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IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Three of the world-class vehicles from Kia Motors America were named «Best Cars for the Money» in their respective categories by U.S. News & World Report. Taking top honors this year are the 2021 Forte, Sorento and Soul models.

«Kia has outperformed the industry with a world-class lineup of sporty sedans and undeniably capable SUVs, and these Best Cars for the Money awards from U.S. News & World Report speak to the strength and appeal of our entire product line,» said Russell Wager, vice president, marketing, Kia Motors America. «It is not enough to offer stylish, functional and technologically-advanced vehicles that meet and exceed the wants and needs of our customers. There also must be an exceptional value proposition. Our goal is to consistently deliver on that promise.»

Winners were chosen on the basis of quality and value. Quality is determined by each vehicle’s performance in U.S. News & World Report Best Car Rankings and value is measured by a combination of transaction prices and five-year total ownership costs.

«The Kia Sorento’s low price and operating costs make it a great value, and that value comes without compromises on features, comfort or performance,» said Jamie Page Deaton, executive editor, U.S. News & World Report. «Car reviewers love the Forte for its roomy passenger cabin and long list of standard features. Its low price and long-term ownership costs make it a great value. This is a car that buyers – and their budgets – will enjoy owning for the long haul. And the Kia Soul has plenty of interior space and an excellent infotainment system. Its long warranty keeps repair costs low, making it an excellent long-term value.»

About Kia Motors America
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the «Official Automotive Partner» of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

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*The Telluride, Sorento and K5 are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

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PITTSBURGH, Pa., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Gridwise, a mobile platform that helps ridehail and delivery drivers maximize their earnings, today announced the launch of Gridwise Analytics. Gridwise Analytics (GWA) helps organizations understand gig-mobility using the most comprehensive, first-party dataset in the industry, empowering more informed operational, investment, and strategic decisions.

Many industries face blindspots when it comes to understanding the impact of the gig economy on their city. For the first time, key industry stakeholders will be able to access first-party insight into how people and goods are moving in and around urban areas. This data helps catalyze the change needed to help make mobility accessible and equitable for communities across the U.S. 

«We are excited to be able to further our impact within the mobility ecosystem by not only empowering gig-drivers but also by empowering stakeholders who can leverage our insights to improve the way people and goods move in and around cities,» said Ryan Green, CEO and co-founder of Gridwise. 

Gridwise Analytics is a critical tool for many industries, including: 

Municipalities: Access to first-party gig-mobility data helps cities, states, and researchers better understand gig-driver earnings, curb utilization, the impact gig-mobility has on traffic congestion and more to better inform policy, regulation, and infrastructure decisions.  

Mobility Service Firms: This access to gig-mobility data will also help mobility services firms understand where current supply and demand within the gig-driving economy is so they can inform their go-to-market strategy, optimize pricing, and maximize utilization.  

Investors: This access to gig-mobility data will allow investment firms to make better investment decisions as they will better be able to estimate/predict performance and stock price for companies in the ride-hail, food delivery, retail, real estate, and other industries.

Developers and Retailers: This access to gig-mobility data will enable retail restaurants and stores to better select their next location based on understanding origin and destination trends of people and food, grocery, or parcel deliveries.  

Since launching the app in 2017, Gridwise has empowered over 200,000 drivers and tracked over 750 million ride-hail and delivery miles across more than 25 service providers. 

To learn more about Gridwise Analytics, visit https://gridwise.io/analytics.

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Holly Hitchcock
Front Lines Media
669.247.6521

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NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Despite the many changes in behavior wrought by the pandemic, it appears that love still conquers all as Americans plan their Valentine’s Day weekend getaways.  Leading online travel agency CheapOair looked at booking trends and shares the destinations topping the list for round trip travel for the upcoming weekend:

Most Booked Cities/Valentine’s Day Travel 2021                                     

New York City

Las Vegas

Ft. Lauderdale

Miami

Los Angeles

It also appears many consumers have delayed making their decision to travel, as is evidenced by an increase in 7-day internet search numbers, as compared to 28-day search figures.

