Kia Stinger

KIA VEHICLES RANKED HIGHEST ACROSS MULTIPLE CATEGORIES IN INAUGURAL "BEST AUTOS OF 2023" FROM MONEY MAGAZINE

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Friday, May 12, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seven Kia vehicles received the highest honors from the editors of Money in the magazine's inaugural "Best Autos of 2023" awards. The Carnival MPV, K5, Soul, Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Stinger, and Telluride each were named "Best Overall and Best Value" in their respective categories, and nine other Kia models were recognized as attribute winners. This is the first time that nearly every Kia model currently on sale was named to a single list of the automotive industry's top vehicles.

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  • Kia Vehicles Take 14 Attribute-Level Wins, Including Seven "Best Overall"
    IRVINE, Calif., May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seven Kia vehicles received the highest honors from the editors of Money in the magazine's inaugural "Best Autos of 2023" awards.
  • This is the first time that nearly every Kia model currently on sale was named to a single list of the automotive industry's top vehicles.
  • "Kia continues to deliver a lineup of the industry's best vehicles, driven by our goals to provide leading solutions in all segments," said Steven Center, COO & EVP, Kia America.
  • "By paying attention to the voice of the consumer, Kia has been able to develop desirable vehicles that offer unmatched value."

Kia pays ‘tribute’ to the brand’s original performance model, the Stinger, with special edition

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Known as Kia’s first performance-inspired vehicle, the Stinger is striking, sleek and seductive, and will soon be available as a special edition model in Canada: The Stinger Tribute Edition.

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  • Known as Kia’s first performance-inspired vehicle, the Stinger is striking, sleek and seductive, and will soon be available as a special edition model in Canada: The Stinger Tribute Edition.
  • With an exclusive 1,000 units of this model to be built globally, the Tribute Edition pays homage to everything the vehicle has done for the brand.
  • “No vehicle put Kia Canada on the map quite like the Stinger,” says Elias El-Achhab, Chief Operating Officer at Kia Canada.
  • Now, the spirit of Stinger evolves for enthusiasts with this special edition.”
    The Stinger marked several firsts for Kia Canada.

Pandemic Didn't Stop Honda, Kia and Mercedes from Delivering Highest Quality According to Strategic Vision's 2021 Total Quality Awards

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Hondas product renaissance garnered the brand the most trophies from Strategic Visions 2021 Total Quality Awards.

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  • Hondas product renaissance garnered the brand the most trophies from Strategic Visions 2021 Total Quality Awards.
  • Last years leaders, the Honda Civic Coupe and Civic Hatchback are joined by the Accord Hybrid, Insight and Odyssey, according to Strategic Visions 2021 Total Quality Impact (TQI) measure.
  • The enhanced styling acted as a cue of thoughtfulness, further magnifying their existing perceptions of the Total Quality of Honda models.
  • Below is the full list of the 2021 Total Quality Award winners and scores:

ESE’s KIA Motors Campaign “Enter the Game” Wins Global Marketing Campaign Award

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021

The Stevie Award was awarded to ESE and its partners, Next Level and Webtalk, for the KIA Motors marketing campaign called Enter the Game (the Campaign) that incorporated the new KIA Stinger GT into the popular video game Assetto Corsa.

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  • The Stevie Award was awarded to ESE and its partners, Next Level and Webtalk, for the KIA Motors marketing campaign called Enter the Game (the Campaign) that incorporated the new KIA Stinger GT into the popular video game Assetto Corsa.
  • The Campaign included the creation and design of the new KIA Stinger GT in digital form for implementation into Assetto Corsa.
  • In addition, ESE organized a esports tournament for digital motorsports titled Enter the Game.
  • We would like to thank our partners, Webtalk and Next Level, and KIA Motors for the opportunity to allow us to execute our vision for this campaign.

Kia Introduces Special Edition Stinger Scorpion

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

TORONTO, July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Earlier this year, Kia Canada announced an evolutionary change to the Stinger which delivered on refined comfort and exhilarating performance with its product enhancements.

