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IRVINE, CA -- June 1, 2012 : With a diverse line-up of fuel-efficient, stylish andfun-to-drive vehicles that is attracting more new customers to itsshowrooms, Kia Motors America's (KMA) momentum continued withbest-ever May sales of 51,771 units, a 7.4-percent increase overthe same period last year. Year-to-date sales are up 18.7 percent,and May also saw the sale of Kia's four millionth vehicle in theU.S. (since entering the market in 1994) and extended the brand'srun of consecutive monthly sales records to 21. Vehicles that achieve more than 30 mpg on the highway[2] accountedfor 78 percent of sales in May, while sales of the fuel-efficient2012 Rio subcompacts, which can deliver up to 40 miles pergallon[3] on the highway, increased 59.5 percent over the sameperiod in 2011. The record-setting May performance was driven bystrong demand for the brand's two U.S.-built* products -- theOptima midsize sedan and Sorento CUV built at Kia MotorsManufacturing Georgia (KMMG) -- as well as the ongoing popularityof the Soul urban passenger vehicle. "Kia has experienced dramatic growth over the past few years, andour record-breaking momentum continues as we gather industry-widerecognition for reliability, low cost of ownership, increasedresidual values and outstanding brand loyalty," said Byung Mo Ahn , group president and CEO of KMA and KMMG. "Our line offuel-efficient vehicles combines cutting-edge technologies withworld class design to create a standout value formula, and we'llhave more new products and technologies arriving in showroomswithin the next year." Kia's Unprecedented Growth Kia Motors is one of the world's fastest moving global automotivebrands; from 2009-2011 Kia launched more new vehicles in the U.S.than any other automaker, and under the guidance of chief designofficer Peter Schreyer earned a reputation as an industry leader in automotive styling.Kia Motors America's full line of fuel-efficient and fun-to-drivecars and CUVs has earned critical acclaim and dramaticallyincreased consumer awareness, perception and consideration for thebrand. In 2011, KMA recorded its 17th consecutive year of marketshare growth, thanks in part to the largest increase of any majorbrand in perceived quality[4] and the industry's highest brandloyalty ranking[5]. Kia's U.S.-based manufacturing facility in West Point, Georgia -- KMMG -- is responsible for the creation of more than 10,000plant and supplier jobs and builds two of the company'sbest-selling vehicles in the U.S. -- the Sorento CUV and Optimamidsize sedan*. Kia's value and technology-laden lineup alsoincludes the Sportage compact CUV, Soul urban passenger vehicle,Optima Hybrid, Forte compact sedan, Forte 5-door compact hatchback,Forte Koup two-door coupe, Rio and Rio 5-door sub-compacts andSedona minivan. About Kia Motors America Kia Motors America is the marketing and distribution arm of KiaMotors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea. KMA offers a complete line of vehicles through more than 755dealers throughout the United States and serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA andLPGA. In 2011, KMA recorded its best-ever annual sales total andbecame one of the fastest growing car companies in the U.S. Kia ispoised to continue its momentum and will continue to build thebrand through design innovation, quality, value, advanced safetyfeatures and new technologies. The e-commerce company in China offers quality products such as Digital Clamp Meters , Digital Insulation Tester Manufacturer, and more. For more , please visit Digital Earth Resistance Tester today!
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