«Our hypothesis is that consumers are making their decisions to travel closer to their actual desired date, to better assess the status of COVID-related restrictions and regulations at their chosen destination,» says Sam S. Jain, CEO and Founder of Fareportal, the company behind online travel agencies CheapOair and One Travel.  He continues, «Each of the cities on our top 5 list are classic destinations that represent an opportunity for an enjoyable, and COVID-aware, Valentine’s Weekend getaway.« 

Please note: With COVID-19 still prevalent, be sure to check local and international travel regulations and notices for any restrictions, rules, and safety guidelines that may be in place. For additional information please visit the CDC website for up-to-date health and wellness information. 

About CheapOair

CheapOair is an online travel agency that specializes in providing cheap flights and great last-minute flight deals for travelers worldwide. Consumers can book online, on mobile apps for iOS and Android, by phone or live chat. Part of Fareportal’s family of travel brands, CheapOair bridges the gap between an online travel agency and a traditional agency with travel agents available 7 days a week to help find great prices on flight tickets to global destinations on over 600 airlines, a million hotels, and 100s of car rental companies. Follow CheapOair on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for travel inspiration and helpful travel tips.

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FRANKLIN, Tenn., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced pricing of the redesigned, stylish and sporty 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. The new Eclipse Cross is the latest entry in the brand’s intensive product initiative to launch four updated or all-new vehicles to create for dealer partners and customers one of the freshest showrooms in the industry.

Offering a full suite of upgrades inside and out and powered by a proven turbocharged 1.5-liter direct-injection engine, the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross starts at just $23,395.¹ Mitsubishi’s motorsport-derived Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC)² all-wheel drive system can be added to any trim level for $1,600.

Major Exterior Redesign

At the front of the vehicle, a new bumper and the latest, most striking version of the brand’s Dynamic Shield grille design present a sportier and more futuristic appearance. A newly styled bisected lighting design features thin, high-mounted LED daytime running lights (DRLs) at the leading edge of the hood with integrated turn signal lamps just below. Presenting a bold and broad welcome that previews the new face of future Mitsubishi Motors vehicles, stacked-and-recessed assemblies combine headlamp and fog lamp in a low-mounted position for optimal visibility.

The sophisticated design has been carried through to the rear of the vehicle, with a completely restyled rear hatch and window. The single-piece rear window and revised hatch design, combined with an increase in overall vehicle length, add both styling and cargo space benefits, with the update providing one additional cubic foot of storage with the tonneau cover installed. Eclipse Cross now offers maximum total storage capacity of 50.1 cubic feet with the second row folded, and 23.4 cubic feet with the second row upright. The sharply sculpted hexagonal liftgate design is a nod to famous Mitsubishi vehicles of the past, and integrates the vehicle’s iconic three-dimensional taillights to create a wide and stable presence.

The extensive redesign of the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross results in a longer, sleeker and more luxurious compact SUV. The vehicle has gained more than five inches in overall length, now measuring 178.9 inches long, 71.1 inches wide and 66.3 inches high in 2WD, and 66.5 inches high in S-AWC. The wheelbase remains unchanged at 105.1 inches. Designers increased the vehicle’s front and rear overhangs for both improved functionality (cargo capacity) and to optimize proportions for an appealing, sporty aesthetic.

New Interior Design

Inside the updated Eclipse Cross, the interior now offers a light gray leather seat option with color-contrasting black accents for the first time ever. This new interior color choice is only available on the SEL trim. The new interior color option is complemented by color-coordinated door trim and seats, leading to a high-quality and refined interior aesthetic. Also new is an optional power passenger seat, available on SEL models.

Driver and front passenger heated seats are standard on LE, SE and SEL trims. A heated steering wheel is standard on the SEL trim, while the SEL with Touring package adds heated rear seats. The rear seats feature a standard reclining function, with nine distinct recline positions.

