The Kia EV9 Won the 2024 World Car Awards, Twice

April 4th, 2024 by

The Kia EV9 has come a long way since it burst on the scene last October, when we declared it the definitive electric SUV. Flash forward six months later, and it’s good to know that the rest of the world is in agreement. Last week, the World Car Awards ceremony took place at the New…

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Family First: The Telluride is the Best Family Car of 2024

February 8th, 2024 by

When you envision the ideal family vehicle, what comes to mind? Spaciousness, no doubt, as any family-friendly SUV needs ample room for inevitable backseat shenanigans. An array of high-tech features and other amenities is probably expected. And of course, no family car is worth investing in unless it comes with the highest safety marks. The…

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2023 KIA SPORTAGE AND SPORTAGE HYBRID EARN 2022 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK AWARD

September 26th, 2022 by

IRVINE, CA, September 26, 2022 – The 2023 Sportage and Sportage Hybrid have been awarded the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) award. The designation applies to the Sportage and Sportage Hybrid when equipped with LED projector headlights, and also makes the Sportage the ninth Kia vehicle to earn either…

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KIA EARNS HONORS IN VINCENTRIC 2021 BEST FLEET VALUE IN AMERICA AWARDS

April 13th, 2021 by
KIA EARNS HONORS IN VINCENTRIC 2021 BEST FLEET VALUE IN AMERICA AWARDS

Two models win their categories: Forte and Soul Forte ranks number one in its segments for third consecutive year Kia Motors America (KMA) has earned multiple honors in the Vincentric 2021 Best Fleet Value in America Awards. The leading cost and analysis group recognized the Forte GT-Line (compact) and Soul LX (compact hatchback) as the…

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KIA RIO WINS 2021 VINCENTRIC BEST VALUE IN AMERICA AWARD

February 12th, 2021 by
KIA RIO WINS 2021 VINCENTRIC BEST VALUE IN AMERICA AWARD

2021 Rio 5-Door earns top spot in the Subcompact Hatchback segment Subcompact’s technology package, sporty style and exceptional value stand out from the competition The Kia Rio 5-Door has earned a 2021 Vincentric Best Value in America Award, ranking number one in the Subcompact Hatchback segment. A leading source of cost-of-ownership data and analysis within…

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Kia K5 and Sorento win 2020 GOOD DESIGN Awards

January 15th, 2021 by
Kia K5 and Sorento win 2020 GOOD DESIGN Awards

Prestigious awards acknowledge design excellence of Kia brand K5 sedan and Sorento SUV on-sale in several regions around the world Kia Motors has earned two prestigious design prizes for its latest models, as the new third-generation Kia K5 sedan and fourth-generation Kia Sorento SUV won accolades in the Transportation category of the annual GOOD DESIGN…

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KIA Telluride named 2020 World Car of the Year

June 11th, 2020 by

The 2020 World Car Awards were announced on earlier this spring and the KIA Telluride SUV took home top honors. KIA’s impressive three-row crossover was named the overall World Car of the Year, as voted by a panel of 86 jurors from around the globe. Proving yet again what a wonderful vehicle the KIA Telluride…

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