Kia Europe names Ford, VW, Toyota veteran as CEO

Kia Europe CEO Marc Hedrich — Kia Europe's new CEO Marc Hedrich said the region will have a key role in the automaker's EV goals.

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Nick Gibbs

December 22, 2023 11:18 AM

Kia has promoted former Ford, Volkswagen and Toyota executive Marc Hedrich as CEO of its European operations.

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While the new rule is a win for Canada, the non-U.S. content of every Canadian-assembled car shipped south of the border has been, and will continue to be, tariffed at 25 per cent.”

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Greg Layson

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