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Chinese premium NEV brand VOYAH highlights passionate users in New York Times Square

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Monday, December 25, 2023
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However, they share a common identity: the enthusiasts and users of China's premium NEV brand VOYAH.

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  • However, they share a common identity: the enthusiasts and users of China's premium NEV brand VOYAH.
  • This is the first time that a Chinese NEV company put their users' image onto the screen of New York's Times Square, which seeks to echo users' steadfast support since the establishment of the brand.
  • VOYAH has a complete product layout including SUV product VOYAH FREE, MPV product VOYAH DREAM and sedan product VOYAH PASSION.
  • Caption: Chinese premium NEV brand VOYAH highlights passionate users in New York Times Square.

KIA AMERICA DELIVERS 2024 NEW YEAR'S NUMERALS TO TIMES SQUARE

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The countdown to 2024 officially began in New York City's famed Times Square when the "2024" Numerals that will light up the sky when the renowned crystal Ball drops and the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve arrived early yesterday morning.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The countdown to 2024 officially began in New York City's famed Times Square when the "2024" Numerals that will light up the sky when the renowned crystal Ball drops and the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve arrived early yesterday morning.
  • The "2024" numerals were towed into Times Square by an all-new all-electric 2024 Kia EV9 three-row SUV after completing a coast-to-coast trip that started in Los Angeles in late November.
  • For the fourth consecutive year, Kia America is the Official Sponsor of the New Year's Eve Countdown and was proud to once again chaperone the Numerals on the cross-country journey that brought the excitement and anticipation of New Year's Eve to people across the country.
  • Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys.

John F. Possumato Featured on WardsAuto Podcast: “Getting Consumers into EVs Via Rent-to-Own”

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- John F. Possumato, Founder and CEO of DriveItAway Holdings, Inc. (“ DriveItAway ”), (OTC Marketplace: DWAY), is a featured guest on the WardsAuto Podcast, hosted by long time auto industry veteran and Senior Editor, WardsAuto David Kiley, as they talk about the automotive retail, vehicle affordability, EVs, and “what it will take to move the iron” (internal combustion or electric propulsion).

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- John F. Possumato, Founder and CEO of DriveItAway Holdings, Inc. (“ DriveItAway ”), (OTC Marketplace: DWAY), is a featured guest on the WardsAuto Podcast, hosted by long time auto industry veteran and Senior Editor, WardsAuto David Kiley, as they talk about the automotive retail, vehicle affordability, EVs, and “what it will take to move the iron” (internal combustion or electric propulsion).
  • The WardsAuto Podcast, “Getting Consumers into EVs Via Rent-To-Own” can be found here and the WardsAuto podcast can be subscribed to on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other platforms.
  • Mr. Possumato outlines how the unique DriveItAway consumer app and platform was designed for dealers to allow a consumer to first try, and then buy an EV/PHEV vehicle, without a long-term financial commitment, a key in relieving a potential buyer’s apprehension in getting into an EV/PHEV.
  • A franchise dealer owner veteran, Possumato earlier in his career helped to design the dealer based national small fleet programs for Ford Motor Company and General Motors.

KIA TAKES HOME THREE 2024 CONSUMER GUIDE AUTOMOTIVE BEST BUY AWARDS

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America took home three 2024 Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy awards for the EV6, Telluride and Soul models. This marks the tenth consecutive year that Soul was honored in the subcompact crossover category and the second consecutive year the all-electric EV6 won a Best Buy award in the compact crossover category. Telluride was named a 2024 Best Buy in the midsize crossover category after having first appeared on the list in 2021.

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  • Tenth consecutive year Soul makes the list; marks the longest running streak for a subcompact crossover
    IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America took home three 2024 Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy awards for the EV6, Telluride and Soul models.
  • Telluride was named a 2024 Best Buy in the midsize crossover category after having first appeared on the list in 2021.
  • "Kia is undergoing a total transformation and its continued recognition by the Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy Awards is further proof that the Kia brand is an established leader in mobility."
  • The three Kia models included among the 2024 Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy award winners were each recognized for the various attributes they bring to their respective categories.

