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Chrysler Pacifica Earns Parents Best Family Car Honors for Third Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Pacifica earns Best Family Car recognition from Parents , the leading source for busy, millennial moms, for third year in a row

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  • Pacifica earns Best Family Car recognition from Parents , the leading source for busy, millennial moms, for third year in a row
    Chrysler Pacifica, the most awarded minivan over the last six years, has earned more than 170 honors and industry accolades
    New family-friendly features for 2022 Chrysler Pacifica include a rear seat reminder feature that recognizes when rear doors are opened and closed prior to ignition start, and alerts the driver with a chime and cluster message after trip completion to check rear seats
    Chrysler Pacifica has been named a Parents Best Family Car 2022, the third consecutive year Chrysler Pacifica has been recognized as a Best Family Car by Parents, the leading source for busy, millennial moms.
  • 25 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 2022.
  • Chrysler Pacifica is the most awarded minivan over the last six years with more than 170 honors and industry accolades since its introduction as a minivan.
  • The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica has also earned a TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for 2022.

Hyundai Hope and Gary Rome Hyundai Donate $25,000 to Combat Hunger at Dealership's 25th Anniversary Celebration

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Monday, May 16, 2022

Gary Rome Hyundai Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Local Dignitaries and Community Members in Holyoke, Massachusetts

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  • Gary Rome Hyundai Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Local Dignitaries and Community Members in Holyoke, Massachusetts
    HOLYOKE, Mass., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America's corporate social responsibility initiative, Hyundai Hope, and Gary Rome Hyundai recently donated a total of $25,000 to two local food banks in Holyoke, Massachusetts to combat food insecurity in the surrounding communities during Gary Rome Hyundai's 25th anniversary celebration.
  • The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts received $10,000 and the Thrive Center of Holyoke Community College received a $5,000 donation from Hyundai Hope.
  • Gary Rome Hyundai donated an additional $5,000 dollars to the Thrive Center of Holyoke Community College and two lucky guests received $2,500 each to donate towards the charity of their choice.
  • "This is by far one of my proudest moments as a Hyundai dealer," said Gary Rome, dealer principal, Gary Rome Hyundai.

Tenneco Supplying Intelligent Suspensions for New Mercedes-AMG SL-Class Roadsters

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Monday, May 16, 2022

SKOKIE, Ill., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The much-anticipated 2022 Mercedes-AMG SL-Class of luxury roadsters will feature two of the latest intelligent suspension technologies from Tenneco's (NYSE: TEN) Monroe Intelligent Suspension portfolio.

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  • SKOKIE, Ill., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The much-anticipated 2022 Mercedes-AMG SL-Class of luxury roadsters will feature two of the latest intelligent suspension technologies from Tenneco's (NYSE: TEN) Monroe Intelligent Suspension portfolio.
  • Both systems for the Mercedes-AMG models are now in production at Tenneco's recently expanded ride performance manufacturing complex in Gliwice, Poland.
  • 2022 Mercedes-AMG SL roadsters to offer Tenneco's CVSA2 semi-active suspension or integrated CVSA2/Kinetic suspension.
  • "This has been an exciting project for our Advanced Suspension Technologies organization," said Henrik Johansson, vice president and general manager, Advanced Suspension Technologies, Tenneco.

NEXEN Tire announces participation at the Tire Cologne 2022 Event

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Monday, May 16, 2022

SEOUL, South Korea, May 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NEXEN TIRE, a leading global tire manufacturer, is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming Tire Cologne 2022, which will be held in Cologne, Germany from May 24 to May 26.

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  • SEOUL, South Korea, May 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NEXEN TIRE, a leading global tire manufacturer, is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming Tire Cologne 2022, which will be held in Cologne, Germany from May 24 to May 26.
  • In addition, NEXEN TIRE will feature the Porsche Panamera in its original equipment (OE) zone, complete with the N'FERA Sport OE tire.
  • NEXEN TIRE also intends to use Tire Cologne 2022 to expand its dealer network, secure partnerships, and further its global strategy.
  • We are proud to present our latest, innovative products at The Tire Cologne once again after our successful participation in 2018, said Peter Gulow, Vice President of NEXEN TIRE Central & East Europe.

KIA RIO S RECEIVES VINCENTRIC 2022 BEST FLEET VALUE IN AMERICA AWARD

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Friday, May 13, 2022

IRVINE, Calif., May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kia Rio S has been awarded the Vincentric 2022 Best Fleet Value in America Award for the Subcompact Hatchback segment, outpacing eight other competitors from top brands.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kia Rio S has been awarded the Vincentric 2022 Best Fleet Value in America Award for the Subcompact Hatchback segment, outpacing eight other competitors from top brands.
  • "We are proud to receive the Vincentric Best Fleet Value in America Award for the 2022 Kia Rio S," said Steve Center, COO & EVP, Kia America.
  • To determine the 2022 Vincentric Best Fleet Value in America Awards, Vincentric performed a cost of ownership analysis measuring over 2,000 vehicle configurations based on typical fleet use.
  • "The Kia Rio outperformed eight competitor trims to earn this first-time win for Best Fleet Value Subcompact Hatchback," said David Wurster, Vincentric President.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 Named CUV of Texas by the Texas Auto Writers Association

