New & Used Kia Cars, Parts & Reviews

Kia motors was founded in South Korea and has just one operating plant in the United States. The company has grown as something of a dark horse in the U.S. automobile economy. Originally shunned as a “poor man’s automobile” and compared to the ill-fated Yugo, the Kia has begun to turn that reputation around as it builds a solid fleet of cars that rival the quality of larger U.S. automakers. By pricing its vehicles below just about every other manufacturer, the company reported its 14th consecutive year of growing market share.

Kia’s model of vehicles includes the subcompact Pride, Avella and Rio. They also build the Compact Sephia, the mid-sized Optima, the full sized Enterprise and their most popular U.S. car, the Sportage Compact SUV. Kia emerged from bankruptcy protection in 1997 and was bought by Hyundai Motor company, which outbid Ford Motor Company for controlling interest. Hyundai has since divested some of its holdings with Kia as the company continues to rise and stand on its own. It is now the fastest growing car company in the European markets.