Kia Celebrates 80 Years with Ceremony and Exhibition Honoring Its Heritage and Vision
For eight decades, Kia has built its reputation on the pillars of value and excellence. To commemorate 80 years of success and community impact, the company hosted a gala dedicated to the craftsmanship of the Kia brand. Joined by partners like the Hyundai Motor Group, the event served as a sophisticated yet warm gathering for the global Kia family and their long-time supporters.
Kia America recently reached a major milestone by selling one million certified pre-owned vehicles. While hitting the one-million mark for any type of vehicle is impressive, certified pre-owned car, truck, and SUV sales carry a unique significance of their own.
Kia has a strong history of supporting meaningful causes across the United States, and now they've added another impactful initiative to their legacy. On March 21st, Kia announced a new partnership with The Nature Conservancy—a respected organization dedicated to freshwater conservation and global environmental improvement. While Kia has long been involved in environmental and community efforts, this marks their first collaboration with The Nature Conservancy.
IONNA – the joint venture backed by top automakers including BMW, General Motors, Kia, and Honda – has recently declared its move from public beta testing to a full-scale national launch.
Kia America continues its holiday tradition of supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for the second consecutive year. St. Jude, a leading institution in medical research and treatment, will benefit from funds raised during this charity drive. The donations will aid in financing treatments and finding cures for critical childhood illnesses. Last year's "Accelerate the Good" event by Kia successfully raised $1.35 million, earning the automaker the prestigious title of St. Jude's New Corporate Partner of the Year.
After Hurricane Ian's path of destruction left the residents of Florida and South Carolina devastated and infrastructures that will take months, if not years, to repair, there was a clear need for immediate action. Not only is the economic recovery in dire need, but the emotional toll Hurricane Ian caused cannot be understated. So when Kia America saw the need, the company stepped up with a $500,000 donation to the American Red Cross.