Kia Corporation is a South Korean automotive manufacturer and a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company.Established in 1944, Kia initially produced bicycles and steel tubing before venturing into car manufacturing.In the 1970s, Kia partnered with Ford to produce cars for the Korean market.
Kia gained global recognition in the late 1990s and early 2000s with models like the Kia Sportage and Kia Sorento.
Today, Kia is known for its wide range of vehicles, including the Kia Soul, Kia Optima, and the electric Kia e-Niro.
Kia India is the fastest car manufacturer to reach 100,000 sales figures in India with its achieving the feat in July 2020, taking just 1 year since its India launch to reach this milestone.