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IIHS challenges automakers with tougher TOP SAFETY PICK award criteria

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Of those, 22 earn TOP SAFETY PICK+, and 49 earn TOP SAFETY PICK.

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  • Of those, 22 earn TOP SAFETY PICK+, and 49 earn TOP SAFETY PICK.
  • “We followed the tougher requirements we introduced last year with another major update to the award criteria in 2024,” said IIHS President David Harkey.
  • In 2024, a good rating is required for either TOP SAFETY PICK or TOP SAFETY PICK+.
  • Mazda earns the most TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards of any single brand, with five, as well as one TOP SAFETY PICK.

Nissan Enhances Starting Price of 2024 Nissan Ariya to $39,590

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Monday, March 4, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240304834355/en/
    The 2024 Nissan Ariya is on sale now with a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) from $39,590 with enhanced MSRP across all trim levels to appeal to a wider audience of EV buyers.
  • Ariya Engage, the entry point to the Ariya line-up, has been reduced by $3,600 with other trim levels receiving a reduction of up to $6,000.
  • The Nissan Ariya was also recently awarded the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK designation.
  • Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices for the 2024 Nissan Ariya:

2024 KIA TELLURIDE EARNS IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS AWARD; SPORTAGE RECEIVES IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK DESIGNATION

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Telluride secures highest honor from IIHS for second consecutive year, maintaining TSP+ designation earned in 2023

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  • Telluride secures highest honor from IIHS for second consecutive year, maintaining TSP+ designation earned in 2023
    IRVINE, Calif., March 6, 2024 /CNW/ - The 2024 Kia Telluride has achieved the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) rating, while the 2024 Sportage earned the TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) rating.
  • According to the IIHS, the two SUVs were deemed as "offering the highest level of protection for both vehicle and occupants and vulnerable road users."
  • "Safety remains one of our top priorities and we're dedicated to driving continuous advancements in this critical area every day as we proved with 2024 Telluride!"
  • The 2024 Sportage continues to deliver a diverse lineup, which include the Sportage HEV and Sportage PHEV models.

2024 KIA TELLURIDE EARNS IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS AWARD; SPORTAGE RECEIVES IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK DESIGNATION

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Kia Telluride has achieved the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) rating, while the 2024 Sportage earned the TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) rating. According to the IIHS, the two SUVs were deemed as "offering the highest level of protection for both vehicle and occupants and vulnerable road users."

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  • Telluride secures highest honor from IIHS for second consecutive year, maintaining TSP+ designation earned in 2023
    IRVINE, Calif., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Kia Telluride has achieved the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) rating, while the 2024 Sportage earned the TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) rating.
  • The original moderate overlap test still requires a "good" rating for the TSP designation.
  • "Safety remains one of our top priorities and we're dedicated to driving continuous advancements in this critical area every day as we proved with 2024 Telluride!"
  • The 2024 Telluride SUV continues to be a head-turner with its bold and sophisticated appearance, and spacious three-row cabin that comfortably accommodates up to eight passengers.

Hyundai Motor Group Earns Most Combined IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ and TOP SAFETY PICK Awards

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

With 10 TSP and six TSP+ awards, the Group, including Hyundai Motor, Kia and Genesis brands, leads the industry with the most combined TSP/TSP+ accolades

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  • With 10 TSP and six TSP+ awards, the Group, including Hyundai Motor, Kia and Genesis brands, leads the industry with the most combined TSP/TSP+ accolades
    Hyundai Motor and Genesis tied for second place overall, with Hyundai Motor securing seven awards (two TSP+ and five TSP), Genesis earning seven awards (three TSP+ and four TSP) and Kia earning two awards (one TSP+ and one TSP)
    SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) is announcing that the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) has honored a total of 16 models from Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, and Genesis, with the prestigious IIHS 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) and TSP+ awards — more than any other automaker in the annual assessment.
  • The Group's exceptional performance in the IIHS 2024 awards is a testament to its unwavering focus on safety.
  • "Hyundai Motor Group is proud to have earned the industry leadership position in the recent IIHS 2024 TSP/TSP+ award results," said Brian Latouf, President and Global Chief Safety and Quality Officer at Hyundai Motor Group.
  • Among the Group's brands, Hyundai Motor and Genesis tied for second place overall, with Hyundai Motor securing seven awards (two TSP+ and five TSP), Genesis earning seven awards (three TSP+ and four TSP) and Kia earning two awards (one TSP+ and one TSP).

