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1999 MILESTONES
  • Kia sells its 300,000th vehicle in the United States
  • In early 1999 Kia completed its nationwide rollout, with dealerships in all 50 states with the exception of North Dakota, making it the fifth largest import brand in dealer count
  • The purchase of Kia Motors Corporation is completed in March
  • Kia Motors Corporation (Korea) returns to profitability, and becomes one of the biggest business turnaround stories of recent years
  • Sportage wins its class in the Baja 1000, clinching the Class 3 championship in the SCORE Desert Series
  • Annual sales: 134,594 vehicles – a 62-percent increase over 1998

 


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