World Car Awards

KIA BRINGING WIDE VARIETY OF ELECTRIFIED UTILITY VEHICLES TO ELECTRIFY EXPO PHOENIX, MAY 4-5

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

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IRVINE, Calif., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With one of the broadest selections of electrified utility vehicles in America, Kia America's efforts to inform and inspire consumers about the ease and advantages of hybrid and EV ownership continue at this week's Electrify Expo Phoenix at State Farm Stadium. The flagship Kia EV9 – which recently achieved a remarkable dual victory at the 2024 World Car Awards by being named both World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle – will be on hand as will a full array of Kia's hybrid and all-electric models, including: the all-electric Niro CUV, the 576-horsepower EV6 GT, plug-in hybrid variants of the popular the Sportage and Sorento SUVs, and the all-new upcoming Carnival hybrid which made its North American debut last month.

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"Electrify Expo is the best place to learn about the benefits of hybrid and electric vehicles and see the stunning results of Kia's commitment to sustainable mobility leadership," said Steven Center, COO & EVP, Kia America.
"Our Electrify Expo Phoenix lineup includes the pioneering EV9 three-row EV SUV, the EV6 GT – the most powerful Kia production vehicle ever – and a collection of crossover, SUV and multi-purpose vehicles that demonstrate how Kia is making electrified vehicle ownership easier and more accessible than ever before."
Attendees and industry leaders will discuss legislation affecting the EV industry, range anxiety, battery materials and sustainability, charging infrastructure and the future of autonomous driving applications.
A full list of sessions and presenters can be found by visiting www.electrifyexpo.com .

JUST IN TIME FOR THE PLAYOFFS, KIA'S IN-CAR NBA DISPLAY THEMES LET BASKETBALL FANS SHOWCASE TEAM SPIRIT

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

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"This is just the tip-off, as we're committed to enhancing the ownership and driving experience with more exciting themes, collaborations, and digital features to be introduced in the future."

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"This is just the tip-off, as we're committed to enhancing the ownership and driving experience with more exciting themes, collaborations, and digital features to be introduced in the future."
The NBA display themes will be available for purchase for $39.99 for each team via the Kia Connect Store's Digital Features and Services, which is accessed through the Kia Access app or the Kia Owner Portal.
2 Display Themes are only available on models that have the latest ccNC (Connected Car Navigation Cockpit) based infotainment system.
Once purchased, Display Themes are limited to use on the specific vehicle tied to purchase and cannot be transferred to other vehicles.

KIA AMERICA DELIVERS SECOND-HIGHEST FIRST QUARTER SALES IN COMPANY HISTORY

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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IRVINE, Calif., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America delivered its second-highest first quarter sales total in company history, capped by March sales of 69,472 units. Sales of electrified models in March grew 9% compared to the previous year. Specifically, EVs saw a significant increase of 151% over the previous year. Sales of the entire utility lineup increased by 9% compared to the previous year and accounted for 79% of total sales.

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Three Kia models - Forte, Sportage, Telluride - each sold over 10,000 units in March
IRVINE, Calif., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America delivered its second-highest first quarter sales total in company history, capped by March sales of 69,472 units.
Sales of the entire utility lineup increased by 9% compared to the previous year and accounted for 79% of total sales.
"Our growth in SUVs and early impact of the all-new, all-electric three-row EV9 helped deliver Kia's second-best first quarter sales result," said Eric Watson, vice president, sales operations, Kia America.
In addition to the monthly sales performance, Kia America announced several initiatives, including:
Kia's all electric three-row SUV - EV9 achieved a notable dual victory at the 2024 World Car Awards.

Hyundai Motor Group continues success at World Car Awards with triple victory in 2024

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

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Kia EV9 wins 2024 World Car of the Year and 2024 World Electric Vehicle awards, reinforcing Hyundai Motor Group's global EV leadership

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Kia EV9 wins 2024 World Car of the Year and 2024 World Electric Vehicle awards, reinforcing Hyundai Motor Group's global EV leadership
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N takes 2024 World Performance Car title, marking fourth World Car Award win for the IONIQ 5 lineup in the last three years
This year's victories take the Group's World Car Awards total to 12, including back-to-back triple wins with IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 in 2022 and 2023 respectively
SEOUL, South Korea, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has continued its incredible success at the World Car Awards, with the Kia EV9 named the 2024 World Car of the Year in a ceremony held at the New York International Auto Show.
The EV9 was also named 2024 World Electric Vehicle, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N was crowned the 2024 World Performance Car, reinforcing the Group's global EV leadership and the technological excellence of its EV-dedicated Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP).
These 2024 victories underscore the Group's success at the World Car Awards in recent years, with the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 both taking triple titles in 2022 and 2023 respectively in the World Car of the Year, World Electric Vehicle and World Car Design of the Year categories.
In 2023 the Kia EV6 GT was also named World Performance Car, and in 2020 the Kia Telluride won the overall World Car of the Year title while the Kia Soul EV was crowned World Urban Car.

