Shanghai, January 16 (Gasgoo.com) Although China's automobile output and sales slowed in 2008, Dongfeng Yueda Kia Automobile Company still saw the year sales reach 142,008 units, up 40% year on year, eightfold above the industry growth rates, Shenzhen Evening News reported.

Dongfeng Yueda Kia Automobile Company, a joint venture between Dongfeng Motor Corporation, Kia Motors, and Yueda, now has become one of the fastest growing automakers in China.

Good products contributed a lot to the joint venture’s sales success. Vehicle models of Dongfeng Yueda Kia delivered good performance whether in the exterior design, vehicle capability or in fuel-efficiency and environment protection.

The Sportage ranked first among SUV models and Cerato ranked second of mid-class cars, according to a customer satisfaction survey conducted by China Association for Quality (CAQ).