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Associated Press
17-04-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Hyundai Most Awarded Brand in 2025 Best Hybrid and Electric Cars List by U.S. News and World Report
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai has retained three titles in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Hybrid & Electric Cars awards and is the most awarded brand overall. The IONIQ 5 won Best Electric SUV, IONIQ 6 Best Electric Car, and Tucson Hybrid Best Hybrid SUV. These awards recognize the top electrified vehicles in their categories, with over 100 vehicles evaluated across ten categories. 'Hyundai is dedicated to eco-friendly propulsions for 'Progress for Humanity,' our North Star,' said Ricky Lao, director, product planning, Hyundai Motor North America. 'Winning the most awards in this competition for the second-year highlights Hyundai's engineering prowess and innovation.' 'These awards are about efficiency, but the winners also have to be intrinsically desirable vehicles,' says Alex Kwanten, managing editor of Autos for U.S. News & World Report. 'The IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 both mix excellent real-world range and charging capability with good driving dynamics, premium features and distinctive styles. The Tucson, meanwhile, has a combination of space, efficiency, and user-friendliness that's very hard to beat.' To identify leaders for each of the 2025 Best Hybrid and Electric Cars award categories, U.S. News evaluated 115 luxury and affordable hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric cars, SUVs and trucks. U.S. News considers gas mileage and range data from the EPA, pricing information and the consensus opinion of the automotive press. The winners have the best combination of quality, value and efficiency in their segment. Read more about our ranking methodology here. U.S. News Best Cars Since 2007, U.S. News Best Cars, the automotive channel of U.S. News & World Report, has published rankings and reviews covering the majority of new vehicles sold in America. Each year, U.S. News also publishes the Best Cars Awards, including Best Vehicle Brands, Best Cars for the Money, and Best Cars for Families. U.S. News Best Cars supports car shoppers throughout the entire car buying journey, offering industry-leading advice for researching cars and finding cars for sale, as well as its U.S. News Best Price Program. Hyundai Motor America Hyundai Motor America offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles, while supporting Hyundai Motor Company's Progress for Humanity vision. Hyundai has significant operations in the U.S., including its North American headquarters in California, the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama assembly plant, the all-new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America and several cutting-edge R&D facilities. These operations, combined with those of Hyundai's 850 independent dealers, contribute $20.1 billion annually and 190,000 jobs to the U.S. economy, according to a recent economic impact report. For more information, visit Hyundai Motor America on Twitter | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Hyundai Motor America
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
U.S. News Unveils the 2025 Best Cars for Families
The Mazda CX-70, Kia EV9 and Jeep Wagoneer L each capture first-time wins. WASHINGTON, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced its 2025 Best Cars for Families awards. U.S. News evaluated 100 vehicles and named winners across nine categories. "When it comes to shopping for the right car, those with families have an array of considerations that will play a vital role in their decision-making," said Alex Kwanten, U.S. News managing editor, Autos. "Whether a family's needs call for a midsize sedan, a large three-row SUV or something in between, the 2025 Best Cars for Families offer something for everyone. The awards recognize new models from nine automotive segments, and each winner offers an outstanding blend of space, safety, reliability, convenience and connectivity." Honda and Kia tied for the most awards this year, with two each. A standout for its combination of comfort, fuel efficiency, solid safety tech and family-friendly features, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid was awarded the Best Hybrid SUV for Families for the sixth-consecutive year and the 12th time overall. Also continuing winning streaks, the Hyundai Tucson is the Best Compact SUV for Families for the fourth time, while the Chrysler Pacifica is the Best Minivan for Families for the second consecutive year. Both of the winning Honda vehicles took home trophies in their respective categories for the first time since 2022. The Honda Accord captured Best Midsize Car for Families, while high marks in safety and fuel efficiency helped the Honda Accord Hybrid win the Best Hybrid Car for Families honor. Among Kia's wins, the Kia Telluride secured its sixth consecutive Best 3-Row Midsize SUV for Families award. A first-time winner, the three-row Kia EV9 SUV was recognized as Best Electric Vehicle for Families due in part to its spacious, comfortable and nicely equipped cabin. Other first-time winners include the Jeep Wagoneer L for Best Large SUV for Families and the Mazda CX-70 for Best 2-Row Midsize SUV for Families. The Wagoneer L, a stretched version of the standard Wagoneer, boasts a vast amount of room for people and cargo, while the CX-70 has strong fuel economy, a high-end interior and excellent safety scores. Winner Category 2025 Mazda CX-70 Best 2-Row Midsize SUV for Families 2025 Kia Telluride Best 3-Row Midsize SUV for Families 2025 Hyundai Tucson