Kia Motors (UK)
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Manufacturer 10 JunWhy electrification will boost Kia dealers' sales despite coronavirus
For Kia's sales to continue to grow, it needs to get the balance right, says president and chief executive Paul Philpott.
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Car Model News 29 AprLaunch report: Kia Soul EV will get you noticed
There’s a raft of equipment on the new Soul EV Kia's including as standard to help justify its £34,295 price tag after taking in the £3,000 plug-in car grant.
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Dealer profiles 22 AprDrayton Motors - cultivating success with rural Kia franchises
A strong emphasis on people and a collective willingness to roll up their sleeves is propelling profits at Drayton Motors.
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Manufacturer 15 AprLexus tops Driver Power car owner satisfaction survey in 2020
Lexus has topped the rankings of the Auto Express Driver Power customer satisfaction survey for a fourth consecutive year – beating Kia and Subaru to top spot in 2020.
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Manufacturer 9 AprUS-only Kia Telluride SUV named World Car of the Year
The Kia Telluride fended off competition from the Porsche Taycan and Kia Soul EVs and the latest Mazda models to be named World Car of the Year - despite only being available in America.
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Manufacturer 8 AprKia Sorento named Best Car to Own in Auto Express Driver Power Survey
The Kia Sorento was named 'Best Large SUV' and 'Best Car to Own' as it claimed top spot in Auto Express magazine’s annual Driver Power Survey.
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Acquisitions and deals 3 MarVertu Motors completes £4m Vantage Kia and Honda acquisitions
Vertu Motors completed the £4 million acquisition of the Kia Bradford and Honda Bradford business from the Vantage Motor Group.
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Latest News 13 Feb
Kia Motors UK wins 2020 AM Award for Franchise Partner of the Year
Kia Motors UK has claimed the Franchise Partner of the Year accolade for the third time in the past four years. Suzuki GB broke up the run in 2017.
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Market Insight 6 FebCarmakers and retailers celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2020
Car dealers and their manufacturer partners have been highlighting their efforts to recruit the next-generation of automotive sector talent to mark National Apprenticeship Week 2020.
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Manufacturer 28 JanKia urges retailers to ‘take charge’ at 2020 dealer conference
Kia Motors UK urged its franchised car retail network to “take charge” in 2020 as it prepares for the arrival of a new crop of electric vehicles (EV) – including the new e-Niro and Soul EV.
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Supplier News 21 JanRAPID RTC lead management software available to Kia network
RAPID RTC has forged a new partnership with Kia Motors UK which will see its leading digital lead management software rolled out across the Korean brand’s 190-strong franchised retail network.
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Car Model News 17 JanKia launch XCeed and Ceed Sportswagon plug-in hybrids
Kia Motors UK has further expanded its range of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (EV) with the launch of electrified versions of its new XCeed crossover and Ceed Sportswagon estate car.
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Car Dealer News 10 JanGlyn Hopkin opens its first Kia dealership in Romford
Glyn Hopkin has joined the Kia Motor UK franchise with the opening of its first dealership for the Korean car manufacturer in Romford.
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People News 11 DecKate McLaren becomes Kia’s general manager of customer quality
Former Fiat head of brand FCA Group UK Kate McLaren has joined Kia Motor UK as the Korean brand’s new general manager of customer quality.
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Car Dealer News 22 NovChippenham Motor Company celebrates 20 years of Kia Motors sales
Chippenham Motor Company has celebrated 20 years of car sales with Korean franchise partner Kia Motors.
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Latest News 18 NovNorfolk Motor Group Kia reaches 20-year Lifetime Achievement Award
NMG reach 20 years of selling Kia's.
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People News 16 SepKia marketing director named among Marketing Week Top 100
Kia Motors UK’s marketing director David Hilbert has been named as one of the most effective UK marketers in Marketing Week ‘Top 100’.
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Manufacturer 5 SepKia targets 120,000 UK car sales in anticipation of record 2019
Kia Motors UK managing director Paul Philpott has said that the brand can achieve 120,000 vehicle sales after projecting a record 97,000 sales for the brand in 2019.
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Market Insight 2 SepHonda is NFDA’s Dealer Attitude Survey’s most improved car franchise
Honda emerged as the National Franchised Dealers Association’s (NFDA) most improved franchised in the Summer 2019 Dealer Attitude Survey amid the roll-out of its ambitious network restructure.
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Car Dealer News 19 AugBrayleys Cars Kia Oxford launches new car rental service
Brayleys Cars’ Oxford Kia dealership has become the latest franchised retailer to launch a new car rental facility as part of the Korean brand’s ‘Try Before You Buy’ initiative.
