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Kia EV9 Wins World Car Of The Year 2024

The flagship Kia EV is anticipated to come back to India within the second half of 2024

Kia EV9 wins World Car Of The Year 2024

  • The EV9 has additionally been awarded the 2024 World Electric Vehicle title.

  • Other front-runners for the WCOTY 2024 had been the BYD Seal and Volvo EX30.

  • The EV9 is Kia’s flagship 3-row electrical SUV providing.

  • Available with varied electrical motors and battery pack configurations globally with each RWD and AWD choices.

  • Expected to come back to India through the CBU route with a price ticket of round Rs 80 lakh (ex-showroom).

Shortly after finalising the highest three candidates for the World Car Of The Year (WCOTY) title, it’s now been introduced that the Kia EV9 has emerged because the winner. The EV9 has not solely gained the WCOTY award, but it surely has additionally been handed over the ‘2024 World Electric Vehicle’ title.

The Fight For The Title

BYD Seal

It was an all-electric battle for the highest award as the opposite two contenders – the BYD Seal (additionally in India) and Volvo EX30 (anticipated to come back to India) – had been electrical vehicles as properly. For a automotive to win the World Car Awards, it must be offered in no less than two continents. Selected by a jury of 100 automotive journalists from 29 international locations, the World Car Awards declared the Kia EV9 because the winner based mostly on its design, value, and 7-seat inside.

Other WCOTY 2024 Winners

The Kia EV9 was not the one winner within the World Car Awards 2024. The different fashions that bagged awards in different classes are as follows:

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, Volvo EX30 and BMW i5

Model

Award Category

BMW 5 Series/ i5

World Luxury Car

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

World Performance Car

Volvo EX30

World Urban Car

Toyota Prius

World Car Design Of The Year

More Details Of The Kia EV9

Kia’s 3-row all-electric SUV will get a protracted checklist of battery and electrical motor choices, together with each rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and all-wheel-drive (AWD) configurations. The EV9 has a claimed vary of greater than 541 km, making it a compelling EV various to the standard petrol- or diesel-powered luxurious SUV. It additionally has nice highway presence, and a spacious cabin with futuristic design parts.

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India Launch And Price

Kia EV9 rear

The Kia EV9 is anticipated to reach in India later this 12 months through the fully constructed up (CBU) import route, with costs prone to begin from Rs 80 lakh (ex-showroom). It might be thought of as an inexpensive various to luxurious electrical SUVs just like the BMW iX and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.

Mazda

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

Awarded Five TOP SAFETY PICK+ and One TOP SAFETY PICK

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) introduced the winners of its 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards, the best awards in automobile security. Mazda is proud to once more be among the many most awarded manufacturers, having 5 autos earn the best, TOP SAFETY PICK+ award. These autos embrace the 2024 mannequin 12 months Mazda3 Sedan, Mazda3 Hatchback, CX-30, CX-50 (constructed after August 2023) and CX-90. Earning the following highest, TOP SAFETY PICK award is the 2024 mannequin 12 months CX-90 PHEV, which we hope to carry as much as the highest award quickly, after it undergoes IIHS’s up to date reasonable entrance overlap check.

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Fiat 500e received its first American award: 2024 Urban Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal

 

  • All-new Fiat 500e, Stellantis’ first BEV providing in North America, awarded 2024 Urban Green Car of the Year™ by Green Car Journal.
  • 500e is most awarded FIAT ever: 43 International awards in 10 international locations since its European launch in 2020.

 

Green Car Journal has named the Fiat 500e 2024 Urban Green Car of the Year™.

The 500e is electrifying North America with its sustainable mobility mission as Stellantis’ first BEV providing within the area. Green Car Journal editors famous the compelling mixture of effectivity, affordability, fashion and zero-emission motoring with a cool Italian vibe.

