Kia benchmarks Volkswagen in bid to be a 'people's brand'

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Harald Hamprecht

October 17, 2011 05:00 AM

Kia Motors Corp. is benchmarking Volkswagen as it aims to become the world's best-loved car brand, said the company's vice president Hyoung-Keun (Hank) Lee.

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