Hyundai, Kia sales in China grow fast for 2008

Shanghai, January 7 (Gasgoo.com) South Korea's leading car makers Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp announced they saw significant sales growth in China for the past year, though the global auto market were falling into the financial crisis in 2008, according to Yonhap South Korean news agency.

Hyundai sold 294,508 vehicles in China last year, up 27.4% year on year. The sales of Kia motor hit 142,008 in this market, surging by 40% year on year.