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March 6, 2009 by Matt Brogan
The UK’s leading motor trade magazine, AM, has named Korean carmaker Kia as its “Car Maker of the Year”.
Praising Kia for its increasingly strong relationship with its dealers and for its clear strategy, the awards were judged by a panel of industry experts and analysts headed by AM editor Stephen Briers.
Kia managed to beat competitors including Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Mini and Suzuki to win the title.
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Of course you would expect a comment from me on this one :)Well done Kia. I think we are moving ahead faster than expected.
hahaha yes Salesman but another award in Koreans corner.
Dan was just explaining how much respect Jap cars have in Europe seems the Koreans have more in the UK this time.
Kick arse Koreans……………
Well done Kia! They beat some formidable competition, good Work!
UK does not = all of Europe pumpkin. The point I was making is, us aussies value european cars much more than they do, which is pathetic to say the least, when they use C and E class mercs as mere taxis lol!
But congrats Kia, nevertheless. All it will mean is the rest of the mob will try harder next time, which is always good for the consumer in the end.
Salesman:
Congrats! Hope this news will push the image of Kia in Oz too.
I have been looking around quite a bit for a new car and Cerato hs lately been my one of big options.
Just that the dealers around here in country victoria are a bit so so ….
Can you guide me where to look for a good deal? I mean a really good deal??