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Kia Scoops Three Trophies at 2018 iF Design Awards

Kia Motors has won three prestigious 2018 ‘iF design’ Awards, reinforcing the brand’s reputation for striking car design. The new Kia Stinger fastback sports sedan, Stonic compact crossover and Picanto city car were each awarded prizes in the ‘Product Design’ category. The year 2018 marks the second consecutive year in ...

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PHOTO NEWS: Kia Teams Up with Lagos Governor at the Lagos City Marathon 

From left :  CEO Kia Motors Nigeria, Mr Jacky Hathiramani;  Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode; and his wife, Mrs Bolanle Ambode, at the 2018 Lagos City Marathon held on Saturday, 10th February 2018.    

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Nissan Unveils Plans for 2018 Global Motorsports 

    Nissan/NISMO have made public their global motorsports plans for 2018, which include Nissan’s debut in the all-electric ABB FIA Formula E Championship, as well as updated lineups for the Japanese Super GT Championship. Formula E According to the plans announced by NISMO President/CEO, Akao Katagiri, at a ceremony in ...

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Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Sells 10.6 Million Vehicles in 2017

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, the world’s leading automotive Alliance, Wednesday announced that its member companies sold a combined total of 10,608,366 units in the 12 months to December 31, 2017. Growing demand for SUVs, light commercial vehicles and a rising number of zero-emission pure electric vehicles helped lift unit sales by 6.5 percent ...

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A Promising Season Opener for Mercedes-AMG at Daytona

      Daytona Beach – A motorsport marathon at Daytona International Speedway that remained thrilling till the finish marked the start of this year’s IMSA season. After 24 hours and with 751 laps completed, the Mercedes-AMG Team Riley Motorsports only just missed out on a podium finish in the ...

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Hyundai Honours Heroes in Fight Against Pediatric Cancer

Hyundai said its Super Bowl LII campaign promises to surprise and appreciate millions of people who have contributed to the fight against pediatric cancer. The company said for the first time ever, it will feature its non-profit organisation, Hyundai Hope On Wheels, in its Super Bowl marketing with a 60-second ...

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Double Podium for Toyota Yaris WRC in Monte Carlo

      The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team has begun the 2018 season with a superb team performance on Rallye Monte-Carlo. Two of the Toyota Yaris WRCs finished the famous event on the podium, with Ott Tänak second and Jari-Matti Latvala third. Tänak impressed throughout his debut rally ...

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New Nissan LEAF Named World Car of The Year Finalist

The New Nissan LEAF has been named as a top 10 finalist in the prized 2018 World Car of the Year awards. It was double recognition for the Nissan LEAF, with the new-generation electric vehicle also making the final four in the 2018 World Green Car category. Revealed in Japan late last ...

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Porsche Begins 70th Anniversary With Grand Reception in Stuttgart

          Porsche on Saturday kick-started activities to celebrate its 70th anniversary with a new year reception at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart. Porsche has already lined up numerous activities around the world to celebrate this year’s anniversary.  On February 3,  “The Porsche Effect” will open at ...

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Kia Ups the Ante, Extends Australian Open Partnership to 2023

  Kia Motors Saturday extended its partnership with the Australian Open for a further five years to 2023 at a signing ceremony held at Melbourne Park. This latest ceremony makes Kia the longest-running major sponsor of the tennis tournament, having started the relationship in 2002. Over the last 17 years, ...

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