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Jordan News
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Jordan News
Kia Secures Prestigious Honours in 2025 IIHS Safety Awards - Jordan News
· Kia earns three 2025 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards, including for the 2025 Kia K4, EV9, and Telluride under the institute's most rigorous criteria to date. اضافة اعلان · Kia demonstrates its innovation in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and structural engineering by earning recognition for rear occupant safety and nighttime crash prevention. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July 8, 2025: Kia Corporation has once again raised the bar for automotive safety, earning recognition from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in its rigorous 2025 crash test evaluations. Reaffirming its commitment to occupant protection and advanced vehicle engineering, three Kia models have received the prestigious 2025TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) designation, the highest possible safety rating awarded by the IIHS. The recognised models include the 2025 Kia K4 (built after January 2025), as well as the acclaimed 2025 Kia EV9 and 2025 Kia Telluride , all of which are specific to the U.S. market. Yaser Shabsogh, Vice President of Commercial Operations at Kia Middle East & Africa, commented: 'At Kia, safety is a foundational pillar of our brand. Being recognised by the IIHS with three TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards under their most rigorous criteria to date is a strong validation of the work we're doing. We're continuously raising our safety standards by integrating advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), reinforcing structural integrity, and subjecting our vehicles to stringent internal and external testing protocols. Whether it's through enhanced protection for rear occupants or technologies that help prevent nighttime collisions, we remain focused on delivering real-world safety benefits to our customers. 'This recognition reinforces our role as a leading Sustainable Mobility Solutions Provider in automotive safety and reflects our commitment to protecting every passenger, in every journey.' Kia continues to prioritise safety in its overall strategy through integrating advanced technology and stringent testing protocols, elevating safety benchmarks across its lineup. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organisation dedicated to reducing deaths, injuries and property damage from motor vehicle crashes through research and evaluation and through education of consumers, policymakers and safety professionals. Its TSP and TSP+ ratings are widely cited in the North American auto industry by consumers, media and analysts alike. For more award information, visit .
Al Bawaba
23-03-2025
- Automotive
- Al Bawaba
Hyundai Motor Group Takes Top Honors for Safety with Industry-leading 12 Titles in Updated 2025 IIHS Safety Awards
Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today announced an industry-leading total of 12 models from Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation and Genesis received honors at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2025 OP SAFETY PICK (TSP) and TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) awards. The Group's total represents more than any other automaker in the annual IIHS assessment, comprising 25 percent of the total awards given so far in 2025. 'Outstanding safety performance is core to the Hyundai Motor Group and our achievement in the 2025 IIHS awards, with the most stringent test criteria ever, underscores our unwavering commitment to customers and relentless engineering to deliver the highest level of safety for occupants and road users,' said Brian Latouf, President and Global Chief Safety and Quality Officer at Hyundai Motor Group. 'These results affirm our dedication to safety leadership for 2025 and beyond.' What IIHS TOP SAFETY awards did Hyundai Motor Group brands win? Among the Group's brands, Hyundai Motor and Genesis earned five awards each, while Kia received two, highlighting the exceptional safety standards embedded in Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles as part of the Group's overall mission to deliver to customers uncompromising levels of safety and quality. The five Hyundai Motor TSP+ winners included: IONIQ 5KONA SUVTUCSON SUVSANTA FE SUV (built after November 2024) IONIQ 6 The four Genesis TSP+ winners included: GV60 SUVElectrified GV70 SUVGV70 SUV (built after April 2024) GV80 SUV The Genesis G90 large luxury sedan was also recognized with a TSP award. The two Kia TSP+ award winners were: EV9 SUV Telluride SUV All vehicles were 2025 model year unless otherwise specified. How did IIHS update its award criteria for 2025? For 2025, the IIHS updated its TSP and TSP+ award criteria, placing even greater emphasis on protection for second-row occupants, with tests requiring advanced seat belt technology and other safety innovations to score highly. Further updates to the testing methods and standards raised the already-high benchmark for consideration, resulting in just 48 models qualifying for this year's awards, compared with 71 last year at this time. With the judging criteria including small and moderate front overlap, side impact and crash prevention tests, as well as measures for pedestrian safety and new, more stringent rear passenger safety standards, Hyundai, Genesis and Kia's excellent performance highlights the dedication to safety that is instilled throughout Hyundai Motor Group. For more information on the changes to the award criteria, visit © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
InventHelp Inventor Develops New Safety Light Accessory for PPE Gear (KXK-163)
PITTSBURGH, March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a safety light accessory that would ensure a roadway or bridge construction contractor is illuminated and easy to see," said an inventor, from Farragut, Tenn., "so I invented the STROBE SAFETY. My design enables the worker to maintain safety, even when working in high traffic areas." The invention provides a ready-to-apply strobe light warning device for PPE gear. In doing so, it ensures the worker is easily seen by vehicles and others. As a result, it increases safety and visibility on the job, and it could help prevent accidents. The invention features a practical design that is easy to apply and use so it is ideal for roadway, highway, bridge construction and renovation workers. Additionally, a prototype model and technical drawings are available upon request. The original design was submitted to the Knoxville sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 23-KXK-163, InventHelp, 100 Beecham Drive, Suite 110, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9801, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE InventHelp Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Yahoo
Law enforcement searching for Colleton County homicide suspect
COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Local authorities are searching for a man believed to have shot and killed another individual during an argument in Walterboro Thursday. Colleton County deputies received reports of a victim suffering from a gunshot wound that had caused life-threatening injuries. Colleton County Fire-Rescue transported the male victim to a nearby hospital, where he died from his wounds. His identity has not been released. Witnesses told deputies that the victim and the suspect, 40-year-old Clint Crosby, were in a dispute at a home on Dover Bluff Lane in Walterboro, which escalated to the shooting, according to the Colleton County Sheriff's Office. Crosby was last seen driving a dark gray Toyota Tacoma with SC Tag #685AMB. Law enforcement says he is considered armed and dangerous. The sheriff's office said he may be in Goose Creek or traveling towards Tennessee or Kentucky. He is facing charges of murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, said Sgt. Laura Rutland, spokesperson for the sheriff's office. Crosby could be in the company of another adult male who witnessed the shooting and is driving a Toyota Prius with SC Tag #UEV809. If you believe you have seen Crosby or either vehicle, call 911 immediately. You can also submit an anonymous tip at PUBLIC SAFETY SUITE PRO. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
