Sportage becomes the fourth model produced by Kia Georgia, joining the popular and critically-acclaimed Telluride, Sorento and K5, further expanding plant’s product lineup (West Point, Ga.) February 1, 2022 – On Tuesday, the Kia Georgia team officially began production of the all-new 2023 Sportage subcompact SUV at the plant’s facility in West Point, Georgia. Sportage, Kia’s […]

(West Point, GA.) Dec. 17, 2021 – Kia Georgia, Inc. announced the retirement of its President & Chief Executive Officer, Jangsoo (Jason) Shin, effective December 31, 2021. Shin has led the Georgia facility since 2017, overseeing the inaugural launches of the brand’s Telluride and K5 models, as well as the latest generation of its first […]

This is the first time hourly production positions have been available for direct hires since 2011. Visit www.kiageorgia.com/employment to apply today. West Point, Ga., August 20, 2021 – Kia Georgia, Inc. announced recently that the plant has re-opened its online application process for the first time since completing a third wave of hiring at the West […]

(West Point, GA.) March 30, 2021 – Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) announced today a donation of $50,000 to the American Red Cross to assist with tornado relief efforts across the region. In addition, KMMG team members are raising funds for the American Red Cross through an internal channel that will be added to […]

Chairman Mong-Koo Chung inaugurated as Honorary Chairman of the Group Inauguration unanimously endorsed by board members of Hyundai Motor, Kia Motors and Hyundai Mobis Euisun Chung has been recognized for successful leadership as Executive Vice Chairman of the Group over past two years Group’s future direction will focus on ‘customers,’ ‘humanity,’ ‘future’ and ‘social contribution’ […]

(West Point, GA.) September 24, 2020 – Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) is proud to partner with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) through a donation of 26 quality assessment vehicles for their automotive programs. “KMMG is pleased to offer these vehicles to the Technical College System of Georgia as an education tool,” said […]

The Team Members of Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) join our fellow Georgians in mourning the loss of beloved civil rights leader and revered Georgian Rep. John Lewis. John Lewis’ influence and positive impact on our state and country will be felt for generations to come. There is no doubt that our world is a […]

Protective Face Shields Assembled at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia Will Be Distributed to Healthcare Workers Across the State Using CDC social distancing guidelines, a portion of Kia’s U.S. plant has transformed into a specialty production area Production of personal protection equipment expands Kia’s “Accelerate the Good” efforts to help people impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic […]

(West Point, GA.) April 22, 2020 – On Wednesday, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) announced that it will be extending its suspension of vehicle production through Friday, May 1. Vehicle production is scheduled to resume on Monday, May 4. KMMG’s initial suspension of production began on March 30. Throughout the suspension of vehicle production, […]

Assembly of Personal Protective Equipment at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia Expands Kia’s “Accelerate the Good” Efforts to Help People Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic Donations set to begin this week in the area surrounding West Point, Georgia, followed by deliveries to the Georgia Emergency Management Agency as well as medical facilities in Southern California and […]