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2 Kia Models Earn U.S. News 2023 Best Hybrid and Electric Car Awards

April 4th, 2023 by
Kia

  The all electric 2023 Kia EV6 and the Hybrid Kia Niro both earned awards for U.S. News 2023 Best Hybrid and Electric Car Awards. This was the first win for the Kia Niro Hybrid but the second year in a row win for the EV6. These awards are recognized by editors of U.S News and…

Top Pick Commuter EV: 2023 Kia Niro

March 31st, 2023 by
2023 Kia Niro EV

The 2023 Kia Niro EV was recognized as Top Pick: Commuter EV from Cars.com. Also in the Kia Niro family; The Kia Niro Hybrid was recognized from Cars.com for Best Car of 2023. There was four categories in total amongst various electric vehicles for Cars.com editors to choose from for the Top Pick Commuter EV…

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The Kia EV9 is Reshaping SUV User Experience

March 30th, 2023 by
Kia EV9

The Kia EV9 (the first three-row seat electric flagship SUV) is reshaping the SUV user experience! “The Kia EV9 transcends all aspects of traditional SUV thinking and represents the pinnacle of Kia’s design and engineering capabilities. Created to meet the needs of all family members, the EV9 also spearheads Kia’s rapid transition to a sustainable…

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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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