Hyundai Motor Group Reveals Personal Electric Scooter Capable of 20km Range

(SEOUL) August 27, 2019 – Hyundai Motor Group has developed a new prototype electric scooter. Building on its initial concept presented at CES 2017, the new model boasts rear-wheel drive, a highly-capable lithium battery and stylish front and rear lights.

The latest concept features in future Hyundai Motor Group plans to enable first- and last-mile mobility through integrating the scooter with future Hyundai and Kia vehicles. When mounted on a vehicle, the scooter is charged automatically using electricity produced while driving, ensuring that the user can complete their journey seamlessly.

The 2019 model’s shift from front-wheel drive to rear-wheel drive is key in enhancing safety and stability as it positions weight near the rear. Additionally, the Group’s engineers have added suspension to the front wheel to provide a smoother ride, even on rough surfaces.

DongJin Hyun, head of Hyundai Motor Group Robotics Team, said: “This is the vehicle-mounted personal scooter which could be featured in future Hyundai Motor Group vehicles. We want to make our customers’ lives as easy and enjoyable as possible. Our personal electric scooter makes first- and last-mile commuting a joy, while helping to reduce congestion and emissions in city centers.”

The latest version of Hyundai Motor Group’s electric scooter features a 10.5 Ah lithium battery. This enables the scooter to achieve a top speed of 20km per hour and is sufficient to power the scooter for around 20km on a single charge.

Weighing around 7.7kg, the scooter is highly portable, while its unique and compact tri-folding design means it is lighter and more compact than any similar product. Enhancing its usability further, it features a digital display that shows battery status and speed; while, for nighttime riding, the new scooter is equipped with two stylishly-curved front LED headlights, and two rear tail lamps.

Looking at further potential development, the Group plans to install a regenerative braking system to increase the scooter’s range by 7%.

The ongoing efforts to provide customers with last mile transportation align with trends highlighted in research data by global consultancy, McKinsey & Company. It showed that the ‘Last Mile Mobility’ market in the US, Europe, and China is expected to grow to 500 Billion USD by 2030.

A new video (※Video Link: https://youtu.be/RUIokCFJ4Rk) from the Hyundai Motor Group shows the electric scooter in use and shares a hint of how our lives could change in the coming future mobility era.

About Hyundai Motor Group
Hyundai Motor Group is a global corporation that has created a value chain based on automobiles, steel, and construction and includes logistics, finance, IT and service. With about 250,000 employees worldwide, the group’s automobile brands include Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp. Armed with creative thinking, cooperative communication and the will to take on all challenges, we are working to create a better future for all.

For more information on Hyundai Motor Group, please see: www.hyundaimotorgroup.com

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KIA FORTE AND SOUL NAMED TOP PICK FOR TEENS BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

Both Vehicles Recognized as Standouts in Their Respective Segments

• Forte praised for expected reliability and available advanced driver assistance technologies
• Critics applaud Soul’s top-notch safety scores and available Kia Drive Wise technologies

IRVINE, Calif., August 20, 2019 —U.S. News & World Report has awarded the 2019 Kia Forte “Best Car for Teens $25k to $30k” and the 2020 Kia Soul “Best SUV for Teens $25k to $30k.” Vehicles were evaluated based on predicted reliability ratings, crash test scores and available advanced driver assistance features.   

“We are honored that Forte and Soul took the top spot in their respective segments,” said Orth Hedrick, executive director, Car Planning & Technology, Kia Motors America.  “These wins reflect Kia’s ‘Give It Everything’ spirit, the commitment to deliver world-class vehicles that stand out from the competition with a plethora of standard equipment, industry-leading warranty and outstanding craftsmanship.” 

U.S. News & World Report applauded Forte for reliability as well as the vehicle’s numerous Kia Drive Wise advanced driver assistance technologies.  Forte provides occupants with a comfortable and well-appointed cabin as well as numerous standard technologies to enhance convenience, including an eight-inch touchscreen, Android Auto¹ and Apple CarPlay² support. An Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) achieves an EPA-estimated 35 MPG combined for the FE trim.³ 

Redesigned for the 2020 model year, Kia’s iconic Soul was honored for earning an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating and available Kia Drive Wise technology.  The 2020 Soul continues to surprise and delight with next-gen infotainment and technology standard across the lineup, including seven-inch touch screen as well as standard Apple CarPlay² and Android Auto¹ capability.  Soul also offers the UVO hands-free infotainment system to help drivers keep their hands on the wheel.