2024 KIA SPORTAGE EARNS IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ AWARD

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Kia Sportage has been awarded the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) 2023 TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) rating.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Kia Sportage has been awarded the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) 2023 TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) rating.
  • Under the more stringent requirements, the 2024 Sportage earned a "good" rating in all four of the crashworthiness evaluations and qualified for the high-tier award thanks to the standard LED projection headlamps it received for the 2024 model year.
  • "Kia's longest running nameplate continues to improve and deliver for today's savvy and adventurous compact SUV buyers," said Steven Center, COO and EVP, Kia America.
  • The roof strength, head restraint and vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention evaluations are no longer part of the award criteria.

ALL-ELECTRIC KIA EV9 NAMED TO POPULAR SCIENCE "50 GREATEST INNOVATIONS OF 2023"

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The all-electric 2024 Kia EV9 has been named to Popular Science's "2023 Best of What's New" Awards. The publication's editorial team recognized the three-row EV9 SUV for its inventive use of interior materials, noting "Kia's new EV9 may be an impressive-looking electric vehicle, but what's inside may be even more important." This is the first year that a Kia vehicle has been named to Popular Science's annual rankings of the year's "Greatest Innovations."

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The all-electric 2024 Kia EV9 has been named to Popular Science's "2023 Best of What's New" Awards.
  • This is the first year that a Kia vehicle has been named to Popular Science's annual rankings of the year's "Greatest Innovations."
  • This accolade from Popular Science boldly underscores what a game changer the EV9 really is."
  • "Since 1988, Popular Science has proudly celebrated the groundbreaking innovations changing our world.

NEXTEER ACHIEVES GLOBAL PRODUCTION MILESTONE OF 100 MILLION ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEMS - ENABLING FUEL EFFICIENCY & ADVANCED SAFETY, PERFORMANCE

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Nexteer Automotive announced its global production milestone of 100 million electric power steering (EPS) systems – a key technology enabling fuel efficiency and advanced safety and performance.

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  • AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Nexteer Automotive announced its global production milestone of 100 million electric power steering (EPS) systems – a key technology enabling fuel efficiency and advanced safety and performance.
  • Nexteer is a global leader of EPS – serving more than 60 customers around the world.
  • "Nexteer's EPS systems provide advanced safety and performance along with precise, predictable feel of the road.
  • Nexteer's EPS systems are currently featured in eight out of 10 full-size trucks in North America and two out of five small cars in Europe.

KIA TELLURIDE RECEIVES J.D. POWER 2024 U.S. ALG RESIDUAL VALUE AWARD

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kia Telluride was recognized as a segment winner by the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards within the Midsize SUVs with 3-row Seating category, based on analysis of used-vehicle performance, brand outlook and product competitiveness. This marks the third consecutive year Telluride has claimed the coveted accolade and adds to the long list of awards Kia's hot-selling SUV has garnered.

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  • Power 2024 U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards within the Midsize SUVs with 3-row Seating category, based on analysis of used-vehicle performance, brand outlook and product competitiveness.
  • "The Kia Telluride continues to be one of the most highly sought-after and awarded SUVs in the U.S., recognized for its bold styling and spacious interior," said Steven Center, COO and EVP, Kia America.
  • Power U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards for the third year in a row, demonstrating the long-lasting value and integrity of the Kia Telluride."
  • Power recognized as the industry benchmark of automotive residual value projections.

KIA EV9 AND TELLURIDE WIN 2024 KELLEY BLUE BOOK BEST BUY AWARDS

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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2024 Kia Telluride celebrates fifth consecutive year as a Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards winner, taking the win in the Best Midsize SUV category

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  • 2024 Kia Telluride celebrates fifth consecutive year as a Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards winner, taking the win in the Best Midsize SUV category
    IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The all-new 2024 Kia EV9 and the acclaimed 2024 Telluride have been named to the 2024 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards list.
  • While the EV9 has been recognized as the "Best 3-Row Electric Vehicle" in its first year on sale, the Telluride continues its winningest legacy by marking the fifth consecutive year as a KBB.com Best Buy Awards category winner, taking the crown in the "Best Midsize SUV" segment for 2024.
  • "The all-electric EV9 is emerging as our newest rising star, led by the bold and rugged Telluride's storied legacy."
  • Assembly of the EV9 is scheduled to move to the state-of-the-art Kia facility in West Point, Georgia in 2024.

KIA ANNOUNCES 2024 SPORTAGE HYBRID PRICING

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Kia is recognized as one of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2023.

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  • Kia is recognized as one of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2023.
  • Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles sold through a network of over 775 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America*.
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  • * The Sportage (excludes HEV and PHEV models), Sorento (excludes HEV and PHEV models), and Telluride are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.