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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 19, 2018 – The all-new 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe has been named to the Wards 10 Best UX list. The competition drills deeply in to user experiences in driver-assist technologies, connectivity, navigation, voice-activated systems and intuitive controls. The Santa Fe was acknowledged for its new technologies that make...

SEOUL, Sept. 18, 2018 – Hyundai Motor Company today announced a new strategic investment into Swiss deep-tech startup WayRay AG to expedite the development of holographic augmented reality (AR) navigation system for future vehicles, aiming to implement it to its mass-produced vehicles as early as 2020.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 14, 2018 – The J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study℠ named the Hyundai Kona the highest in overall satisfaction with new-vehicle technology in the small segment. The study measures owners’ experience, usage and interaction with driver-centric vehicle technology. Kona topped the small...

SEOUL, Sept. 13, 2018 — Hyundai Motor today presented a first look at a render image of a new truck with fuel cell powertrain which is set to be launched in 2019. After the ix35 Fuel Cell and the NEXO, Hyundai presents yet another milestone for its leadership in fuel cell technology with the presentation of the fuel cell electric truck.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 12, 2018 – As car buyers eagerly await the upcoming launch of the 2019 Veloster N, Hyundai is fueling the anticipation by grassroots racing the Veloster N and IONIQ electric in the annual OPTIMA® Batteries “2018 Search for the Ultimate Street Car.”

SEOUL, Sept. 11, 2018 — Hyundai Motor today announced its partnership of MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) for the coming three seasons. The signing event was held in the Dorna office in the Misano World Circuit in Italy on September 7th, during which time Hyundai outlined plans to work closely with WorldSBK to carry out...

MENLO PARK, Calif., Sept. 10, 2018 – Hyundai CRADLE, Hyundai Motor Company’s corporate venturing and open innovation business, invests in Migo, a leading privately held Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) company based in Seattle that has developed an on-demand ride discovery application. The investment expands Hyundai’s existing portfolio of...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 7, 2018 – Hyundai Motor America’s director of Corporate Social Responsibility and Diversity & Inclusion, Zafar Brooks, was named to Assent Compliance’s list of Top 100 Corporate Social Responsibility Influence Leaders. The award recognizes leaders who embody corporate social responsibility, and use their...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept 6, 2018 – Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing for its redesigned 2019 Elantra, starting at $17,100 for the SE model. Entry SE M/T adds rearview camera with five-inch color screen, Bluetooth handsfree phone connectivity, and steering wheel audio controls. Automatic transmission equipped models maintain the...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 5, 2018 – Too often when families are home together, they’re not really together, as digital distractions keep them from spending quality time. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most Americans spend less than two hours of quality time with their families each week. But when families are out...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 4, 2018 – Hyundai Motor America reported August sales of Hyundai- and Genesis-branded vehicles of 57,542 units, a 6 percent increase in comparison with August 2017. Retail sales for the month were up 12 percent, while fleet deliveries were down 30 percent compared with last year and less than 10 percent of total...

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (Sept. 2, 2018) – It was Championship Sunday at Watkins Glen International in the final TCR race of the 2018 Pirelli World Challenge road racing series, and, at the end of the Round 12 40-minute sprint race, it was Bryan Herta Autosport with Curb-Agajanian scoring the TCR Team title and Hyundai taking the TCR...

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (Sept. 1, 2018) – Michael Lewis did all he could Saturday afternoon at Watkins Glen International in the Pirelli World Challenge 40-minute TCR race, but the driver of the No. 98 Bryan Herta Autosport with Curb-Agajanian Hyundai i30 N TCR driver had to settle for second at the checkered flag.

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (Aug. 31, 2018) – Entering Friday’s first practice round for the TCR cars at Watkins Glen International, drivers Mark Wilkins and Michael Lewis weren’t sure what to expect with their race-winning Hyundai i30 N TCR cars in the Pirelli World Challenge season finale events, Round 11 and 12, at the famed road circuit.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 30, 2018 – The 2018 Elantra Eco, Sonata Hybrid, and Ioniq are listed as “Top Commuter Cars” (Under $35K category) in a new study from CarGurus. The newly released “Top Cars For Your Commute” study weighs factors such as commuting efficiency, mileage variation, hilliness, and weather of 84 different metro...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 30, 2018 – With the 2018 NFL season quickly approaching, Hyundai has finished preparations for the start of its fourth season as an official NFL sponsor with traditional, digital and experiential marketing designed to enhance the experience for fans.

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (August 29, 2018) – For Hyundai drivers Michael Lewis and Mark Wilkins, championships could be secured this weekend, Aug. 31-Sept. 2, at one of North America’s legendary racing plants, Watkins Glen International, in the Pirelli Challenge season finale TCR doubleheader 40-minute sprint races.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., August 29, 2018 – Hyundai’s award-winning crossover takes on a new name for 2019, Santa Fe XL, and offers the same great value with no price increase from 2018. With pricing starting at $30,850 for the SE FWD model, the roomy three-row Santa Fe XL continues to offer standard technology conveniences, advanced safety...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 24, 2018 – In one of the industry’s most stringent crash tests, the 2018 Hyundai Kona was named a TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Kona scored a good rating for occupant protection in the passenger-side small overlap front crash test and when equipped with its newly...

PARK CITY, Utah, Aug. 22, 2018 – The redesigned 2019 Elantra sedan conveys emotion with a new intense design, while delivering a sophisticated driving experience through Hyundai SmartSense safety and convenience technologies. Hyundai SmartSense offers a variety of advanced active safety and convenience features. SmartSense technologies...

