Releases

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jul. 13, 2020 – Hyundai today released product details for its 2021 Palisade SUV, including an all-new, premium Calligraphy model. The 2021 Palisade, including the Calligraphy model, begins arriving at Hyundai dealers in July.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 2, 2020 – Brian Smith, the chief operating officer at Hyundai Motor America, will leave the company effective July 6. Smith joined Hyundai in October 2017 and led the company’s introduction of segment-defining vehicles like the all-new Palisade SUV and Sonata sedan.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 2, 2020 – In the new five-part content series, Hyundai Highways, Hyundai embarks on some of the most epic, scenic drives in America on just one charge in the 258-mile range, zero-emissions Hyundai Kona Electric. The first episode is available now on Hyundai’s YouTube channel and new episodes will appear every...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 30, 2020 – Heading into summer, Hyundai Motor America wants to remind everyone to check the rear seats when exiting a vehicle. This simple act can help prevent child deaths from heatstroke in vehicles.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 24, 2020 – The J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) ranked Hyundai Tucson as the best compact SUV in initial quality today. The Hyundai Veloster also earned the top score in the compact sporty car vehicle segment.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 22, 2020 – Venue has been named to the Wards 10 Best Interiors list for its creative and expressive interior design.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 19, 2020 – Today is Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. At Hyundai, we are proud to celebrate the culture, heritage and freedom of African Americans.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 18, 2020 – For the third year in a row, Hyundai was identified as having the Best Non-Luxury Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Program by Autotrader. Hyundai’s industry-leading CPO program offers America’s Best Warranty coverage, ensures vehicles pass an extensive inspection, and provides roadside assistance as well...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 16, 2020 – The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe was awarded Best-in-Class Mid-Sized SUV by the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) as a part of the organization’s annual Winter Vehicle Awards.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 4, 2020 – Hyundai’s new compact SUV Venue appeals to multiple generations while also attracting female buyers. Based on a first quarter internal buyer study, more than half of Venue customers are among Gen Z, Y and X, with 64 percent being Gen Y and Z combined. Venue is also popular with female buyers.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 2, 2020 – Hyundai Motor America reported total May sales of 57,619 units, a 13% decrease compared with May 2019. Retail sales grew 5% despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 28, 2020 – Today, Hyundai announced its high performance N Brand will be the title sponsor of the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) race weekend at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Sept. 4 – 6, 2020 in Monterey, California. This year’s IMSA Race Weekend will be the Hyundai Monterey Sports Car...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY and SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 27, 2020 – Hyundai and modern media company, Tastemade, have partnered to develop The Un-Adventurers, a four-part original programming series. Each episode celebrates the story of a real person who leaves their home state for the first time to embark on the ultimate road trip they’ve always...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 22, 2020 – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hyundai Motor America is providing its dealer body with Clean Assurance guidelines to help safeguard the health of its customers. As communities across the country reopen, customers can expect Hyundai dealers to follow their local state, county and city guidelines...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 20, 2020 – Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing for the 2020 Sonata Hybrid, starting at $27,750 for the extremely fuel efficient Sonata Hybrid Blue and $35,300 for the new range-topping Sonata Hybrid Limited. At $27,750, shoppers will discover the 2020 Sonata Hybrid Blue achieves a segment-leading EPA...

