Kia Motors seems to be racking up awards one after another these past days. Now, it is the Kia Soul which has solicited another award, bagging the 2010 Automotive Excellence Award by Popular Mechanics. The Kia Soul has already pocketed previous awards including the Top Safety Pick and the Coolest New Cars Under $18,000. Apparently its features which include its appealing style, fuel efficiency and overall value have been responsible for these awards. The Kia Soul is 1 of 10 vehicles acknowledged from the list.

The Kia Soul is available in four trims with starting prices at $14,000.00. Packed with features that include a SIRIUS Satellite Radio and audio (CD/MP3) peripherals, there is no doubt that the Kia Soul is truly a classy vehicle to consider. But add these to the overall stature of the Kia Soul 2010 and you know why this 5-door vehicle is truly getting the recognition it so truly deserves!

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For the third year in a row, TRW Automotive Holdings has earned the nod as the Top Echelon Ford World Excellence Award for their continuous supply of airbags since 2008. This award recognizes suppliers who not only achieve the highest levels of cost, quality and delivery, but also acknowledge the diverse cultures, values, and ideas of the thousands of individuals they employ. TRW garnered one of just 36 overall World Excellence Awards presented to Ford Motor Company suppliers for 2008 performance.

“The achievement of Ford’s ONE Goal depends upon all members of the ONE Ford team working together,” said Tony Brown, group vice president of global purchasing for Ford. “We salute the supplier winners of the 2008 World Excellence Awards for providing products and services that reach the highest standards for technology, quality and cost.”

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For BMW’s proper use of steel that adhere to market demand and safety, the BMW X6 research and development team has been awarded the annual Automotive Annual Excellence Award. The award was presented today at the Great Designs in Steel seminar in Livonia, Mich.

The award recognizes individuals or teams from automakers, suppliers or the academic community who embrace innovation and make significant contributions to the advancement of steel in the automotive marketplace.

“The BMW X6 utilizes steel solutions that add to its unique, sporty design and meet new crash-test requirements, without sacrificing safety or increasing its weight,” said Ron Krupitzer, vice president of automotive applications for AISI’s SMDI. “BMW’s innovative use of ultra high-strength steel technologies has resulted in a vehicle that is safe, lightweight, environmentally friendly and offers the best fuel economy in its class.”

BMW uses unique processing technologies and several complex, ultra high-strength steel grades in its design. The vehicle features a steel structure and steel side frames, panels, rear and B-Pillar reinforcements and longitudinal rear member, which improve cost, performance, reduce weight and meet Insurance Institute for Highway Safety side-impact crash test requirements.

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