Car of the Year

Bentley Is Back to Claim Robb Report's 2023 Car of the Year with the Continental GT S

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- While the automotive landscape has dramatically shifted in recent decades, Robb Report's Car of the Year (COTY) is one industry touchstone that's held true. The 2023 edition commemorated the contest's 20th anniversary with 10 models that reflected the industry's ongoing power-train transition. The disparate stable included four EVs (the most to date), a final flex for conventional American muscle and an upstart sedan with output closing in on Bugatti. Yet when the final votes were cast, Bentley's 542 hp Continental GT S became the new benchmark, while the 697 hp Aston Martin DBX707 was followed by the 621 hp Maserati MC20 to complete the winning trifecta.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- While the automotive landscape has dramatically shifted in recent decades, Robb Report 's Car of the Year (COTY) is one industry touchstone that's held true.
  • The 2023 edition commemorated the contest's 20th anniversary with 10 models that reflected the industry's ongoing power-train transition.
  • The disparate stable included four EVs (the most to date), a final flex for conventional American muscle and an upstart sedan with output closing in on Bugatti.
  • "That Bentley's Continental GT, with its seamless blend of polish and bravado, has won two consecutive years is further proof."

Kia EV6 wins 'Car of the Year' at 2022 What Car? Awards

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Kia EV6 has won the overall 'Car of the Year' award at the prestigious 2022 What Car?

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  • SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Kia EV6 has won the overall 'Car of the Year' award at the prestigious 2022 What Car?
  • This historic win for Kia's first dedicated electric vehicle marks only the second time that an EV has won the What Car?
  • Awards, and demonstrates once again how our strategic commitment to electrifying the Kia product range is truly paying off.
  • For more information about Kia EV6, please visit: www.kianewscenter.com
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Kia EV6 wins 'Car of the Year' at 2022 What Car? Awards

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Kia EV6 has won the overall 'Car of the Year' award at the prestigious 2022 What Car?

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  • SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Kia EV6 has won the overall 'Car of the Year' award at the prestigious 2022 What Car?
  • This historic win for Kia's first dedicated electric vehicle marks only the second time that an EV has won the What Car?
  • Awards, and demonstrates once again how our strategic commitment to electrifying the Kia product range is truly paying off.
  • For more information about Kia EV6, please visit: www.kianewscenter.com

Pioneering New EVs Lead Hyundai Motor Group's Record Number of Global Awards in 2021

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group's strategic commitment to electrifying its product range has resulted in a record number of awards and accolades from experts at opinion-leading international media titles in 2021.

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  • SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group's strategic commitment to electrifying its product range has resulted in a record number of awards and accolades from experts at opinion-leading international media titles in 2021.
  • Albert Biermann, President and Head of R&D Division, commented, "I am immensely proud of the achievements of the Hyundai Motor Group in 2021.
  • Hyundai Motor began 2021 with a win for Elantra at the North American Car of the Year awards.
  • In addition, Kia was recognized at the BBC Top Gear awards, with the EV6 named 'Crossover of the Year'.

Pioneering New EVs Lead Hyundai Motor Group's Record Number of Global Awards in 2021

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group's strategic commitment to electrifying its product range has resulted in a record number of awards and accolades from experts at opinion-leading international media titles in 2021.

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  • Albert Biermann, President and Head of R&D Division, commented, "I am immensely proud of the achievements of the Hyundai Motor Group in 2021.
  • Hyundai Motor began 2021 with a win for Elantra at the North American Car of the Year awards.
  • In addition, Kia was recognized at the BBC Top Gear awards, with the EV6 named 'Crossover of the Year'.
  • Power trophies this year, including winner of the 'Midsize Premium Car' for the G80 in the Vehicle Dependability Study.

Ex-GM EV Director Added to Nanoramic Board

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Posawatz is also a Board Director of Lucid Motors.

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  • Posawatz is also a Board Director of Lucid Motors.
  • His insight will be invaluable as Nanoramic disrupts the electric vehicle (EV) market with our Neocarbonix electrode technology."
  • Posawatz serves as a non-executive Director for several public and private companies ranging from EV manufacturers, Tier I suppliers, connected car-tech, energy storage and more.
  • Nanoramic Laboratories is an industry-leading energy storage and advanced materials company that has developed an innovative electrode technology, Neocarbonix.

North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards Announces $40,000 in Charitable Donations

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

Founded in 1994, NACTOY's car, truck and utility vehicle awards are the longest-running new-vehicle awards not associated with a single publication, website, radio or television station.

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  • Founded in 1994, NACTOY's car, truck and utility vehicle awards are the longest-running new-vehicle awards not associated with a single publication, website, radio or television station.
  • The donations were made in partnership with the Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) with each organization providing $20,000 in funding.
  • "We value that partnership and are thrilled that we were able to help make these charitable donations possible once again this year."
  • They are: "North American Car of the Year," "North American Truck of the Year," and the "North American Utility Vehicle of the Year."

Mazda3 Goes Back-to-Back With AJAC's 2021 Canadian Car of the Year Win

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

With this win, the Mazda3 achieved multiple firsts in AJAC award history; the Mazda3 is the only nameplate ever to win Canadian Car of the Year two years in a row, and the only nameplate to have won the overall award three times.

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  • With this win, the Mazda3 achieved multiple firsts in AJAC award history; the Mazda3 is the only nameplate ever to win Canadian Car of the Year two years in a row, and the only nameplate to have won the overall award three times.
  • The fourth generation Mazda3 was redesigned for 2019 and introduced a new level of refinement and craftsmanship within the compact car segment, quickly winning over fans and media.
  • The Mazda3 won AJAC's overall Canadian Car of the Year award in 2020, the first year it was eligible.
  • "It's fitting to see history being made with this record-breaking achievement in the Canadian Car of the Year awards as AJAC celebrates its milestone 40th anniversary in 2021."

2021 Canadian Car of the Year, 2021 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year, and Best New Automotive Innovations for 2021, Announced by Automobile Journalists Association of Canada

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

TORONTO, March 30, 2021 /CNW/ -Today the Mazda3 was announced as the 2021 Canadian Car of the Year and the Genesis GV80as the 2021 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year, as selected by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC).

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  • TORONTO, March 30, 2021 /CNW/ -Today the Mazda3 was announced as the 2021 Canadian Car of the Year and the Genesis GV80as the 2021 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year, as selected by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC).
  • "AJAC is very proud to present our highest honours today to the 2021 Canadian Car of the Year and Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year," said AJAC President Stephanie Wallcraft.
  • Following the broadcast, three key automotive innovations were awarded the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) 2021 Automotive Innovation Awards presented by the Canadian International AutoShow.
  • The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) is an association of professional journalists, writers, photographers, and corporate members whose focus is the automobile and the Canadian automotive industry.

Kia Sorento And K5 Achieve Top 10 For The 2021 World Car Of The Year Awards

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

IRVINE, Calif., March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Kia Sorento and K5 have both been selected to the Top 10 for this year's World Car of the Year (WCOTY) Awards.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Kia Sorento and K5 have both been selected to the Top 10 for this year's World Car of the Year (WCOTY) Awards.
  • The nominations follow Kia's big wins last year, as the Telluride was named 'World Car of the Year' and the Soul EV 'World Urban Car.'
  • All-new Sorento and K5 one step closer to the prestigious WCOTY win, beating out 22 other vehicles to earn top spots.
  • "We are honored to be considered again for World Car of the Year and are all looking forward to the results next month."