• President and CEO Ho Sung Song awarded with Autocar’s highest accolade, the Issigonis Trophy, in recognition of his significant contributions to the global automotive industry
• Honored for positioning Kia at the forefront of electrification and steering the mobility industry toward a smarter future with new PBV vision
• Kia EV3 named as ‘Best Electric Car’ by Autocar on account of its compelling space and practicality, rapid charging speed and convincing electric range

Kia Corporation (Kia) President and CEO Ho Sung Song has been honored with the prestigious Issigonis Trophy at the 2025 Autocar Awards.

Named after the legendary automotive designer and inventor Sir Alec Issigonis, the Trophy is Autocar’s most prestigious award. Presented annually, it recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to the automotive industry through innovation, leadership and exceptional business performance.