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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 22, 2023 – Hyundai finishes the 51st ADAC TotalEnergies 24h Nürburgring with a win and a second-place finish around one of the most demanding racing circuits in the world.

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, 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.

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 reported total April sales of 70,812 units, a 15% increase compared with April 2022 and the 2nd best April in Hyundai history.

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.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 28, 2023 – Hyundai’s high-performance N brand, has returned as an official partner of the 2023 GRIDLIFE Festival Tour.

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.   

LOS ANGELES, April 25, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America announced the continuation of its partnership with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), donating $150,000 to the Injury Prevention Program in support of child passenger and pedestrian safety.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 24, 2023 – Hyundai concluded the two 2023 ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifier races with a first place finish and a pair of second place finishes to complete the mandatory prerequisite events for next month’s 24-hour race.

DENVER, Colo., April 24, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America today announced an expanded strategic partnership with One Tree Planted, a nonprofit organization that focuses on global reforestation. Together, Hyundai and One Tree Planted will plant 200,000 additional trees across North America, resulting in a total of 350,000 trees over the multi-year...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 20, 2023 – The Hyundai Motor America Team represented by Taylor Hagler, Michael Lewis, Mason Filippi and Harry Gottsacker, are set to complete the final step of preparation for the ADAC TotalEnergies 24 Hour race with the ADAC Qualifiers 24h Nürburgring this weekend.

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.

NEW YORK, APRIL 18, 2023 – itselectric, a Brooklyn-based electric vehicle curbside charging company, today announced a strategic partnership with Hyundai CRADLE and New York City Economic Development Corporation to demonstrate curbside EV charging specifically built for cities.

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.

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 11, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today announced its goal to become one of the world’s top 3 EV manufacturers by 2030 through the combined sales of Hyundai Motor, Kia and Genesis electric models, at the groundbreaking ceremony of Kia’s dedicated plant for purpose-built vehicle (PBV) production in Korea. The Group...

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, April 5, 2023 – Hyundai Hope On Wheels®, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by Hyundai Motor America and its more than 820 U.S. dealers, celebrates its 25th anniversary in its long-standing fight against childhood cancer.

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.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 3, 2023 – Hyundai continues its evolution as a Smart Mobility Solution Provider with availability of Hyundai Home in more than 40 states, expanding nearly three times in just five months from its initial launch in November 2022. Hyundai Home is a one-stop online marketplace connecting homeowners to solar panels,...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 1, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America reported total March sales of 75,404 units, a 27% increase compared with March 2022 and the best March in Hyundai history.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 30, 2023 – As part of their on-going commitment to support the LGBTQ+ community, Hyundai Motor America is sponsoring the GLAAD Media Awards for the seventh year.

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.   

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 29, 2023 – Hyundai’s award-winning IONIQ 5 has received the Top Pick Family EV by Cars.com in its new Top Pick awards that showcase the best electric vehicles in four categories: Luxury, Family, Value and Commuter. This is a second award by Cars.com for the IONIQ 5, it was recently named Best EV of 2023,...

Monterey, Calif., March 27, 2023 – Fans of Hyundai’s high-performance N brand vehicles are grinning today because the County of Monterey announced Hyundai as its official and exclusive automotive partner at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 23, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America donated $50,000 to the Banner Health Foundation to help build a Play Zone at Diamond Children’s Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 20, 2023 – Hyundai captured two positions on the podium following the first sprint race of the 2023 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC) season at Sebring International Raceway. After leading the TCR class since just before the halfway mark in the two-hour event, Bryan Herta Autosport’s (BHA) Robert Wickens...

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.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 14, 2023 – Hyundai received two 2023 Best Cars for Families awards by U.S. News & World Report. The Hyundai Santa Fe was named Best 2-row SUV for Families, and for a second time the Hyundai Tucson deemed Best Compact SUV for families.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 13, 2023 – After the season opener at DAYTONA International Speedway for the 2023 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC), Hyundai’s race teams have their eyes set to capitalize on previous success at Sebring International Raceway in Sebring, Fla., for the Alan Jay Automotive Network 120 race.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 9, 2023 – For the first time, Hyundai Motor America is set to compete in the ADAC TotalEnergies 24 Hour Race at Germany’s Nürburgring circuit on May 20-21, 2023.

SEOUL/NEW YORK, March 8, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Company’s IONIQ 6 has been named among the top three finalists across three categories in the 2023 World Car Awards.