NASHVILLE, May 20, 2020 – Musicians On Call (MOC), a nonprofit that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities, and Hyundai Hope On Wheels, a nonprofit committed to finding a cure for childhood cancer, are bringing smiles and welcome relief to patients and caregivers in children’s hospitals across...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 13, 2020 – Hyundai’s highly successful Tucson SUV recently surpassed the major milestone of one million unit sales in the U.S. market. The Tucson nameplate entered the U.S. market in 2004 and has spawned two all-new model generations since its introduction, in 2010 and 2016.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May. 12, 2020 – As the class of 2020 enters one of the most difficult economic climates in recent history, Autotrader lists the Hyundai Kona among the 10 Best Cars for Recent College Graduates who are considering practicality and affordability when it comes to their car purchase.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 4, 2020 – Hyundai Venue is the most recent addition to the 2020 Consumer Guide Best Buy Lineup thanks to a rare mid-year evaluation by the publication.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 27, 2020 – The all-new 2020 Hyundai Sonata and Sonata Hybrid have achieved an overall five-star safety rating – the highest possible score – after attaining high scores from each of the rating categories in the latest evaluations conducted by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Apr. 22, 2020 – In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Hyundai today shared a “How It Works” video for its NEXO fuel cell SUV, available on the Hyundai YouTube channel and Hyundainews.com. The video explains how the NEXO fuel cell stack creates its propulsion energy on demand only as its driver needs...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 20, 2020 – The all-new 2020 Hyundai Palisade now has the highest possible overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA). Under the federal government’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive Palisade models earned the maximum...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 15, 2020 – Hyundai officially launched its all-new 2021 Elantra and Elantra Hybrid on March 17 at The Lot Studios in West Hollywood with a special event broadcast around the world. Now, a short, high-energy, immersive video captures Elantra’s essence and highlights its best attributes.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 3, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Company today launched a warranty extension policy for its vehicles worldwide, which includes America’s Best Warranty for customers in the United States. The program aims to support Hyundai customers who may face difficulties in getting vehicles serviced and repaired during the COVID-19...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 31, 2020 – Dear media friends, the Hyundai Public Relations Team just added new 2021 Elantra Hybrid images to hyundainews.com to help you with your stories. The new images can be found here.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 27, 2020 – Today, Hyundai Hope On Wheels® (HHOW) and Hyundai Motor America announce expanding COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Centers to 11 children’s hospitals throughout the U.S. and grants totaling $2.2 million. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a particular threat to children with cancer, many who have...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 27, 2020 – Hyundai Motor North America has selected Genesis and Hyundai veteran Erwin Raphael to lead a new cross-affiliate group as the Chief Cost Optimization Officer for Hyundai Motor North America. The new group, the North American Cost Optimization Committee, was created as a part of Hyundai’s efforts to...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Mar. 26, 2020 – Autotrader has named two all-new Hyundai models, the Palisade SUV and the Sonata, among its Best New Cars for 2020.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 24, 2020 – Hyundai Hope On Wheels® (HHOW), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supported by Hyundai Motor America and its U.S. dealers, announces a donation of $2 million for COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Centers in partnership with children’s hospitals throughout the U.S.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 24, 2020 – Hyundai Motor North America has named Steve Gehring as its new executive director of North American Safety Regulations and Policy. Steve will be based at Hyundai’s Washington, D.C. office and will be responsible for executing Hyundai’s vehicle safety strategy in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In...

On what would have been the annual Mobil1 Twelve Hours of Sebring race weekend, IMSA and iRacing found a way to engage the competitive spirit and e-racing talents of sports car competitors with the virtual, 90-minute "Super Sebring" iRacing event this Saturday, March 21st at 2:30 pm ET.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Mar. 17, 2020 – Hyundai officially launched its all-new 2021 Elantra and Elantra Hybrid at The Lot Studios in West Hollywood with a special event today broadcast around the world. This marks the world debut of the latest version of the popular compact sedan.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Mar. 17, 2020 – Hyundai Motor is set to debut the all-new 2021 Elantra during a world premiere event in Hollywood. The upcoming seventh-generation Elantra showcases an edgy and aggressive look based on parametric shapes and textures, which reflects Hyundai’s new design identity. The world premiere will take place at 7...

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Mar. 10, 2020 – Hyundai Motor revealed today the first images of the all-new 2021 Elantra. The upcoming seventh-generation Elantra showcases an edgy and aggressive look based on parametric shapes and textures, which reflects Hyundai’s new design identity. The world premiere press conference will take place at 7 p.m. PT on...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 9, 2020 – To celebrate International Women’s Day, Hyundai has introduced the Hyundai Women in STEM Scholarship to help the next generation of women leaders. The scholarship helps close the gender gap in engineering, mobility and autonomous driving fields by awarding female students interested in pursuing an...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 3, 2020 – Hyundai Motor America reported total February sales of 53,013 units, a 16% increase in comparison with February 2019 and the highest February sales in Hyundai history, outpacing the previous record of February 2016. The February sales result is the 17th time in the last 19 months that Hyundai has had...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., February 19, 2020 – The 2020 Hyundai Sonata today was named one of Autotrader’s 10 Best Car Interiors Under $50,000 for 2020. The honor is the latest in a series of accolades for the eighth-generation Sonata, Hyundai’s longest-standing nameplate and most successful model. Considering how much time American drivers...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 19, 2020 – Hyundai is out to make car shopping better with its completely redesigned Hyundaiusa.com website. Today, Hyundai launched the new site that features an intuitive experience that will make it easier for customers to find a Hyundai that fits their needs, locate a nearby dealer, and get behind the wheel...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., February 13, 2020 – The 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric and the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Blue model were named to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) list of “Greenest Vehicles of 2020.” In the growing, competitive green vehicle segment, each Hyundai vehicle’s life-time environmental impact...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 13, 2020 – Hyundai is building off the success of its popular Big Game ad “Smaht Pahk,” with a national marketing campaign for the all-new 2020 Sonata. The campaign focuses on how the vehicle’s high-tech features can come in handy.