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Kia Motors starts trial at Andhra plant; to create 10000 jobs, use 300 bots

The new Anantapur plant, which is the first India facility of Kia Motors, employs the latest production technologies, with more than 300 robots automating the press, body and paint shops

Kia Motors signs pact with Andhra govt to build electric vehicle infra

Kia Motors has provided the government with three examples of its global best-selling eco cars

Kia Motors to launch a new model every 6 months from mid-2019 in India

South Korean auto major Kia Motors will launch one model every six months once it starts selling vehicles in India from mid-2019 but is not considering the high-volume compact cars segment, a top company official said Tuesday. The company, which has set a target to be among top five players in three years in India, is looking to position itself as a premium brand in the mass segment. "Yes, we are considering six models in three years, which is one model every six months," Kia Motors India CEO and Managing Director Kookhyun Shim told PTI here. The company, however, is not considering the compact cars segment which accounts for about 70 per cent of the total Indian passenger vehicles (PV) segment that stood at around 3.3 million units in 2017-18. Currently, the Indian PV market is dominated by Maruti Suzuki India followed by Hyundai, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors and Honda. "We want to position ourselves as a premium brand. At the moment there is no plan for compact cars in ...

Kia plans to roll out electric, hybrid vehicles in Indian markets by 2021

At the Auto Expo earlier this year, Kia Motors Corporation President and CEO Han-Koo Park had said that the company will introduce an India-exclusive compact electric vehicle between 2019 and 2021

Kia Motors to hire 3,000 employees for its upcoming plant in Andhra Pradesh

The plant spread over 23 million square feet will have a capacity to produce 300,000 car annually and employ around 3,000 when fully operational

Kia Motors appoints Kookhyun Shim as MD & CEO of India operations

Kookhyun Shim will oversee the construction of Kia Motor's first manufacturing facility, which is coming up in Andhra Pradesh

Kia Motors to start retail sales in India from 2nd half of 2019

Korean car manufacturer Kia plans to start retail sales during the second half of 2019. The company has started series of roadshows around India to meet prospective dealer partners.When series production commences in the second half of 2019, Kia plans to produce a strategic compact sedan and compact SUV especially for the Indian market.Yong S Kim, Head of Sales & Marketing, Kia Motors India said that India ranks very high in the company's list of priorities and Kia Motors India is looking for dealers. Kia is part of Hyundai's family. Hyundai already manufactures cars for both domestic and export markets near Chennai, Tamil Nadu."India is a unique market, and it's important to Kia that we learn from those who have a deep understanding of local buyers and their needs. Like other regions where Kia already has a presence, we will offer Indian customers the highest levels of satisfaction. Our dealer partners hold the key to achieving this aim," said Kim.The upcoming facility at Andhra .

Why Kia is keen to drive into India

Korean auto major plans to enter the crowded Indian market with its compact sedans and SUVs

To focus on brand positioning, after sales service: KIA President

Korean car major Kia last month announced plans to enter the Indian market with an investment $1.1 billion in a manufacturing in Andhra Pradesh, slated to begin production in 2019. Han Woo Park, President at the Seoul headquartered company, tells Ajay Modi in an emailed interaction that the company is doing a feasibility study for vehicles including SUV and sedan. Park, who spent three years as MD&CEO of Hyundai (Kia's parent company) in India, said it will focus on a differentiated brand positioning and strong aftersales to gain volumes in the world's fifth biggest car market. 1)What factors related convinced Kia that this is the right time for India entry? The Indian market is expanding rapidly, and presents Kia with an opportunity to secure further sustained growth. The infrastructure in India supports car manufacturing and will develop and expand even further in the coming years. We have been busy in recent years establishing a strong manufacturing presence in the strategic ...

Korean companies don't set up two facilities in one state: Tamil Nadu govt

Industry Ministry of Tamil Nadu said Korean companies do not set up two facilities in one state

Sporty Kia sets up race

For Kia to be profitable localisation would be key

Korea's Kia Motors to pump in $1.1 bn for India ride

Korean small car maker Kia Motors has finally announced it would be entering the Indian car market, with an investment of $1.1 billion (about Rs 7,000 crore). It will set up a manufacturing unit in Andhra Pradesh, with annual capacity of 300,000 units. The agreement was signed on Thursday with the state government, for a factory in Anantapur district.Kia's parent company is Hyundai, this country's second biggest car maker, with 17 per cent market share. Kia plans to produce a compact sedan and compact SUV for the Indian market. Both segments are seeing a lot of action and these vehicles also enjoy a lower excise duty, compared to large sedans and SUVs. Kia will be competing with Maruti Suzuki, parent Hyundai, Honda, Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors. "In spite of all the competition, we are able to judge what the market needs and grow our share," said R C Bhargava, chairman at market leader Maruti Suzuki. Construction of the new factory will commence in the final quarter of this

Korean automaker Kia Motors to make compact sedans, SUVs in India from 2019

Signs MoU with Andhra Pradesh government to set up $1.1 billion plant in Anantapur district

Korean car maker Kia Motors to pump in Rs 7,000 cr for India ride

To set up a manufacturing unit in Andhra Pradesh with an annual capacity of 300,000 units

Kia Motors executive says announcement on India car factory 'soon'

Kia said that the investment size for its India plant has not been decided

Kia to ink pact with Andhra Pradesh govt for setting up manufacturing unit

State officials had worked patiently for over a year to make this happen

Andhra govt starts acquisition of 600 acres for Kia Motors facility

Hyderabad, 14 April: Hyundai Motor Company's sister concern Kia Motors is all set to establish its first Indian manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh as the state government has initiated the process for acquisition of land meant for the company's operations.Contrary to the recent reports cited Sri City as the possible location in AP for its close proximity to Tamil Nadu, which is the base for Hyundai Motors' manufacturing operations and its vendor ecosystem. However, Kia has chosen a place that is closer to Bangalore city. In its orders issued on Thursday, AP government has directed Anantapur district collector to acquire 600 acres of land in Erramanchi village near Penukonda on the national highway connecting Benguluru for an 'Industrial park'. Sources told Business Standard that the acquisition is meant for Kia's upcoming manufacturing facility.The government has even mentioned the survey numbers of the land having a total extent of 599.38 acres for the acquisition besides ...

Kia Motors to finalise Andhra or Maharashtra for $1-bn investment

The target for operationalising the factory is the end of 2018 or early 2019