The Korean automakers added to their trophy cabinet last week with Kia's EV9 taking home World Car of the Year.
Kia's EV9 won Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle at the New York International Auto Show. Hyundai Motor's Ioniq 5 took World Performance Car.
Hyundai's and Kia's EVs have earned 48 awards in 13 countries. The Kia EV9 is a finalist for the prestigious World Car of the Year title.
Hyundai Motor and Kia are recalling around 170,000 EVs over possible sudden power loss, impacting some Ioniq 5s and Genesis GV60s.
The automakers collectively won 16 IIHS safety awards, with six given the highest rating.
현대자동차가 올해 출시 예정인 전기차 아이오닉의 명칭을 아이오닉 9(나인)으로 정했다.
Hyundai Motor's upcoming Ioniq 9, set for release in December, will offer a range of 311 miles and be manufactured in Asan and Georgia.
Hyundai, Kia and Genesis took nine honors at the U.S. Good Design Awards in the transportation and interactive media categories.
An autonomous race showcasing Hyundai's Ioniq 5s took place in Gyeonggi, with three universities competing to win.
EVs are not as fun as conventional gasoline cars, say discerning gearheads. As an unskilled driver, I agreed with them — until I drove the Ioniq 5 N.
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