Hyundai Motor Group Earns Most Combined IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ and TOP SAFETY PICK Awards

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

With 10 TSP and six TSP+ awards, the Group, including Hyundai Motor, Kia and Genesis brands, leads the industry with the most combined TSP/TSP+ accolades

Key Points: 
  • With 10 TSP and six TSP+ awards, the Group, including Hyundai Motor, Kia and Genesis brands, leads the industry with the most combined TSP/TSP+ accolades
    Hyundai Motor and Genesis tied for second place overall, with Hyundai Motor securing seven awards (two TSP+ and five TSP), Genesis earning seven awards (three TSP+ and four TSP) and Kia earning two awards (one TSP+ and one TSP)
    SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) is announcing that the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) has honored a total of 16 models from Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, and Genesis, with the prestigious IIHS 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) and TSP+ awards — more than any other automaker in the annual assessment.
  • "Hyundai Motor Group is proud to have earned the industry leadership position in the recent IIHS 2024 TSP/TSP+ award results," said Brian Latouf, President and Global Chief Safety and Quality Officer at Hyundai Motor Group.
  • Among the Group's brands, Hyundai Motor and Genesis tied for second place overall, with Hyundai Motor securing seven awards (two TSP+ and five TSP), Genesis earning seven awards (three TSP+ and four TSP) and Kia earning two awards (one TSP+ and one TSP).
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Hyundai Meets Tougher Safety Criteria in 2024 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ Awards

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America has met the tougher safety criteria instituted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for its 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) and TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) awards with seven Hyundai vehicles awarded to date.

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  • FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America has met the tougher safety criteria instituted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for its 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) and TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) awards with seven Hyundai vehicles awarded to date.
  • Parent company, Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai, Genesis and Kia), leads the industry with the most awards overall - six TOP SAFETY PICK+ and 10 TOP SAFETY PICK awards for a total of 16.
  • Hyundai products receiving 2024 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK or TOP SAFETY PICK+ ratings include:
    "As we continue our journey of safety leadership, accolades such as IIHS' TSP/TSP+ designations help to reinforce our engineering prowess and safety expertise," said Cole Stutz, chief safety officer, Hyundai Motor North America.
  • "We followed the tougher requirements we introduced last year with another major update to the award criteria in 2024," said IIHS President David Harkey.

Mazda Earns Most TOP SAFETY PICK+ Awards of any Single Brand

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

RICHMOND HILL, ON, Feb. 27, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced the winners of its 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards, the highest awards in vehicle safety.

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  • RICHMOND HILL, ON, Feb. 27, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced the winners of its 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards, the highest awards in vehicle safety.
  • Mazda is proud to again be among the most awarded brands, having five vehicles earn the highest, TOP SAFETY PICK+ award.
  • But for Mazda, making safer cars is about more than just protecting the people riding in them.
  • To learn more about advanced safety at Mazda, please visit the Mazda.ca website.

Mazda Earns Most TOP SAFETY PICK+ Awards of any Single Brand

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced the winners of its 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards, the highest awards in vehicle safety. Mazda is proud to again be among the most awarded brands, having five vehicles earn the highest, TOP SAFETY PICK+ award. These vehicles include the 2024 model year Mazda3 Sedan, Mazda3 Hatchback, CX-30, CX-50 (built after August 2023) and CX-90. Earning the next highest, TOP SAFETY PICK award is the 2024 model year CX-90 PHEV, which we hope to bring up to the top award soon, after it undergoes IIHS's updated moderate front overlap test.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced the winners of its 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards, the highest awards in vehicle safety.
  • Mazda is proud to again be among the most awarded brands, having five vehicles earn the highest, TOP SAFETY PICK+ award.
  • These vehicles include the 2024 model year Mazda3 Sedan, Mazda3 Hatchback, CX-30, CX-50 (built after August 2023) and CX-90.
  • To learn more about advanced safety at Mazda, please visit the MazdaUSA.com website - https://www.mazdausa.com/why-mazda/safety .

Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid Wins 2024 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award For Best Small Utility

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced that the Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid was honored with the 2024 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award for Best Small Utility.

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  • FRANKLIN, Tenn., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced that the Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid was honored with the 2024 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award for Best Small Utility.
  • They gave the Outlander the Plug-in Hybrid treatment well before anyone else, and this year, the Outlander Plug-in Hybrid attains its well-deserved recognition by securing the Best Small Utility choice award for the first time."
  • The Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid has consistently received acclaim from both automotive experts and consumers alike.
  • In addition to the MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award, the Outlander Plug-in Hybrid has clinched two consecutive Green Car Journal Family Green Car of the Year awards.