Kia Experiences Best-Ever July Sales Which Helps Raise $165,820 for Special Olympics Canada

Kia Canada reported that they sold a total of 8,101 vehicles in the month of July which is an 8 percent increase over the same time period in 2017 and is in fact the best July ever for the brand. The sales were led by the Sorento selling 1,524 units, the Soul with 1,522 units and the Sportage with 1,456 units sold. July also marked the first month of Kia’s Special Summer Celebration which is a national campaign to raise awareness for its partner, Special Olympics Canada. As part of the campaign, Kia Canada and their dealers across the country decided to donate $10 for every cold sold in the month of July which, due to the impressive sales numbers, saw a total of $165,820 raised in support of Special Olympics Canada programs and athletes. Having our best-ever July couldn’t have come at a better time,” said Ted Lancaster, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), Kia Canada Inc. “As a proud partner of Special Olympics Canada, everyone at Kia Canada and our dealers across the country are extremely proud of these additional funds we have raised through the sales of our award-winning vehicles.” Sharon Bollenbach who is the CEO of Special Olympics Canada said, ““Thank you to Kia Canada and all of your dealers across Canada for your outstanding commitment to Special Olympics Canada. Kia Canada has gone above and beyond to show its commitment to Special Olympics as we celebrate our 50th anniversary. We are thrilled with this additional $165,820 in funding which will go to support over 45,000 athletes from coast to coast to coast continue to challenge their limits and reach their full potential.”