“FIAT’s new 500e is innately appealing with its compact form, Italian fashion sense, and zero emission driving,” mentioned Ron Cogan, Editor and Publisher of Green Car Journal and GreenCarJournal.com. “It’s also right-sized for urban life, which means easier maneuvering and parking in crowded environs.”

Olivier Francois, FIAT CEO and CMO Global of Stellantis, acknowledged: “The Fiat 500e since its launch established itself in Europe as the leader of the electric city car segment and collected so far 42 awards becoming the most awarded FIAT ever. Now that its journey to the North America has officially begun, I’m extremely proud to receive a new important award, the first in the US, that will pave the way to its launch and is the best appreciation from the US for our Italian icon which is going to meet the new American customers.”

The 500e registered greater than 185,000 items globally since its launch and it’s taking part in a related function within the inexperienced transition of worldwide metropolises. The 500e is at present bought in 44 international locations across the globe, persevering with the Brand electrification journey all over the world.

In 2023 the 500e was number one in Europe within the A+B BEV section with a market share of 14,7%, elevated by 0,3 p.p. in comparison with 2022, regardless of the lower of the section -5%. In Europe, Fiat 500e bought almost 65,000 items.

Fiat 500e has received 43 International awards in 10 international locations (Germany, France, UK, Italy, Poland, Belgium, Greece, Netherlands, Israel and the US) since its European launch in 2020.

 

Turin, 14th February 2024

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PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER

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PRESS FLEET MANAGER

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FIAT triumphs on the tenth ADCE European Creativity Festival, “No Grey” challenge wins the distinguished 2023 ADCE Grand Prix

 

  • FIAT awarded on the 2023 version of the ADCE Awards, probably the most prestigious prize of the European artistic neighborhood, promoted by the Art Directors Club of Europe.
  • The model, alongside Leo Burnett company, excelled with the “No Grey” project, awarded with the Grand Prix 2023, merely the very best work throughout all disciplines.

 

The ADCE Jury awarded the “No Grey” challenge with this motive: “Operation ‘No Grey’ has managed to turn a marketing idea – no more grey cars – that usually only involves the marketing department and trade journalists – into a memorable and spectacular event. A piece of communication that spread spontaneously all over the world and managed, for the first time, to communicate FIAT’s main core value to everyone: Italian-ness. Thus, giving the brand global visibility without the media budget of its competitors”.

Olivier Francois, FIAT CEO and Stellantis Global CMO, declared: “I’m very honoured to receive this prestigious award and I’m even more thrilled because the “No Grey” challenge was not an promoting software, however how we determined to speak a advertising and marketing alternative. When we selected to shut the manufacturing of gray

automobiles, we knew it could have been a significant alternative and a daring transfer and due to that we determined to leverage it at its greatest. The outcomes and this prize are proof that we made it proper and is a brand new stimulus to proceed working with our method, what we name THE FIAT WAY”.

The ‘No Grey’ challenge, developed by artistic company Leo Burnett and produced by Twister Film, launched in June, highlights FIAT’s strategic choice to cease the manufacturing of gray automobiles. In the video Olivier Francois explains the technique and turns into the clip’s protagonist, through which the 600e takes a deep dive into color, below the declare ‘ITALY. THE LAND OF COLOURS. FIAT. THE BRAND OF COLOURS’. A contemporary and vibrant challenge that embodies the joyful and pop spirit that characterises the FIAT model and that reached greater than 10 million views on YouTube. Besides that, the echo of the challenge had world relevance, receiving a world protection in 4 continents: Europe, North America, South America and Asia.

ADCE – The Art Director’s Club of Europe has been created in 1990 and since then it promotes the very best European creativity, coming from 22 Member Clubs and a neighborhood of greater than 7.500 creatives. This yr’s was the thirty-second version of the competition and a complete of 43 Gold, 88 Silver, 130 Bronze and 159 Shortlists have been awarded. Among all these works, the No Grey operation emerged as the very best one, deserving the Grand Prix.

