase of 7.6 percent over the same period last year, and year-to-date sales of 157,619 units, an increase of 2.1 percent over the same period last year. For the just completed quarter, the company reported sales of 89,405 units.

2008 Kia Sorento

Kia's June record sales were led by Spectra and Optima, with 7,131 and 6,865 units sold respectively. Small car Rio and family vacation favorite Sedona also had strong sales with 3,337 units and 3,719 units respectively, both increases over the same period last year.

Ceremony Marks Completion of the Kia U.S. Corporate Campus

IRVINE, Calif., June 24, 2008 – Today, Byung Mo Ahn, group president and CEO of Kia Motors America (KMA) and Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG), was joined by local and state representatives for the grand opening ceremony of the new 21.7-acre Kia U.S. corporate campus in Irvine, Calif. The $130-million investment includes the Kia Motors America Corporate Headquarters and state-of-the-art Kia Design Center America (KDCA).

Kia U.S. Corporate Campus

Highlights:
- Elected Officials Join Kia Motors in Celebration
- First Kia-exclusive U.S. Design Center in Company History

Coupon Only Available to Concertgoers

IRVINE, Calif., June 23, 2008 – As the Official Vehicle of the 2008 Vans Warped Tour, Kia Motors will offer an exclusive opportunity at each tour stop for concertgoers to save big on a new Kia vehicle. The Warped Tour Bonus Cash coupon will be available only at the Kia Soul Lounge.

Camouflaged Preproduction Kia Soul

Concertgoers can take the coupon to participating local area Kia retailers after the concert to save $400 on the purchase of any new Kia vehicle, in addition to other incentives in effect at the time the coupon is redeemed.

Sneak Peek of Unreleased Preproduction Kia at all 46 Tour Stops

IRVINE, Calif., June 19, 2008 – The eagerly awaited Kia Soul will tease concertgoers this summer with a sneak-peek appearance during the 2008 Vans Warped Tour®. As part of Kia Motors’ exclusive vehicle sponsorship of the tour, a specially-designed lightly camouflaged preproduction Soul will be on display at the Kia Soul Lounge at every Vans Warped Tour stop. This will be the public’s first opportunity to see the Soul up close before the production vehicle makes its world debut later this year at the Paris Motor Show. The Kia Soul will go on sale in the United States spring 2009.

Camouflaged Preproduction Kia Soul

IRVINE, Calif., June 3, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced its best sales month ever for the second consecutive month with record May sales of 31,047 units, an increase of nine percent over the same period last year, and year-to-date sales of 129,327 units.

2008 Kia Sorento

May's record sales were led by Kia Spectra and Kia Optima, which both had their best months ever with 9,407 and 8,197 units sold respectively, increases of 10.5 and 120.8 percent over same period last year. Kia Rio also continued with strong sales in its best month of the year at 4,474 units, a 28.6 percent increase over the same period last year.

SUV Tops Midsize SUV Segment

IRVINE, Calif., May 29, 2008 – The 2008 Kia Sorento is the top ranking midsize SUV in AutoPacific, Inc.'s 2008 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA), an industry benchmark for objectively measuring owner satisfaction of new vehicles. In this competitive segment, Kia Sorento received a higher rating than the Hummer H3, Jeep Liberty, Dodge Nitro and Nissan Xterra.

2008 Kia Sorento

Midsize SUV Continues to Offer Power, Safety and Sporty Refinement

IRVINE, Calif., November 14, 2007 – The 2008 Kia Sorento midsize SUV keeps in line with its predecessor as one of the sportiest, most powerful and safest vehicles in its segment. In 2007 alone Kia Sorento topped Strategic Vision’s 2007 Total Quality Index (TQI) survey and earned its second National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) five-star side crash safety rating for all seating positions.

2008 Kia Sorento

Sub-Compact Sedan and Five-Door Make Annual List

IRVINE, Calif., May 23, 2008 – The 2008 Kia Rio and 2008 Kia Rio5 have been named to GAYOT.com's "Top 10 Best Small Cars." GAYOT.com was impressed with the vehicles' fuel efficiency, standard safety features, extensive warranty and low starting price.

Highlights:
- Fuel-efficient, budget-minded vehicles top list
- Comprehensive warranty program, standard safety outshine competition

Kia Motors Congratulates Winners for Outstanding Performances Throughout the 2007-08 NBA Season

IRVINE, Calif., May 19, 2008 – Kia Motors America (KMA), the Official Automotive Partner of the NBA, congratulates the winners of the four season-end awards that are part of the NBA Performance Awards presented by Kia Motors for the 2007-08 season: Sixth Man Award winner, Manu Ginobili, San Antonio Spurs; Defensive Player of the Year, Kevin Garnett, Boston Celtics; Most Improved Player, Hedo Turkoglu, Orlando Magic; and Most Valuable Player, Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers.

2009 Kia Borrego

Highlights:
# Kia Motors presented the four season-end awards during the 2008 NBA Playoffs

WARREN, Mich., 04.29.2008 – TI Automotive, a leading supplier to major automotive manufacturers, is expanding its operations in Slovakia to support increased product demand from Hyundai, Kia and PSA Peugeot Citroen.

The company is building a new 15,000-square-foot facility in Trnava, Slovakia, to support brake and fuel line production for PSA Peugeot Citroen.

“The Trnava plant brings us even closer to our customers and to the business opportunities that will provide us with further growth,” said TI Automotive Trnava plant manager Oliver Garaj. "This new location will significantly improve our logistics, enabling us to meet the sequencing requirements of our customers and ensuring that we remain competitive in the global marketplace.”

