Hyundai Motor Group set a record for the most awards ever at the Auto Awards hosted by the American news weekly Newsweek.
On the 7th, Hyundai Motor Group announced that it won a total of 17 awards at the 2024 Newsweek Auto Awards, including 6 for Hyundai, 8 for Kia, and 3 for Genesis. This is an increase of 6 awards from last year's 11, marking the highest number of awards in history.
Founded in 1933, Newsweek is a leading American news weekly. It is distributed not only in the United States but worldwide, exerting significant influence on consumers. Newsweek reorganized its award categories from being vehicle-centered to 13 categories based on psychometric criteria such as consumer purchasing behavior and lifestyle starting this year.
Newsweek evaluated all vehicles sold in the U.S. market this year and awarded "Best Vehicle" and "Top Pick" in each category.
By brand, Hyundai's Avante (known locally as Elantra) was selected as the Best Vehicle for first-time car buyers and the Top Pick for urban drivers. The Ioniq 5 won Top Pick for early adopters, suburban drivers, and new parents. The Ioniq 6 also received Top Pick for early adopters.
Kia's Sportage was chosen as the Best Vehicle for commuters, while the EV9 was named Top Pick for early adopters and suburban drivers. The Seltos was Top Pick for urban drivers and first-time car buyers, and the Niro was Top Pick for commuters. The Sorento and Carnival earned Top Pick honors for parents with independent children, with six Kia models receiving awards in total.
Genesis's GV80 was selected as Top Pick for influential single women, the electrified GV70 was Top Pick for goal-oriented individuals, and the GV60 was Top Pick for early adopters.
A Hyundai Motor Group official said, "We are pleased to have our key vehicles from Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis recognized for their product competitiveness," adding, "We will continue to provide vehicles that satisfy a wide range of customers by offering excellent design, high quality, and performance."
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