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History of kia

2019~2011

2019 year
- 3 Mar month123
  
  Kia reveals new SUV concepts at the 2019 Seoul Motor Show
  2019 Red Dot Awards: another triple triumph for Kia design
  Kia to launch stylish new Ceed crossover
  Imagine by Kia: a new all-electric concept car revealed
- 2 Feb month123
  
  2019 FORTE NAMED BEST SMALL CAR BY MOTORWEEK
  2019 KIA SOUL EARNS 5-YEAR COST TO OWN AWARD BY KELLEY BLUE BOOK
  2020 Kia Sportage Debuts at Chicago Auto Show
  The Kia Stinger is Canada’s 2019 Car of the Year, according to the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada
  Kia to electrify Geneva with new concept car
  All-electric Kia e-Soul to make European debut in Geneva with more power, driving range and technology
  Kia Looks to its Electric Future in Geneva with New Four-Door Concept Car
- 1 Jan month123
  
  Kia launches global CSR program, ‘Green Light Project’ in India
  Kia enters esports arena as League of Legends European Championship sponsor
  Kia hands over vehicle fleet for Australian Open 2019
  Kia looks to post-autonomous driving era at CES 2019
  Kia teams up with K-Pop phenomenon BLACKPINK
2018 year
- 12 Dec month123
  
  CES 2019: Kia prepares for post-autonomous driving era with AI-based real-time emotion recognition technology
- 11 Nov month123
  
  2019 KIA FORTE WINS SOUTHWEST LIFESTYLE VEHICLE OF THE YEAR AWARD
  Los Angeles debut for new Kia Soul
  New technologies and more choice for new Kia Soul
  A BETTER WAY TO ROLL: 2020 KIA SOUL MAKES WORLD DEBUT IN LOS ANGELES
- 10 Oct month123
  
  Kia unveils new models at 2018 Paris Motor Show
  Hybrid and electric cars push Kia to best-ever European sales performance
- 9 Sep month123
  
  Kia’s BEAT 360 wins International Design Excellence Award
  Kia kicks off UEFA Europa League as Official Partner for 2018-21
- 8 Aug month123
  
  Kia Rio and Stinger named segment winners in J.D. Power 2018 Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) Study
  Kia hands over ‘Green Light Project’ schools to local communities in Malawi and Mozambique
  Kia AMERICA AND B.R.A.K.E.S. TEEN DEFENSIVE DRIVING SCHOOL EXPAND MIDWEST TRAINING SCHEDULE
  Kia previews design of new ProCeed
- 7 Jul month123
  
  All-electric Kia Niro EV crossover now on sale in Korea
  Kia reveals upgraded Sportage with enhanced design and new powertrain technology
- 6 Jun month123
  
  Kia gears up for 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ with vehicle handover, brings the tournament to more football fans
  Kia reveals all-electric Niro EV at Busan Motor Show
  ‘Boundless for all’: Kia presents vision for future mobility at CES Asia 2018
  2018 KIA NIRO EARNS TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS RATING FROM INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY
  Kia is the highest ranked mass market brand in J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study for the fourth consecutive year
- 5 May month123
  
  Kia’s new global ad campaign takes flight with Peter Pan
  Kia to launch new diesel 48V mild-hybrid powertrain in 2018
  Kia unveils upgraded Sportage with diesel mild-hybrid powertrain, new technologies and fresh design
  Kia runs ‘Green Light Volunteer Week’ to celebrate founding anniversary
  2018 KIA SOUL NAMED TO KELLEY BLUE BOOK’S 10 COOLEST CARS UNDER $20,000 LIST
- 4 Apr month123
  
  All-New Hyundai NEXO and Hyundai Kona honored with prestigious Red Dot Award
  2018 Red Dot Awards: another triple triumph for Kia design
  WIRELESS CHARGING SYSTEM DEVELOPED ON KIA SOUL EV
  Kia reveals YI PAO urban SUV and K5 Plug-in Hybrid for China at 2018 Beijing Motor Show
- 3 Mar month123
  
  Geneva debut for new Kia Ceed, Optima and Rio GT Line
  Kia previews design of new K900 ahead of world debut
  Kia celebrates new UEFA Europa League sponsorship agreement
  KIA CADENZA NAMED BEST LARGE CAR FOR FAMILIES BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
  Kia reveals first glimpse of all-new K900 luxury sedan
  Kia opens 'Green Light Project' vocational training center in Rwanda
  FRESH-FACED 2019 SEDONA MAKES APPEARANCE AT THE NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
  REIMAGINED 2019 KIA K900 MAKES GLOBAL DEBUT AT NEW YORK AUTO SHOW
  REFRESHED 2019 KIA OPTIMA DEBUTS AT NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
- 2 Feb month123
  