SEOUL, August 22, 2018 — Hyundai Motor Company has completed South Korea’s first domestic highway journey with an autonomously navigated semi-trailer truck. Hyundai’s Xcient truck drove approximately 40km on the highway between Uiwang and Incheon, carrying a large semi-trailer simulating cargo transportation, showcasing Hyundai’s...

As the best-selling SUV in the brand’s 32-year history in America—with sales of more than 1.6 million units—the Santa Fe represents Hyundai’s strong SUV heritage and continues its success story. On sale now, the fourth generation 2019 model builds on this success offering an all-new family-oriented interior, loaded with practical...

SEOUL, August 20, 2018 – Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea’s largest automaker, announced a partnership with Revv, India's fastest growing self-drive car sharing company to develop an innovative car sharing service and conduct creative marketing activities in India. The strategic partnership including Hyundai Motor’s investment to Revv...

SEOUL, August 16, 2018 — Hyundai Motor Company announced today that following past recognition from the design industry’s prestigious Red Dot Awards, the company has received five additional Communication Design accolades for 2018 for its creative and innovative design.

Below is a summary of changes to the Hyundai lineup for 2019 model year. This document will be updated regularly, creating a one-stop shop for the most up-to-date Hyundai vehicle lineup news.

GRANTSVILLE, Utah (August 12, 2018) – Sunday’s TCR 40-minute sprint race featured the popular and unique “standing start” at Utah Motorsports Campus and Michael Lewis timed it to perfection in the No. 98 Bryan Herta Autosport with Curb-Agajanian Hyundai i30 N TCR race car on his way to a fourth TCR victory of the year in the Pirelli...

GRANTSVILLE, Utah (August 11, 2018) – Michael Lewis hit the throttle at the green flag Saturday in the Pirelli World Challenge Round 9 TCR event and never looked back in his No. 98 Bryan Herta Autosport with Curb-Agajanian Hyundai i30 N TCR race car.

GRANTSVILLE, Utah (August 10, 2018) – A racing driver always wants their race car to roll off the trailer and feel good in the first practice runs. That was the case Friday for Michael Lewis and Mark Wilkins in TCR action in the Pirelli World Challenge opening day at the Utah Motorsports Campus.

Nürburgring, August 9, 2018 — Hyundai Motor Company’s Thomas Schemera and Albert Biermann unveiled the ‘N’ brand philosophy and vision at the Nürburgring in Germany, highlighting the company’s goal to create high performance vehicles that adhere to high standards of excellence, while giving drivers vehicles that are as fun-to-drive...

GRANTSVILLE, Utah (August 8, 2018) – The Utah Motorsports Campus has been a winning circuit over the years for Hyundai racers Michael Lewis and Mark Wilkins. And they hope to continue that trend this weekend (Aug. 10-12) in the Pirelli World Challenge TCR competition.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 1, 2018 – Hyundai Motor America reported July sales of Hyundai- and Genesis-branded vehicles of 51,752 units, a 4 percent decline in comparison with July 2017. Retail sales for the month were up slightly, while fleet deliveries were down 51 percent compared with last year and less than 5 percent of total volume.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 30, 2018 – Hyundai has again proven its comprehensive vehicle quality across a diverse lineup with another Car and Driver’s Editors’ Choice award, this time for the Hyundai Veloster Turbo. Hyundai Kona, Ioniq and Accent have also received Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Awards this year.

DETROIT, July 23, 2018 – Michigan residents will have the opportunity to peek into Hyundai’s future when the Le Fil Rouge concept car makes its North American debut at the 40th Annual Concours d’Elegance of America in Plymouth, Michigan, July 27–29. The concept car introduces Hyundai’s new ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ design theme, which...

NURBURGRING, Germany, July 20, 2018 – Hyundai today introduced its high-performance Veloster N model for the U.S. market to an exclusive global media group at the German Nurburgring. Hyundai introduced Veloster N to media as the first of its U.S. N models at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show. Veloster N represents Hyundai’s highest performance...

SEOUL, July 19, 2018 — Hyundai Motor’s award-winning experiential ‘Hyundai Pavilion’ installation, designed by British architect Asif Khan, will once again be on display in Seoul and open to the public from today. Visitors can learn about Hyundai Motor’s fuel cell technology through three unique experiences; the universe, water and...

SAN DIEGO, Calif., July 19, 2018 – “My armor’s maneuverable, fast, and lots of fun at parties,” – Tony Stark. In Stark-like fashion, Hyundai today unveiled a special edition Iron Man-inspired Kona SUV on the opening day of San Diego Comic-Con 2018. Taking center stage at the Marvel booth, the Kona Iron Man Edition features both...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 19, 2018 – The refreshed 2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) adopts the same distinctive design of the recently released Sonata gasoline and Hybrid models while delivering 28 miles of all-electric range, feature enhancements and a lower starting price. The starting price for the 2018 Sonata Hybrid Plug-In...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 18, 2018 – Hyundai continues to deliver on its commitment to exceptional customer service with a new digital showroom on Amazon.com that offers car buyers the ability to compare pricing and reviews, book test drives, check dealer inventories and other Shopper Assurance conveniences directly through Amazon...

PORTLAND, Ore. (July 15, 2018) – After finishing 1-2 in Saturday’s Pirelli World Challenge TCR race, the Bryan Herta Autosport with Curb/Agajanian Hyundai team was set for a strong Round 8 performance at Portland International Raceway Sunday with drivers Mark Wilkins and Michael Lewis starting 1-3 on the standing start grid.

PORTLAND, Ore. (July 14, 2018) – Veteran Mark Wilkins of Canada used traffic as an ally Saturday in the tight TCR action at Portland International Raceway to score his third Pirelli World Challenge TCR feature win of the season in the 58th Rose Cup Races.