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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Apr. 8, 2021 – Hyundai has released a Santa Cruz development video with teaser sketches of its eagerly anticipated Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle. An enthusiastic Hyundai design team with diverse outdoor pursuits helped fulfill the Santa Cruz concept evolution, ensuring its broad adventure capabilities. Hyundai...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Apr. 7, 2021 – Hyundai Motor has revealed new technical details for the all-new Kona N SUV. The company’s first high-performance SUV will be available with an eight-speed wet-type dual-clutch transmission, known as N DCT, providing high-performance features for driving enthusiasts. N DCT provides the engaging...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Mar. 31, 2021 – Hyundai has released the first teaser sketch of its highly anticipated Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle. The 2022 Santa Cruz will break new ground within the SUV, Truck and Crossover segments by offering a new category of vehicle unlike anything else in the U.S. market.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Mar. 29, 2020 – Hyundai Motor America introduces the Usage Based Insurance (UBI) program and Driving Score to promote safe and efficient driving habits and potentially save owners hundreds of dollars on their auto insurance.

Sebring, FL (March 22, 2021) - Taylor Hagler and Michael Lewis finished up front in their #77 Hyundai Veloster N TCR, scoring their first podium of the season. The team took third place in the Alan Jay Automotive 120 at Sebring International Raceway, round 2 of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Mar. 17, 2021 – Continuing its commitment to accelerate mainstream adoption of electric vehicles, Hyundai Motor America will provide 250 kilowatt-hours of complimentary charging on Electrify America’s ultra-fast charging network for owners of 2021 Kona Electric and Ioniq Electric models.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Mar. 16, 2021 – Hyundai today announced the addition of N Line and Plug-in Hybrid models to its impressive 2022 Tucson line-up. The all-new Tucson design stems from a series of Hyundai Design Center concepts expressing its evolving Sensuous Sportiness global design identity. Tucson N Line and Plug-in Hybrid models...

Round: 2 of the 10 race 2021 Michelin Pilot Challenge Racetrack: Sebring International Raceway 3.74-mile road course, features 17 turns Race: Friday, March 19, 2021 at 2:35 pm ET (2 Hours) TV: LIVE on NBC Gold Track Pass Watch American Flat Track, ARCA, Whelen Modified Tour, IMSA online | NBC Sports Gold | NBC Sports Live timing and scoring...

LOS ANGELES, Mar. 12, 2021 – The Hispanic Motor press Awards (HMPA), announced each year during Automobility LA, named the 2021 Hyundai Elantra Car Model of the Year. The 11th annual awards program continues its yearly tradition recognizing the best new model year 2021 vehicles for Hispanic car buyers based on styling, driving satisfaction,...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Mar. 11, 2020 – The 2021 Hyundai Elantra today was named one of Autotrader’s 10 Best Car Interiors Under $50,000 for 2021. The honor is the latest in a series of accolades for the seventh-generation Elantra. To help everyday consumers emphasize the importance of a vehicle’s interior when shopping for a new car,...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 9, 2021 – Customers can now reserve their own 2022 Hyundai Tucson with the launch of Hyundai’s first-ever reservation program. By putting down a $100 deposit, customers can reserve their spot to be among the first to own the all-new Tucson when it arrives to dealerships in early-Summer.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 8, 2021 – José Muñoz, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor North America appeared on Bloomberg’s Future Go series where he talks about Hyundai’s EV future and shares what the company did during the pandemic for both consumers and dealerships.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Mar. 8, 2021 – Hyundai has released pricing for its all-new 2022 Tucson SUV. The new Tucson design boldly expresses its evolving Sensuous Sportiness global design identity.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 8, 2021 – Hyundai’s subcompact SUV Venue, has reached an impressive first year milestone with four straight months of growing sales and an increase of 45 percent so far this year.

Learn about Hyundai’s journey to develop their Dynamic Voice Recognition system for select models of the all-new 2021 Elantra and Elantra Hybrid in North America.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 24, 2021 – Hyundai has landed seven products onto the Car and Driver Editors’ Choice list representing this year’s standard of excellence. The Hyundai Accent, Elantra, Kona, Kona EV, Sonata, Palisade and Veloster N join the prestigious list out of more than 400 cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs that Car and...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 24, 2022 – Hyundai has 7 combined Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS (TSP+) and TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP)-rated vehicles in its lineup.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 18, 2021 – Hyundai’s subcompact SUV Venue, has been awarded the Best Value of 2021 by Cars.com. The newly created award addresses the needs of consumers facing a tough economic environment due to the global pandemic and the desire for personal transportation over mass transit.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 16, 2021 – Hyundai Motor North America has promoted Ricky Lao to director of Product Planning Hyundai and Genesis. Lao will focus on delivering the most competitive vehicles in the automotive industry to shape the future landscape of connected, autonomous and electrified mobility.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 16, 2021 – Hyundai today provided details for its significantly redesigned and enhanced 2022 Kona and Kona Electric SUVs for the U.S. market. The new Kona receives a variety of updates driven by U.S. customer research.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 11, 2021 – Hyundai Santa Fe has received the Autotrader Best New Cars for 2021 accolade. The Santa Fe is one of only twelve vehicles, including cars, trucks and SUVs, to receive this important award.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 8, 2021 – The 2021 Hyundai Accent was named Best Subcompact Car for the Money by U.S. News & World Report today. Accent’s top score was based on safety and reliability data, as well as the collective opinion of the automotive press on a given model’s performance and interior and how strongly each members of...

WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 3, 2021 – A coalition of 11 companies have partnered to form Hydrogen Forward, an initiative focused on advancing hydrogen development in the United States. The founding members – Air Liquide, Anglo American, Bloom Energy, CF Industries, Chart Industries, Cummins Inc., Hyundai, Linde, McDermott, Shell and Toyota –...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 2, 2021 – Hyundai Motor America has promoted Randy Parker to senior vice president of National Sales. Parker continues to be responsible for all aspects of Hyundai vehicle sales in the U.S., including sales strategies, fleet sales, dealer relations, and market representation. Parker also oversees Hyundai’s...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 2, 2021 – Hyundai Motor America reported total January sales of 43,394 units, a 2% increase compared with January 2020. Retail sales were up 1% and set an all-time January retail record. Hyundai fleet sales were up 12%, representing 6% of total volume.

Daytona Beach, FL. (Feb. 1, 2021) – It was a historic day at Daytona International Raceway as Hyundai introduced the world to two new racecars and scored their first podium at the "World Center of Racing."

Racetrack: Daytona International Speedway 3.56-mile “Roval”, features 12 turns Race: Friday, January 29, 2021 at 1:35pm ET TV: Live on NBC Gold “TrackPass” https://www.nbcsports.com/gold/trackpass Listen: Live on IMSA Radio at www.IMSA.com Live updates are available throughout the weekend on BHA social media and...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 26, 2021 – W. Gerald (Jerry) Flannery, executive vice president and chief legal officer at Hyundai Motor America, will retire on March 1, following 34 successful years at the company. Flannery’s distinguished career has been an integral part of Hyundai’s U.S. business success story and continued evolution.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 22, 2021 – In preparation for its U.S. racing debut, the brand-new Hyundai Elantra N TCR race car was unveiled yesterday by Bryan Herta Autosport at Daytona International Raceway. Already in the Winners Circle, the Elantra N TCR’s road-going sister car, the 2021 Elantra was just named the 2021 North American Car of...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 20, 2021 – Today, the 2021 Hyundai Accent received a Best Value in America Award from Vincentric, the automotive research firm specializing in automotive cost of ownership. This is the third overall win for the Accent in the Subcompact segment, and second year in a row.

Olabisi Boyle, Vice President, Product Planning and Mobility Strategy, Hyundai Motor North America appeared Wednesday, Jan. 13, on Roadshow by CNET’s “The Great Commute Reboot” panel with editor Tim Stevens.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 11, 2021 – The 2021 Hyundai Elantra was named winner of the 2021 North American Car of the Year award today by the North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) automotive media jury. This is the second time the Hyundai sedan has won Car of the Year (2012). Only two cars have won the award more than...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 7, 2021 – This week, the 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Sonata Hybrid were respectively named “Best Economy Car to Buy 2021” and “Best Sedan and Best Hybrid to Buy 2021” by The Car Connection in this year’s annual awards.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 5, 2020 – The 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid last month was named a 2020 CarBuzz Favorite Car of the Year in the award’s “Save the Planet” category. The 2020 CarBuzz Awards represent the best vehicles across 10 categories, each with its own unique criteria on which winners are selected.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 5, 2021 – Hyundai Motor America reported total December sales of 66,278 units, a 2% increase compared with December 2019. December retail sales were up 12%. Hyundai December fleet sales were down 34%.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 18, 2020 – Holiday cheer might be down this year but, never fear the Hyundai Motor America Public Relations Team is here.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 17, 2020 – The 2021 Hyundai Elantra was named one of the three finalists for the prestigious 2021 North American Car of the Year award today. The winner will be announced in January during a virtual event.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 15, 2020 – The 2021 Hyundai Palisade SUV received a 2020 TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) award today from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This designation now means Hyundai has most combined TSP+ and TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP)-rated vehicles in the automotive industry.

Indianapolis, IN (December 15, 2020) – Bryan Herta Autosport (BHA) with Curb Agajanian and Hyundai Motor North America today announced a three-car assault on the 2021 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge. This introduces Hyundai N Brand’s latest Touring Car Racing (TCR)-specification achievement, the Elantra N TCR model.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 9, 2020 – Hyundai today received 2021 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards for the Santa Fe, Kona Electric and Elantra models in their respective mid-size SUV, electric vehicle and compact car segments. The annual Best Buy Awards are determined based on an extended regimen of expert vehicle evaluation and testing of...