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KIA AMERICA EARNS HIGHEST NUMBER OF J.D. POWER U.S. INITIAL QUALITY AWARDS IN THE INDUSTRY

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America took home the highest number of J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study awards for a brand in the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS). Four Kia nameplates took segment-best honors this year: Rio (Small Car), Forte (Compact Car), Stinger (Midsize Premium Car) and Carnival (Minivan). This is the fifth consecutive win for the Kia Forte in the Compact Car segment, making Kia the only brand to earn a J.D. Power Award in this segment for five years running1.

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  • -    Kia Forte is #1 in Initial Quality among Compact Cars, making Kia the only brand to earn a J.D.
  • Power Award in this segment for the fifth year in a row
    IRVINE, Calif., June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America took home the highest number of J.D.
  • Initial Quality Study awards for a brand in the J.D.
  • This is the fifth consecutive win for the Kia Forte in the Compact Car segment, making Kia the only brand to earn a J.D.

Stellantis Vehicles, Brands Stack Up Awards at 2023 TAWA Auto Roundup

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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The all-new Dodge Hornet impressed in its TAWA Auto Roundup debut, scoring the Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) of Texas title award.

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  • The all-new Dodge Hornet impressed in its TAWA Auto Roundup debut, scoring the Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) of Texas title award.
  • Dodge brand claimed a second of the four TAWA Auto Roundup title awards, with the 807-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Black Ghost, one of the Dodge brand's "Last Call" special-edition models, taking the prestigious Performance Vehicle of Texas award.
  • The Chrysler brand continued its domination at the TAWA Auto Roundup, with the Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid extending the brand's win streak to seven consecutive years in the Minivan category.
  • "Congratulations to Stellantis for bringing home 2023 TAWA Auto Roundup awards in a number of categories," said Teia Collier, president of TAWA.

Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep® Brand Vehicles Bring Home 19th Annual Vincentric Best Value in America Awards

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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2023 Chrysler 300 earns Best Value in America: Large Sedan segment award

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  • 2023 Chrysler 300 earns Best Value in America: Large Sedan segment award
    Dodge Durango earns Best Value in America: Large SUV segment award for the second time
    Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep® brand vehicles earned multiple honors in the 19th annual Vincentric Best Value in America Awards, announced Tuesday, February 7, 2023.
  • Dodge brand earned the Vincentric Best Value in America brand award in the SUV/Van category while the 2023 Chrysler 300, 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, 2023 Dodge Durango and 2023 Jeep Gladiator took home Best Value in America wins in their respective segments.
  • The Vincentric Best Value in America Awards are model-specific honors that determine the best value in each segment.
  • In addition to the Dodge brand claiming Best Value in America in the SUV/Van Brand category, the 2023 Chrysler 300 and 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid plug-in earned Best Value in America honors in the Large Sedan segment and Minivan segment, respectively.

Kelley Blue Book Unveils Winners of 2023 Best Buy Awards

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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ATLANTA, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After thorough head-to-head testing, in-depth data analysis and evaluation of the more than 300 new-vehicle models available in the U.S. market for 2023, Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company, today announces the winners of its annual Best Buy Awards. Now in its ninth year, the company's comprehensive awards program highlights the top model in vehicle segments most relevant to new-car shoppers, with award categories evolving over the years to align with the changing automotive landscape. The 2023 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards encompass 19 categories covering the entire spectrum of automotive needs, with additional categories introduced this year to reflect the ever-growing electrified-vehicle segments. This year's highest honor of Best New Model goes to the 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5.

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  • The 2023 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards encompass 19 categories covering the entire spectrum of automotive needs, with additional categories introduced this year to reflect the ever-growing electrified-vehicle segments.
  • Kelley Blue Book's annual Best Buy Awards are determined based on a year-long regimen of expert vehicle evaluation, plus an intensive period of final testing.
  • In fact, it has been named a Kelley Blue Book Best Buy more times than any other compact SUV.
  • For more information and full coverage of the 2023 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards, including full editorial comments about each model, pricing details, videos and more, visit https://www.kbb.com/awards/best-buy-awards-2023/ .

SimpleTire Launches Car Talk Wrench Awards to Elevate Online Tire Buying Experience

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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Forwarding its commitment to creating a way simple, way better tire replacement experience, SimpleTire is the first online tire retailer to feature Car Talk s Golden, Silver, and Bronze Wrench Awards for excellence in the tires space on its website.

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  • Forwarding its commitment to creating a way simple, way better tire replacement experience, SimpleTire is the first online tire retailer to feature Car Talk s Golden, Silver, and Bronze Wrench Awards for excellence in the tires space on its website.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221202005493/en/
    SimpleTire becomes the first online tire retailer to feature Car Talk's Wrench Awards for excellence in the tires space on its website.
  • Implementing Car Talks Golden, Silver, and Bronze Wrench Awards on its website is one of many steps SimpleTire has taken over the past few years to elevate the tire replacement process with a reimagined user experience.
  • "We are honored to be the first online tire retailer to use Car Talk's Wrench Award badges on our website," said Karthik Iyer, President & CEO at SimpleTire.