Hyundai Motor Group continues success at World Car Awards with triple victory in 2024

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

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Kia EV9 wins 2024 World Car of the Year and 2024 World Electric Vehicle awards, reinforcing Hyundai Motor Group's global EV leadership

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Kia EV9 wins 2024 World Car of the Year and 2024 World Electric Vehicle awards, reinforcing Hyundai Motor Group's global EV leadership
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N takes 2024 World Performance Car title, marking fourth World Car Award win for the IONIQ 5 lineup in the last three years
This year's victories take the Group's World Car Awards total to 12, including back-to-back triple wins with IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 in 2022 and 2023 respectively
SEOUL, South Korea, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has continued its incredible success at the World Car Awards, with the Kia EV9 named the 2024 World Car of the Year in a ceremony held at the New York International Auto Show.
The EV9 was also named 2024 World Electric Vehicle, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N was crowned the 2024 World Performance Car, reinforcing the Group's global EV leadership and the technological excellence of its EV-dedicated Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP).
These 2024 victories underscore the Group's success at the World Car Awards in recent years, with the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 both taking triple titles in 2022 and 2023 respectively in the World Car of the Year, World Electric Vehicle and World Car Design of the Year categories.
In 2023 the Kia EV6 GT was also named World Performance Car, and in 2020 the Kia Telluride won the overall World Car of the Year title while the Kia Soul EV was crowned World Urban Car.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Charges On With 2024 World Performance Car Award Victory

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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IONIQ 5 N named 2024 World Performance Car, signaling fourth major victory for all-electric IONIQ 5 lineup in the last three years

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IONIQ 5 N named 2024 World Performance Car, signaling fourth major victory for all-electric IONIQ 5 lineup in the last three years
Introduced in July 2023, IONIQ 5 N defines a new segment of driver focused high-performance EVs, highlighting IONIQ lineup's technological excellence
NEW YORK and SEOUL, South Korea, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Company continued its winning streak at the World Car Awards today with the IONIQ 5 N high-performance electric vehicle (EV) named the 2024 World Performance Car.
This is Hyundai IONIQ 5 lineup's fourth major World Car Awards win in the last three years.
"We are thrilled and honored to receive the prestigious World Performance Car award for our IONIQ 5 N," said Jaehoon Chang, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company.
The brand's IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 took back-to-back triple victories in 2022 and 2023 in the World Car, World Electric Vehicle and World Car Design categories.

Kia EV9 secures double win at the 2024 World Car Awards

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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SEOUL, South Korea and NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Kia EV9 has achieved a remarkable dual victory at the 2024 World Car Awards. Revealed during a live announcement at the World Car Awards ceremony at the New York Auto Show, the EV9 secured prestigious titles for both World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle.

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SEOUL, South Korea and NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Kia EV9 has achieved a remarkable dual victory at the 2024 World Car Awards.
Revealed during a live announcement at the World Car Awards ceremony at the New York Auto Show, the EV9 secured prestigious titles for both World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle.
Prior to the 2024 event, Kia had already claimed three wins at the World Car Awards – the Telluride as World Car of the Year and the Soul EV as World Urban Car in 2020, along with the Kia EV6 GT taking World Performance Car of the Year in 2023.
"We are hugely honored that the 2024 EV9 has been named the World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle.

Kia EV9 secures double win at the 2024 World Car Awards

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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SEOUL, South Korea and NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Kia EV9 has achieved a remarkable dual victory at the 2024 World Car Awards. Revealed during a live announcement at the World Car Awards ceremony at the New York Auto Show, the EV9 secured prestigious titles for both World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle.

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SEOUL, South Korea and NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Kia EV9 has achieved a remarkable dual victory at the 2024 World Car Awards.
Revealed during a live announcement at the World Car Awards ceremony at the New York Auto Show, the EV9 secured prestigious titles for both World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle.
Prior to the 2024 event, Kia had already claimed three wins at the World Car Awards – the Telluride as World Car of the Year and the Soul EV as World Urban Car in 2020, along with the Kia EV6 GT taking World Performance Car of the Year in 2023.
"We are hugely honored that the 2024 EV9 has been named the World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Charges On With 2024 World Performance Car Award Victory

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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IONIQ 5 N named 2024 World Performance Car, signaling fourth major victory for all-electric IONIQ 5 lineup in the last three years

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IONIQ 5 N named 2024 World Performance Car, signaling fourth major victory for all-electric IONIQ 5 lineup in the last three years
Introduced in July 2023, IONIQ 5 N defines a new segment of driver focused high-performance EVs, highlighting IONIQ lineup's technological excellence
NEW YORK and SEOUL, South Korea, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Company continued its winning streak at the World Car Awards today with the IONIQ 5 N high-performance electric vehicle (EV) named the 2024 World Performance Car.
This is Hyundai IONIQ 5 lineup's fourth major World Car Awards win in the last three years.
"We are thrilled and honored to receive the prestigious World Performance Car award for our IONIQ 5 N," said Jaehoon Chang, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company.
The brand's IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 took back-to-back triple victories in 2022 and 2023 in the World Car, World Electric Vehicle and World Car Design categories.

BYD Shortlisted in the Top Three for the 2024 World Car Awards

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

At the Geneva Motor Show on February 26, the World Car Awards announced the top three finalists for 2024.

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At the Geneva Motor Show on February 26, the World Car Awards announced the top three finalists for 2024.
BYD makes history as the first and only Chinese carmaker to be shortlisted in the top three for the "World Car of the Year" category.
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BYD SEAL shortlisted in the Top 3 for the "World Car of the Year" category (Photo: Business Wire)
Regarded as the top three automotive accolades globally, the "World Car Awards," "European Car of the Year," and "North American Car of the Year" are highly esteemed.
Dubbed the "Oscars of the automotive world", the "World Car Awards" is particularly celebrated for its emphasis on international models, positioning it as a highly anticipated event within the global automotive industry.