Best Compact SUV for Families 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Best Hybrid Car for Families 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Best Hybrid SUV for Families 2025 Kia EV9 Best Electric Vehicle for Families 2025 Jeep Wagoneer L Best Large SUV for Families 2025 Honda Accord Best Midsize Car for Families 2025 Chrysler Pacifica Best Minivan for Families The 2025 Best Cars for Families award criteria looks at each vehicle's overall rating from the U.S. News Best Car Rankings to determine quality, incorporating elements like safety data, predicted reliability ratings, passenger and cargo space and the consensus opinion of the automotive press. The award methodology also considers the availability of family-friendly features such as in-car wireless internet, teen driver controls, automatic emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert and hands-free cargo area access. The winners were selected based on the highest composite score in each of the nine vehicle categories. Read more about our methodology here. For more information on the Best Cars for Families awards, explore Instagram, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook using #BestCars. About U.S. News Best Cars Since 2007, U.S. News Best Cars, the automotive channel of U.S. News & World Report, has published rankings and reviews of the majority of new vehicles sold in America. Each year, U.S. News also publishes the Best Cars Awards, including Best Vehicle Brands, Best Cars for the Money and Best Cars for Families. U.S. News Best Cars supports car shoppers throughout the entire car buying journey, offering industry-leading advice for researching cars and finding cars for sale, as well as its U.S. News Best Price Program. About U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report is the global leader for journalism that empowers consumers, citizens, business leaders and policy officials to make confident decisions in all aspects of their lives and communities. A multifaceted media company, U.S. News provides unbiased rankings, independent reporting and analysis, and consumer advice to millions of people on each month. A pillar in Washington for more than 90 years, U.S. News is the trusted home for in-depth and exclusive insights on education, health, politics, the economy, personal finance, travel, automobiles, real estate, careers and consumer products and services. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE U.S. News & World Report, L.P.
Associated Press
11-03-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
U.S. News Unveils the 2025 Best Cars for Families
The Mazda CX-70, Kia EV9 and Jeep Wagoneer L each capture first-time wins. WASHINGTON, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced its 2025 Best Cars for Families awards. U.S. News evaluated 100 vehicles and named winners across nine categories. 'When it comes to shopping for the right car, those with families have an array of considerations that will play a vital role in their decision-making,' said Alex Kwanten, U.S. News managing editor, Autos. 'Whether a family's needs call for a midsize sedan, a large three-row SUV or something in between, the 2025 Best Cars for Families offer something for everyone. The awards recognize new models from nine automotive segments, and each winner offers an outstanding blend of space, safety, reliability, convenience and connectivity.' Honda and Kia tied for the most awards this year, with two each. A standout for its combination of comfort, fuel efficiency, solid safety tech and family-friendly features, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid was awarded the Best Hybrid SUV for Families for the sixth-consecutive year and the 12th time overall. Also continuing winning streaks, the Hyundai Tucson is the Best Compact SUV for Families for the fourth time, while the Chrysler Pacifica is the Best Minivan for Families for the second consecutive year. Both of the winning Honda vehicles took home trophies in their respective categories for the first time since 2022. The Honda Accord captured Best Midsize Car for Families, while high marks in safety and fuel efficiency helped the Honda Accord Hybrid win the Best Hybrid Car for Families honor. Among Kia's wins, the Kia Telluride secured its sixth consecutive Best 3-Row Midsize SUV for Families award. A first-time winner, the three-row Kia EV9 SUV was recognized as Best Electric Vehicle for Families due in part to its spacious, comfortable and nicely equipped cabin. Other first-time winners include the Jeep Wagoneer L for Best Large SUV for Families and the Mazda CX-70 for Best 2-Row Midsize SUV for Families. The Wagoneer L, a stretched version of the standard Wagoneer, boasts a vast amount of room for people and cargo, while the CX-70 has strong fuel economy, a high-end interior and excellent safety scores. The 2025 Best Cars for Families award criteria looks at each vehicle's overall rating from the U.S. News Best Car Rankings to determine quality, incorporating elements like safety data, predicted reliability ratings, passenger and cargo space and the consensus opinion of the automotive press. The award methodology also considers the availability of family-friendly features such as in-car wireless internet, teen driver controls, automatic emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert and hands-free cargo area access. The winners were selected based on the highest composite score in each of the nine vehicle categories. Read more about our methodology here. For more information on the Best Cars for Families awards, explore Instagram, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook using #BestCars. About U.S. News Best Cars Since 2007, U.S. News Best Cars, the automotive channel of U.S. News & World Report, has published rankings and reviews of the majority of new vehicles sold in America. Each year, U.S. News also publishes the Best Cars Awards, including Best Vehicle Brands, Best Cars for the Money and Best Cars for Families. U.S. News Best Cars supports car shoppers throughout the entire car buying journey, offering industry-leading advice for researching cars and finding cars for sale, as well as its U.S. News Best Price Program. each month. A pillar in Washington for more than 90 years, U.S. News is the trusted home for in-depth and exclusive insights on education, health, politics, the economy, personal finance, travel, automobiles, real estate, careers and consumer products and services.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
