Kia Motors Corporation’s new car registrations in Europe grew 49.1% year-on-year in May to 18,420 units, further strengthening the automaker’s position as the fastest growing car maker in Europe.
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For the first five months of the year, Kia’s new car registrations have increased 65.4% compared to the same period of last year, reaching 91,169 units.
BMW Group was Kia’s closest competitor for May unit volume gain, posting a 23% year-on-year rise.
Spain was Kia’s biggest market in Europe for the first five months of the year, with a total of 16,359 vehicles delivered, just clear of Italy’s 16,177 units. Greece showed the largest improvement with a 213% rise to 4,795 units.
Kia is expecting more gains later in the year as it adds to its diesel engine offerings, including versions of the popular Picanto supermini.
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