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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.

Montgomery, Ala. February 23, 2021 – Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) celebrated the launch of the all-new 2022 Tucson SUV on Monday, February 22, 2021. The Tucson joins the Sonata and Elantra sedans and Santa Fe SUV on the Montgomery assembly line. This addition marks the first time that the Tucson has been assembled in the United...

SEOUL, February 22, 2021 — Hyundai Motor Company today launched the IONIQ 5 midsize CUV during a virtual world premiere event. As the first model in Hyundai’s new IONIQ brand dedicated to battery electric vehicles (BEV), IONIQ 5 sets the benchmark to redefine the electric mobility lifestyle with sustainable and innovative features.

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.

SEOUL, 15 February 2021 — Hyundai Motor Company today released new images, revealing the spacious and versatile interior of the much-anticipated IONIQ 5, which will make its virtual world premiere on February 23, 2021.

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."

SEOUL, January 28, 2021 — Hyundai Motor Company announced today that SangYup Lee, Senior Vice President and Head of Hyundai Global Design Center, is the recipient of the coveted Grand Prize of Design at the 36th edition of Festival Automobile International (FAI).

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.

SEOUL, January 12, 2021 — Hyundai Motor Company today unveiled the first teaser image of the highly anticipated IONIQ 5 midsize CUV, the first model in its IONIQ dedicated BEV lineup brand.

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%.

SEOUL, December 29, 2020 — Hyundai Motor Company announced its win of four accolades at this year’s GOOD DESIGN Awards. Hyundai’s two most progressive EV concepts, 45 and Prophecy, together with the all-new 2021 Hyundai Elantra and the Hyundai Hi-Charger, an ultra-fast EV charging infrastructure, were recognized in the Awards’...

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.

SEOUL, December 9, 2020 — Hyundai Motor Company today revealed a teaser video (https://www.youtube.com/HyundaiWorldwide) for the upcoming IONIQ 5, the first dedicated EV in the new IONIQ lineup brand launching in early 2021.

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...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 7, 2020 – Hyundai today announced its significantly enhanced 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV will start at $26,850. The new Santa Fe offers a freshened design motif, advanced front and rear lighting signatures, new hybrid powertrains with all-wheel drive and extensive new driver safety and convenience features. The...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. Dec. 2, 2020 – The Hyundai Palisade, Kona, Venue, and Accent models earned 2021 Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy awards for their respective vehicle classes – midsize SUV, subcompact crossover and subcompact car. For an impressive fourth year in a row, the Accent receives the Best Buy subcompact car award.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 27, 2020 – Hyundai Motor America has resolved an inquiry by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding the timeliness and scope of its 2015 and 2017 recalls involving 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. These recalls addressed manufacturing issues that could lead to...

BATON ROUGE, La., Nov. 25, 2020 – Hyundai Motor America today announced a donation of $10,000 to the American Red Cross Capital West Chapter to support the historic relief efforts following Hurricanes Laura and Delta.

Offenbach, 25 November 2020 – Hyundai Motor has revealed the name of a new crossover SUV model: Hyundai Bayon. Coming to the European market in the first half of 2021, Bayon will be a fully-new model and an important addition to the current Hyundai SUV line-up.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 17, 2020 – The highly acclaimed, all-new 2021 Hyundai Elantra offers technology typically only seen on much more expensive luxury vehicles. These features include customizable widescreens that keep drivers connected, digital car keys and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 18, 2020 – Hyundai’s 2021 Sonata won the prestigious ALG Residual Value Award (RVA) in the midsize car segment. This honor recognizes vehicles that are projected to hold the highest percentage of their Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) after a three-year period, a critical aspect in the total cost of...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. Nov. 17, 2020 – Hyundai was named 2021 Best SUV Brand by U.S. News & World Report today. Hyundai has a full lineup of award-winning SUVs including the Hyundai Palisade, Santa Fe, Kona, Kona EV, subcompact Venue, NEXO and all-new 2022 Tucson for a variety of customer preferences. Hyundai recently announced plans for 12...