U.S. News Unveils the 2025 Best Cars for Families
The Mazda CX-70, Kia EV9 and Jeep Wagoneer L each capture first-time wins. WASHINGTON, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced its 2025 Best Cars for Families awards. U.S. News evaluated 100 vehicles and named winners across nine categories. "When it comes to shopping for the right car, those with families have an array of considerations that will play a vital role in their decision-making," said Alex Kwanten, U.S. News managing editor, Autos. "Whether a family's needs call for a midsize sedan, a large three-row SUV or something in between, the 2025 Best Cars for Families offer something for everyone. The awards recognize new models from nine automotive segments, and each winner offers an outstanding blend of space, safety, reliability, convenience and connectivity." Honda and Kia tied for the most awards this year, with two each. A standout for its combination of comfort, fuel efficiency, solid safety tech and family-friendly features, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid was awarded the Best Hybrid SUV for Families for the sixth-consecutive year and the 12th time overall. Also continuing winning streaks, the Hyundai Tucson is the Best Compact SUV for Families for the fourth time, while the Chrysler Pacifica is the Best Minivan for Families for the second consecutive year. Both of the winning Honda vehicles took home trophies in their respective categories for the first time since 2022. The Honda Accord captured Best Midsize Car for Families, while high marks in safety and fuel efficiency helped the Honda Accord Hybrid win the Best Hybrid Car for Families honor. Among Kia's wins, the Kia Telluride secured its sixth consecutive Best 3-Row Midsize SUV for Families award. A first-time winner, the three-row Kia EV9 SUV was recognized as Best Electric Vehicle for Families due in part to its spacious, comfortable and nicely equipped cabin. Other first-time winners include the Jeep Wagoneer L for Best Large SUV for Families and the Mazda CX-70 for Best 2-Row Midsize SUV for Families. The Wagoneer L, a stretched version of the standard Wagoneer, boasts a vast amount of room for people and cargo, while the CX-70 has strong fuel economy, a high-end interior and excellent safety scores. Winner Category 2025 Mazda CX-70 Best 2-Row Midsize SUV for Families 2025 Kia Telluride Best 3-Row Midsize SUV for Families 2025 Hyundai Tucson Best Compact SUV for Families 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Best Hybrid Car for Families 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Best Hybrid SUV for Families 2025 Kia EV9 Best Electric Vehicle for Families 2025 Jeep Wagoneer L Best Large SUV for Families 2025 Honda Accord Best Midsize Car for Families 2025 Chrysler Pacifica Best Minivan for Families The 2025 Best Cars for Families award criteria looks at each vehicle's overall rating from the U.S. News Best Car Rankings to determine quality, incorporating elements like safety data, predicted reliability ratings, passenger and cargo space and the consensus opinion of the automotive press. The award methodology also considers the availability of family-friendly features such as in-car wireless internet, teen driver controls, automatic emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert and hands-free cargo area access. The winners were selected based on the highest composite score in each of the nine vehicle categories. Read more about our methodology here. For more information on the Best Cars for Families awards, explore Instagram, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook using #BestCars. About U.S. News Best CarsSince 2007, U.S. News Best Cars, the automotive channel of U.S. News & World Report, has published rankings and reviews of the majority of new vehicles sold in America. Each year, U.S. News also publishes the Best Cars Awards, including Best Vehicle Brands, Best Cars for the Money and Best Cars for Families. U.S. News Best Cars supports car shoppers throughout the entire car buying journey, offering industry-leading advice for researching cars and finding cars for sale, as well as its U.S. News Best Price Program. About U.S. News & World ReportU.S. News & World Report is the global leader for journalism that empowers consumers, citizens, business leaders and policy officials to make confident decisions in all aspects of their lives and communities. A multifaceted media company, U.S. News provides unbiased rankings, independent reporting and analysis, and consumer advice to millions of people on each month. A pillar in Washington for more than 90 years, U.S. News is the trusted home for in-depth and exclusive insights on education, health, politics, the economy, personal finance, travel, automobiles, real estate, careers and consumer products and services. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE U.S. News & World Report, L.P.