Redesigned Infotainment and New Embedded Navigation

Highlighting the upgraded interior is a new eight-inch Smartphone-link Display Audio (SDA) system, available on LE, SE and SEL trims, offering drivers more ways to stay safely connected while on the road. The touchscreen has been moved two inches closer to the driver and features volume and tuning knobs for easier use. The previous center console touchpad has been removed. Vehicles equipped with the new eight-inch SDA system feature standard Apple CarPlay®³ and Android Auto™⁴ integration.

ES trims receive a standard seven-inch Display Audio touchscreen infotainment system.

An onboard navigation system with industry-first embedded what3words integration is now standard on Eclipse Cross SE and SEL, the first time Eclipse Cross has been fitted with embedded navigation. As a global addressing system, what3words divides the world into a grid of three-meter-by-three-meter squares, each of which is assigned a unique what3words address. The system allows pinpoint navigation, even in remote, unpopulated areas, offering greater accuracy and specificity than street address-based systems.

The optional navigation system also includes TomTom⁵ live traffic information and mapping. The 2022 Eclipse Cross is the first production vehicle to be offered with what3words embedded directly into its navigation system.

Revised Suspension & Handling

The changes to 2022 Eclipse Cross go beyond the sheet metal. Increases to the front and rear overhangs as part of the styling update could easily present a tuning challenge, with increased polar momentum requiring detailed changes. As such, engineers worked to ensure the vehicle retained its comfortable and confident driving feel. The suspension has been thoroughly refined, with retuned shocks and springs, including the addition of larger rear shock shafts for better ride control. Engineers also addressed both bounce and rebound control to provide a smooth yet sporty ride, regardless of road surface. Additional changes include the rear suspension cross member now being connected by a double vibration insulator for a more rigid connection, offering a more planted feel than the previous bushing setup.

Expanded Availability of Safety Features Across the Lineup

Continuing Mitsubishi’s commitment to safety and value, every 2022 Eclipse Cross receives standard advanced driver assistance systems, including standard Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) with Pedestrian Detection⁶ and Lane Departure Warning (LDW)⁷ on all trims.

Those seeking the latest safety technology will also appreciate that Automatic High Beam (AHB) assist headlamps and rain-sensing wipers are standard on LE, SE and SEL trim levels. SE and above trims continue to offer other key safety features as standard equipment, including Blind Spot Warning (BSW) with Lane Change Assist (LCA)⁸ and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).⁹

Detailed Pricing and Warranty

Every 2022 Eclipse Cross boasts one of the industry’s leading warranties¹⁰: a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty; 5-year/60,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty; 7-year/100,000-mile anti-corrosion/perforation limited warranty; and 5-year/unlimited mileage roadside assistance program.

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP)¹ for the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross in 2WD trim follow below. Mitsubishi’s advanced Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) all-wheel drive system can be added to any trim level for an additional $1,600.

For more on the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and Mitsubishi’s full lineup of vehicles, please visit media.mitsubishicars.com.

About Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Through a network of approximately 330 dealer partners across the United States, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for the sales, research and development, marketing and customer service of Mitsubishi Motors vehicles in the U.S. MMNA was the top-ranked Japanese brand in the J.D. Power 2020 Initial Quality study, ranking sixth overall and experiencing the greatest year-over-year improvement of any brand.

Located in Franklin, Tennessee, MMNA is a part of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance. Mitsubishi continues to lead the way in the development of highly efficient, affordably priced new gasoline-powered automobiles, while using its industry-leading knowledge in battery-electric vehicles to develop future EV and PHEV models.

For more information on Mitsubishi vehicles, please contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at 615-257-2698 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.

Contacts
Jeremy Barnes
Senior Director, Communications and Events
jeremy.barnes@na.mitsubishi-motors.com
Mobile: 714-296-1402

Lauren Ryan
Manager, Communications and Events
lauren.ryan@na.mitsubishi-motors.com
Mobile: 404-862-8286

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