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KIA MAKES UNEXPECTED DEBUT at WORK TRUCK WEEK

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America is making its Work Truck Week debut at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis March 6-7, 2024.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America is making its Work Truck Week debut at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis March 6-7, 2024.
  • Kia will exhibit concept models of two Platform Beyond Vehicles (PBVs) - the PV5 and the PV7.
  • Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys.
  • Kia is recognized as one of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2023.

KIA AMERICA PREPPING SUPER BOWL CAMPAIGN FOR ALL-ELECTRIC EV9 FLAGSHIP SUV

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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The spot set to air in Super Bowl LVIII marks Kia's 15th appearance in the most watched annual television event.

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  • The spot set to air in Super Bowl LVIII marks Kia's 15th appearance in the most watched annual television event.
  • This year, Kia will spotlight the all-electric EV9, the first mass-market three row EV SUV in the U.S.
  • The 2024 Kia EV9 is on sale now with limited inventory and will be available in all 50 states1.
  • Later this year, the Kia EV9 is expected to be assembled in the U.S. at Kia's manufacturing facility in West Point, Georgia.

Kia Canada sets historic annual sales record before year-end

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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Top sellers in 2023 include Seltos, Sportage and Forte

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  • Top sellers in 2023 include Seltos, Sportage and Forte
    TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kia has just surpassed its all-time sales record of 79,199 units delivered in 2023, beating its previous sales record in Canada before year-end and putting sales up 26.1% over this time last year.
  • The most popular models hold strong as the Kia Seltos with 17,886 units sold to date, followed by Sportage at 14,653 and Forte at 10,356, respectively, marking YTD best-ever as well for all three models.
  • Kia Canada’s EV sales are also hitting a best-ever milestone, with a YTD increase of 193.1% across its electric vehicle lineup with the Niro EV at 3,885 units sold YTD and EV6 at 2,678 units YTD, nearly tripling EV sales in 2022.
  • “The Kia brand has evolved and grown tremendously, and this year has solidified that consumers are taking notice,” says Elias El-Achhab, VP and COO of Kia Canada.

ORLANDO'S PREMIER DOWNTOWN SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION TO BE RENAMED KIA CENTER

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Orlando's premier downtown sports and entertainment destination – and home of the National Basketball Association's Orlando Magic – will be renamed the Kia Center.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Orlando's premier downtown sports and entertainment destination – and home of the National Basketball Association's Orlando Magic – will be renamed the Kia Center.
  • Orlando's premier downtown sports and entertainment destination has been renamed the Kia Center.
  • The Kia Center naming rights announcement in Orlando coincides with the historic launch of the automotive industry's first mainstream 3-row, all-electric SUV – the Kia EV9.
  • The Kia Center in Orlando complements the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, stretching Kia's association with first-class entertainment from coast-to-coast.

Kia Canada sets historic year to date sales record

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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The most popular model in the last two years, the Kia Seltos, leads sales results in Q3 with 4,796 units, followed by Sportage at 4,530 and Forte at 2,899 units.

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  • The most popular model in the last two years, the Kia Seltos, leads sales results in Q3 with 4,796 units, followed by Sportage at 4,530 and Forte at 2,899 units.
  • Certified pre-owned sales (CPO) are on a continuous upward trajectory with consecutive best-ever year-over-year sales every single month in 2023.
  • At the end of the Q3, YTD sales total 9,627, which is up 70% over this time last year.
  • March was the first month that CPO sales broke the thousand-unit threshold with 1,118 units sold and have since had 5-consecutive months of sales over 1,000 units.

Kia partner, The Ocean Cleanup, delivers record 55-ton ocean plastic haul

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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The record catch was removed from the Pacific Ocean using The Ocean Cleanup's System 002 extraction technology following a lengthy voyage through the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP).

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  • The record catch was removed from the Pacific Ocean using The Ocean Cleanup's System 002 extraction technology following a lengthy voyage through the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP).
  • Recycling of the captured plastic will begin shortly, and Kia will use a proportion of the material in future models.
  • Immediately after bringing the record haul to shore, The Ocean Cleanup announced the introduction of its new System 03 technology.
  • This scale-up marks the next phase towards The Ocean Cleanup's objective of removing 90% of floating ocean plastic by 2040.

Kia partner, The Ocean Cleanup, delivers record 55-ton ocean plastic haul

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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55 tons of ocean plastic delivered to Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada

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  • 55 tons of ocean plastic delivered to Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada
    SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia plans to use recycled plastic from a 55-ton haul recently reclaimed from the Pacific Ocean in its new EV models.
  • The Ocean Cleanup, the international non-profit project with the mission of ridding the oceans of plastic, landed its plastic catch at Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada.
  • The record catch was removed from the Pacific Ocean using The Ocean Cleanup's System 002 extraction technology following a voyage through the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP).
  • Recycling of the plastic will begin shortly, and Kia will use a proportion of the material in future models.

Kia partner, The Ocean Cleanup, delivers record 55-ton ocean plastic haul

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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55 tons of ocean plastic delivered to Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada

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  • 55 tons of ocean plastic delivered to Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada
    SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia plans to use recycled plastic from a 55-ton haul recently reclaimed from the Pacific Ocean in its new EV models.
  • The Ocean Cleanup, the international non-profit project with the mission of ridding the oceans of plastic, landed its plastic catch at Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada.
  • The record catch was removed from the Pacific Ocean using The Ocean Cleanup's System 002 extraction technology following a voyage through the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP).
  • Recycling of the plastic will begin shortly, and Kia will use a proportion of the material in future models.

KIA RETURNS TO MONTEREY CAR WEEK WITH THE UPCOMING ALL-ELECTRIC EV9 SUV AND LIMITED-EDITION EV6

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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The recently introduced, three-row EV9 SUV will share the stage at The Quail with an exclusive, style-driven EV6 model.

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  • The recently introduced, three-row EV9 SUV will share the stage at The Quail with an exclusive, style-driven EV6 model.
  • "Being present in Monterey demonstrates the gravity of Kia's dedication to delivering vehicles that continue to innovate."
  • Visitors to The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering, will be able to see and experience the EV9 at a dedicated Kia space on the main exhibition field.
  • In 2022, Kia debuted the 576-hp EV6 GT alongside supercars from around the world during the annual Monterey Car Week celebration, solidifying Kia's place among the fastest and most sophisticated players.

KIA EV6 RECEIVES STRAIGHT A'S ON CARS.COM'S 2023 CAR SEAT FIT REPORT CARD

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Kia EV6 straight A's on Cars.com's 2023 Car Seat Fit Report Card, highlighting vehicles that received top scores from the outlet's certified child passenger safety technicians. The EV6 is one of only seven vehicles that received all A's from Cars.com's safety technicians.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Kia EV6 straight A's on Cars.com's 2023 Car Seat Fit Report Card, highlighting vehicles that received top scores from the outlet's certified child passenger safety technicians.
  • Since its introduction, the Kia EV6 has received numerous accolades due to its wide array of electrified trimlines, including the Wind, GT-Line and GT1.
  • "As we continue toward Kia's electrified future, we are proud to earn top scores from the Cars.com Car Seat Fit Report Card," said Steven Center, COO & EVP, Kia America.
  • The Cars.com Car Seat Fit Report Card compiles 12 months' worth of comprehensive Car Seat Checks conducted by Cars.com's team of experts.