(West Point, GA.) April 8, 2020 – In continuation of its response to the unprecedented spread of COVID-19 in the U.S. and supply chain concerns, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) is extending its suspension of production until Friday, April 24. Production is scheduled to resume on Monday, April 27. KMMG’s initial suspension of production […]
(West Point, GA.) March 24, 2020 – In response to the unprecedented situation arising with the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S. and supply chain concerns, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) will suspend production at its West Point, Ga. facility effective Monday, March 30. Operations will be halted for two weeks, including a previously […]
As a Legacy Sponsor, Kia will Donate a 2020 Telluride SUV to the Organization 2020 marks the automotive brand’s eighth year in partnership with The King Center, and its first year as a major contributor to the Salute to Greatness Awards Gala The Georgia-manufactured Telluride will support The King Center’s transportation needs to further […]
Game-Changing SUV Takes Coveted Award Telluride’s style, ride experience, technology, quality and value are among many factors that won over North American Car of the Year jurors Award locks down Kia’s place in the top tier of world automakers DETROIT, Mich., January 13, 2020 — Today, the Kia Telluride was named 2020 North American Utility […]
KMMG, Kia Motors’ first North American manufacturing plant, has created more than 15,000 jobs and produced more than three million vehicles Governor Brian Kemp and Hyundai Motor Group Executive Vice Chairman Euisun Chung attend ceremony to mark anniversary Kia continues efforts to provide world’s best smart mobility services alongside expanding range of efficient, high-quality […]
(West Point, GA.) October 30, 2019 – Team members from Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia recently assembled more than 3,000 comfort kits for the Central Midwest Georgia American Red Cross. The kits will be used for immediate relief for families affected by disasters. Connie Hensler, executive director of the American Red Cross Central Midwest Georgia, and […]
(West Point, GA.) September 12, 2019 – Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) reached another milestone yesterday evening when the plant’s three millionth vehicle – a white 2020 Telluride SX Prestige – rolled off the assembly line in West Point, Georgia. Representing an investment of more than $1.1 billion, KMMG began mass production on Nov. […]
(West Point, GA.) August 23, 2019 – Showing great support for the 2,700 team members at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG), the Troup County Fire Department (TCFD) has added an all-new 2020 Kia Telluride to its fleet of vehicles. This Telluride has been custom-decorated to match the new design of the department’s fire trucks. […]
(West Point, GA.) August 2, 2019– The team at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) has achieved a lot since beginning production on Nov. 16, 2009. From the launches of the Sorento, Optima and Telluride to the 1 millionth and 2 millionth milestone vehicles, it has been a great 10 years. To thank the local community […]
(West Point, GA.) July 31, 2019 – KIA Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) today announced a number of executive changes, effective immediately. Stuart Countess has been named the Sr. Vice President & Chief Operations Officer, overseeing Production Operations of the facility. Countess was hired as the Sr. Manager/HOD of Assembly for KMMG in 2007, and then […]