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Kaipan
- Founded: 1992
- Headquarters: Smržovka, Czech Republic
- Car types: Roadsters
- Popular Models: Kaipan 14, Kaipan 16, Kaipan 57a
- Website: kaipan.cz
Kaipan is a niche Czech car manufacturer which specializes in stylish roadsters. Their vehicles are painted bright colors and sport eye-catching designs, giving them an almost futuristic look. Some of Kaipan’s models can be purchased as kit cars.
Kaiser
- Founded: 1945
- Headquarters: Willow Run, Michigan, United States
- Car types: Passenger Cars, Sports Cars
- Popular Models: Kaiser Darrin
- Website: stellantis.com/en/brands/chrysler
Kaiser Motors operated in Michigan from 1945-1953 and created the world’s first fiberglass sports car. The brand was sold several times and is now owned by Chrysler, the American subsidiary of Dutch automotive company Stellantis.
Karif – Maserati
- Founded: 1914
- Headquarters: Bologna, Italy
- Car types: Luxury Vehicles
- Popular Models: Maserati Alfieri, Levante SUV, A6GCS/53
- Website: maserati.com
Maserati is one of the most famous manufacturers of high-end luxury cars, based in Italy. The Maserati Karif is a luxury coupé that the company produced between 1988 and 1991.
Karma
- Founded: 2014
- Headquarters: Irvine, United States
- Car types: Sedan, Electric
- Popular Models: Revero, GS-6
- Website: karmaautomotive.com
Karma Automotive is an American car manufacturer whose specialty is luxury, electric automobiles. Karma offers both plug-in hybrid and fully electric vehicles, all with sleek exterior designs and lush interiors.
Karmann
- Founded: 1901
- Headquarters: Osnabrück, Germany
- Car types: Coupés, Convertibles
- Popular Models: VW Karmann Ghia, Karmann Cheetah Concept
- Website: volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/karmann-ghia-3614
Karmann was an automobile manufacturer based in Germany, most famous for building parts for niche luxury vehicles like convertibles. The most famous Karmann model is the VW Karmann Ghia. The company filed for bankruptcy and broke up in 2010.
Katanka
- Founded: 1994
- Headquarters: Gomoa-Mpota, Ghana
- Car types: SUVS, Pickups
- Popular Models: Mensah, Omama
- Website: kantankaautomobile.com.gh
Katanka is a Ghana-based company whose mission is building cars assembled with as many African components as possible in order to suit the climate and increase the industrial independence of sub-Saharan Africa.
Keating
- Founded: 2006
- Headquarters: Bolton, England
- Car types: Kit Cars, Racing Cars
- Popular Models: Berus, Bolt
- Website: keatingsupercars.com
Keating Supercars is an English car company that has worked extensively with Purdue University to produce ever-faster racing vehicles. Though not lacking in ambition, the company was liquidated in the spring of 2021, and the future of the Keating ethos remains to be seen.
Kepler
- Founded: 2009
- Headquarters: Costa Mesa, California, United States
- Car types: Race Cars
- Popular Models: Kepler Motors MOTION Supercar
- Website: keplermotors.com/
World Speed Record-Holder Russ Wicks founded Kepler Motors and debuted his first supercar in 2009 at the Dubai International Motor Show. The company manufactures limited edition, high-end performance vehicles.
Kia
- Founded: 1944
- Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
- Car types: SUV, Mid-sized, Compact
- Popular Models: Forte, Sportage, Soul
- Website: worldwide.kia.com
Kia is a major South Korean automobile manufacturer with a global presence. Kia’s car offerings are catered towards everyday use, offering high reliability (as judged by J.D. Power) and designs that accommodate multiple passengers and ample storage.
Kiira
- Founded: 2014
- Headquarters: Ntinda, Uganda
- Car types: Electric
- Popular Models: EVS, Kayoola
- Website: kiiramotors.com
Kiira Motors Corporation is an automobile manufacturer owned and operated by the Ugandan state. The company worked to develop more green transportation technology, including a full-electric bus for urban use. Kiira also produces commercial vehicles.
Kizashi – Suzuki
- Founded: 1909
- Headquarters: Minami-ku, Hamamatsu, Japan
- Car types: Cars, Engines, Motorcycles, ATVs
- Popular Models: Swift, Escudo, SX4, Alto
- Website: suzuki.com
Suzuki was founded in 1909 as a manufacturer of looms. In 1937, they began manufacturing automobiles and are now one of the leading designers of motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles. The Kizashi is a small sedan first released in 2010.
