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Toyota Prius Receives Top Honors as the 2024 MotorTrend Car of the Year

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, MotorTrend named the 2024 Toyota Prius as the 2024 Car of the Year during the Los Angeles International Auto Show.

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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, MotorTrend named the 2024 Toyota Prius as the 2024 Car of the Year during the Los Angeles International Auto Show.
Twenty-three years ago, this high-tech sedan rolled into U.S. Toyota dealerships and forever changed the automotive industry.
"Toyota has fundamentally redefined the essence of a Prius with its new model, which represents a crowning achievement in its evolution," said MotorTrend Group head of editorial Ed Loh.
The 2024 Toyota Prius is currently available at Toyota U.S.

Vector BioMed's CEO, Dr. Boro Dropulić, to Speak at the 8th CAR-TCR Summit

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Monday, August 21, 2023

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GAITHERSBURG, Md., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vector BioMed, a biomanufacturing company specializing in the manufacture of lentiviral vectors, today, announced that Dr. Boro Dropulić, CEO, will speak at the 8th CAR-TCR Summit taking place at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA from August 29-September 1, 2023.

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Details of the presentation are as follows:
A Rapid & Affordable Lentiviral Vector Manufacturing Platform: From
Concept to Clinic Within 12 Months.
Dr. Dropulić said "The CAR-TCR Summit brings together many important stakeholders to discuss the latest advances in the field.
Vector BioMed is positioned to capitalize on this significant market need with its superior lentiviral vector manufacturing platform that reliably produces high-titer lentiviral vectors.
The high titer reduces the cost of production, which Vector BioMed passes on to its partners.

BEST-EVER FIRST QUARTER AND MARCH SALES FOR KIA AMERICA

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Saturday, April 1, 2023

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IRVINE, Calif., April 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on 2022's best-ever market share achievement, Kia America opened 2023 with a record first quarter of 184,136 units, a 15-percent increase over the previous high set in 2021.

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Kia's March total of 71,294 marked the second-highest monthly performance in company history and was the eighth consecutive month of record-breaking sales.
March sales were up 19.8-percent over the same period last year and up 7-percent over the previous March record.
"Kia's record first-quarter is a direct result of our consistent efforts to build our brand, improve residual values, and deliver world-class models with cutting-edge design and innovative technology," said Eric Watson, vice president, sales operations, Kia America.
Two Kia models were selected as top three finalists in two categories for the 2023 World Car Awards.

NINE KIA MODELS EARN 2023 CAR AND DRIVER EDITORS' CHOICE AWARDS

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

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IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nine Kia models were named to the 2023 Car and Driver Editors' Choice Awards list, representing the publication's annual standard of automotive excellence. The winners, all 2023 model year vehicles, include the Sportage, Sorento, Carnival, Niro Hybrid and PHEV, K5, Soul, Rio, and the Car and Driver 10Best-winning EV6 and Telluride (four-time winner). Car and Driver's winning choices were selected from more than 400 models that the editors tested, rated, and ranked across 39 market vehicle segments—from crossover SUVs to electric vehicles and sedans to family-sized vans.

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The winning Kia models emphasize style, performance and value across the automaker's world-class portfolio
IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nine Kia models were named to the 2023 Car and Driver Editors' Choice Awards list, representing the publication's annual standard of automotive excellence.
The winners, all 2023 model year vehicles, include the Sportage, Sorento, Carnival, Niro Hybrid and PHEV, K5, Soul, Rio, and the Car and Driver 10Best-winning EV6 and Telluride (four-time winner).
"As the Kia brand continues to earn praise from our customers and industry observers alike, we are honored by this latest accolade from the editors of Car and Driver," said Steven Center, COO & EVP, Kia America.
This latest honor comes on the heels of the 2023 Kia EV6 and 2023 Kia Telluride being ranked on Car and Driver's coveted 10Best Trucks and SUVs list.

KIA AMERICA POSTS BEST-EVER FEBRUARY SALES

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America's record-breaking sales trajectory continued with best-ever February sales of 60,859.

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IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America's record-breaking sales trajectory continued with best-ever February sales of 60,859.
The milestone performance follows the best retail sales total in company history in 2022 and marks Kia's seventh consecutive monthly sales record.
"Kia's path to success continues with our second month of record-breaking sales in 2023, and the seventh straight record-breaking month overall," said Eric Watson, vice president, sales operations, Kia America.
In addition, two other Kia models – the 2023 Kia Carnival and the 2023 Sorento – were honored by the website.

All-New Outlander PHEV Model Wins Technology Car of the Year in 2021-2022 Car of the Year Japan Awards

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Sunday, December 12, 2021

In selecting the all-new Outlander PHEV model, the awards jury highly evaluated the revamped PHEV system that increased the output of the front and rear motors, and the extended total driving range made possible by increasing the battery and fuel tank capacity.

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In selecting the all-new Outlander PHEV model, the awards jury highly evaluated the revamped PHEV system that increased the output of the front and rear motors, and the extended total driving range made possible by increasing the battery and fuel tank capacity.
The Outlander PHEV model was also recognized for the evolved Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC) integrated vehicle dynamics control system based on twin-motor 4WD that allows nimble handling not expected of an SUV.
The all-new Outlander PHEV model is Mitsubishi Motors' flagship model which brings together the company's expertise in electrification and all-wheel control technologies, while also incorporating a newly-developed platform and an array of advanced technologies.
MMC announced a three-year business plan in July 2020 to introduce more competitive and cutting-edge models, including the Eclipse Cross PHEV (PHEV model), the all-new Outlander and the all-new Triton/L200.

Hyundai scoops highest accolades at Top Gear Awards

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

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OFFENBACH, Germany, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor has taken highest honours at the Top Gear annual awards 2021, winning Car of the Year with i20 N and being named overall Manufacturer of the Year in recognition of the brand's class leading model line-up.

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OFFENBACH, Germany, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor has taken highest honours at the Top Gear annual awards 2021, winning Car of the Year with i20 N and being named overall Manufacturer of the Year in recognition of the brand's class leading model line-up.
We know the team at Top Gear is very demanding and have exacting standards, so winning the Car of the Year award for i20 N is certainly an achievement.
The Manufacture of the Year is a testament to the direction that Hyundai is committed to as we transform into a smart mobility solutions provider.
But you don't win the top prize in our annual Awards without proving your all-round brilliance.

Hyundai scoops highest accolades at Top Gear Awards

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

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OFFENBACH, Germany, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor has taken highest honours at the Top Gear annual awards 2021, winning Car of the Year with i20 N and being named overall Manufacturer of the Year in recognition of the brand's class leading model line-up.

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OFFENBACH, Germany, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor has taken highest honours at the Top Gear annual awards 2021, winning Car of the Year with i20 N and being named overall Manufacturer of the Year in recognition of the brand's class leading model line-up.
The Manufacture of the Year is a testament to the direction that Hyundai is committed to as we transform into a smart mobility solutions provider.
But you don't win the top prize in our annual Awards without proving your all-round brilliance.
A little Hyundai hatchback that did so well, so far out of its comfort zone, that it was impossible to do anything but make it our overall Car of the Year."