Releases

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 6, 2023 – Hyundai received the most vehicles awarded across new- and used-car categories in the 2023 Best Cars for Teens by U.S. News & World Report. Four new Hyundai models were featured in addition to two older Hyundai models in the used car category.

SEOUL/OFFENBACH, May 31, 2023 – After the success of the past two years, Hyundai Motor and marine conservation organization Healthy Seas have kicked off the third year of their partnership with a clean-up in Tossa de Mar, a highly polluted marine area in Costa Brava, Spain.

SEOUL, May 26, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution (LGES) announced an EV battery cell manufacturing joint venture in the U.S. today.

SEOUL/TEL AVIV, May 23, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) this week signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a strategic partnership with the Israel Innovation Authority at EcoMotion Week 2023 in Tel Aviv. At the 11th annual event, Heung-soo Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of the Global Strategy Office (GSO), delivered a...

LAKE COMO/SEOUL, May 20, 2023 – For Hyundai Motor Company’s first-ever appearance at the prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este this week in Lake Como, Italy, Hyundai Motor exhibited its N Vision 74 concept, catching the attention of the world-famous classic car and prototype show’s guests.

LAKE COMO/SEOUL, May 19, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Company today celebrated the restoration of the Pony Coupe Concept car during the inaugural Hyundai Reunion held at historic Villa Pliniana in Lake Como, Italy.

LAKE COMO/SEOUL, May 18, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Company’s recreated Pony Coupe Concept has made its world premiere — nearly 50 years after its original debut — in Lake Como, Italy.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY and IRVINE, Calif., May 18, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America and Kia America, Inc. today announced they have entered into an agreement to resolve class action litigation with owners of certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles without push-button ignitions and immobilizing anti-theft devices. The agreement, which could be valued at...

SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Mich., May 17, 2023 – Hyundai Motor North America has named Benjamin Michajlyszyn as the director of the safety test and investigations laboratory located in Superior Twp., Mich.

SEOUL/FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 16, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Company and Sony Pictures are joining forces again this summer on “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” The animated movie features a flying version of the company’s Prophecy concept EV model and its future mobility vision. An aligned global marketing campaign spotlights...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 15, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America won at the manufacturer’s home event as Mark Wilkins and Mason Filippi took the checkered flag to win the 2023 WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca 120 in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC).

SAVANNAH, Ga., May 10, 2023 – Leadership from Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) and Savannah Technical College signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a training partnership today.

SEOUL, May 4, 2023 – In a year when Hyundai Motor Company picked up 19[i] iF Design Awards for innovative cars and concepts, its six items of the company’s marketing projects hoisted for its creative work in digital and physical spaces, demonstrating the breadth and depth of the company’s forward-thinking work.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA - May 4, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America and its African American marketing agency of record, Culture Brands, launched their new multicultural campaign featuring the all-electric vehicle models, IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6.

SEOUL, May 3, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Company will compete in the 2023 Nürburgring 24 Hours, the most gruelling automotive endurance race in the world, for the eighth consecutive year, seeking its third straight victory in the TCR class and first win in the VT2 class. 

Alzenau, Germany, May 3, 2023 – Hyundai Motorsport will defend its victory in the TCR class for the Nürburgring 24 Hours this year, fielding a pair of Hyundai Elantra N TCR in the 2023 edition of the race (May 18-21).

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, May 2, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Company today premiered its new XCIENT Fuel Cell tractor, the commercialized class 8 6x4 fuel cell electric model, for the North American commercial vehicle (CV) market at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo. 

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 2, 2023 – The Hyundai Palisade has been named a Wards 10 Best Interiors and UX winner for a second time.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 2, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America and U.S. Hispanic marketing agency, Lopez Negrete Communications, introduce a new Spanish-language campaign for the IONIQ 5 and 6 that helps debunk electric vehicle myths.

SEOUL, April 26, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Company, its Marketing unit and Hyundai Motor Group won a combined 19 prizes, including a ‘Gold’ honor, at the prestigious International Forum (iF) Design Award 2023 in the Product, Professional Concept, Interior Architecture, Communication, User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) categories.   

SEOUL, April 25, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today announced its plans to set up an electric vehicle (EV) battery cell production joint venture in the US with partner SK On.

SEOUL, April 19, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today announced that it has started building an initial development model[1] of a lunar exploration mobility rover in tandem with aerospace partners.

SEOUL, APRIL 19, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Company and Asan Medical Center today celebrated the donation of Hyundai Motor’s medical wearable robot ‘X-ble MEX’ for patient support and cooperative research.

SHANGHAI, April 18, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Company is actively strengthening its competitiveness in the Chinese market by showcasing the advanced technologies of its high-performance N brand at Auto Shanghai 2023.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 17, 2023 – The Hyundai 2023 IONIQ 5 has been named the Best Electric Crossover Vehicle for Good Housekeeping’s 2023 Best New Family Cars.

SEOUL, April 16, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Company has secured naming rights to World Archery Federation’s premier international events, the World Archery Championships and Archery World Cup, for three additional years.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 13, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America and independently operated AAA insurers today announced a program to offer insurance options in most states (specifics below) for owners of certain Hyundai vehicles without push-button ignitions and immobilizing anti-theft devices.

SEOUL, April 6, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation signed a multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with 17 industry-leading companies, including Hyundai Motor Group affiliates and software development companies, to form the Hyundai Motor Group Model-Based Development (MBD)[1] Consortium.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 6, 2023 – The 2023 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid has been named Best Plug-in Hybrid by U.S. News & World Report for the second year in a row.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 6, 2023 – The 2023 Palisade has been named one of Autotrader’s Best New Cars for 2023.

NEW YORK/SEOUL, April 5, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Company’s acclaimed IONIQ 6 Electrified Streamliner has won the prestigious World Car of the Year, World Electric Vehicle and World Car Design of the Year, lauded by an international jury for its unique aerodynamic design and outstanding all-electric range.

NEW YORK, April 5, 2023 – In celebration of Disney’s 100th anniversary, Hyundai Motor America unveiled its special IONIQ 5 Disney100 Platinum Concept car at the New York Auto Show.

NEW YORK, April 5, 2023 – Hyundai today revealed the all-new 2024 Kona Electric, Limited, and N Line models in its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show.

NEW YORK/SEOUL, April 4, 2023 –Hyundai Motor Group Chief Creative Officer, Luc Donckerwolke, received the “Disruptor Designer of the Year” distinction at Newsweek’s World’s Greatest Auto Disruptors awards.

SEOUL, March 29, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Company today launched the new SONATA midsize sedan for which the design and specifications have been significantly updated for the eighth generation.   

SEOUL, March 26, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Company today revealed the design of the new SONATA, with a new badge for the eighth-generation midsize sedan that heralds its sportiest design ever.

SEOUL, March 21, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Company has announced ‘Re:Style 2023’ with renowned designer Jeremy Scott.

SEOUL, March 21, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has developed an automatic charging robot (ACR) for electric vehicles (EV), and today released a video showing its capabilities (YouTube video link).

AUSTIN/SEOUL, March 17, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Company and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)’s ‘for Tomorrow’ project took the top honor in the Media category at the 2023 South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Innovation Awards this week in Austin, Texas.

AUSTIN/SEOUL, March 11/12, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Company and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)’s ‘for Tomorrow’ project has been named a finalist in the Media category of the 2023 South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Innovation Awards.