  Kia unveils SP Concept and showcases 16 global models at AutoExpo 2018
  Three trophies for Kia at the 2018 iF design Awards
  KIA RIO RANKS HIGHEST AMONG SMALL CARS IN 2018 J.D. POWER VEHICLE DEPENDABILITY STUDY
  Kia previews second-generation K900
- 1 Jan month123
  
  Kia to reveal all-electric concept car at CES 2018
  Boundless for all: Kia presents vision for future mobility at CES 2018
  Kia’s Stinger and SUVs delivered for Australian Open 2018
  Kia RELEASES RENDERINGS OF ALL-NEW 2019 FORTE SEDAN AHEAD OF NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW WORLD
  ALL-NEW 2019 FORTE MAKES WORLD DEBUT AT NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
  Kia extends Australian Open partnership to 2023
  Kia makes its Indian debut at Auto Expo 2018
2017 year
- 11 Nov month123
  
  Kia renovates healthcare center in Uganda
- 10 Oct month123
  
  Kia Appoints Oleg Son as New Head of Kia Design China
- 9 Sep month123
  
  New design and in-car technologies for new Kia Sorento
  Turbocharged engine and crossover-inspired design for all-new Kia Picanto X-Line
  Kia Proceed Concept revealed ahead of Frankfurt world debut
  Kia unveils Proceed Concept at Frankfurt Motor Show alongside new Stonic, Picanto X-Line and Sorento
  Kia Constantly Increases Global Brand Value
- 8 Aug month123
  
  Kia hands over secondary school and healthcare center to local communities in Tanzania and Malawi
  Kia Sportage Wins Autopacific’s 2017 Ideal Vehicle Award
  Kia signs new UEFA Europa League sponsorship deal
- 7 Jul month123
  
  Best-ever value for the price, ‘STONIC’ is now available
  'The New Sorento’ now in the market
  Call for Ball Kids Volunteers for 2018 Australian Open
  Kia Niro, Soul, and Cadenza Named Segment Winners in J.D. Power 2017 Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) Study
  Kia Optima and Kia Sportage Ranked Top 10 Most Awarded Vehicles of 2017 by Kelley Blue Book
  2017 KIA Forte earns Top Safety Pick Plus rating from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
- 6 Jun month123
  
  Kia to transport players and officials at FIFA Confederations Cup 2017
  Kona World Premiere of an Urban SUV for Active Lifestyles
  Kia opens community auto mechanic training center in Ethiopia
  Kia Stonic, an eye-catching and confident compact crossover
  Kia Tops J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Nameplate Ranking for Second Straight Year
  Design prize for futuristic Kia Telluride concept
- 5 May month123
  
  Participated in New York Motor Show 2017 to present the ‘New Pride’ in the US market for the first time
  Customized recommendation marketing for the customers won the Grand Prize in the Mobile Award Korea
  Participated in 2017 Shanghai Motor Show
  Disclosed the exterior of Beat 360 for the first time
  Hosted the 31 Korea Lady’s Open
- 4 Apr month123
  
  Kia to build manufacturing plant in India
  Kia unveils new Pegas and K2 Cross at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition
  2017 Red Dot Awards, triple victory for Kia design
- 3 Mar month123
  
  Kia reveals all-new Stinger, Picanto and two plug-in hybrids in Geneva
  Kia Stinger makes Asian debut at Seoul Motor Show
  Kia posts global sales of 238,222 vehicles in March
- 2 Feb month123
  
  Triple triumph for Kia at iF Design Awards 2017
  All-new Kia Picanto city car majors on quality, technology and versatility
  Kia reports global sales of 190,002 vehicles in January
- 1 Jan month123
  
  ALL NEW morning Launched
  Participated in 2017 North American International Auto Show
2016 year
- 12 Dec month123
  
  Kia to unveil all-new Picanto
  2017 Kia Niro Sets Guinness World Records™ Title for Lowest Fuel Consumption By A Hybrid Vehicle
  Kia Telluride Concept and new Cadenza sedan receive design prizes in 2016 GOOD DESIGN
  KIA SOUL EARNS CAR AND DRIVER 10BEST TRUCKS AND SUVs AWARD
- 11 Nov month123
  
  All-new Kia Cadenza Wins Large Sedan of the Year Award from the Hispanic Motor Press Association
  Kia Soul Receives 2017 Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy Award
  2017 Kia Sportage Wins Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com Best Buy Award for Small SUV/Crossover
  2017 Kia Soul Turbo Makes North American Debut at Los Angeles Auto Show
  Kia Brings Four Hand-Built Concepts to SEMA to Give a Glimpse into the Future of 'The Autonomous Life'
- 10 Oct month123
  
