Innovative Hyundai Motorstudio Branding Wins Three iF Design Awards
For over 60 years, the iF International Forum Design has been recognizing the best branding and design achievements across the globe. After judging almost 5,000 entries from 53 countries, the 2015 iF Design Awards jury has bestowed three prestigious awards on Hyundai Motorstudio. The three 2015 iF Design Awards recognize the auto brand for its […]
Subaru Earns 2024 IIHS Awards With Tougher Criteria
Subaru is no stranger to the IIHS or the NHTSA. The automaker is known for being one of the safest in the industry. It should therefore come as no surprise that four Subaru models earned some of the highest praise from the IIHS with its tougher criteria. For 2024, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety […]
2023 Kia Sportage and Sportage Hybrid Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick Awards
The redesigned Kia Sportage and the all-new Kia Sportage Hybrid have been quite successful this year. In fact, the Sportage saw a nearly 60% year-over-year sales increase in August — helping contribute to Kia’s best-ever sales in that month. The latest achievement for these models comes from the IIHS, which awarded both with a Top […]
Kia Tops 2022 J.D. Power APEAL Study with Most Awards
Each year, J.D. Power conducts research on vehicle brands to see what consumers prefer via its APEAL study. Kia managed to be the most awarded brand in the study for 2022, getting praised for a variety of factors and models. Check It Out: The appealing Kia SUV lineup is incredible “As part of our recent […]
2022 Ram 1500 Laramie, Chrysler Pacifica Limited Nab Best Interiors Honors
Two of the fanciest vehicles in the Stellantis portfolio — the 2022 Ram 1500 Laramie and Chrysler Pacifica Limited — took two of the top spots on Autotrader’s annual list of the Best Car Interiors Under $50,000. Shopping for a New Vehicle? Consider the differences between leasing and buying A minivan? Yes, really Autotrader contributor Jason […]
Double-Double: Ford Bronco, Maverick Scoop North American Utility, Truck Awards
Two of the hottest new Ford vehicles have picked up two of the industry’s absolute top honors. On Tuesday, the Ford Bronco won the 2022 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year award while the all-new Maverick scooped up North American Truck of the Year. See What the Hubbub is All About: The 2022 Ford […]
Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Named Year’s Best Value in Motor1.com Star Awards
The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid starts with excellent fuel economy, but it doesn’t stop there, offering a high-value blend of advanced features and standout style. In recognition of everything the Elantra Hybrid has to offer, Motor1.com recently gave the car a Star Award for Best Value. This was Motor1’s first year handing out Star Awards, and […]
3 Chevrolet Vehicles Win 2021 APEAL Awards
Three Chevrolet models topped their segments in the J.D. Power 2021 APEAL Study, which evaluates owners’ emotional attachment to their new vehicles. The Chevrolet Corvette, Blazer, and Tahoe were each crowned as winners in this annual survey. All Sizes and Shapes: Learn about the Blazer, Tahoe, and Chevrolet’s many other SUVs The U.S. Automotive Performance, […]
Kia Earns the Most 2021 J.D. Power Initial Quality Awards
Each year, J.D. Power asks consumers to provide responses about vehicles from various brands to get insights into the automotive industry. This year, the data analytics and consumer intelligence company compiled 110,827 responses that covered 177 vehicle criteria across 23 segments. Kia had more No. 1 ranked models than any other automaker in the J.D. […]
Infiniti Q50 Wins 2021 AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Award
The Infiniti Q50 beat out the rest of the Standard Luxury Car class and drove away with the 2021 AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Award for the first time in the model’s history. But it’s far from the first Infiniti model to win the honor — in previous years, the QX80, QX60, and QX50 have taken the […]
Chevy Models Win 2021 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards
AutoPacific surveyed the owners of 89,000 new cars and light trucks in its New Vehicle Satisfaction Survey to determine which vehicles owners are the happiest with. Based on these results, AutoPacific announced the winners of the 2021 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards, which include the Chevrolet Blazer, Colorado, and Camaro. How Does the Blazer Compare to the […]
2 Genesis Vehicles Earn Good Housekeeping Family Car Awards
The Genesis G90 sedan and GV80 SUV have won plenty of accolades for their sophisticated design, luxurious features, and dynamic performance. According to Good Housekeeping, these two vehicles are also among 2021’s Best New Family Cars. Setting the Standard for Safety: Genesis GV80 earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award To pick the winners each year, […]
ArtCenter College of Design Students Draw the Future of Lincoln Quiet Flight
Lincoln is well into developing the next evolution of its Quiet Flight DNA. The Zephyr Reflection preview car, which debuted in Shanghai earlier this year, paves the way for the aesthetic of the first-ever Lincoln EV set to arrive next year. But Lincoln is looking further down the road with Quiet Flight, and it’s tapping […]
4 Hyundai Vehicles Win 2021 Good Housekeeping Awards
There’s a heavy Hyundai presence on Good Housekeeping’s Best New Family Cars for 2021 list. Four of the automaker’s vehicles were awarded as the best in their categories — more than any other manufacturer. Like to Stay Busy? The Hyundai Kona SUV is the perfect vehicle for your active lifestyle To hand out this year’s […]
Hey, Good Lookin’: 2021 Ford Bronco Wins iF Design Gold Award
Look, we don’t need any awards to tell us what our eyes can clearly see. We’re well, well aware that the 2021 Ford Bronco looks boss. But when design experts from the world over come together to award the all-new Ford Bronco for being one of the handsomest things going, it’s a nice little cherry […]
Meet the 2021 Lexus Design Award Winner
The Lexus Design Award 2021 Grand Prix is a celebration of engineering, philanthropic problem solving, and creativity. This year, the automaker received 2,079 entries from 66 countries around the world, but there could only be one winner. That honor went to Henry Glogau, who cooked up the concept for the “Portable Solar Distiller,” a device […]
Hyundai Ioniq Wins U.S. News Awards for Best Hybrid Car, Best Plug-In Hybrid
U.S. News editors examined the Hyundai Ioniq lineup and liked what they saw, awarding the Ioniq Hybrid and Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid as the best vehicles in their segments for 2021. Reasons to Buy Hyundai: Choose from a lineup of high-quality, high-value, and high-tech vehicles The 2021 Ioniq Hybrid won recognition as the magazine’s Best Hybrid […]
Futuristic Genesis X Concept Applies EV Tech to GT Design
Genesis recently unveiled its new X Concept, a sleek, sporty coupe inspired by GT styling and designed as an all-electric vehicle. Genesis Styling Excellence: Premium brand takes home three prestigious Good Design awards The brand’s goal with the X Concept is to showcase a luxury performance car that’s also sustainable. Its elegant exterior incorporates signature […]