Kluger – Toyota
- Founded: 1937
- Headquarters: Toyota, Aichi, Japan
- Car types: Cars, Trucks, SUVs, Hybrids
- Popular Models: Avalon, Camry, Prius, Rav4
- Website: toyota.com
Toyota is Japan’s leading car manufacturer and dominates the passenger car market around the globe. The Toyota Kluger is a midsize SUV that debuted in 2003, providing an option between the compact RAV4 and the large Land Cruiser Prado.
Koenigsegg
- Founded: 1994
- Headquarters: Angelholm, Sweden
- Car types: Sports Cars
- Popular Models: Jesko, Regera
- Website: koenigsegg.com
Koenigsegg Automotive is a Swedish vehicle producer founded with the intention of creating high-performing race cars for road use. Throughout Koenigsegg’s history, they’ve pushed for innovative engine design. Despite the cars’ high performance, they still follow emissions guidelines.
Koleos – Renault
- Founded: 1899
- Headquarters: Boulogne-Billancourt, France
- Car types: Passenger Cars, SUVs, Vans, Trucks
- Popular Models: Koleos, Fluence, Clio
- Website: renaultgroup.com
Renault is a premier French automaker that designs and builds cars, trucks, luxury vehicles, and even buses, trains, and airplane parts. The Koleos is one of their most popular models, an SUV first released in 2008.
Kombi – Volkswagen
- Founded: 1937
- Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
- Car types: Sedans, Hatchbacks, SUVs, Electric Vehicles
- Popular Models: Golf, Jetta, Tiguan, Polo, Beetle
- Website: vw.com
Volkswagen is one of the leading auto manufacturing companies in the world. The Volkswagen Kombi is an iconic VW model, a classic surfer van first released in 1950. The Kombi is also called the VW Bus in the US.
Kona – Hyundai
- Founded: 1967
- Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
- Car types: Sedans, SUVs, Mid-Size, Compacts, Luxury
- Popular Models: Kona, Elantra, Santa Fe, Sonata
- Website: hyundaiusa.com/us/en
Hyundai is one of the world’s leading auto manufacturers, founded in 1967 in South Korea. Their sedans and compacts are popular around the world, and the Kona is their perfect-size compact SUV.
Korando – SsangYong
- Founded: 1954
- Headquarters: Pyeongtaek-si, South Korea
- Car types: Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles
- Popular Models: Actyon, Korando, Musso, Rexton
- Website: m.smotor.com
SsangYong is South Korea’s fourth-largest auto manufacturer. The Korando is one of their most popular models, a luxury SUV first released in 1998 but with newer models nearly every year.
KTM
- Founded: 1992
- Headquarters: Mattighofen, Austria
- Car types: Race Cars, Motorcycles
- Popular Models: X-BOW
- Website: ktm.com/en-ca.html
KTM is an Austrian company that produces both motorcycles and sports cars. Though motorcycles are the largest part of their business, the manufacturer has a significant investment in the world of high-power automobiles.
Kuga – Ford
- Founded: 1903
- Headquarters: Dearborn, Michigan, United States
- Car types: Sedans, Pickup Trucks, SUVs, Luxury Vehicles
- Popular Models: Ford F-series, Escort, Model-T, Explorer
- Website: ford.com
Ford is one of the most well-known auto brands in the world and one of the earliest manufacturers of automobiles. The US-based company is known for its heavy-duty pickup trucks. The Kuga is an SUV sold exclusively in Australia and is identical to the Ford Escape.
Kurtis
- Founded: 1930s
- Headquarters: Glendale, California, United States
- Car types: Race Cars, Midget Cars
- Popular Models: Kurtis Sports Car, Kurtis 500S
- Website: classic.com/m/kurtis/
Frank Kurtis founded Kurtis Kraft when he built a midget car chassis in the 1930s. The company continued to design and build a variety of race cars.
Kushaq – Škoda
- Founded: 1895
- Headquarters: Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic
- Car types: Sedans, Passenger Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Race Cars
- Popular Models: Kushaq, Rapid, Octavia, Superb
- Website: skoda-auto.com
Škoda Auto is a Czech automobile manufacturer that was founded as Laurin & Klement. They primarily design passenger vehicles but also build race cars. The Kushaq is their most popular model, a luxury SUV.