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  • TORONTO, July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Earlier this year, Kia Canada announced an evolutionary change to the Stinger which delivered on refined comfort and exhilarating performance with its product enhancements.
  • Now, the Stinger is packing an even bigger punch with a limited run 2022 Stinger Scorpion.
  • Since its introduction, Kia Stinger set the bar high for performance-inspired sedans packed with valuable features and head turning design, said Elias El-Achhab, VP & Chief Operating Officer at Kia Canada.
  • This fully-loaded Kia Stinger Scorpion edition features the following additions to the GT Elite model:

2022 Kia Stinger Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

IRVINE, Calif., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 Stinger sport sedan has been awarded the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+) rating with the implementation of standard LED headlights.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 Stinger sport sedan has been awarded the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+) rating with the implementation of standard LED headlights.
  • Previously a Top Safety Pick, the refreshed 2022 Stinger earned ratings of 'good' in all six IIHS crashworthiness evaluations, including the driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests.
  • "The Stinger fundamentally changed the way consumers viewed the Kia brand," said Sean Yoon, president and CEO of Kia North America, Kia America.
  • "This latest Top Safety Pick Plus rating from IIHS validates Kia's relentless pursuit of improvement and advancement, and perfectly complement the Stinger's highly regarded performance capabilities."

2022 Kia Stinger Scorpion Special Edition Arrives

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

IRVINE, Calif., June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --When Kia America unveiled the refreshed 2022 Stinger it teased something special: The Scorpion Special Edition.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --When Kia America unveiled the refreshed 2022 Stinger it teased something special: The Scorpion Special Edition.
  • Limited-run Kia Stinger Scorpion Special Edition sure to sell out quickly.
  • "Since then, Stinger has built a loyal following of those looking for something unique and the Scorpion is set to continue that approach."
  • The Scorpion Special Edition features exclusive blacked out fender garnish, side mirror caps, and darkened exhaust tips
    Pricing for the Scorpion Special Edition is $52,585 for RWD and $54,785 for AWD, excluding $1,045 in destination charges.

2022 Kia Stinger Scorpion Special Edition Arrives

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

IRVINE, Calif., June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --When Kia America unveiled the refreshed 2022 Stinger it teased something special: The Scorpion Special Edition.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --When Kia America unveiled the refreshed 2022 Stinger it teased something special: The Scorpion Special Edition.
  • Limited-run Kia Stinger Scorpion Special Edition sure to sell out quickly.
  • It redefined what enthusiast drivers thought about Kia and proved we could compete against the best vehicles in a hotly contested space," said Sean Yoon, president & CEO, Kia North America and Kia America.
  • The Scorpion Special Edition features exclusive blacked out fender garnish, side mirror caps, and darkened exhaust tips
    Pricing for the Scorpion Special Edition is $52,585 for FWD and $54,785 for AWD, excluding $1,045 in destination charges.

2022 Stinger Overview

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021

For 2022, Stinger continues to evolve and maintain its position as Kia's halo sport sedan while pushing frontiers in expected style, performance and engineering.

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  • For 2022, Stinger continues to evolve and maintain its position as Kia's halo sport sedan while pushing frontiers in expected style, performance and engineering.
  • The Kia Stinger is world-class, and the refreshed 2022 model continues to evolve expectations."
  • The 2022 Stinger will arrive this spring and be available in GT-Line, GT1, and GT2 trims, with a special edition Scorpion model released at a later date.
  • Watch the exciting 2022 Stinger reveal here .

ESE introduces KIA Motors Poland to the World of Gaming

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Thursday, January 14, 2021

VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -ESE Entertainment Inc. (TSXV: ESE) (OTCQB: ENTEF) (the "Company" or "ESE") is pleased to announce thatKIA Poland has officially entered the world of gaming with an ESE production called Wejd Do Gry ("Enter the Game").

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -ESE Entertainment Inc. (TSXV: ESE) (OTCQB: ENTEF) (the "Company" or "ESE") is pleased to announce thatKIA Poland has officially entered the world of gaming with an ESE production called Wejd Do Gry ("Enter the Game").
  • Through Enter the Game, ESE incorporated the the new KIA Stinger GT into the popular videogame Assetto Corsa.
  • This was the third big simulation racing (simracing) project for ESE, after the PKN Orlen (Orlen Stay & Play) and Porsche Poland (Porsche Sprint Challenge) esports events produced by ESE.
  • Premiering the new KIA Stinger GT in one of the most popular racing games showcased our entry into a new era for both Kia Poland and for the Polish automotive industry, stated Grzegorz Leniczek, Marketing Manager for KIA Motors Poland.