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Kia Motors posts global sales of 227,773 units in April

Kia Motors Corporation announced 227,773 units of global sales for April 2019, a 5.3 percent decrease compared to same period last year. Kia’s best-selling model was the Sportage SUV, with 41,395 units sold globally in April. Sales outside of Korea dropped 2.5 percent on-year to 185,773 units, due partially to slower sales in China and… Continue reading Kia Motors posts global sales of 227,773 units in April

New Hyundai IONIQ offers a range of new enhancements

Connectivity upgrades with Blue Link® for new IONIQ provide innovative convenience solutions Enhanced edition of the world’s first car with three electrified powertrains offers consumers the option to choose an eco-friendly vehicle that fits their needs New IONIQ Electric with upgraded 38.3-kWh battery: 36% added energy storage capacity – now 294-km range in total (internal… Continue reading New Hyundai IONIQ offers a range of new enhancements

Ford Motor Company to Share Details on Mobility Business at Citi’s 2019 Car of the Future Symposium

DEARBORN, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On Thursday, May 9, Sundeep “Sunny” Madra, vice president of Ford X, Ford Mobility’s business incubator and accelerator, will participate in a fireside chat moderated by Itay Michaeli at Citi’s 2019 Car of the Future Symposium in New York. Madra is the co-founder and former CEO of Autonomic which was acquired by Ford… Continue reading Ford Motor Company to Share Details on Mobility Business at Citi’s 2019 Car of the Future Symposium

Robert De Niro fronts pan-European campaign – to promote the new Kia e-Niro

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Kia launches European advertising campaign for e-Niro electric crossoverTV, digital and print adverts fronted by two-time Oscar winner Robert De NiroKia e-Niro capable of driving up to 485 kilometres on a single charge, and up to 615 km in the citye-Niro eliminates many barriers to electric car ownership – with long driving range, zero-emissions, and crossover styling and practicalityEuropean debut at Paris Motor Show; European sales start by end of 2018Kia Motors today launches a new pan-European advertising campaign for the new Kia e-Niro electric crossover – fronted by Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro. As an ambassador for Kia’s new electric car, De Niro will highlight the e-Niro’s ability to eliminate barriers to electric vehicle ownership with a series of TV, print and digital advertisements. Kia’s partnership with De Niro will draw on the actor’s inimitable character and sense of humour to draw attention to the e-Niro’s numerous benefi..

Kia and Hyundai venture into the robotics industry of the future

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Kia and Hyundai to develop robotics technology in three areas: wearable robots, service robots, and micro-mobilityHyundai Vest Exoskeleton (H-VEX) and Chairless Exoskeleton (H-CEX) industrial robots increase efficiency and prevent work-related accidentsRobot-Artificial Intelligence targeted for future innovation and growth As a key part of Hyundai Motor Group, Kia Motors is innovating with robotics technology through development of the Hyundai Vest Exoskeleton (H-VEX) wearable industrial robots. Following the Hyundai Chairless Exoskeleton (H-CEX) demonstration conducted at the Hyundai-Kia North American factory last August, the company plans to verify H-VEX’s success through extensive testing at the end of 2018. In early 2018, Hyundai Motor Group identified Robot-Artificial Intelligence as one of five areas of future innovation and growth. The company established a designated robotics team in its strategic technology headquarters to focus on t..

Geely Auto Opens Research & Development Centre in Germany

Geely Auto to recruit 300 engineers to work on new energy solutions at Raunheim facility near Frankfurt 2019 May 16, Frankfurt/Hangzhou. Geely Auto Group (Geely Auto), China’s leading privately-owned automotive company, has formally opened a new research and development facility at Raunheim, Germany, to accelerate innovation in new propulsion systems and next-generation mobility technology. The… Continue reading Geely Auto Opens Research & Development Centre in Germany

Geely Auto and LG Chem to Establish Joint Venture Company to Produce Batteries in China

New 50:50 joint venture to produce batteries in China. Joint venture to have a registered capital of 188 million USD 2019 June 13, Hangzhou Bay, China. Shanghai Maple Guorun, an indirect 99% owned subsidiary of Geely Automobile Holdings (HK.0175), the listed arm of Geely Auto, today announced a new joint venture partnership with LG Chem… Continue reading Geely Auto and LG Chem to Establish Joint Venture Company to Produce Batteries in China

Kia enters Esports Arena as League Of Legends European Championship Sponsor

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Kia becomes main partner of League of Legends European ChampionshipNew partnership with the world’s most popular esports gameKia to engage with esports fans through digital content featuring prominent League of Legends casters and players Kia Motors Corporation has today announced its first foray into esports – the arena of competitive video gaming – by becoming the main sponsor of the League of Legends European Championship (LEC). Kia’s sponsorship of the LEC is the latest marketing campaign from a brand experienced in forging closer connections with younger generations of car buyers. As main sponsor of the championship, Kia has launched a new film called ‘Ready to Play’, created in collaboration with some of the LEC’s most well-known ‘casters’ (online gaming commentators). Kia’s film sees Trevor ‘Quickshot’ Henry gather a team of casters at the wheel of a new Kia Stinger, collecting Romain Bigeard, Indiana ‘Froskurinn’ Black, Daniel ‘Drakos’..