Hyundai Motor Group’s President Albert Biermann Retires as Head of R&D to Continue as Executive Technical Advisor based in Europe

• Biermann has led the entire R&D Division and grown the industry-leading engineering capability of the Group
• Under his guidance, Hyundai, Genesis and Kia’s driving dynamics has significantly improved with the successful launch of performance models, such as BBC Top Gear Car of Year, the Hyundai i20 N as well as the Hyundai i30 N and Kia Stinger
• Biermann also brought technical engineering innovation to the Group by establishing a modular architecture development system and introducing a virtual vehicle development system

SEOUL, Dec. 17, 2021 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today announced that Albert Biermann, President and Head of the Research and Development (R&D) Division for the Group, is retiring, but will continue to act as an Executive Technical Advisor for the Group based in Europe. 

As an Executive Technical Advisor, Mr. Biermann will advise the Group on the development of new products and on future technologies, including UAM, robotics and hydrogen fuel cells. He will also support the development of the electrification of performance vehicles, while playing a key role in talent development by passing on his expert knowledge at Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center GmbH.

“It has been a tremendous pleasure and honor for me to work for Hyundai Motor Group and lead our engineering division to become a ‘second-to-none’ R&D center in the entire automotive industry. Now, our vehicles standout apart from the competition in many aspects and embody our strong engineering expertise and commitment,” said Mr. Biermann (65). “Korea will remain as my second home, and all of my colleagues at Hyundai Motor Group will always be considered part of my family. I would like to recognize that our success has always been based on the strong collective spirit of the many talented people at Hyundai and I will value our unique achievements wherever I live.”

“Thanks to Albert’s tireless efforts, unwavering dedication and prodigious passion for the company, we have been able to achieve many great accomplishments across our vehicle lineups that it would be impossible to name them all,” said Euisun Chung, Executive Chair of Hyundai Motor Group. “His commitment to delivering the very highest engineering standards has played a key role in our Group becoming one of the top global automotive leaders.”

Mr. Biermann joined the Group as Executive Vice President and Head of Vehicle Testing & High-Performance Development in April 2015 following 31 years at BMW. Based at the Group’s R&D Center in Namyang, Korea, he has led the development of new Hyundai, Genesis and Kia models, and overseen engineering projects relating to ride and handling, safety, reliability and the mitigation of NVH (noise, vibration and harshness). Mr. Biermann also played a key role to establish the Hyundai N high performance vehicle sub brand. In 2018, the Group named him President and Head of R&D division at Hyundai Motor Group.

Ever since Mr. Biermann joined the Group, Hyundai and Kia’s drive performance has improved significantly with the successful launch of performance orientated vehicles, such as Hyundai i30 N and Kia Stinger, raising global awareness of both brands’ high-performance capabilities. With development of the successful E-GMP platform under Biermann’s leadership HMG is taking a leading role in the battery electric vehicle business.

Moreover, with the Group preparing for a paradigm shift in the industry, Mr. Biermann has brought innovation to the R&D Division via an architecture-based system that will help facilitate the company’s transformation into a smart mobility solutions provider. Under the theme of ‘One Strong R&D Family,’ he guided the Group’s vehicle brands to communicate and cooperate in a seamless and efficient manner thereby transforming the R&D Division into an agile organization fit for the new era.

Under Mr. Biermann’s R&D leadership, the Group has developed competitiveness in all areas of mobility by establishing a modular architecture development system to reduce complexity and boost development efficiency. Moreover, he has overseen the introduction of the Group’s virtual vehicle development system.

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, Kia and Genesis. Armed with creative thinking, cooperative communication and the will to take on all challenges, the group is working to create a better future for all.

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

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KIA TELLURIDE EARNS 2022 EDMUNDS “TOP RATED” AWARD

Third Win in Three Years for Telluride SUV

•  Telluride named “Edmunds Top Rated SUV” for the third year
• Year-on-year sales of Telluride up over 35 percent

IRVINE, Calif., December 15, 2021 — The Kia Telluride has been named “Edmunds Top Rated SUV,” in the 2022 Edmunds Top Rated Awards for the third year in a row. Acknowledged by Edmunds for its overall excellence in the market, consumers continue to seek out the well-appointed three-row SUV, with sales up over 35 percent year-on-year. Telluride was the Kia brand’s sales leader in November 2021 and 86,186 units have been sold to-date this year, demonstrating that demand has remained strong since the arrival of the Telluride three years ago.

