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Kia Motors to provide vehicles for the United Nations
- UN provided with a fleet of Kia Rio, Sorento and Forte models
- Vehicles will support UN causes around the world
Seoul, 26 March 2018 – Kia Motors has won a vehicle provision bid held by the United Nations Procurement Division (UN/DP) to provide vehicles to the UN and UN Entities. Kia succeeded against competition from various leading global car manufacturers and will provide vehicles and maintenance services for the next three years.
A fleet of Kia Rio, Sorento and Forte* models will be delivered to the UN and UN Entities, and will carry the UN mark whilst supporting UN causes and activities.
In a statement, Kia wrote: “It is a significant achievement for Kia to be selected as the vehicle supplier for the UN. It is a testament to the excellent quality of our vehicles and their competitiveness in the global automobile market.”
“The contract was awarded to Kia Motors with the aim of consolidating the vehicle requirements of the UN Entities to take advantage of economies of scale, better quality, and better after-sale support,” said the UN. “It is important for the UN and the UN Entities to ensure that vehicles are of good quality with a comprehensive after-sale support package. We look forward to a fruitful engagement with Kia.”
This is the second time that Kia has supplied vehicles to the UN, providing 420 minibuses (including Hyundai models) to the organisation from 2010 to 2015, following a bid process held by the UN/DP.
Hyundai Motor, sister company of Kia, will also provide vehicles to the UN. The value of the three-year contract between Kia (including Hyundai) and the UN equates to approximately $7 million (US). The contract includes the possibility of a two-year extension. Hyundai Mobis, part of Hyundai Motor Group, will also provide automotive parts to the UN.
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Notes to editors
*Kia Forte not sold in Europe
About Kia Motors Europe
Kia Motors Europe is the European sales, marketing and service arm of the Kia Motors Corporation. With its headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, it covers 30 markets in Europe.
About Kia Motors Corporation
Kia Motors Corporation () – a maker of world-class quality vehicles for the young-at-heart – was founded in 1944 and is Korea's oldest manufacturer of motor vehicles. About 3 million Kia vehicles a year are produced at 14 manufacturing and assembly operations in five countries which are then sold and serviced through a network of distributors and dealers covering around 180 countries. Kia today has over 51,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues of over US$47 billion. It is the major sponsor of the Australian Open and an official automotive partner of FIFA – the governing body of the FIFA World Cup™. Kia Motors Corporation's brand slogan – "The Power to Surprise" – represents the company's global commitment to surprise the world by providing exciting and inspiring experiences that go beyond expectations.
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