For more information on the award, visit U.S. News & World Report.

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands and 50 Best Global Green Brands by Interbrand.  Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

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*The Telluride, Sorento and Optima (excluding Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

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3 Fuel economy based on EPA estimates (city/highway/combined): FE 6MT: 27/37/31; FE IVT: 31/41/45; LXS, S, EX trims: 30/40/34. Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and your vehicle’s condition.

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KIA FORTE AND CADENZA WIN AUTOPACIFIC VEHICLE SATISFACTION AWARDS

Both Vehicles Named Best in Class in Their Respective Segments

• Award-winning Forte sedan continues its run as a leader in the compact car segment
• Cadenza’s premium design and long list of unexpected luxury amenities help it earn high marks

IRVINE, Calif., August 13, 2019 – Kia Motors America (KMA) celebrates a double Autopacific win, as the 2019 Forte sedan and the 2019 Cadenza have been named segment winners in the 2019 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA). The Forte outranked some of the segment’s toughest rivals in the compact car segment, while the Cadenza beat out industry stalwarts in the large car category.

“Kia continues to position itself as a leader in design, quality, technology and value, and the AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards are positive proof that we’re developing world-class products that exceed customer expectations,” said Michael Cole, chief operating officer and executive vice president, Kia Motors America.  “With Forte and Cadenza winning their categories, Kia has proved it’s delivering exactly what buyers want in their vehicles, whether it’s a compact commuter vehicle or a larger, more luxurious sedan.”

AutoPacific’s VSAs identify the most satisfying vehicles on the market, based on more than 50,000 responses from owners of 2018 as well as 2019 cars and light trucks, which were purchased from September through December 2018. These responses measure owner satisfaction by evaluating more than 33 separate attributes ranging from interior comfort and styling to fuel economy and performance.

“Winning AutoPacific’s Best in Class Vehicle Satisfaction Award takes a special kind of vehicle. This year the Kia Forte Compact Car and Kia Cadenza Large Car out-pointed their competitors,” said George Peterson, President of AutoPacific, Inc. “Kia owners are very satisfied with the products they have acquired and the value they represent.”

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands and 50 Best Global Green Brands by Interbrand.  Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

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KIA MOTORS AMERICA LAUNCHES REDESIGNED KIA.COM

Updated Mobile-First Design Provides Improved Immersive Customer Experience

• Builds on Kia’s “Give It Everything” brand promise by delivering the most comprehensive online automotive experience
• New design allows customers to search for content based on model or on individual “must-have” features, such as all-wheel drive or leather seat trims

IRVINE, Calif., August 12, 2019 – Kia Motors America (KMA) today introduced a completely redesigned customer web site, www.Kia.com, which has been updated to provide consumers with a new and easier way to navigate their online experience.  The site, which provides both model-specific and historical brand information, is segmented to make it easier for consumers to find the exact Kia vehicle they’re looking for based not only on model category such as sedan or crossover, but also on individual feature preferences such as leather seat trims or all-wheel drive. The comprehensive redesign, which started in December 2017, is the result of more than 18-months’ worth of concepting, customer research and consumer testing on the site’s functionality, design and usability.

“In this ever-changing digital world, we wanted to ensure that Kia and Kia.com were ahead of the curve by providing customers with solutions based on their individual needs and ones that instantly and intuitively support their shopping decisions,” said Michael Cole, chief operating officer and EVP, Kia Motors America. “We also wanted to give consumers insight into our “Give It Everything” brand history and connect with them on a personal level through pages that detail the people behind the brand.”

The new website, developed for the U.S. market, was redesigned for today's consumers who demand the ability to research and shop for the vehicle of their choice in a targeted way that provides all the pertinent information on one screen.  Feature “call-outs” populate all models that offer a particular feature such as “seven passenger capability”, while the “Buying Made Easy” page provides as close to an end-to-end customer experience as possible.  This function seamlessly populates all model, trim level, local dealership, inventory and test-drive availability, as well as financing options and payment calculators, on one page. 

“Our goal is to provide the best online experience,” continued Cole. “With this new approach, we can improve customer engagement based on interactions with the site and use that intelligence to refine and enhance the digital experience even more in the future.”

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Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands and 50 Best Global Green Brands by Interbrand.   Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

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KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES JULY SALES

KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES JULY SALES

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