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SMMT - UK Auto makes one million vehicles and welcomes £23.7 billion investment boost

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

LONDON, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UK vehicle production hit 1,025,474 units in 2023, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). With 905,117 cars and 120,357 commercial vehicles (CVs) produced, output was up 17.0% on the previous year. The easing of pandemic-related challenges, from chip shortages to lockdowns, and increasing electrified model production, combined to drive annual output above one million for the first time since 2019.[1]

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  • LONDON, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UK vehicle production hit 1,025,474 units in 2023, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
  • With 905,117 cars and 120,357 commercial vehicles (CVs) produced, output was up 17.0% on the previous year.
  • Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, "Receding supply chain challenges, new model introductions and a massive £23.7 billion of investment put UK vehicle production firmly back on track in 2023.
  • [3]: SMMT calculations based on publicly announced investment commitments, public and private, in UK automotive production and R&D 2023 from brands including but not limited to: MINI, JLR, Tata and Nissan.

KIA EV9 AND KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID EARN 2024 EDMUNDS TOP RATED AWARDS

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the all-new 2024 Kia EV9 and the 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid received 2024 Edmunds Top Rated Awards .

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the all-new 2024 Kia EV9 and the 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid received 2024 Edmunds Top Rated Awards .
  • The new all-electric, three-row Kia EV9 was named the Edmunds Top Rated Electric SUV and was further recognized with Edmunds Top Rated Best of the Best award for its first year on sale.
  • The 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid was honored as the Edmunds Top Rated SUV for the second year in a row, and in its second year in production.
  • "We are proud to receive these awards for the all-new Kia EV9 and the capable Kia Sportage Hybrid, both being superb examples of Kia's multiple pathways to electrification," said Steven Center, COO and EVP, Kia America.

U.S. News Unveils the 2024 Best Cars for the Money Awards

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced the 2024 Best Cars for the Money awards. Covering 11 automotive categories – including the inaugural Best Plug-In Hybrid SUV for the Money – the awards highlight cars, SUVs and minivans that provide consumers with the best combination of quality and value.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced the 2024 Best Cars for the Money awards .
  • Covering 11 automotive categories – including the inaugural Best Plug-In Hybrid SUV for the Money – the awards highlight cars, SUVs and minivans that provide consumers with the best combination of quality and value.
  • "We're proud to include plug-in hybrid SUVs for the first time, with the 2024 Kia Sportage PHEV securing the Best Plug-In Hybrid SUV for the Money award," Opsitnik added.
  • Honda and Kia each won four Best Car for the Money awards across multiple categories.

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

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

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.

GWM Makes History as the First Chinese OEM to Mass-Produce EV Overseas

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Monday, January 15, 2024

This marks the first instance of a Chinese Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) mass-producing an electric vehicle (EV) outside of China, a monumental breakthrough for both the Chinese automotive industry and the global automotive landscape.

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  • This marks the first instance of a Chinese Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) mass-producing an electric vehicle (EV) outside of China, a monumental breakthrough for both the Chinese automotive industry and the global automotive landscape.
  • Global Leadership in New Energy Production:
    GWM's historic foray into overseas production of full EVs is a testament to the company's global strategy.
  • GWM now stands as the first Chinese OEM with the capability to mass-produce entire new energy vehicles overseas, including Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV), Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV), and Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) on a global scale.
  • Actively participating in new energy industry policies, GWM contributes to the construction and integration of Thailand's electric vehicle charging network.

AAM Showcases Next-Gen Electric Drive Solutions at CES

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

DETROIT, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) (NYSE: AXL) is at the forefront of helping the world's largest automakers transition to electric vehicles by creating the industry's most innovative driveline technologies for passenger cars and trucks. At CES 2024, AAM will showcase its award-winning, next-generation 3-in-1 electric drive units (eDUs), fully integrated e-Beam axles, and innovative component technologies that are helping define the future of mobility around the globe. 

