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Rebrand heralds a new era for Kia

Tom_Jervis@autovia.co.uk

@thomaswjervis

SWITCH on the TV and you won’t have to wait too long to see an advert featuring a car that looks straight out of Blade Runner and a contemporary logo apparently comprising a ‘K’ and backwards ‘N’. Is this the latest EV arrival from China, or is it yet another hip American start-up?

Actually the latest marketing campaign is from Kia, a marque that’s currently undergoing one of the most comprehensive rebranding schemes we’ve seen in years.

Kia’s shift towards becoming a desirable and (dare we say it) premium brand has been gaining momentum recently, spearheaded by the launch of its ‘EV’ electric-car range. This

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