Which company manufactures Kia?

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KIA is the earliest independent automobile brand in South Korea, with its predecessor being Kyungsung Precision Industry, established in 1951. Below is relevant information: 1. Development History: It was later renamed Kia Industry, primarily manufacturing bicycles. After venturing into motorcycles and trucks, it began the research, development, and production of passenger cars in 1973. In 1990, Kia Industry was renamed Kia Motors Corporation, and in 2000, it merged with Hyundai Group, another South Korean brand, forming the now well-known Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group. 2. Main Models: Sportage, K5, Sorento, K3.