Ford’s Convertor Day, held recently in Dubai, placed adaptability of Ranger, Transit and Super Duty commercial vehicles front and centre Major modifiers, conversion companies, and Ford Middle East distributors were in attendance at the region’s first event of its kind for Ford Guests were introduced to the Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) programme, which aims… Continue reading Versatility Key to Ford’s First Regional Commercial Vehicles Converter Event
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Change of management: Personnel changes at Mercedes-Benz Cars
Katrin Adt, currently Head of the product unit smart, will, as of 1 July 2019, take over management of the newly created unit Mercedes-Benz Cars Own Retail Europe (Passenger Cars and Vans). Sabine Kohleisen, currently Head of the unit Mercedes-Benz Cars Own Retail Germany (Passenger Cars and Vans), will, as of 1 July 2019, take… Continue reading Change of management: Personnel changes at Mercedes-Benz Cars
Kia hands over ‘Green Light Project’ schools to local communities in Malawi and Mozambique
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Two new schools provide access to education for more than 2,000 students in Malawi and MozambiqueKia employees from around the globe support auto mechanic vocational training center in Ethiopia during their summer vacationGreen Light Project aims to improve self-sufficiency and mobilityKia Motors has handed over two further ‘Green Light Project’ schools to local communities in Malawi and Mozambique. The community-run schools were opened in 2014, and, combined, provide access to education for more than 2,000 students. They were constructed and established under Kia’s ‘Green Light Project’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) program. The handover ceremony took place at the ‘Green Light’ school in Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi, on August 1. The ceremony was attended by residents, teachers, students, local community leaders, Kia’s CSR Management Team Leader, Kyehwan Roh, and Jujong Bum, Director of International Development division at Korea F..
Kia Motors Showcases Next-Generation Separated Sound Zone Technology
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Next-generation sound system allows each passenger to listen to different music, headphone-freeMaintains passenger privacy during phone conversationsCan mute sounds unnecessary for passengers, but crucial for the driverAdvanced technology will enhance the automobile experience in the autonomous navigation eraKia Motors corporation revealed for the first time, its next-generation Separated Sound Zone (SSZ) technology that allows each passenger of a vehicle to experience an audio stream tailored to their individual needs, including music, hands-free phone calls, and vehicle alerts, whilst maintaining a headphone-free social space where passengers can converse freely. SSZ technology creates and controls the acoustic fields of the car, allowing the driver and each passenger to hear isolated sounds. The many speakers installed in the vehicle feature technology that uses scientific principles to reduce or increase audio levels of sound waves. This n..
ON THE MONEY: EARN AS YOU DRIVE WITH JAGUAR LAND ROVER
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Kia Motors America and B.R.A.K.E.S. Teen Defensive Driving School Expand Midwest Training Schedule
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Fleet of Kia Vehicles Utilized to Teach Teens and Their Parents Responsible Driving HabitsTeens who graduate from B.R.A.K.E.S. are 64 percent less likely to be in a crash in their first three years of driving Kia Soul, Forte and Rio models used for hands-on instructionKia Motors America and B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe) are expanding the number of free defensive driving classes offered in the Midwest. Working with B.R.A.K.E.S., Kia aims to reduce the high rate of teens involved in motor vehicle crashes. B.R.A.K.E.S. has provided training for more than 30,000 teens and their parents nationwide since the program was founded in 2008. Research shows that teens who complete the B.R.A.K.E.S. program are 64 percent less likely to be in a crash in their first three years of driving1. Midwest-based Kia Dealer Marketing Groups – with additional support from the Kansas and Missouri Departments of Transportation and other area busin..
Kia Motors posts global sales of 223,648 vehicles in August
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Kia Motors Corporation announced its August 2018 global sales figures for passenger cars, recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles, recording a total of 223,648 units sold, a slight decrease from 2017. Overseas sales declined 2.0% compared to the previous year, posting 179,448 units. Strong sales of RV continued despite the sales decline. The Sportage saw sales rise more than 16 percent over last August with 37,254 total units, setting a record fifth straight month of double digit sales growth. Sales in Korea totaled 44,200 units, representing an increase of 7.7% year on year. The K900 continued to have a strong month, passing the 1,000 unit mark for the fifth consecutive month. Kia’s best-selling model in global markets during August 2018 was the Sportage compact SUV with 41,040 units sold. The Sorento mid-size SUV was the second best seller with 25,261 units sold, followed by the Rio subcompact sedan with 23,746 units sold. Kia Mo..
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Employee Spotlight – Ramzi Abdelmoula
Meet Ramzi Abdelmoula, a Senior Technology Specialist leading the artificial intelligence (AI) efforts at CTC Oshawa Campus. Two and a half years ago, Ramzi joined GM after being inspired by the company’s breadth of opportunities as an innovator striving to be a global technology leader. In his current assignment, Ramzi is building an artificial intelligence… Continue reading Employee Spotlight – Ramzi Abdelmoula