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

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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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.

Setting the Standard: Opus IVS Delivers Unprecedented Diagnostic Support with Giotto Release 22.1

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

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DEXTER, Mich., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Opus IVS™, the global leader in diagnostics, ADAS calibration, programming, and on-demand remote expert support; today proudly announces the launch of Giotto software's latest iteration - release 22.1, has been seamlessly integrated into the DriveSafe and DrivePro products.

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Furthermore, Opus IVS introduces enhanced EV coverage for GM trucks and Hyundai while adding DoIP support across the vehicle coverage.
Opus IVS continues to lead the way in innovation, empowering repair technicians with state-of-the-art technology that drives the industry forward.
Discover the importance of the Giotto release 22.1 today and unlock a world of possibilities for safe, complex vehicle repair.
Opus IVS offers remote technical support connecting shops with 100+ brand-specific Dealer Master Technicians for trouble code interpretation, OEM service procedures, and diagnostics.

Hyundai Motor Group continues success at World Car Awards with triple victory in 2024

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Kia EV9 secures double win at the 2024 World Car Awards

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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SEOUL, South Korea and NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Kia EV9 has achieved a remarkable dual victory at the 2024 World Car Awards. Revealed during a live announcement at the World Car Awards ceremony at the New York Auto Show, the EV9 secured prestigious titles for both World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle.

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SEOUL, South Korea and NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Kia EV9 has achieved a remarkable dual victory at the 2024 World Car Awards.
Revealed during a live announcement at the World Car Awards ceremony at the New York Auto Show, the EV9 secured prestigious titles for both World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle.
Prior to the 2024 event, Kia had already claimed three wins at the World Car Awards – the Telluride as World Car of the Year and the Soul EV as World Urban Car in 2020, along with the Kia EV6 GT taking World Performance Car of the Year in 2023.
"We are hugely honored that the 2024 EV9 has been named the World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle.

Kia EV9 secures double win at the 2024 World Car Awards

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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SEOUL, South Korea and NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Kia EV9 has achieved a remarkable dual victory at the 2024 World Car Awards. Revealed during a live announcement at the World Car Awards ceremony at the New York Auto Show, the EV9 secured prestigious titles for both World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle.

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SEOUL, South Korea and NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Kia EV9 has achieved a remarkable dual victory at the 2024 World Car Awards.
Revealed during a live announcement at the World Car Awards ceremony at the New York Auto Show, the EV9 secured prestigious titles for both World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle.
Prior to the 2024 event, Kia had already claimed three wins at the World Car Awards – the Telluride as World Car of the Year and the Soul EV as World Urban Car in 2020, along with the Kia EV6 GT taking World Performance Car of the Year in 2023.
"We are hugely honored that the 2024 EV9 has been named the World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle.

ALCANTARA CONTINUES ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH GERMAN CAR OF THE YEAR PROGRAM

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

DETROIT, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcantara, a leading "Made in Italy" luxury brand and the first Italian industrial company certified as Carbon Neutral, will continue its partnership with the annual German Car of the Year (GCOTY) program in 2024.

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DETROIT, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcantara, a leading "Made in Italy" luxury brand and the first Italian industrial company certified as Carbon Neutral, will continue its partnership with the annual German Car of the Year (GCOTY) program in 2024.
The GCOTY program opens with a Car Design Event (CDE) attended by more than 100 automotive designers and journalists April -10 at the Drivers & Business Club at Motorworld in Munich.
GCOTY's Summer Testing Event takes place June 24-27 in Alsfeld, Germany and features new-model test drives, concept-car displays, technical presentations and product exhibits.
Prior to announcing the 2025 German Car of the Year in November, GCOTY also will host a classic-car event Sept. 16-17 at the Nationales Automuseum in Dietzhoelztal, Germany.

LucidLink Hosts Creatives at NAB 2024 to Discuss Collaboration in the Cloud

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Friday, March 22, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LucidLink, the storage collaboration platform for the world's largest studios, brands, and creative professionals, will host several thought leadership sessions throughout NAB Show 2024. The panels, hosted both on LucidLink's stand in South Lower Hall (SL2080) and the South Upper Hall, will feature leading creatives working with sporting giants like the National Hot Rod Association and Red Bull Racing; creative advertising agencies such as Sandwich, Minute Media, and Bemo; and major studios including Paramount. These sessions will focus on real-life discussions regarding the advantages and opportunities that creatives face collaborating in the cloud.

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SAN FRANCISCO, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LucidLink, the storage collaboration platform for the world's largest studios, brands, and creative professionals, will host several thought leadership sessions throughout NAB Show 2024.
These sessions will focus on real-life discussions regarding the advantages and opportunities that creatives face collaborating in the cloud.
"We're pleased to feature our customers' stories, demonstrating how embracing cloud workflows facilitates remote work and collaboration," said Peter Thompson, CEO and co-founder of LucidLink.
Hear how Minute Media, a global tech and media company, uses LucidLink for worldwide collaboration.

Car Pros' Shirley Jones Recognized with "Women Paving the Way" Award

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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RENTON, Wash., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Car Pros Automotive Group today announced that CFO Shirley Jones has been recognized with a 2024 "Women Paving the Way" award from CDK Global. The award spotlights women who have been a beacon for change for women in the automotive industry. The Paving the Way award campaign from CDK recognizes those in the automotive industry who contribute, connect and collaborate to elevate the role of women.

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RENTON, Wash., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Car Pros Automotive Group today announced that CFO Shirley Jones has been recognized with a 2024 "Women Paving the Way" award from CDK Global.
The Paving the Way award campaign from CDK recognizes those in the automotive industry who contribute, connect and collaborate to elevate the role of women.
Shirley Jones of Car Pros Automotive Group has been recognized with a 2024 "Women Paving the Way" award from CDK Global.
"I am so proud of Shirley, and this recognition is so well deserved," said Matthew Phillips, CEO of Car Pros Automotive Group.

KIA EV9 NAMED WORLD'S BEST CAR FOR 2024 BY WOMEN'S WORLDWIDE CAR OF THE YEAR

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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IRVINE, Calif., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia's all electric three-row SUV - EV9 has been recognized as winner of the World's Best Car for 2024 by the Women's Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY).

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IRVINE, Calif., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia's all electric three-row SUV - EV9 has been recognized as winner of the World's Best Car for 2024 by the Women's Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY).
Aspects such as safety, quality, price, design, ease of driving, benefits, and environmental footprint are considered when casting their votes.
The Kia EV9 was named over a total of 63 contenders.
"Kia EV9's recognition from Women's Worldwide Car of the Year showcases Kia's exceptional performance and global appeal," said Steven Center, COO & EVP, Kia America.