  Kia Soul and Cadenza Named Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year Award Winners
  Kia America and B.R.A.K.E.S. Kick Off National Teen Driver Safety Week
  Kia Rises to 69th in Interbrand’s 2016 Best Global Brands Report
  2017 Kia Sedona Earns 2016 Top Safety Pick+ From the IIHS
- 9 Sep month123
  
  Kia at the 2016 Paris Motor Show
  Kia Unveils its Biggest European Dealership – in London
  Kia Officially Opens Mexico Production Facility
- 8 Aug month123
  
  Kia Expands Green Space Around Production Sites
  Mobile App for Optima – Awarded at Red Dot Design
- 7 Jul month123
  
  Kia Optima And Sedona Earn Autopacific's 2016 Ideal Vehicle Awards
  Kia reduces environmental impact of vehicle production
  Kia returns as Official Sponsor of Telemundo's web series "El Maestro" Featuring Latin Grammy Winner Luis Enrique
  2017 Kia Sorento Achieves Top Safety Pick Plus Rating From The Insurance Institute For Highway Safety
  Kia Mexico celebrates first year anniversary and announces hybrid model for local market
- 6 Jun month123
  
  Kia Ranked Number One in the Auto Industry for Initial Quality by J.D. Power
  Kia recognized as one of the highest quality brands in the US auto industry by Strategic Vision
  Kia brings fans closer to UEFA EURO 2016™ with five-a-side tournament and new social media campaign
  Kia ranks highest among all popular brands in 2016 AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards
  Kia Optima And Soul Named Among The Best Family Cars Of 2016 By Parents Magazine And Edmunds.com
- 5 May month123
  
  Kia backs creation of community auto mechanic training centers in Ethiopia and Kenya
  Kia hands over vehicle fleet for UEFA EURO 2016
- 4 Apr month123
  
  Kia and Total renew partnership
  2017 Kia Sportage Receives Top Safety Pick Plus Rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
  Kia returns to Mom 2.0 Summit for second straight year
- 3 Mar month123
  
  Kia reveals three new models for Europe at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show
  Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™ for latest Kia models
  All-new 2017 Kia Cadenza takes the stage at the New York International Auto Show
  Kia produces two millionth vehicle in the U.S.
- 2 Feb month123
  
  The NEW Mohave Launched
  Kia America Announces Pricing For The All New 2017 Sportage
  Kia Optima Sportswagon world debut
  Kia to Unveil Optima Plug-in Hybrid, The Next Step in its 'green' Car Revolution
  All new Kia Optima Hybrid unveiled at 2016 Chicago Auto Show
  All new 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle arrives in the Windy City for global debut at Chicago Auto Show
- 1 Jan month123
  
  ALL NEW K7 Launched
  Participated in 2016 Consumer Electronics Show(CES)
  Participated in 2016 North American International Auto Show
  Official Support for 2016 Australian Open
  Coveted Design Awards for All-New Kia Sportage and Optima
2015 year
- 12 Dec month123
  
  Five-star safety ratings for all-new Kia Optima and Sportage
  Kia takes first place in Auto Bild magazine’s Quality Report
  Kia granted Nevada autonomous driving license
  Three brands (Sorento and K5, etc) – Received 2015 Good Design Award
  2nd Release of X-Car Series – Mystique
  Official Website of Kia Corporation – Received 2015 Web Award Korea Grand Prize
  The New K3 Launched
  K5 Hybrid Launched
- 11 Nov month123
  
  Kia Sorento wins coveted Public Car of the Year title at Middle East Car of the Year Awards
  Kia celebrates the spirit of the American road trip at 2015 SEMA Show
  Kia previews next-generation Cadenza
  2016 Kia Optima earns Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com Best Buy Award
- 10 Oct month123
  
  Kia Announces Fifth Consecutive Monthly Sales Record
  Kia continues Sorento marketing campaign with expanded ‘NBC Sunday Night Football’ partnership
  Kia America Expands Soul EV Availability to Four Additional States
  Kia America Announces Pricing Of All-New 2016 Optima
  Kia Soul Wins Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year Award
- 9 Sep month123
  
  Russian Branch - Hit accumulated sales records of 1 million units
  Super Racer Enzy, a racing animation, premiered at cinemas nationwide
  Released Sportage, The SUV
  Joined 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show
  Sportage ranked 4th for Frankfurt Motor Show’s Best Cars
  Kia unveils all-new Sportage and Optima at 2015 Frankfurt International Motor Show
  Global debut for all-new Kia Sportage at Frankfurt Motor Show (with video)
  Kia launches stylish new ‘Rhythm in Basic’ brand collection
- 8 Aug month123
  