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  • At CES 2024, AAM will showcase its award-winning, next-generation 3-in-1 electric drive units (eDUs), fully integrated e-Beam axles, and innovative component technologies that are helping define the future of mobility around the globe.
  • "CES provides AAM a platform to showcase some of the industry's preeminent driveline technologies that support a rapidly changing, global auto industry," said David C. Dauch, AAM Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
  • We are in a great position to provide OEMs with a full portfolio of products from EV components to fully electric drive systems."
  • Located on the rear axle, the eDU is the first volume production application combining a mechanical, all-wheel drive system with a two-speed electric drive module.

ALL ELECTRIC KIA EV9 WINS 2024 NORTH AMERICAN UTILITY VEHICLE OF THE YEAR™(1)

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the all-electric Kia EV9 3-row SUV was named North American Utility Vehicle of the Year™ by the North American Car of the Year (NACTOY) jury. This is the third occasion in five years that the NACTOY jury has named a Kia vehicle as its top choice in the category, and the second win for a Kia electric vehicle (EV).

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  • This is the third occasion in five years that the NACTOY jury has named a Kia vehicle as its top choice in the category, and the second win for a Kia electric vehicle (EV).
  • "The Kia EV9 represents a new paradigm in the three-row SUV segment," said Seungkyu (Sean) Yoon, president and CEO, Kia North America and Kia America.
  • This win proves that EV9 is not only a top utility vehicle, but also an exemplary EV."
  • 1 North American Car, Utility, and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) Awards™ is a trademark of North American Car and Truck of the Year Corporation.

ALL-NEW KIA EV9 NAMED "BEST CAR TO BUY 2024" BY THE CAR CONNECTION AND GREEN CAR REPORTS

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The all-new 2024 Kia EV9 EV SUV has earned its first awards of the new year from the editors of two trusted sources for car research and reporting – The Car Connection and Green Car Reports. Both publications have named Kia's three-row flagship as their overall "Best Car To Buy 2024."  In addition, the EV9 has also earned "Best Family Car To Buy 2024" category honors from The Car Connection for a total of three awards. The Car Connection and Green Car Reports are a part of the Internet Brands Automotive Group, one of the largest collections of automotive properties on the Internet, reaching more than 23 million unique visitors each month.

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  •  In addition, the EV9 has also earned "Best Family Car To Buy 2024" category honors from The Car Connection for a total of three awards.
  • "We are thrilled to have the EV9 recognized in this way by the editorial staffs of The Car Connection and Green Car Reports," said Steven Center, COO & EVP, Kia America.
  • The Car Connection selected the Kia EV9 from a competitive field of new or fully redesigned models from across the industry.
  • Simultaneously, Green Car Reports, a research and news source for sustainable mobility recognized the Kia EV9 as its "Best Car To Buy 2024."

Toyota Launches All-New Crown Sport-type PHEV model in Japan

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Toyota City, Japan, Dec 19, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation announced that it will commence sales of its all-new Crown Sport Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) model in Japan today.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, Dec 19, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation announced that it will commence sales of its all-new Crown Sport Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) model in Japan today.
  • A new addition to the Crown line-up, the Sport PHEV model is designed to enhance its fun, sporty driving experience.
  • Alongside the Crown Crossover HEV, Sport HEV, Sedan HEV, and FCEV models, through the all-new Sport PHEV, Toyota provides customers with an important range of options as it continues its path of decarbonization.
  • - The Crown Sport PHEV model is based on the Sport Z grade, HEV model, but features added braces to the floor tunnel to ensure an optimal balance of body rigidity.

One in three Europeans does not want to pay such a high premium for electric vehicles, new study reveals

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Monday, December 11, 2023

LONDON, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One in three Europeans (34%) does not expect to pay a premium for a new electric vehicle (EV) over a petrol vehicle.

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  • LONDON, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One in three Europeans (34%) does not expect to pay a premium for a new electric vehicle (EV) over a petrol vehicle.
  • Fewer people this year, 36%, compared with 42% in the 2022 study, feel that EVs are the future.
  • The dominant perception of EVs by 40% of Europeans now is that it is an interesting idea.
  • Driving range is the most prominent barrier, with 16% of Europeans claiming it is the top reason for not buying an EV.