Turin, 4th December 2023

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Contact: 

VINCE CLISHAM
HEAD OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
vincent.clisham@stellantis.com

TEL +44(0)7831 315915

 LUCINDA INGGS 
PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER
lucinda.inggs@stellantis.com

TEL +44(0)7542 394878

MICHAEL ARNOLD
PRESS FLEET MANAGER
pressfleet@stellantis.com   

TEL +44(0)7831 829410

JEREMY TOWNSEND
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
jeremy.townsend@stellantis.com   

TEL +44(0)7827 896480

 

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JEEP® AVENGER NAMED ‘URBAN ELECTRIC CAR OF THE YEAR’ AT ELECTRIFYING.COM AWARDS

  • The fully-electric Jeep Avenger has been honored with the title of ‘Urban Electric Car of the Year’ at the 2024 Electrifying.com Awards
  • The Avenger has been commended by expert judges for its efficiency, design, and size
  • This latest accolade adds to the collection of prestigious titles received by the Avenger

 

At the 2024 Electrifying.com Awards, the fully electric Jeep Avenger was named ‘Urban Electric Car of the Year’.

The winning electric vehicles were chosen for their exceptional accomplishments and advancements in the mobility sector.

A panel of experienced electric car journalists selected the Avenger, praising its ideal size for urban settings and its highly efficient electric powertrain.

Ginny Buckley, Founder and CEO of Electrifying.com, stated: “The Jeep Avenger is a breath of fresh air and we love the way Jeep has reinvented itself for the electric age. The styling is unmistakably Jeep, yet it’s the same size as a supermini, making it perfectly at home in an urban environment. It’s a fun package that buyers of all ages will love, and it scores highly on battery efficiency giving potential owners peace of mind when it comes to how far they can travel.”

 

Kris Cholmondeley, Managing Director of Jeep UK, commented: “Jeep is thrilled by the continued industry recognition of the fully-electric Avenger – a testament of the compact SUV’s position at the forefront of the brand’s European market offering. The Avenger represents a significant forward step towards the next generation of fully electrified Jeep SUVs.”

This latest award from Electrifying.com adds to a series of accolades already secured by the Avenger, including European Car of the Year 2023 (ECOTY) and Best Family SUV (WWCOTY).

The Jeep Avenger is a compact SUV in the fast-growing B-SUV segment, the second-largest European segment in terms of volume. Designed and built as a Jeep from day one, the Avenger combines Jeep DNA in a compact SUV with a unique blend of capability, style, functionality, and technology.

With an electric range of up to 249 miles on the combined WLTP cycle*, the electric powertrain combines a new 400-volt electric motor with 156hp and 260Nm of torque with a new 54kWh battery pack.

The launch of the Jeep Avenger in Europe marks the beginning of the next phase of the brand’s electrification journey, with four all-electric models due to launch by 2025. By 2030, all new Jeep vehicles sold in Europe will be all-electric.

The all-new, fully-electric Jeep Avenger is available to order now from £35,700 OTR. For more information or to locate the nearest Jeep retailer, visit www.jeep.co.uk.

 

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Fuel consumption and emission values*

Jeep Avenger Electric

115 kW (156 hp): Power consumption (combined): 15.9 – 15.4 kWh/100 km; Electric range** (combined): 390 – 400 km; CO2 emissions: 0 g/km

*All values according to WLTP. The more realistic WLTP (Worldwide harmonized light vehicles test procedure) has replaced the test procedure with reference to the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) and is also used to determine vehicle tax.

Further information on the official fuel consumption and the official specific CO₂ emissions of new passenger cars can be found in the ‘Guide to the fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions and electricity consumption of new passenger cars’, which is available free of charge at all points of sale and through www.dat.de.

**Actual range may vary due to numerous factors such as driving style, route, weather, and road conditions, as well as the condition, use and equipment of the vehicle.

