Kia Motors has risen out of Asia, quite literally that is. Name of this second largest automaker in South Korea is made of Sino-Korean words Ki (to come out) and a (stands for Asia). Kia is currently owned by the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group.
The oldest South Korean automobile manufacturer, Kia, was founded in the year 1944 as a manufacturer of steel tubing and bicycles. Hitherto Kyungsung Precision Industry changed its name to Kia in the year 1952. Later on the company started manufacturing motorcycles, trucks and finally cars in the year 1974. Kia Motors America was incorporated in the United States in 1992. The once mere 4 dealership network expanded into more than 600 dealerships throughout the United States, methodically adding one region at a time. In spite of a fantastic run for the company, not all was fun and frolic for the company. Due to the Asian financial crisis in 1997, Kia ended up being acquired in 1998 by South Korean rival Hyundai Motor Company. Kia, at the time had a running relationship with Ford Motor Company dating back to 1984, when they jointly produced several Mazda derived vehicles for both sales in South Korea and other countries. Yet, Hyundai managed to outbid Ford Motor in acquiring Kia’s 51% stake.
Apart from passenger and commercial vehicles, Kia also specializes in manufacturing military vehicles. It was the sole maker of military vehicles designated by the South Korean Government since 1976.
Kia produces a full line of vehicles, including passenger cars, SUVs, Vans, commercial vehicles, concept cars, and hybrid cars. Some of the popular models in each segment include Forte, Optima, Rio in passenger cars, Sportage, Sorento, Sedona, Borrego in SUVs/Minivans and Kia Soul Hybrid in hybrid vehicles. Over the years Kia has built reputation for itself as an automaker for the budget-minded, offering vehicles that are typically priced below competing models. Kia vehicles usually come with a substantial insurance coverage compared to its peers. Yet these affordable vehicles maintain their quality, reliability, fuel efficiency and safety standards to the world class level. In short, Kia has been delivering a lot of car for a little price.
Global Kia is a New Jersey Kia dealer, located in Plainfield, catering to customers from many different areas in New Jersey, including North Plainfield, Union and Newark. The dealership offers both new Kia vehicles and used vehicles of different makes and models. Over the years the dealership has received many awards, including the 2009 Diamond Quality Management award. Apart from selling new and used cars, the dealership maintains a service facility to service and repairs vehicles, a parts and accessories store, and a finance department to help buyers avail cheap finance from leading lenders.
The website features many useful information for the buyers. The specials section of the website displays current specials and deals available at the dealership, including deals on retail sales, service specials and deals on parts and accessories. One can get a quick quote from the website for any model he/she is looking for, view the full inventory and even order parts online.