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May 20, 2016

Since 1944, Kia Motors has undergone vast transformations and expansions. It began as a small bicycle and motorcycle parts manufacturer, and by the 1960s they emerged onto the car scene. In 1962, they released the K-360, which was a three-wheel vehicle, and quickly replaced it with the T-600, a very rare model which there are only three known vehicles left in the world. The Brisa was released in 1974 and was the first domestically produced passenger car. This allowed Kia to expand their global presence, as it was the first vehicle that was exported. Production of the Brisa ended in 1981, but by then Kia was on to bigger and better vehicles, like the Bongo pick up and minibus. The subcompact Kia Pride was the inspiration for the well-known Rio, and one of the Kia’s most iconic vehicles. These days, we see Kia merging into the luxury vehicle market, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for them!

Person, and Jared Rosenholtz. “Kia Takes Us Back Through Its History To Prove How Far Its Cars Have Come.” CarBuzz. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 May 2016. <http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2016/5/3/Kia-Takes-Us-Back-Through-Its-History-To-Prove-How-Far-Its-Cars-Have-Come-7733356/>.