Contacts

Alice Cross-Watson, PR Manager, Jeep UK

alice.cross-watson@jeep.com

07395 375272

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Tata Motors Wins Singur Plant Case, The Facility Was Meant For The Tata Nano

Tata Motors has been awarded a sum of over Rs 766 crore by the arbitral tribunal from the West Bengal government

Tata Sanand plant

After a prolonged battle between Tata Motors and West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation Limited (‘WBIDC’) that lasted for more than a decade over the Singur plant, the carmaker has announced its victory in the arbitration proceedings amounting to the tune of over Rs 766 crore.

What Was The Case About?

Tata Nano

In 2006, the carmaker was allotted approximately 1,000 acres of land to set up a manufacturing plant to make the world’s most affordable car: the Tata Nano. Tata Motors had even commenced the plant’s construction in early 2007, but shortly after, things started going downhill. While the land acquisition had already started drawing flak from local farmers and politicians alike from late 2006, it only intensified over the next couple of years including multiple protests. With no timely resolution in sight, Tata Motors had to make the tough decision to move away from the deal entirely and abandon the Singur plant.

It is said that Tata Motors had plans to invest up to Rs 1,000 crore in the plant and for the Nano project if everything had proceeded smoothly.

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Production Delays For The Nano

Tata Motors had showcased the Nano in early 2008 and probably had plans to put it into production in the same year as well. Ratan Tata himself had made the announcement of shifting bases in view of the controversies surrounding the plant, which led to further production delays for the Nano.

Tata GenX Nano

In the following year, the tiny hatchback was launched and it was being manufactured at Tata’s then passenger vehicles-manufacturing facility located in Pantnagar, Uttarakhand. With over 2 lakh bookings for the Tata Nano in just a couple of months, the first batch of 1 lakh Nanos were delivered to owners in July 2009.

Tata Tiago EV

There were many other states including Maharashtra and Gujarat who were in the race to get the carmaker to set up its plant in their states. The carmaker eventually established a new factory in Sanand, Gujarat, which first catered primarily to the Nano in the initial years. The facility then went to manufacture many compact Tata cars such as the Tiago, Tigor and even the relatively newer Tiago EV and Tigor EV. More recently, Tata has acquired Ford India’s Sanand facility and now plans to use it to manufacture its range of EVs.

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The Other Side Of The Story

Speaking of the controversy brings us to one critical question: would the Tata Nano have been more successful had everything panned out in favour of the carmaker? Well, you can say chances could have been more on the positive side. Even though Tata acted relatively swiftly to step away from the Singur deal, it wasn’t before it had made heavy investments in terms of capital, efforts and time. These otherwise could have gone into making the Nano a more value-for-money proposition by giving it more for its then heightened price.

Ratan Tata Gets A New Electric Nano Built By Electra EV

Additionally, the carmaker also had plans to introduce a diesel-powered version of the Nano, while the overall capital otherwise could have also helped in making the hatchback suitable for exports. The only possible way to see the ‘Tata Nano’ nameplate revived is if the carmaker decides to bring it back in an all-electric avatar.

Do you think the Tata Nano would have been a better product had the Singur plans gone ahead flawlessly? Let us know in the comments.

Motorsport

Toyota Crown Receives Top Safety Pick+ Award for Excellent Crash Performance

The 2023 Toyota Crown has been honored with the prestigious Top Safety Pick+ Award by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. This mid-size sedan has demonstrated exceptional crashworthiness, earning Good ratings in almost all categories, including the challenging small overlap front crash test and the revised side crash evaluation. You can witness the small overlap front crash test in the video above.

In addition to excelling in crash tests, the Toyota Crown achieved a Good rating in every other crash metric. The vehicle’s front crash prevention system received special recognition, achieving a Superior rating in both day and night conditions.


BMW

UPDATE: BMW M Hybrid V8 celebrates historic first victory at IMSA race in Watkins Glen.

