2010 MILESTONES

01/01/10 ID: 4794
  • In January, Kia celebrates 15th consecutive year of increased market share
  • In January, Kia debuts advanced infotainment system, UVO powered by Microsoft® during 2010 International CES.
  • In February, Kia airs company’s first-ever Super Bowl ad, nicknamed “Joyride Dream,” during the big game on February 7
  • In February, Kia announces partnership with professional golfer Michelle Wie and becomes title sponsor of LPGA’s inaugural Kia Classic
  • On February 26, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia celebrates its official Grand Opening
  • In March Kia Motors sells its three millionth vehicle in the United States.
  • In March, Kia achieves all-time record February sales of 24,052, up 2.3-percent from previous sales record set in February 2007
  • In April, Kia Motors announces its best quarter ever and all-time best March sales with a March monthly total of 30,522 units sold, a 23.5-percent increase over the same period last year and 10.7-percent increase over the previous March sales record set in 2007.
  • In June, Kia Motors achieves all-time record May sales of 31,431 units, surpassing the previous May sales record of 31,047 set in 2008
  • In July, Kia Motors announces its best quarter ever and all-time best June sales with a June monthly total of 31,906 units sold, a 12.8-percent increase over the previous June best set in 2008.
  • In August, Kia Motors announces record July sales of 35,419 units sold, a 20.7-percent increase from July 2009.
  • In October, Kia Motors announces its best quarter ever and all-time best September with a monthly total of 30,071 units sold, a 39-percent increase over September 2009
  • In October, Kia Motors announces the 2011 Sorento posts sales of more than 10,000 units in September, the first time since its debut
  • In November, Kia Motors achieves all-time best October sales with 31,199 units sold, a 38.7-percent increase over the same period last year
  • In December, Kia Motors announces record November sales with 26,601 units sold, bringing year to date sales to 325,824 and exceeding its previous full-year sales record set in 2007 of 305,473