“We want to thank Edmunds once again, for recognizing the Telluride with its highest honor,” said Sean Yoon, president & CEO, Kia North America, Kia America. “The award shows that Telluride continues to deliver on the promise of overall excellence in the competitive SUV market in the United States. In the spirit of never resting on our laurels, we have enhanced the Telluride for 2022 as we introduce more new customers to the Kia family through our award-winning SUV.”

Edmunds Top Rated Award winners are tested, ranked, and selected by Edmunds editors from a group of finalists that consisted of each of the highest-ranked eligible new vehicles in their classes. Eligible vehicles in nine categories underwent the full Edmunds testing process and were rated based on driving, comfort, interior, tech, storage and value.

“The Kia Telluride provides an unbeatable combination of passenger comfort, helpful technology features and outstanding value,” said Alistair Weaver, Edmunds Editor-in-Chief.

As a three-time Edmunds Top Rated Awards winner, the Telluride maintains popularity as a big, bold SUV, and has set a high bar for all Kia vehicles to achieve. For 2022, the Telluride adds the new Kia badging and redesigned radiator grille. Inside, the Telluride adds a larger 10.25-inch navigation display, fully automatic temperature control and highway driving assist to the LX and S trims, as well as Navigation Based Smart Cruise Control-Curve to all trims.

Kia America – about us

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including the Telluride, Sorento and K5 proudly assembled in America.*

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KIA TELLURIDE AND SELTOS WIN 2022 KELLEY BLUE BOOK BEST BUY AWARDS

Kia SUVs Win for Class-Leading Value, Style, and Technology

•  Telluride recognized as Best 3-Row Midsize SUV for third year
• Seltos named Best Subcompact SUV for second year

IRVINE, Calif., December 14, 2021 — The Kia Telluride and Seltos sport-utility vehicles have been announced as repeat category winners of Kelley Blue Book’s Best Buy Awards by the editors of Kelley Blue Book. This is the third year in a row that Telluride has been named as Best 3-Row Midsize SUV, and 2022 marks the second year that Seltos is recognized as Best Subcompact SUV.

“As the bookends to our lineup of SUVs, Telluride and Seltos show the impressive spectrum of capability that Kia can deliver, and we are proud to see them honored as segment leaders by the automotive experts at Kelley Blue Book,” said Sean Yoon, president & CEO, Kia North America, Kia America.

The editors of Kelley Blue Book acknowledged that the 2022 Telluride "is as good-looking in its sheet metal as it is on paper,” and noted that the Telluride “looks as at home at an expensive country club as it does in a suburban driveway.” The 2022 Seltos led the Subcompact segment with “a spacious upscale interior with modern tech, safety, and class-leading cargo room, all at a reasonable price,” according to the editors.

Kelley Blue Book editors selected their Best Buy candidates through a process of extensive evaluation of subjective and objective metrics of vehicles on sale in the United States, scrutinizing over 300 new vehicles for the 2022 model year.

As a three-time Best Buy Award winner, the Telluride maintains popularity as a big, bold SUV, and has set a high bar for all Kia vehicles to achieve. For 2022, the Telluride adds the new Kia badging and redesigned radiator grille. Inside, the Telluride adds a larger 10.25-inch navigation display, fully automatic temperature control and highway driving assist to the LX and S trims, as well as Navigation Based Smart Cruise Control-Curve to all trims.

The Seltos is a utility vehicle with an abundance of attitude, modern styling and a penchant for adventure, whether that means everyday driving around town or in the wilderness on weekends. The 2022 Seltos arrives with more standard safety technology and brawny good looks with the new Turbo Nightfall Edition.

Kia America – about us

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including the Telluride, Sorento and K5 proudly assembled in America.*

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KIA ANNOUNCES 310-MILE EPA-CERTIFIED RANGE FOR ALL-NEW EV6

First Dedicated EV from Kia Goes the Distance

• All-electric range (AER) for entire EV6 lineup announced
• Efficiency reaches 4.0 miles/kWh (29 kWh/100-miles), when equipped with the 77.4-kWh battery and rear-wheel drive

IRVINE, Calif., December 15, 2021 — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has certified a maximum all-electric range (AER) of 310 miles for the 2022 Kia EV6 when equipped with a 77.4 kWh battery and rear-wheel drive. The all-electric range (AER) for the entire EV6 lineup was announced ahead of the EV6 going on sale in the first quarter of 2022.  More information about the certification is available at Fueleconomy.gov

The top rating of 310 miles AER applies to EV6 when configured with a 77.4 kWh battery and rear-wheel drive, including EV6 GT-Line RWD and EV6 EX+ RWD. This rating represents an impressive overall efficiency of 4.0 miles/kWh. EV6 models fitted with all-wheel drive are EPA-certified at 274 miles AER, and the 58.0-kWh EV6 EX is rated at 232 miles AER. These range figures are a testament to the efficiency of EV6 in motor performance and aerodynamics.

