Hyundai-Kia hand over 875 cars for EURO 2016
Monday, May 30, 2016
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Hyundai-Kia have handed over the keys to a fleet of 875 vehicles for use at UEFA EURO 2016 during a ceremony at the Stade de France, venue for the final on 10 July.
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Hyundai-Kia have handed over the keys to a fleet of 875 vehicles for use at UEFA EURO 2016 during a ceremony at the Stade de France, Saint-Denis, venue for the final on 10 July.
Among the 428 Hyundai vehicles provided for the tournament, the official fleet includes flagship models Genesis, Santa Fe, Tucson and i20. Hyundai Motor has been an official partner of the UEFA European Championship for 16 years.
As an official sponsor of the quadrennial tournament, Kia Motors has supplied a fleet of 447 vehicles to transport national football teams, referees, officials, delegates and VIPs during UEFA EURO 2016. More than 80 delegates from Hyundai-Kia Motors and UEFA took part in the ceremony in Saint-Denis.
As the official automotive partner of UEFA, Kia is providing vehicles for the tournament. The 447-strong fleet includes the Sportage crossover, Optima sedan, Sorento SUV, Carens compact MPV, Soul urban crossover and the Europe-exclusive cee'd model family.
At the vehicle presentation ceremony, Guy-Lauren Epstein, UEFA Events SA marketing director, commented: "Thanks to our partnership with Hyundai-Kia since 2000, the UEFA European Championship has continued to grow and is established as one of the biggest sporting events in the world. We are truly grateful for their support.
"Like us, they are striving to be the best at what they do. This is self-evident in the excellent fleet of vehicles they've provided, ensuring smooth operations and enhancing mobility. By maintaining their support of the UEFA European Championship, we hope to help Hyundai-Kia drive sales and enhance their brand value."
With this year's slogan being Real Fans First, Hyundai will strive to get a step closer to its customers, supporting real fans by boosting their enjoyment of the tournament. In the build-up to UEFA EURO 2016, Kia will announce a series of events and activities to engage members of the public with their favourite teams and countries throughout the tournament.
Visit the official websites for more about Hyundai Motor and its products, and Kia Motors and its plans for UEFA EURO 2016.