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3 Kia Models Awarded 2023 Best Cars for Families

March 22nd, 2023 by
2023 Kia K5

The 2023 Best Cars for Families Rankings have been presented by editors of U.S. News & World Report! Three Kia models made the rankings. Best 3-Row SUV for Families 2023 Kia Telluride SUV (fourth consecutive year) Best Electric Vehicle for Families 2023 Kia EV6 Performance Crossover (chosen as the first) Best Midsize Car for Families…

Kia Niro: Women’s World Car of the Year

March 21st, 2023 by
Kia Niro

The Women’s World Car of the year award was created in 2009 in New Zealand by an automotive journalist named Sandy Myhre. Included in the Women’s World Car of the year is 63 journalists from 43 different continents! 59 vehicles are tested on many important factors to determine its rank for this award. “Honored to…

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The Reveal of the Brand New Kia EV9

March 20th, 2023 by
Kia EV9

Kia has revealed the interior and exterior design images of the brand new Kia EV9! This is the first three-row electric flagship SUV from Kia, representing Kia’s step towards a more sustainable mobility solutions provider. The Kia EV9 breaks new ground, aiming to redefine standards for design, connectivity, usability and environmental responsibility,” “The Kia EV9…

Military Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program

March 17th, 2023 by
Military

Kia America has launched a program that will provide military veterans the opportunity to become a Kia qualified technician and veteran-specific assistance through the training. The program is an apprenticeship that includes Kia-technical training along with a follow-up by program managers to support long term success. The apprenticeship program is competency based and one year. The…

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2023 World Car Awards Finalists: Kia Niro and Kia EV6 GT

March 14th, 2023 by
2023 Kia EV6 GT Finalist

The 2023 World Car Awards The World Car Awards is judged by 100 international automotive journalists representing 32 countries and evaluate vehicles from around the world. There is a different categories of awards and the top three finalists for each category have been selected. The winners will be announced on April 5, 2023 at a…

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2023 Car and Driver Editors Choice Awarded to Nine Kia Models

March 1st, 2023 by
2023 KIA Telluride

Nine Kia Models Earn Awards for 2023 Car and Driver Editors Choice The car and driver editors choice awards are chosen amongst 39 market vehicle segments with over 400 models. These vehicles are tested and rated before being ranked and chosen for this award. That being said, this award is a great achievement in the…

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Kia Sportage Crowned Utility Vehicle of the Year in 2023 AutoGuide Awards

February 15th, 2023 by
2023 Sportage SX

The 2023 Kia Sportage has been named the Utility Vehicle of the Year in the 2023 AutoGuide Awards!

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EV6 Wins Two 2023 Drivers’ Choice Awards from MotorWeek

February 14th, 2023 by

The 2022 Kia EV6 was named the “Best of the Year” in the 41st annual MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards!

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Kia Named Top Mass Market Brand in J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study For Third Consecutive Year

February 13th, 2023 by
2023 Carnival

Kia America is ranked the number one mass-market brand in the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study for the third consecutive year!

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Sorento PHEV & Rio Receive 2023 Vincentric Best Value in America Awards

February 8th, 2023 by
2023 Sorento PHEV

Kia’s 2023 Sorento PHEV and 2023 Rio have been named the winners of the 2023 Vincentric Best Value in America award!

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