On July 31, 2014, TOTAL VOSTOK and KIA Motors RUS entered into a 5 year local implementation agreement at a signing ceremony held at the KIA Motors RUS Office in Moscow.
Under the terms of the agreement, TOTAL becomes the recommended partner for the sale of lubricants across all dealers in the KIA Motors RUS aftersales service network.
The network will receive access to high performance TOTAL QUARTZ automotive lubricants including specially developed product like TOTAL QUARTZ 9000 ENERGY HKS 5W-30.
Fabien Voisin, TOTAL VOSTOK General Manager, comments: as we are still relatively new in Russia, it is important for TOTAL VOSTOK to develop local relationships with our key global OEMs in an effort to capitalize on the good position of both brands in the Russian market.
Artem Gusarov, Managing Director Kia Motors RUS, added "We're glad to reinforce KIAs connections with international partners in Russian market. In Russia KIA has an image of reliable brand providing their clients with innovative hi-tech products. This partnership with TOTAL corresponds to our image in full measure and will help us to ensure the highest level of clients service in long term period".
Through this partnership KIA Motors RUS and TOTAL VOSTOK confirm their shared aim of strengthening their growing presence in the global marketplace and working together on developing high-quality products and services that meet their customers' requirements.
