- Kia achieves 10th consecutive year of record sales
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- Optima earns a five-star rollover rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in rollover tests
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- Second generation Spectra makes its world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit
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- Second generation Spectra5 makes its U.S. debut at the New York Auto Show
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- Second generation Sportage unveiled
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- Sedona earns top honors in the minivan category in the Strategic Vision Total Quality Index™ (TQI) study
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- Amanti named “The Most Significant New Entry Into the Luxury Segment” by Car.com
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- Sorento named “Best in Class” by Truck Trend magazine
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- Sorento named “Best SUV Value” by the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA)
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- Spectra named “Best Economy Car” and Amanti named “Best Family Sedan” by El Hispanic News
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- Annual sales: 270,055 vehicles
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