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CDK Bridges Longstanding Gap Between OEM and Dealer Shopping Experiences With Automotive Commerce Collab

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240326270392/en/
    CDK Automotive Commerce Collab (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Thanks to a new initiative from CDK , the industry’s leading retail software provider, a remedy for these pain points is now available.
  • Power Auto Forum during the 2024 New York International Auto Show, the new Automotive Commerce Collab from CDK uses open and universal technology and application programming interfaces (APIs) to better connect OEM and dealer software.
  • The Automotive Commerce Collab is a game changer for everyone.”
    A better retail experience also empowers OEMs to have more control of their brand as consumers move fluidly among the OEM website, dealer website and in-store experience, according to their individual journeys.
  • For more information on the Automotive Commerce Collab initiative, please visit https://www2.cdkglobal.com/commerce-collab .

Polestar Showcases Growing Line-Up of Performance SUVs in New York

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

The Swedish performance electric car brand is participating in the New York International Auto Show for the first time, showcasing its luxury SUVs, the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4.

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  • The Swedish performance electric car brand is participating in the New York International Auto Show for the first time, showcasing its luxury SUVs, the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240321203173/en/
    Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 reinforce the brand’s position as the leading electric performance car brand.
  • Sales of Polestar 4 are off to a successful start around the world and production of Polestar 3 has started.
  • Polestar CEO, Thomas Ingenlath, will present the two luxury performance SUVs at a press conference at 11:50 Eastern Time on 27 March, on stand 806, Level 3.

Coming March 20: Meet the all-new 2025 INFINITI QX80

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Monday, March 18, 2024

The all-new 2025 INFINITI QX80 will be revealed on March 20 at Edge in Hudson Yards starting at 7 p.m. EDT.

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  • The all-new 2025 INFINITI QX80 will be revealed on March 20 at Edge in Hudson Yards starting at 7 p.m. EDT.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240318686670/en/
    The all-new 2025 INFINITI QX80 will be revealed on March 20 at Edge in Hudson Yards starting at 7 p.m. EDT.
  • The all-new 2025 INFINITI QX80 cleverly integrates technology to make each and every moment a little simpler and easier.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The all-new 2025 INFINITI QX80 cleverly integrates technology to make each and every moment a little simpler and easier.

First look: All-new 2025 INFINITI QX80

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Set to debut March 20, the all-new 2025 INFINITI QX80 leverages the latest technology and unprecedented attention to detail to make every journey more effortless.

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  • Set to debut March 20, the all-new 2025 INFINITI QX80 leverages the latest technology and unprecedented attention to detail to make every journey more effortless.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Set to debut March 20, the all-new 2025 INFINITI QX80 leverages the latest technology and unprecedented attention to detail to make every journey more effortless.
  • Delivering on the INFINITI commitment to outstanding hospitality, the all-new 2025 QX80 features seats that superlatively cushion each and every occupant.
  • Stay tuned for additional episodes in the series for provocative previews of the all-new 2025 INFINITI QX80.

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

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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

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

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

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.

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

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Hyundai Wins Best Multicultural Marketing Award by MediaPost for "Cautionary Tales" Hispanic Campaign Featuring IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai and its U.S. Hispanic marketing agency, Lopez Negrete Communications, proudly announce the prestigious recognition of Best Multicultural Campaign award by MediaPost for their Hispanic IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 campaign, "Cautionary Tales" or "Viejos Cuentos ".

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  • NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai and its U.S. Hispanic marketing agency, Lopez Negrete Communications, proudly announce the prestigious recognition of Best Multicultural Campaign award by MediaPost for their Hispanic IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 campaign, "Cautionary Tales" or "Viejos Cuentos ".
  • Hyundai's "Cautionary Tales" or "Viejos Cuentos" campaign has been hailed for its innovative approach and cultural resonance.
  • "We're delighted to receive MediaPost's Best Multicultural Campaign award, which underscores Hyundai's dedication to dispelling misconceptions and promoting inclusivity within the EV landscape," stated Angela Zepeda, chief marketing officer, Hyundai Motor America.
  • "We're immensely proud of the collaborative effort that led to the success of our 'Cautionary Tales' campaign," remarked Erik Thomas, director, experiential marketing, Hyundai Motor America.