Jiuzi Holdings Inc.to Launch its First Custom-Made Electric MPV by Dongfeng Fengon

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Monday, October 10, 2022
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Jiuyao MPV will be custom-made based on Dongfeng Fengon's MPV model "Fengon 380" to cater to the needs of customers buying vehicles for household uses and business uses.

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  • Jiuyao MPV will be custom-made based on Dongfeng Fengon's MPV model "Fengon 380" to cater to the needs of customers buying vehicles for household uses and business uses.
  • JZXN will collaborate with its strategic business partner to provide battery-swap technology and battery-swap stations that match Jiuyao MPV.
  • Dongfeng Fengon (or Fengguang) is a passenger car sub-brand under Dongfeng Sokon Motor Co., Ltd.("DFSK Motor") committed to building a passenger car brand with all categories of MPVs and SUVs.
  • It currently has six SUV models: Fengon 500, Fengon 580 Red Star Edition, Fengon 580 Pro, Fengon ix5, Fengon ix7 and Fengon S560, as well as three MPV models, Fengon 330Fengon 330S and Fengon 380.

KIA TOPS STRATEGIC VISION 2022 TOTAL QUALITY IMPACT AWARDS

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America topped Strategic Vision's 2022 Total Quality Impact Awards with four models that each won their respective segments. The Kia K5 (Mid-Size Car), Seltos (Entry CUV), Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (Alternative Power Train - Utility), and Carnival (Minivan) were reported to have the fewest problems in the TQI report while all models were lauded for enhanced quality in seat comfort, power, and driver-assist features.  

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America topped Strategic Vision's 2022 Total Quality Impact Awards with four models that each won their respective segments.
  • "These awards from Strategic Vision not only prove that we are succeeding in our mission to build dynamic, stylish and quality products, but they also serve as reminders of why we continue to strive for the best," said Steven Center, COO & EVP, Kia America.
  • Strategic Vision's annual Total Quality Impact (TQI) report is based on results from the New Vehicle Experience Study (NVES) surveying over 112,078 new vehicle buyers after the first 90 days of ownership.
  • Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands.

Chrysler Pacifica Named Vincentric Best Certified Pre-Owned Value in America in Minivan Category

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Monday, November 15, 2021
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Chrysler Pacifica earned recognition in the ninth annual Vincentric Best Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Value in America Awards, taking honors as the Vincentric Best CPO Value in America winner in the Minivan segment.

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  • Chrysler Pacifica earned recognition in the ninth annual Vincentric Best Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Value in America Awards, taking honors as the Vincentric Best CPO Value in America winner in the Minivan segment.
  • Chrysler Pacifica remains the most awarded minivan over the last five years, earning close to 160 honors and industry accolades.
  • The Vincentric Best CPO Value in America Awards use a statistical analysis that incorporates the total cost of ownership and current market price of all CPO vehicles for applicable model years to identify the model with the best CPO value per segment.
  • The Chrysler Pacifica continues to reinvent the minivan, a segment Chrysler invented, with an unprecedented level of functionality, versatility, technology and bold styling and the most advanced available all-wheel-drive system in its class.

Kia America Earns Highest Number Of J.D. Power Initial Quality Awards In The Industry

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America has earned more number-one ranked models than any other automaker, according to the J.D.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America has earned more number-one ranked models than any other automaker, according to the J.D.
  • 2021 marks three consecutive wins for Forte and Sedona and the second straight year Soul ranked number one.
  • "Topping more segments than any other brand in the industry is a testament to the design and engineering of Kia products as world-class vehicles," said Sean Yoon, president & CEO, Kia North America, Kia America.
  • Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands.

Subaru Receives Four Honors From PARENTS Best Family Cars 2021

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
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CAMDEN, N.J., April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Subaru of America, Inc. announced today that the 2021 Ascent, Crosstrek Hybrid, Forester and Legacy earned spots on PARENTS Best Family Cars 2021 .

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  • CAMDEN, N.J., April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Subaru of America, Inc. announced today that the 2021 Ascent, Crosstrek Hybrid, Forester and Legacy earned spots on PARENTS Best Family Cars 2021 .
  • PARENTS Best Family Cars 2021recognize a selection of new model vehicles with high-tech performance, safety, and convenience features across multiple categories to fit a family's specific needs including minivans, 2-row SUVs, 3-row SUVs, and family sedans.
  • 24 winning models that passed test drive standards and car seat compatibility, and were designated safe and efficient for families for years to come, made PARENTS list of Best Family Cars 2021.
  • The 2021 Subaru Legacy, named "Best All-Weather" for family sedans, comes standard with Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and Active Torque Vectoring for confident handling in all conditions.