For occasional instances when a fast charge is desired, the EV6 can be charged quickly, thanks to a patented multi-charging system that supports 400v and 800v DC charging, which works on DC chargers with speeds ranging from 50kW to 350kW¹. 

“Offering EV6 customers over 300 miles of all-electric range per charge, combined with the ability to recharge quickly and efficiently, is foundational to the rollout of our Plan S Strategy that positions Kia as an EV leader,” said Sean Yoon, president & CEO, Kia North America, Kia America.

The Kia EV6 delivers jaw-dropping performance, available AWD capability, ultra-fast DC charging, vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality, and a flat-floor interior that utilizes sustainable-friendly materials throughout the cabin. The EV6 also offers a wide array of advanced driver assistance systems, adding an unprecedented level of connectivity and safety. The first EV6 (EX, EX+ and GT-Line) models are expected to go on sale in early 2022 in all 50 states.

Kia America – about us

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including the Telluride, Sorento and K5 proudly assembled in America.*

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*The Telluride, Sorento and K5 are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

 

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Kia announces November 2021 global sales results

• November global sales at 222,232 units, down 13.3% y/y
• Sales in Korea recorded 46,042 units, down 8.9% y/y
• Sales outside of Korea recorded 176,190 units, down 14.3% y/y
• Kia witnessing gradual increase in vehicle production beginning September
• Kia to create sales momentum through competitive new models including the EV6 battery electric vehicle and all-new Sportage

(SEOUL) December 1, 2021 – Kia Corporation recorded total global sales of 222,232 units in November 2021, a 13.3 percent decrease year on year.

The global semiconductor supply shortage led to the supply side disruption resulting in a decrease in sales.

Korea sales

Kia recorded sales of 46,042 units in Korea, an 8.9 percent decrease from November 2020.  SUV models led the company’s sales in its home market. The Sportage SUV recorded the highest sales volume with 7,540 units sold and was followed by the Sorento SUV which recorded 4,903 units.

Sales outside of Korea

Sales outside of Korea decreased 14.3 percent compared to the same month last year with 176,190 units sold.

In markets outside of Korea, the Seltos SUV led the sales momentum with a record of 22,929 units sold. The record was followed by Sportage which sold 20,992 units then Rio which sold 17,115 units.

Going forward, in response to challenging business environment stemming from continuing COVID-19 and semiconductor shortage, Kia will continue to flexibly adjust its production in line with inventory status and to minimize production disruption. Also, Kia is witnessing gradual increase in the vehicle production beginning this September. Year to date, Kia is recording 7.6% increase in the global sales year over year reflecting the company’s strong product line-up.

Kia will also continue to focus on creating positive sales momentum and enhancing profitability through new models, such as the EV6 battery electric vehicle and all-new Sportage SUV.

	Nov-21	Nov-20	YoY change	Oct-21	MoM change	2021 YTD	2020 YTD	YTD change
Korea sales	46,042	50,523	- 8.9%	37,837	21.7%	487,227	513,543	-5.1%
Overseas sales	176,190	205,692	- 14.3%	181,999	- 3.2%	2,083,361	1,875,538	11.1%
Global sales	222,232	256,215	- 13.3%	219,836	1.1%	2,570,588	2,389,081	7.6%

Editor’s note

* Sales results are based on wholesale.

* Monthly sales figures provided in this press release are unaudited and on a preliminary basis.

Kia Corporation – about us

Kia (www.kia.com) is a global mobility brand with a vision to create sustainable mobility solutions for consumers, communities, and societies around the world. Founded in 1944, Kia has been providing mobility solutions for more than 75 years. With 52,000 employees worldwide, a presence in more than 190 markets, and manufacturing facilities in six countries, the company today sells around three million vehicles a year. Kia is spearheading the popularization of electrified and battery electric vehicles and developing a growing range of mobility services, encouraging millions of people around the world to explore the best ways of getting around. The company’s brand slogan – ‘Movement that inspires’ – reflects Kia’s commitment to inspire consumers through its products and services.

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The Kia EV6 named ‘Crossover of the Year’ at 2021 TopGear.com Awards

(SEOUL) November 30, 2021 – The Kia EV6 has earned the coveted ‘Crossover of the Year’ title at the 2021 TopGear.com Awards.

The fully electric EV6 impressed Top Gear’s judges thanks to its style, dynamic performance, long electric range and 800-volt ultra-fast charging – offering 10-to-80 per cent charge in just 18 minutes.

