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The name “Kia” is derived from the words “ki, which mean “to come out,” and “a,” which stands for Asia. This is meant to be translated as, “rising out of asia.”
JD Laukkonen
JD Laukkonen turned wrenches in the north end of Seattle for a decade, so he's no stranger to the inner workings of modern automobiles. He has worked as a freelance writer since closing his shop in 2007, and he currently covers automotive technology for Lifewire.com.
