Question: are kia cars made by hyundai?
Answer: Although Hyundai is not the parent company to Kia Motors, there is some truth to the matter. Hyundai and Kia are both headquartered in South Korea, and Hyundai owns 33.8% of Kia Motors. ... When Hyundai made its first major purchase of Kia Motors stock in 1998, they acquired 51% of the company.