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Kia presented new models and plans for 2024 at dealer conference held in Liverpool.
The event was fronted by president and CEO at Kia UK Paul Philpott. Philpott said: “Proud to present our record 2023 results and our exciting plans for the year ahead to all our dealer partners at our National Dealer Conference in Liverpool today.
“Always motivating to present to 900 people from the dealer network and share the stage with such a capable team.
“Big thanks to LGA for your support and congrats to Gravells Kia, Bridgend for winning Dealer of the Year for 2023. We are powering on together and our future is electric!”
Kia had a good year in 2023 winning the Carmaker of the Year title in the Motor Industry Awards held at the Grosvenor House hotel in London in November.
The brand also took top slot in the National Franchised Dealers Association Dealer Attitude Survey which looks at the business performance of the franchise and relationships between carmakers and their dealer networks.
The brand is launching the new Sorento and Picanto and the new EV3, EV4 and EV5, all arriving within the next 24 months.
Kia is also launching a range of Electric Vans for the UK market.