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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...

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.

SEOUL/SINGAPORE, October 13, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) celebrated the groundbreaking announcement of the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center in Singapore (HMGICS) with a virtual ceremony today. The center will act as an open innovation lab for the Group’s future mobility research and development, with the aim of...

UPDATE: Sept. 22, 2020: The safety, health and well-being of Hyundai employees, customers, business partners and the communities where we do business are of the utmost importance during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic.

Montgomery, Ala. – September 22, 2020 – To help the neighboring community of Selma continue its fight against COVID-19, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) donated 6,000 face masks to Selma City Schools.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 14, 2020 – Today, Hyundai Hope On Wheels (HHOW) is proud to announce that it has enabled more than one million COVID-19 tests by funding 23 testing sites nationwide. In late March, Hyundai Hope On Wheels launched its initiative to expand COVID-19 testing in communities hard-hit by the virus.

LOS ANGELES, August 4, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Group is continuing its global fight against COVID-19 in the City of Los Angeles by providing eco-friendly transportation to frontline personnel through its mobility service venture, MoceanLab.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA – July 31, 2020 – Hyundai Hope On Wheels® (HHOW), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by Hyundai Motor America and its U.S. dealers, announced a $100,000 donation to open a COVID-19 testing center in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Boyle Heights.

Montgomery, Ala. – July 10, 2020 – To help our home community of Montgomery continue its fight against COVID-19, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) donated 20,000 face masks to the Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), as well as 400 acrylic face shields to Montgomery area health care providers.

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...

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...

Montgomery, Ala. May 1, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) will take a measured approach to resume automobile production in Montgomery, Alabama, starting on May 4, 2020.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 14, 2020 – Hyundai Motor America today announced the expansion of its support for COVID-19 drive-thru testing to 22 hospitals nationwide with $4 million in grants through its Hyundai Hope On Wheels program. These grants are designed to combat the coronavirus by providing increased access to testing throughout...

Montgomery, Ala. April 8, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) will continue to idle automobile production in Montgomery, Alabama, through May 1, 2020. Production is expected to resume on Monday, May 4, 2020.

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 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...

Montgomery, Ala. March 27, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) will extend its suspension of production of automobiles in Montgomery, Alabama, until April 10, 2020. The plant will resume production on April 13, 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.

Montgomery, Ala. March 20, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) will extend its suspension of production of automobiles in Montgomery, Alabama, due to an anticipated decline in market demand related to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Montgomery, Ala. March 18, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama has confirmed a case of COVID-19 among its workforce. The individual who tested positive is not currently on site at HMMA. HMMA has notified the Alabama Department of Public Health of this case. Our team members have been informed of the situation.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 13, 2020 – Hyundai Motor America, an advocate for making things better for its customers, is reinstating its Assurance Job Loss Protection program to support customers affected by the uncertain business and financial environment created by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 13, 2019 – Hyundai Motor America has contributed $50,000 to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Foundation’s Workforce Initiative.

Montgomery, Ala. – May 15, 2019 – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and other elected officials joined Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC (HMMA), in a celebration of the grand opening of HMMA’s cylinder head machining plant.

MONTGOMERY, Ala., June 1, 2018 –Production of the all-newly redesigned 2019 Santa Fe began today at Hyundai Motor Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA). During the balance of 2018, the plant plans to produce more than 84,000 of the Hyundai crossover vehicle to meet the growing demand in this popular segment. HMMA will continue to produce...

MONTGOMERY, Ala., May 29, 2018— Governor Kay Ivey joined Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama LLC President and CEO Dong Ryeol Choi today to announce that Hyundai is investing $388 million to construct a plant dedicated to manufacturing engine heads and enhance existing operations to support production of new models of Sonata and Elantra...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 23, 2018 – Hyundai Motor America is pleased to announce an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration at its U.S. headquarters on May 30, 2018, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 29, 2018 – Today, Hyundai Hope On Wheels® (HHOW), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, celebrates its 20th year in the fight against pediatric cancer and announces plans to exceed $145 million toward pediatric cancer research. In celebration of its 20th anniversary, HHOW will host its annual launch event at the New...

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 1, 2018 – For the second consecutive year, Hyundai Hope On Wheels (HHOW) will host two pediatric cancer survivors and a family member at The Super Bowl, which is being played this year in Minneapolis on Sunday, February 4.

DETROIT, Jan. 17, 2018 – Hyundai Motor America will continue its commitment to helping serve the needs of the greater Detroit community through its annual Hyundai Coats for Kids program. This event occurs during the 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). In its eighth consecutive year, Hyundai will donate 1,000 new winter coats...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 5, 2017 – To continue its commitment to global sustainability and to support America’s national parks, Hyundai has donated six 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrids to the National Park Service for use by staff in three national parks. Two Ioniqs were given to each park—Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia and North Carolina,...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 9, 2017 – Hyundai Motor America announces it will donate 2,000 frozen turkeys to families in Orange County, California, in time for Thanksgiving.

YPSILANTI TWP., Mich., October 24, 2017 – The Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is entering into a long-term partnership with the American Center for Mobility (ACM) to support the advancement of connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technology. As one of ACM’s Founder-level sponsors, HATCI will contribute $5 million to support...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 3, 2017 - Hyundai Motor America today reported September sales of Hyundai and Genesis branded vehicles of 57,007 units, a 14 percent decline compared with the company’s best all-time September in 2016.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 6, 2017 - Hyundai Motor America donated $300,000 to the American Red Cross in the wake of the devastation in the states of Texas and Florida.

WASHINGTON, June 27, 2017 – At a special ceremony to commemorate the opening of Hyundai Motor Company’s new Washington, D.C., office, Hyundai announced a donation of $25,000 to the Capitol Police Memorial Fund. As a member of the Washington community, Hyundai wanted to honor the brave men and women of the United States Capitol Police who...

MONTGOMERY, Ala., Oct. 13, 2016 – Car owners in Montgomery will have the opportunity to participate in the Hyundai Before Service Experience Tour on Oct. 19 at the company's assembly plant there for the second year in a row. At this tour stop, participants will have the opportunity to get their vehicle inspected for free regardless of make...

Local Event Offers Free Vehicle Inspections Regardless of Make, Car Care Tips, Food and Top-Offs for Engine Fluids MONTGOMERY, Ala., Oct. 13, 2016 – Car owners in Montgomery will have the opportunity to participate in the Hyundai Before Service Experience Tour on Oct. 19 at the company's assembly plant there for the second year in a row. At...

SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, MICH., April 21st, 2016 – Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) has named Dr. Minsup Lee to the newly created position of vice president. In this role, Dr. Lee will assist HATCI President William Freels in leading Hyundai’s design, technology and engineering activities for the North American market....

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NEW YORK – March 24, 2016 –   Hyundai Hope On Wheels®  (HHOW), a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting pediatric cancer, today marks 18 years of commitment and a total of $115 million donated in its pledge to end childhood cancer. On the sidelines of the New York International Auto Show, the organization will recognize child...