Tom Ford, Associate Editor, commented: “With the EV6, Kia has gone all-in; wholly electric, wild styling, class-leading charging, gadgets galore. It delves deeply into the concept of a mobile lounge, the EV6 pushes into the darker corners of making an EV actually interesting to drive. It’s also spacious, nicely-equipped and well-built. It cruises with all the best bits of EVs – quiet, smooth, calm – and then punts down a backroad with proper potential. A crossover in more than one sense, then. For the car, and the brand.”

The TopGear.com Awards ceremony is viewable at youtube.com/topgear and topgear.com. The Kia EV6 is also featured in the latest issue of BBC Top Gear Magazine, an awards issue dedicated to the best new cars in the world today.

The EV6 is Kia’s first dedicated electric car, and shows the exciting potential of the company’s new Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). The EV6 offers buyers a choice of multiple fully-electric, zero-emission powertrain configurations, including long-range (77.4 kWh) and standard-range (58.0 kWh) high-voltage battery packs. EV6 GT-line is available with both long-range and standard-range battery packs, while EV6 GT features the long-range battery pack only. This is Kia’s first electric vehicle to be available with two-wheel (2WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) options – the latter offering enhanced dynamic capability in even the most challenging conditions.

Kia Corporation – about us

Kia (www.kia.com) is a global mobility brand with a vision to create sustainable mobility solutions for consumers, communities, and societies around the world. Founded in 1944, Kia has been providing mobility solutions for more than 75 years. With 52,000 employees worldwide, a presence in more than 190 markets, and manufacturing facilities in six countries, the company today sells around three million vehicles a year. Kia is spearheading the popularization of electrified and battery electric vehicles and developing a growing range of mobility services, encouraging millions of people around the world to explore the best ways of getting around. The company's brand slogan – 'Movement that inspires' – reflects Kia's commitment to inspire consumers through its products and services.

For more information, visit the Kia Global Media Center at www.kianewscenter.com

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KIA AMERICA BEATS ANNUAL SALES RECORD WITH ONE MONTH LEFT IN 2021 CALENDAR

IRVINE, Calif., November 30, 2021 – Kia America today announced November sales of 45,318 units guaranteeing the company will set an all-time annual record before the end of the year. November sales were led by Telluride and Sorento with 7,767 and 6,845 units delivered. In addition, Kia sold 77-percent of available inventory and continued to see increased demand for its hybrid and battery-electric vehicles, sales of which have nearly doubled since this time last year, further demonstrating Kia’s commitment to electrification.

“Breaking the all-time annual sales record with one month left in the sales cycle is concrete proof that demand for Kia vehicles is on the rise and has been throughout the year,” said Eric Watson, vice president, sales operations, Kia America. “With the all-new Kia EV6 arriving soon and the Sportage, including hybrid and plug-in hybrid models arriving throughout the first half of 2022, we are confident that the interest in Kia will not wane anytime soon.”

In addition to sales, November saw a number of significant announcements coming from the brand, including:

• The Kia Telluride named to Car and Driver’s10Best list for 2022, which recognizes the best trucks and SUVs on the market. 
• Kia’s all-new 2022 EV6 crossover set GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS history, traveling 2,880.5 miles to cross the United States with the shortest required charging time in an electric vehicle. During the seven-day trip from New York City to Los Angeles, the EV6 beat the previous record holder, Tesla, by more than five and a half hours.
• Kia unveiled the electrified version of the brand’s longest running nameplate at the Los Angeles Auto Show (LAAS). The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid (HEV) is the third model in an ongoing cadence of eco-minded offerings guided by Kia’s global EV strategy, ‘Plan S’. This newest Kia follows in the footsteps of the recently debuted EV6 and Sorento PHEV to serve as another example of Kia’s multiple pathways to electrification.

Kia America – about us

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including the Telluride, Sorento and K5 proudly assembled in America.*

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	MONTH OF NOVEMBER		YEAR-TO-DATE
Model	2021	2020	2021	2020
Rio	2,357	1,728	28,562	21,875
Forte	6,741	6,860	107,290	77,878
K5/Optima	5,938	7,541	86,837	74,087
Cadenza	N/A	99	249	1,136
Stinger	948	847	12,599	11,652
K900	N/A	22	85	272
Soul	4,505	4,767	71,139	66,416
Niro	1,946	1,144	23,744	15,900
Seltos	2,689	5,122	48,315	40,173
Sportage	4,330	7,039	88,567	76,428
Sorento	6,845	2,938	75,295	69,262
Telluride	7,767	8,993	86,186	65,305
Carnival/Sedona	1,252	797	24,042	11,957
Total	45,318	47,897	652,910	532,341

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