Kia Niro

CARS.COM RELEASES ITS 2023 TOP PICKS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

CHICAGO, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Car-shopping marketplace Cars.com™ (NYSE: CARS), today reveals its 2023 Top Picks for electric vehicles in conjunction with the company's 2023 EV Buying Guide. Cars.com experts examined the price, range, comfort and features of 40-plus EV models on sale in 2023 to determine the Top Picks for Value, Family, Luxury and Commuters.

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  • Searches for EVs on Cars.com Have Grown 84% Since 2022; As EV Interest Accelerates, Cars.com's 2023 EV Buying Guide and Top Picks Help Consumers Transition from EV Curious to EV Owner
    CHICAGO, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Car-shopping marketplace Cars.com ™ (NYSE: CARS), today reveals its 2023 Top Picks for electric vehicles in conjunction with the company's 2023 EV Buying Guide .
  • Cars.com experts examined the price, range, comfort and features of 40-plus EV models on sale in 2023 to determine the Top Picks for Value, Family, Luxury and Commuters.
  • "Our 2023 EV Buying Guide and Top Picks help car shoppers understand their options and find the best EV to fit their lifestyle."
  • Luxury EV — 2023 Genesis Electrified G80: The Genesis Electrified G80 is a gorgeous, electrified luxury sedan with an opulent interior that outshines the competition.

KIA NIRO IS THE "SUPREME WINNER" IN 2023 WOMEN'S WORLD CAR OF THE YEAR AWARDS

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Kia Niro has been named the 2023 Women's World Car of the Year. While the Niro initially earned the "Urban Car of the Year" award from the all-women association earlier this year, the jury panel ultimately recognized the Niro as the overall "Supreme Winner" among all other category winners.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Kia Niro has been named the 2023 Women's World Car of the Year.
  • "We are honored to be recognized by the journalists who make up the Women's World Car of the Year Awards association," said Steven Center, COO and EVP, Kia America.
  • "The Niro offers the total package for car shoppers looking for a vehicle with its attractive styling, practical interior, desirable technology, and incredible value."
  • "The Kia Niro is a worthy winner of the Women's World Car of the Year.

Kia Niro Named Supreme Winner of the Women’s World Car of the Year

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

SEOUL, South Korea, March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kia announced today its highly acclaimed the all-new Niro has won the ‘World's Best Car for 2023’ accolade at the 2023 Women's World Car of the Year.

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  • SEOUL, South Korea, March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kia announced today its highly acclaimed the all-new Niro has won the ‘World's Best Car for 2023’ accolade at the 2023 Women's World Car of the Year.
  • In the first round of voting, the best cars in each category were chosen from a total of 59 candidates.
  • In the second round, these finalists were used as the basis for the selection of the World's Best Car 2023.
  • In the end, and after much scrutiny, the scales tipped heavily in favor of the Kia Niro.

KIA AMERICA POSTS BEST-EVER FEBRUARY SALES

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America's record-breaking sales trajectory continued with best-ever February sales of 60,859.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America's record-breaking sales trajectory continued with best-ever February sales of 60,859.
  • The milestone performance follows the best retail sales total in company history in 2022 and marks Kia's seventh consecutive monthly sales record.
  • "Kia's path to success continues with our second month of record-breaking sales in 2023, and the seventh straight record-breaking month overall," said Eric Watson, vice president, sales operations, Kia America.
  • In addition, two other Kia models – the 2023 Kia Carnival and the 2023 Sorento – were honored by the website.

TRIO OF KIA MODELS NAMED AMONG FINALISTS IN 2023 WORLD CAR AWARDS

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Three Kia models have been named among the finalists across three categories in the 2023 World Car Awards. The Kia Niro is among the list of finalists for 2023 World Car of the Year, while its electrified variant, the Niro EV, is a finalist for the 2023 World Electric Vehicle category. And with a hair-raising 567 horsepower on tap, the EV6 GT is a finalist in the 2023 World Performance Car category.  

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Three Kia models have been named among the finalists across three categories in the 2023 World Car Awards.
  • The Kia Niro is among the list of finalists for 2023 World Car of the Year, while its electrified variant, the Niro EV, is a finalist for the 2023 World Electric Vehicle category.
  • And with a hair-raising 567 horsepower on tap, the EV6 GT is a finalist in the 2023 World Performance Car category.
  • "We are honored to receive these nominations from the highly regarded panel of World Car Awards jurors," said Steven Center, COO & EVP, Kia America.

KIA CLINCHES TOP SPOT IN CARS.COM'S 2023 'BEST OF' AWARDS

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

CHICAGO, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Car-shopping marketplace Cars.com™ (NYSE: CARS) today announced the winners of its annual Best Of awards program, which highlights winners in six categories: Best Family Car, Best Luxury Car, Best SUV, Best Electric Car, Best Pickup Truck, and the highest honor: Best Car of the Year. This year, Kia's 2023 Niro has earned the coveted Best Car of 2023 honor from an evaluation pool of all-new and significantly redesigned vehicles for the model year.

