Kia the latest automaker to mull exiting Russia

Kia Rio for Russia — Last year Kia had four cars in the country's ranking of top 25-sellers, led by the Rio (shown) with a volume of 82,941, AEB numbers show. Through nine months Kia has sold 23,872 Rios in the country.

October 25, 2022 08:19 AM

Kia sees volatility rising in Russia with the prolonged war in Ukraine, and in a worst-case scenario, may shutter its business entirely, an executive said Tuesday.

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