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

IONIQ 5 Wins CUV of Texas, Electric Vehicle of Texas and Highest Personal Appeal Awards

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  • IONIQ 5 Wins CUV of Texas, Electric Vehicle of Texas and Highest Personal Appeal Awards
    FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai's IONIQ 5 takes home top honors being named CUV of Texas and Electric Vehicle of Texas by the Texas Auto Writers Association .
  • The IONIQ 5 also won the Highest Personal Appeal award and its vehicle-to-load (V2L) adaptor was named the Best New Feature award.
  • The Texas Auto Writers Association was founded in 1987 by automotive journalists who wanted to provide an avenue for professional growth, development, and networking.
  • The Texas Auto Roundup, as the event is called today, is held annually at the Texas Motor Speedway.

KIA CARNIVAL MPV NAMED FAMILY VEHICLE OF THE YEAR BY HISPANIC MOTOR PRESS

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

IRVINE, Calif., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 Kia Carnival MPV has been named "Family Vehicle of the Year" in the 2022 Top Ten Vehicles for Hispanic Car Buyers ranking by Hispanic Motor Press. The 12th annual program recognizes the best new vehicles for Hispanic car buyers based on styling, driving satisfaction, technology, safety, environmental impact, mechanical reliability, and value.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 Kia Carnival MPV has been named "Family Vehicle of the Year" in the 2022 Top Ten Vehicles for Hispanic Car Buyers ranking by Hispanic Motor Press.
  • "Being recognized as the best vehicle for Hispanic families by the Hispanic Motor Press confirms the Kia Carnival MPV provides owners with the ultimate in versatility, comfort and capability," said Steven Center, COO and EVP, Kia America.
  • The 2022 Hispanic Motor Press Awards Jury Panel is comprised of independent Hispanic automotive journalists, content creators and industry influencers selected by the organization's advisory board.
  • "The Kia Carnival MVP offers a tremendous value proposition for not only Hispanic households, but all households, without compromising on the style, convenience, comfort and technology features the families of today demand in a family vehicle," said Ricardo Rodriguez-Long, founder and president of the Hispanic Motor Press.

Premium Car Floor Mat Company F1Mats Launches Custom-Fit Mats For Slingshots With Lifetime Warranty

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

LEWES, Del., May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- F1Mats, one of the fastest-growing e-commerce car floor mat companies, has announced the launch of their Custom-Fit Floor Mats for Polaris Slingshots. Sticking to their winning recipe of manufacturing carefully crafted premium car floor mats for all types of vehicle models, F1Mats has now entered the world of slingshots to create the same magic.

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  • F1Mats, one of the fastest-growing e-commerce car floor mat companies, has announced the launch of their Custom-Fit Floor Mats for Polaris Slingshots.
  • LEWES, Del., May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- F1Mats, one of the fastest-growing e-commerce car floor mat companies, has announced the launch of their Custom-Fit Floor Mats for Polaris Slingshots .
  • F1Mats is a manufacturing company that makes custom-fit premium floor mats for cars, trucks, SUVs, and slingshots for the US and Canada markets.
  • With a 2-year warranty for their Single Layer Mats and a lifetime warranty for their Double Layer Mats for car mats and slingshot mats, F1Mats also offers free standard shipping with products being delivered directly to your doorstep.

Dorman Announces Over 300 New Products for May, Including More Than 100 Aftermarket-Exclusives and 10 Dorman® OE FIX™ Repair Solutions

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

COLMAR, Pa., May 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dorman Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:DORM) is announcing today the release of more than 300 new auto parts, including more than 100 new-to-the-aftermarket parts that advance the company’s mission of giving repair professionals and vehicle owners greater freedom to fix a wide range of cars and trucks, offering aftermarket choices for common failures on millions of vehicles. This month’s first-to-aftermarket releases include ten new OE FIX solutions that can save technicians and vehicle owners time and money.

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  • This months first-to-aftermarket releases include ten new OE FIX solutions that can save technicians and vehicle owners time and money.
  • Dorman now has more than 100 electronic throttle bodies as part of its vast array of electronic and mechatronic products .
  • Two new OE FIX parts reinforce Dormans position as an aftermarket leader in turbocharger components and accessories.
  • A new OE FIX heater hose assembly ( 626-683 ) features a more durable aluminum Y-connector to prevent such failures and provide a more lasting repair.

KIA EV6 NAMED U.S. NEWS 2022 'BEST ELECTRIC VEHICLE'

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Experts selected EV6 for its modern, spacious interior and advanced safety technology

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  • Experts selected EV6 for its modern, spacious interior and advanced safety technology
    IRVINE, Calif., May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 Kia EV6 has been named to the list of " Best Hybrid and Electric Cars " by U.S. News & World Report.
  • The EV6 beat out dozens of competitors to earn the designation of Best Electric Vehicle in this year's awards.
  • More than 3,100 of the all-electric EV6 models were sold in March, contributing to Kia's electrified models securing best-ever monthly and quarterly performances.
  • Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands.