Hyundai Motor Group has continued its success at the World Car Awards, with the Kia EV9 named the 2024 World Car of the Year in a ceremony held at the New York International Auto Show. The EV9 was also named 2024 World Electric Vehicle, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N was crowned the 2024 World Performance Car. These 2024 victories underscore the group’s success at the World Car Awards in recent years, with the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 both taking triple titles in 2022 and 2023 respectively in the World Car of the Year, World Electric Vehicle and World Car Design of the Year categories. This year, the World Car Awards recognised the Kia EV9’s innovative design, spacious seven-seat interior, and competitive price point. The IONIQ 5 N’s World Performance Car title, on the other hand, highlights Hyundai’s achievements in defining a new segment of driver-focused high-performance EVs through new technologies and elevated racetrack capability. The World Car Awards is an annual event that sees 100 international jurors across 29 counties drive and vote on a field of eligible vehicles. MG Motor has announced the launch of its all-new MG 7 sedan in the region. Representing a significant expansion of the British-born brand’s car line-up, the MG 7 exudes sophistication with its striking design, cutting-edge technology, and performance-driven features. Equipped with a choice of 1.5L or 2.0L Turbo petrol engines. The MG 7 is complemented by a streamlined aerodynamic design. Elevating its appearance even further, the top three models feature sporty red calipers and 19-inch wheels, enhancing the vehicle’s dynamic look. The eye-catching design elements continue inside the cabin where occupants are greeted with Storm Eye integrated motorsport seats. The top trim model features seats crafted with luxury silk Napa leather, microfibre suede, and European textured piping for added sophistication and an elevated feel. The MG 7 also offers a wide range of active safety features including Front Collision Warning, Emergency Lane Keep System and Adaptive Cruise Control. The MG 7 is now available in all GCC markets, Lebanon, and Iraq. HYUNDAI MOTOR GROUP ACHIEVES TRIPLE VICTORY AT WORLD CAR AWARDS FORMULA E CELEBRATES 10 YEARS NET ZERO CARBON MG MOTOR UNVEILS THE ALL-NEW MG 7 LUXURY SEDAN Formula E has published its Season 9 Sustainability Report while retaining its position as the world’s most sustainable sport; celebrating ten years as net zero carbon. Season 9 marked another pivotal year for the all-electric championship, reducing its emissions per race by 41 percent compared to its Season 5 baseline, while increasing participation of the education-based gender diversity programme FIA Girls on Track with 1,080 girls at universities and schools with additional career talks offsite. Here are Formula E’s ten key achievements across ten years of net zero carbon: 1. Maintained rank of #1 ESG Global Sport and Motorsport by three independent organisations in 2024 (GSBS, MSI and SChI). 2. First sport in the world to achieve Net Zero Carbon (based on the 2020 definition) since inception in 2020. 3. First sport in the world to have emissions reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative in 2021. 4. First sport in the world to align on the international standard for carbon neutrality (PAS 2060) in 2023. 5. First motorsport in the world to achieve FIA Three-Star Environmental Accreditation continuously since 2015. 6. First motorsport in the world to achieve third party certification for the international standard for sustainability in events (ISO 20121) continuously since 2018. 7. First motorsport in the world to collaborate with UNEP on World Environment Day and International Day for Clean Air for Blue Skies since 2017. 8. First ever racing car designed with sustainability KPIs around the principles of circular economy with GEN3 since 2022/2023. 9. Biggest global sports partner to UNICEF on all their climate related work (Safe and Healthy Environment Fund) impacting 2.5 million children positively to date since 2021. motoring news Bahrainthismonth.com May 2024 63
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