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Kia Motors Corporation Overview

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231 Yangjae-Dong, Seocho-Gu Seoul, 
 137-938 South Korea
Phone: +82-2-3464-1114
Fax:+82-2-3464-6800
Toll Free:800-225-5542

Kia Motors Corporation Rankings

#365 in FT Global 500 (June 2011)

Company Description

During tough economic times, a generous warranty coupled with lower-than-Japan and Detroit prices translates into sales for South Korea's #2 carmaker (behind Hyundai Motor). Kia Motors produces more than 2 million vehicles a year at 13 manufacturing and assembly plant in eight countries. Its compact Kia picanto is the second-best selling car in South Korea. Other popular models include the Forte, the Sorento, and the Soul. Kia also makes a number of commercial vehicles. Its high-capacity plants outside Korea are in the US, Slovakia, and China. After Korea, Kia's second-largest market is the US. Part of the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, Kia operates as an affiliate of Hyundai Motor, which owns about a third of its stock.

Kia Motors Corporation Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Competitors List

    Company Profile Report Highlights

    • Company Description

      Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.

    • Industry Information

      Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.

    • Biographies

      Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

    • Company History

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    • Key People

      Uncover the roles and responsiblities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

    • Company Financials

      Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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    The US automobile manufacturing industry includes about 200 companies with combined annual revenue of about $200 billion. Major companies are GM, Ford, and Chrysler (which is controlled by Italy's Fiat). The US industry is highly concentrated: the top three companies account for more than 90 percent of revenue. Besides the largest automakers, the industry includes extremely small, boutique manufacturers and companies that only manufacture automotive chassis.

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    Sample Questions & Answers

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    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

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      • Business Challenges

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        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

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      The US heavy truck and bus manufacturing industry includes about 80 companies with combined annual revenue of about $20 billion. Major companies include PACCAR (Peterbilt and Kenworth); Navistar International; Daimler Trucks North America (Freightliner); Volvo Trucks North America; and the commercial truck division of Ford. The industry is highly concentrated: the top 20 companies account for about 95 percent of revenue. The industry includes companies that manufacture and assemble complete vehicles and companies that supply vehicle chassis to assembly plants.

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      Sample Questions & Answers

      How is the company affected by the cyclical nature of the industry?

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      What is the company's strategy for preserving profit margins?

      Challenging economic conditions can lead some truck manufacturers to significantly discount prices, shrinking already-thin profit margins. This makes manufacturers particularly vulnerable to rising raw material costs. Prices for aluminum, steel,...

       

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      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

      Sections Included in Report

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      • Website and Media Links
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        • Recent Developments

          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

        • Trends & Opportunies

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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