Kia UK has scooped the Manufacturer of the Year trophy for the second year running having hit its long-held 100,000 registrations target in 2022.

The Korean brand drove its volumes up 10.3%, to 100,191 units, last year and expects to build on the strong performance with a further 5% uplift in 2023.

Consistent leadership and stable franchised relationships have been central to Kia’s “progressive and sustainable” growth in the UK, along with a raft of exciting model launches.

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