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  • Two of this year's six Best Of winners — the Kia Niro and Ford Maverick — were also named to Cars.com's first-ever Affordability Report , published in January.
  • The Cars.com's marketplace Best Of awards program includes six different categories: Best Car, Best SUV, Best Pickup Truck, Best Family Car, Best Luxury Car and Best Electric Vehicle.
  • Cars.com's experts consider all model-year 2023 vehicles in a corresponding category for these six awards.
  • To find out more about the Kia Niro, why it's named Cars.com's Best Car of 2023 and to see other 2023 award winners, visit Cars.com/awards .

KIA WINS 2023 VINCENTRIC BEST CPO VALUE IN AMERICA AWARD FOR PASSENGER CARS

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia has been named the winner of the 2023 Vincentric Best Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Value in America award in the Passenger Car category. Kia propelled to the top spot after four models were recognized as having the best CPO Value America in their respective segments, including the Rio for the third consecutive year and the Soul for the second year in a row.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia has been named the winner of the 2023 Vincentric Best Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Value in America award in the Passenger Car category.
  • Kia propelled to the top spot after four models were recognized as having the best CPO Value America in their respective segments, including the Rio for the third consecutive year and the Soul for the second year in a row.
  • Kia Rio Best CPO Value in America: Subcompact segment
    Kia Rio Five-Door Best CPO Value in America: Subcompact Hatchback segment
    Kia Soul Best CPO Value in America: Compact Hatchback segment
    Kia Sorento Hybrid Best CPO Value in America: Hybrid SUV segment
    In addition to the string of awards, Vincentric has also identified two Kia models as having the lowest total cost of ownership:
    Kia Niro Lowest CPO Cost to Own in America: Hybrid SUV segment
    Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Lowest CPO Cost to Own in America: EV/PHEV SUV segment
    "Kia's success in this important segment of our industry has continued to grow, and we're now poised to continue thanks to these awards from Vincentric," said Steven Center, COO & EVP, Kia America.
  • 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.

EVgo’s Autocharge+ Sets New Bar for Streamlined EV Charging Experience Across Nationwide Public Network

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO) (EVgo), the nations largest public fast charging network for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced the launch of Autocharge+ , setting a new standard for EV convenience by enabling streamlined charging for EV drivers across the country.

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  • EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO) (EVgo), the nations largest public fast charging network for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced the launch of Autocharge+ , setting a new standard for EV convenience by enabling streamlined charging for EV drivers across the country.
  • The modern digital technology weve built is making charging an EV even simpler than fueling up at a gas station.
  • Autocharge+ is game-changing just like mobile wallets and same-day delivery have become, once again demonstrating EVgos leadership in delivering cutting-edge charging services for EV drivers.
  • Autocharge+ arrives on the heels of EVgos recently announced availability of Plug and Charge for all General Motor EVs with fast charging capabilities on the EVgo network.

GOODYEAR EXPANDS ITS ELECTRIC VEHICLE TIRE PORTFOLIO WITH NEW ALL-SEASON AND ULTRA HIGH-PERFORMANCE OPTIONS FOR ITS ELECTRICDRIVE™ TIRE LINE

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To stay ahead of growing demand in the electric vehicle (EV) market, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) has launched the all-new Goodyear ElectricDrive all-season tire and two new sizes for its ultra-high performance tire, the Goodyear ElectricDrive GT.

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  • AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To stay ahead of growing demand in the electric vehicle (EV) market, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) has launched the all-new Goodyear ElectricDrive all-season tire and two new sizes for its ultra-high performance tire, the Goodyear ElectricDrive GT.
  • With the addition of four new sizes to its EV tire lineup, Goodyear ElectricDrive is now a fit for 44% more battery electric vehicles operating in the U.S. today*.
  • Additionally, Goodyear launched two new sizes for its ElectricDrive GT tire that was originally introduced in December 2021.
  • To learn more about the new Goodyear ElectricDrive and ElectricDrive GT, both of which are available nationwide, visit www.goodyear.com or contact your local Goodyear authorized dealer.

KIA NIRO EV TOPS MASS MARKET CATEGORY IN J.D. POWER ELECTRIC VEHICLE EXPERIENCE OWNERSHIP STUDY FOR SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

IRVINE, Calif., March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kia Niro EV has taken top honors in the J.D. Power 2022 Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study mass market category for a second year in a row. J.D. Power surveyed more than 8,000 electric vehicle (EV) owners on critical factors including cost-of-ownership, battery range, service experience, styling and driving enjoyment to determine ownership satisfaction and likelihood to repurchase.

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  • Power 2022 Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study mass market category for a second year in a row.
  • Power surveyed more than 8,000 electric vehicle (EV) owners on critical factors including cost-of-ownership, battery range, service experience, styling and driving enjoyment to determine ownership satisfaction and likelihood to repurchase.
  • "Kia is committed to offering a diverse line of vehicles with convenient services that deliver an excellent ownership experience," said Sean Yoon, President & CEO, Kia North America, Kia America.
  • The U.S. EVX Ownership Study, driven by a collaboration with PlugShare, sets the standard for benchmarking satisfaction with the critical attributes that affect the EV ownership experience.