# Kia partners with MK Holdings to develop its PBV business in Japan

> Kia has signed a memorandum of understanding with Japanese taxi operator MK Holdings to deploy its purpose-built vehicles (PBV) in the Japanese market.

**In brief**: Plants, jobs and earnings event (severity: low) involving Kia and Hyundai Motor Group, in 2 countries (Japon, Corée du Sud), first detected on 3 November 2026 at 01:33. Reported by 4 sources (4 articles), last updated on 3 November 2026 at 09:38. Figures reported: 1000 vehicles.

- Category: Plants, jobs and earnings
- Severity: Low
- Countries: Séoul — Japon, Corée du Sud
- Brands: Kia, Hyundai Motor Group
- First detected: 3 November 2026 at 01:33
- Updated: 3 November 2026 at 09:38
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/2759-kia-partners-with-mk-holdings-to-develop-its-pbv-business-in-japan

## Sources (4 articles)

- [수입차 텃세 넘는다... 기아, ‘택시 명가’ MK 홀딩스 잡고 日 PBV 영토 확장](http://www.autoherald.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=62075) — autoherald.co.kr, 3 November 2026 at 01:33
- [기아, MK 홀딩스와 함께 日 PBV 도입 확대 추진](https://www.carguy.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=62291) — carguy.kr, 3 November 2026 at 04:34
- [기아 PV5, 교토 택시로 달린다⋯일본에 2030년까지 1000대 추진](https://www.autodaily.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=601738) — autodaily.co.kr, 3 November 2026 at 09:08
- [기아, MK 홀딩스와 함께 일 PBV 도입 확대 추진](https://www.motorgraph.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=44865) — motorgraph.com, 3 November 2026 at 09:38

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Cite as: Mecapress, “Kia partners with MK Holdings to develop its PBV business in Japan”, https://mecapress.com/events/2759-kia-partners-with-mk-holdings-to-develop-its-pbv-business-in-japan
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