Chairman Chung Euisun Delivers Congratulations on EV3's 'World Car of the Year' Award
Emphasizes Kia's Innovative Spirit and Hyundai Motor Group's Global Competitiveness
Chung Euisun, Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, congratulated Kia's compact electric SUV, the EV3, on winning the 'World Car of the Year' award, stating that it "demonstrated overwhelming competitiveness," and delivered a message of encouragement to employees.
According to industry sources on April 28, Chairman Chung shared a message through the company's internal network on April 25, congratulating all employees on Hyundai Motor Group's achievement at the '2025 World Car Awards.'
Regarding the EV3's selection as World Car of the Year, Chairman Chung commented, "This is a remarkable achievement that has successfully carried forward Kia's unique heritage of 'challenge and striving' through modern innovation, and has proven our overwhelming competitiveness in the global market."
The EV3 was named 'World Car of the Year' at the 2025 World Car Awards held at the New York International Auto Show earlier this month. With this, Kia has won the top prize for two consecutive years, following last year's victory with the EV9.
Chairman Chung explained, "Since starting out with bicycle parts in 1944, Kia has written a relentless history of innovation on its journey to becoming one of the world's top automakers. The fact that this DNA has been recognized globally is highly significant."
At the same awards ceremony, Hyundai's Casper Electric was named 'World Electric Vehicle of the Year.'
Chairman Chung emphasized, "Hyundai Motor Group has been named 'World Car of the Year' five times in the past six years, and has achieved the unprecedented feat of winning with electric vehicles for four consecutive years. These valuable results are the outcome of close collaboration across all divisions of the group, including product planning, development, design, procurement, production, quality, sales, as well as steel, logistics, and finance."
He went on to encourage employees, saying, "It is thanks to your passion and dedication to providing value that exceeds customer expectations."
Finally, he shared his vision for all Hyundai Motor Group employees. "We are leading the global automotive industry through continuous challenge and innovation," he said. "However, this moment is not the peak we aspire to. Great but Greater?let us work together to create an even more inspiring future beyond our current greatness."
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