Watkins Glen. The BMW M Team RLL has secured the win in the 6-hour race of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at Watkins Glen in the USA. Connor De Phillippi and Nick Yelloly finished in second place but were later awarded first place due to a technical violation by the first-place Porsche. This marks the first-ever victory for the BMW M Hybrid V8, with the last BMW prototype win in North America dating back to 1999 at Sebring with the BMW V12 LMR.

Reactions to the victory:

Andreas Roos (Head of BMW M Motorsport): “Wow! This is a historic day for BMW M Motorsport and a significant milestone for our LMDh project. Congratulations and thank you to everyone involved in this program. While we would have preferred to win on the track, this success is a well-deserved reward for the hard work put in by our team. I’m particularly proud of our consistent strong performance throughout the weekend, setting the top times and earning our first victory in the GTP class.”

Nick Yelloly (#25 BMW M Hybrid V8, 1st place): “I’m incredibly happy for the team. They have worked hard and truly earned this victory. We have been steadily improving, and although winning on the track is our preference, we gratefully accept this victory. It’s not only the first win for the BMW M Hybrid V8 but also my first in the IMSA series, making it even more special for all of us.”

Note to the editors:

Please refer to the initial version of the press release for further race details and Augusto Farfus’ response to his accident.

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CITROËN WINS SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE PRIZE AT AUTO TRADER NEW CAR AWARDS 2023

  • Citroën has been awarded the Sustainability Initiative prize at the 7th annual Auto Trader New Car Awards.
  • The Sustainability Initiative category is judged by independent experts from the Carbon Literacy Project.
  • The judges praised Citroën’s commitment to sustainability, which includes educating its staff on sustainability and environmental issues and ensuring sustainability is incorporated into business decisions.

Citroën has been named the winner of the Sustainability Initiative category at the Auto Trader New Car Awards 2023. The judges commended Citroën’s active involvement in the Carbon Literacy Project, as well as the innovative Ami 100% Electric quadricycle and Oli concept vehicle.

The Oli concept vehicle, introduced by Citroën last year, is made from 100% recycled materials and features a 40kWh battery with a range of 248 miles (WLTP). Oli’s parts can be reused and recycled throughout its lifespan. The seats are constructed simply and use 80% fewer parts than usual. The body panels are made from an innovative corrugated honeycomb recycled cardboard reinforced with polyurethane resin, making them as strong as conventional panels but 50% lighter. The development of Oli focused on simplicity and reduced weight, resulting in a smaller battery and fewer resources required to travel the same distance.

The Citroën Ami 100% Electric is a modern mobility solution and a sustainable response to environmental challenges in cities. The Ami 100% Electric produces zero emissions and has a 5.5kWh battery that can be fully charged in just four hours, providing a range of up to 46 miles (WLTP). There is also the option of the My Ami Cargo, which has a payload of up to 140kg, a maximum load capacity of 400 litres, and a tight 7.20m turning circle, making it ideal for businesses in urban areas.

Erin Baker, Editorial Director at Auto Trader, said that creating repairable, reusable, and recyclable products is crucial for decarbonizing the automotive industry, and Citroën has demonstrated this with the Ami and Oli. The judges were impressed with Citroën’s commitment to sustainability, which includes educating staff on sustainability and environmental issues and ensuring this commitment is reflected in all business decisions.

Greg Taylor, Managing Director of Citroën UK, commented that the company’s commitment to sustainability has been recognized at the Auto Trader New Car Awards. Citroën believes that the future of efficient and sustainable urban mobility lies in doing things differently, as shown by the Oli and Ami 100% Electric.

In the Auto Trader Awards, 20 out of the 23 categories were determined by 220,000 UK car owners who shared their thoughts and opinions on the cars they own. However, the Sustainability Initiative award was judged by independent experts from the Carbon Literacy Project, an organization that promotes understanding and action on climate change.

For more information on the Auto Trader New Car Awards 2023, visit: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/cars/new/awards