  Launched 2016 Sorento
  Launched morning sports
  Mobile Web for All New Sorento & Soul EV – Awarded at Red Dot Design
  Official Sponsor of the 20th PIFF Pusan International Film Festival
  Kia Cadenza earns AutoPacific’s 2015 Ideal Vehicle Award in Large Car category
- 7 Jul month123
  
  Launched New K5
  Kia K900 (Quoris) sets record-high score in AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards
  2015 Kia Sedona (Grand Carnival) receives J.D. Power APEAL award
  Kia posts global sales of 230,227 vehicles in July
- 6 Jun month123
  
  Transfer Fund 'k7 doneisyeon'
  RV Camping Zone operations inside the exhibition
  Kia vehicle exports from Korea to surpass 15 million units in June
  Kia earns best-ever ranking in 2015 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study
  Kia holds official brand launch ceremony in Mexico
- 5 May month123
  
  Hosted Brand experience event 'Surprise Weekend'
  Hosted Korea Ladies Professional Glof Association 29th
  Hosted KIAREDMEMBERS 'Palpitating Driving class'
- 4 Apr month123
  
  Launched The new 2015 Sportage.
  All-new 2016 Optima makes debut at the SEOUL MOTOR SHOW 2015
  2016 Sedona(Grand Carnival) receives NHTSA 5 Star rating
  Sedona(Grand Carnival) named to Ward’s 10 Best Interiors list
  All-new Optima(K5) makes debut and launched the new Quoris(K9) at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition 2015
  2016 all-new Sorento CUV receives NHTSA 5 Star rating
- 3 Mar month123
  
  'Morning' small car brand power No.1 in the Korea Brand Power Index, KMAC
  Second consecutive sponsorship of Copa America Chile 2015
  Became the official sponsor of the KBO league in automotive sector
  Launched '2016 all-new Sedona'
  Soul EV and all-new Sorento, Double win for Kia in the 2015 Red Dot design awards
- 2 Feb month123
  
  Received 2015 iF Award for Sorento.
- 1 Jan month123
  
  Became the official sponsor of the Australia Open Tennis Championships 2015.
  Reported production of over 1 million units of the Kia Soul at the Gwangju Plant.
  Launched The New Morning.
  Launched Kia Red Members, Kia's membership brand.
2014 year
- 12 Dec month123
  
  Launched the Forte 2015
  Launched The New Rio
  Recertified as a Customer Focused Company
- 11 Nov month123
  
  Launched The New K9.
  Received 2014 Korea Color Award for the all new Sedona and all new Sorento.
  Opened Kia's corporate culture communication website.
  Assisted the 10,000th person in need of transportation.
- 10 Oct month123
  
  Ranked 74th in Interbrand's Best Global Brands rankings.
  Launched a smartphone app for roadside assistance.
  Ran Carnation, an online donation campaign.
  Unveiled the Taste of Kia.
- 9 Sep month123
  
  Ranked 74th in Interbrand's Best Global Brands rankings.
  Launched a smartphone app for roadside assistance.
  Ran Carnation, an online donation campaign.
  Unveiled the Taste of Kia.
- 8 Aug month123
  
  Launched the All New Sorento.
  Opened a middle school in Malawi, Africa.
  Received two awards for its sustainability report for 2014.
  Officially sponsored the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.
- 7 Jul month123
  
  Received the Vision Award in the U.S. for 2014 MOVE, Kia's sustainability report.
  Ranked highest in APEAL study.
- 6 Jun month123
  
  The All New Sedona is launched.
- 4 Apr month123
  
  The Soul EV is launched.
- 2 Feb month123
  
  The Soul EV becomes the first in the industry to be given Underwriters Laboratory's environmental validation.
2013 year
- 12 Dec month123
  
  Kia's social contribution website opens.
- 10 Oct month123
  
  The All New Soul with a two tone roof and customized red zone is unveiled.
  Kia Fragrance is launched.
  The All New Soul is launched.
- 6 Jun month123
  
  The face-lifted New Optima is launched.
  Kia is named 37th in Interbrand's list of 50 Best Global Green Brands 2013.
- 4 Apr month123
  
  Kia's accumulated overseas sales exceed 50 million units.
- 3 Mar month123
  
  Four Kia cars receive red dot Design Awards.
2012 year
- 10 Oct month123
  
  Kia ranks 87th in Interbrand's list of 100 Best Global Brands

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History - 2019~2011 year