New partnership will globalize innovative in-car infotainment

SEOUL, South Korea, May 6, 2008 /PRNewswire - FirstCall/ -- Today, Microsoft Corp. and Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group (HKAG) entered into a long-term agreement to co-develop the next generation of in-car infotainment systems. Bill Gates, chairman of Microsoft, and Mongku Chung, chairman of HKAG, were present as Martin Thall, general manager of Microsoft's Automotive Business Unit, and Hyun Soon Lee, president and chief technology officer of HKAG, signed the agreement in Seoul.

Together, Microsoft and HKAG will deliver new and innovative solutions based on the Microsoft Auto software platform, bringing the future of in-car technology to Hyundai-Kia drivers worldwide.

IRVINE, Calif., May 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced its best sales month ever with record April sales of 30,066 units, a 15.6-percent increase over the same period last year, and year-to-date sales of 98,280 total units.

Kia's April growth was led by Spectra and Optima, up 4.8 percent and 89.3 percent respectively over the previous month. Rondo sales increased 118.3 percent over the same period last year with 2,583 unit sales. Rio and Spectra continue their strong showing with 4,052 and 8,406 units sold respectively, with increases of 23.6 and 16.7 percent.

Midsize Sedan Receives Refreshed Styling, New Engine

NEW YORK – Kia Motors America (KMA) globally unveiled the 2009 Kia Optima midsize sedan at the 2008 New York International Auto Show (2008 NYIAS) in March. On sale in early fall, the refreshed Kia Optima offers a completely modified exterior, which offers a more aggressive, dynamic style than previous models, and is outfitted with a new engine that provides more power and better fuel economy.

2009 Kia Optima: Redesigned exterior and interior establishes Kia’s distinctive, aggressive new look and new engine packs powerful punch without sacrificing fuel economy

2008 Kia Sedona Minivan Named Best of Segment in Annual List

IRVINE, Calif., April 17, 2008 – The 2008 Kia Sedona was named the minivan of choice on GAYOT.com’s annual list of the “Top 10 Best Value Automobiles.” GAYOT.com highlights its standard features, spacious cabin, functional interior and competitive price as the Kia Sedona’s winning points.

Highlights:
* Competitive price, comprehensive warranty program impresses value-minded judges
* Bevy of standard equipment outshines competition

“Sedona garnering a ‘top 10’ award further displays Kia’s dedication to providing consumers, especially families, with top quality vehicles without the premium sticker price,” said Tom Loveless, vice president, sales of Kia Motors America (KMA).

IRVINE, Calif., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced March sales of 24,871 units and year-to-date sales of 68,214 units.

Kia Spectra and Kia Rio had their best selling months of the year with 8,022 and 3,514 units sold respectively. Both vehicles also experienced increases year-to-date in the first quarter, and over the same period last year. Total sales for the month of March also rose 13 percent over the previous month.

Design Cues, Indicative of an Emotional and Powerful Driving Experience, Reflect Brand Evolution

NEW YORK, March 20, 2008 – Combining youthful exuberance with a sporty and sleek design, Kia Motors America (KMA) today globally debuted the KOUP concept at the 2008 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) during a press conference at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Illustrating the shape and evolution of future Kia vehicles, the simple yet bold and aggressive KOUP exterior is complemented by its realistic and sleek interior design. Originating from the Kia Motors America Design Center in Irvine, Calif., the KOUP concept embodies Kia's philosophy of "Exciting and Enabling" with its balanced proportions and fluid design set to evoke an emotional driving experience.

Midsize Sedan Receives Refreshed Styling, New Engine

NEW YORK, March 20, 2008 – Kia Motors America (KMA) today globally unveiled the 2009 Kia Optima midsize sedan at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). On sale in early fall, the refreshed Optima offers a completely modified exterior, which offers a more aggressive, dynamic style than previous models, and is outfitted with a new engine that provides more power and better fuel economy. For 2009, Optima also is larger than its predecessors, which complements its distinctive new styling and separates itself from other vehicles in the growing midsize segment.

Highlights:
# Redesigned exterior and interior establishes Kia’s distinctive, aggressive new look

Safety and Performance Standards are Recognized in Kia’s Vehicles with Prestigious Honor

IRVINE, Calif., March 12, 2008 – Kia Motors America (KMA) has broken its all-time sales record, inked a major sponsorship deal as the Official Automotive Partner of the NBA and launched its all-new Kia Borrego midsize SUV. KMA also is proud to announce seven models, including the Kia Optima, Kia Rio, Kia Rondo, Kia Sedona, Kia Sorento, Kia Spectra and Kia Spectra5 have achieved The Car Book "Best Bet" distinction. Rio and Optima are recipients of the award for the third consecutive year, while the Spectra, Spectra5 and Sorento have achieved this award for the second year in a row.

IRVINE, Calif., March 3, 2008 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced February sales of 21,988 units and year-to-date sales of 43,343 units.

Kia Rio and Kia Spectra sold 2,875 units and 5,133 units respectively, both increases over the same period last year. Kia Rondo, recently recognized as a "Best Value" on the Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com Best Family Cars list, sold 3,616 units, also an increase over the same period last year.

2008 Kia Rondo Listed as a Best Value

IRVINE, Calif., February 20, 2008 – The 2008 Kia Rondo was named a "Best Value" by Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com in their annual list of Best Family Cars. Parents cited the optional third row, allowing seating for seven, as just one of the reasons the Rondo is a good choice for families.

"The best thing about Parents Magazine's recognition is that real parents who drive Rondos everyday with their families are the ones who recognized Rondo for its safety features, great value and amenities," said Byung Mo Ahn, group president and CEO of Kia Motors America and Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG).