The Kia EV9 has won the highly coveted Gold trophy at the 2024 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) presented by the International Designers Society of America (IDSA).
The prize marks Kia’s first Gold IDEA accolade and a clean sweep of the three most important global design awards for the brand following the EV9’s successes at the Red Dot ‘Best of Best’ and iF Design Gold awards earlier this year.
Kia received the prestigious Gold trophy in the Automotive and Transportation category for its EV9 all-electric flagship SUV at the IDEA 2024 awards ceremony, which took place on September 12 at the Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas. This accolade reinforces the EV9's design excellence and originality, and the innovative nature of Kia’s acclaimed ‘Opposites United’ creative philosophy.
Karim Habib, Executive Vice President and Head of Kia Global Design, said, “Guided by the principles of our 'Opposites United' creative philosophy, at Kia we are dedicated to the creation of inspiring and authentic products that fulfil customers' emotional needs just as powerfully as they do their mobility, practicality and sustainability requirements.
“Good design should always represent the relationship between our users, our products, and our brand, and we believe that the EV9 achieves that. To have the creative and innovative nature of our design values recognized – first by the Red Dot and iF Design Awards, and now with a Gold at IDEA – is immensely gratifying, not just for the Kia design team, but for all our global colleagues. Such recognition inspires us to continue pursuing groundbreaking sustainable mobility solutions for our customers.”
The EV9 represents the essence of 'Opposites United’, which harnesses the creative tension generated by the divergent values of nature and modernity to deliver a harmonious whole.
This philosophy inspired Kia’s designers to dispense with conventional thinking and create a groundbreaking EV with a bold and authentic character, pushing the boundaries of design, usability, connectivity and environmental responsibility.
Defined lines and smooth surfaces characterize the EV9, while signature features such as the Digital Tiger Face, Digital Pattern Lighting Grille and vertical headlamps add to its unique futuristic appeal. These aesthetic qualities helped EV9 achieve top honors at the Red Dot and iF Design awards, and secure Gold at IDEA 2024.
This year marks IDEA’s 44th anniversary, making it one of the longest-running and most prestigious global design award programs. Unaffected by shifting fads or transitory styling, the annual competition focuses purely on identifying and honoring the pinnacle of design excellence. The EV9’s Gold trophy in the Automotive and Transportation category comes seven years after IDEA awarded Bronze to the Kia Telluride Concept in 2017.
The EV9 spearheads Kia’s strategic commitment to maintaining its leadership in global sustainable mobility. The all-electric seven-seat SUV was the first production car to incorporate Kia’s 10 ‘must-have’ sustainable items, which have gone on to feature in all of the brand’s new models and embodies Kia’s commitment to developing natural and bio-based materials.
Since its launch in 2023, the EV9’s design values and broad customer appeal have achieved flagship global success. In addition to the Red Dot, iF Design and IDEA trophies, the EV9 took two trophies at the World Car Awards 2024 as the overall winner (‘World Car of the Year’) and the best electric vehicle (‘World Electric Vehicle’).
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AGMC, the official distributor for RIDDARA vehicles in the UAE, has launched the brand’s first fully electric 4x4 pickup in the United Arab Emirates – the RIDDARA RD6. Capable, practical and reliable, the RD6 is a high-performance pickup offering more choice in green mobility to eco-conscious drivers in the UAE.
The news comes following an agreement signed recently between AGMC, one of the UAE’s leading vehicle importers and an authorised distributor for Geely vehicles, and RIDDARA, a 100% electric pickup truck brand under Geely Holding Group, for AGMC to distribute the brand across the UAE.
Commenting at the launch, Dr. Andreas Schaaf, CEO - Geely Group Brands at AGMC, said: “We are thrilled to launch the RIDDARA RD6 in the United Arab Emirates. The launch of this exciting new 100% electric pickup represents the first significant milestone in our new partnership with RIDDARA. Offering a stylish, practical, high-performance pickup such as the RD6 to our customers in the UAE aligns with our objectives to offer more choice, more quality, and more excitement in our range. RIDDARA is set to establish a whole new category to the UAE market with an affordable, yet high-performance fully electric pickup that is capable, practical and thrilling to drive. AGMC has always been committed to leading automotive technology innovation in the UAE market, and the arrival of the all-electric RIDDARA RD6 pickup truck will undoubtedly enrich our product lines and bring more choices for green mobility to our customers.”
Dr. Ling Shi Quan, CEO of RIDDARA added: “I am extremely excited to witness this historical launch of RIDDARA, a new energy outdoor ecological brand under Geely Holding Group, here in Dubai. The RIDDARA RD6 will bring a brand-new intelligent, green and electrified experience to all pickup truck users across the Middle East. RIDDARA has established a deep relationship of collaboration with AGMC which marks a significant milestone for us in the Middle East market. AGMC's outstanding leadership in the UAE automotive industry makes it the perfect partner for RIDDARA in this region, jointly opening a new chapter of sustainable high-performance vehicles. This partnership ensures that RIDDARA's grand vision can thrive in the UAE, and together, we have created a new era of electric mobility in the UAE, built on the pillars of adventure, sustainability and cutting-edge technology.”
Caterham is pleased to announce that Yamaha Motor, a renowned Japanese mobility manufacturer, has joined as a development partner for its all-new electric sports coupe, Project V. Yamaha will supply its latest cutting-edge e-axle to the prototype model.
ZEEKR AWR proudly announces its first-ever participation in WETEX, the region’s largest sustainability, clean energy and technology exhibition. Showcasing its commitment to innovation and sustainability, ZEEKR AWR is presenting its premium electric mobility brand at this year’s WETEX event at the Dubai World Trade Centre from October 1 to 3, 2024. WETEX, hosted by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, serves as a major platform for sustainable innovation in energy, water, and environmental sectors.
ZEEKR AWR’s presence at WETEX underscores its strategic objective of fostering the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the UAE, aligning with the nation’s net-zero goals. At Stand 16, in Sheikh Maktoum Hall, ZEEKR AWR will display two ZEEKR models: the ZEEKR 001, a premium electric shooting brake with a sleek, aerodynamic design and impressive range, and the ZEEKR X, a compact SUV featuring state-of-the-art safety and versatile interior space.
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