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NEW YORK, April 4, 2007 – Hyundai will continue to stay on the leading edge of automotive technology by offering HD Radio on its rear-wheel drive premium sports sedan scheduled for introduction in 2008. “In 2005, Hyundai broke an industry barrier by announcing it would be the first automaker to standardize satellite radio in all of our...

2007 Hyundai Accent and Elantra Receive Environmental Honors from the

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Oct. 4, 2006 - Hyundai Motor Company’s Tucson Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) is once again joining the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP) Road Rally from October 4 – October 8. This year marks the fifth anniversary of the CaFCP Road Rally event, which will tour from Orange County to San Diego to showcase the...

Life-Saving Electronic Stability Control Technology Already Standard on 73 Percent of Hyundai Sales Volume

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 8, 2006 – The all-new 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe scored top marks with “Good” rankings in all categories, in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) rigorous 40 mph frontal offset crash test. The all-new Santa Fe, reclassified by IIHS as a midsize SUV for the 2007 model year, features extensive...

OAKLAND, Calif., March 13, 2006 – Hyundai Motor Company participated today in the dedication ceremony of the HyRoad hydrogen fuel cell demonstration program at the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District’s (AC Transit) Oakland division. Three Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV) are operating in Oakland, with...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 22, 2005 – Hyundai Motor America announced pricing today for the flagship 2006 Hyundai Azera. With segment-leading standard safety technologies including Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and eight airbags, premium convenience features, an all-new 3.8-liter 263 horsepower V6 that delivers 28 miles per gallon on...

Accent Pulls Ahead with Sophistication, Spaciousness, and Performance

2006 Azera Offers Elegant Styling, Segment-Leading Safety, Spirited Performance, Supreme Comfort—and Remarkable Value

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 29, 2005 – Hyundai Motor America today announced that the 2006 Hyundai Sonata and Tucson have received the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) top five-star crash test rating for front and side impacts. These results reflect Hyundai’s commitment to lead in the standard application...

With a Formidable Combination of Features, Functionality and Style, the Capable Santa Fe is On Target with Today’s SUV Shoppers.

Two Engine Choices, Two Drive Systems and Segment-Leading Standard Safety Technologies Make Tucson a Compact SUV Standout

Award-Winning Sonata has Everything it Needs to Take On the Established Leaders in the Midsize Sedan Category.

Elantra Returns with New Limited Trim Level, and an Optional Premium Package

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 15, 2005 – Hyundai Sonata captured one of POPULAR MECHANICS' inaugural Automotive Excellence awards, winning the safety category. The award was announced in the October issue of POPULAR MECHANICS , one of the largest and most trusted men’s monthly magazines, reaching more than 9 million readers.

US$58 million facility integrates research into fuel cell electric vehicles, gas-electric hybrid vehicles, end-of-life vehicle recycling

With a Formidable Combination of Features, Functionality and Style, the Capable Santa Fe is On Target with Today’s SUV Shoppers.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 21, 2005 - The all-new 2006 Hyundai Sonata beat Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, its primary competitors in the mid-size sedan segment, and took first place in an Edmunds.com Inside Line comparison test earlier this week. Edmunds.com reported, “In the end, it wasn't even close . . . in the areas of performance and...

WASHINGTON, May 25, 2005 – United States President George W. Bush viewed the all-new Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle during a tour of Shell Hydrogen’s first North American retail hydrogen and gasoline fueling station in northeast Washington, D.C. The event included a greeting from President Bush, tour of the visitor center on...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. & WASHINGTON, March 23, 2005 – Hyundai Motor America and XM Satellite Radio today announced that Hyundai will be the first automaker to launch XM as standard, factory-installed equipment in every vehicle across its entire model line-up.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 10, 2005 – Five Hyundai models - the Accent, Elantra, Santa Fe, Sonata and Tiburon – earned the title “Best Bet” in Jack Gillis’ The Car Book 2005 . The Car Book , in cooperation with the Center for Auto Safety, selects vehicles for this distinction based on how well they respond to the safety and...

Hyundai Motor Co., UTC Fuel Cells and ChevronTexaco Launch

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5, 2005 -- Hyundai Motor Co.'s fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) program today unveiled its second-generation fuel cell vehicle, the Tucson FCEV, at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show. The Tucson FCEV is Hyundai's first hydrogen-powered vehicle taking part in fleet operations to begin in the first quarter of 2005.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 3, 2004 – The Director of Information Technology at Hyundai Motor America, Richard Hoffman, was recently named one of Computerworld's Premier 100 IT leaders for 2005. The list, published annually by Computerworld magazine, highlights the information technology industry's elite group of IT strategists. A peer...

Oct. 3, 2004 - Hyundai’s award-winning Santa Fe sport utility vehicle has been freshened, upgraded and refined for the 2005 model year. The Santa Fe is a three-time winner of the AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Award and the Santa Fe finished first in the Strategic Vision 2004 Total Quality Index.

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Sep. 21, 2004 - Car buyers looking for the “smart buy” in a midsize sedan will find world-class value, safety, performance and luxury in Hyundai’s award-winning 2005 Sonata.

Sep. 21, 2004 - Three words describe the exciting 2005 Hyundai Tiburon - Styling, Performance and Value. The second-generation Tiburon was all new for 2003 and went on sale during the first quarter of 2002.

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sep. 16, 2004 – Hyundai Motor Company’s Santa Fe Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) will participate in the “Cruisin’ Southern California” California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP) Road Rally from September 17-19. Hyundai joins other CaFCP members in the third annual Road Rally event, which features public...

Aug. 26, 2004 - Car buyers looking for the “smart buy” in a midsize sedan can now look past the higher-priced midsize sedans to find world class value, safety, performance and luxury in Hyundai’s refined 2004 Sonata.

WASHINGTON, April 27, 2004 - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced that a team consisting of ChevronTexaco Corp., Hyundai Motor Co. and UTC Fuel Cells has been selected to lead a five-year demonstration and validation project designed to showcase practical application of hydrogen energy technology.

SEOUL, Korea, April 16, 2004 - The Hyundai Elantra sedan received the highest possible safety rating from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA). Under the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the Elantra four- and five-door sedans earned the maximum five-star scores for driver safety in front crash tests as well as the...

NEW YORK, April 7, 2004 - Hyundai Motor Co.'s fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) program took a major step forward today with the North American announcement of its second-generation fuel cell vehicle – the Tucson FCEV. A replica Tucson FCEV display vehicle, which made its world debut at the 2004 Geneva Auto Show, will be shown at the New York...

GENEVA, March 2, 2004 - At today’s opening day of the 2004 Geneva Motor Show, Hyundai Motor Co. today unveiled the E 3 (E-Cubed) concept car and the Tucson Electric Fuel Cell Vehicle which hint at exciting things to come from Korea’s largest automotive manufacturer. Europeans also got their first look at the all-new Tucson SUV which made...

SEOUL, Korea, Feb. 23, 2004 - Environmental groups recently sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, objecting to permits it issued allowing Hyundai Motor America to build an automotive test track in the Southern California Desert. The Center for Biological Diversity and Defenders of Wildlife claim the track will destroy or degrade the land...

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. Sep. 28, 2003 – Hyundai racked up five “Gold Awards” and three “Silver Awards” at the 2003 Challenge Bibendum TM , considered the premiere competition for advanced automotive technology. The Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) and Santa Fe Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FCHEV) each received...

Sep. 10, 2003 - Car buyers looking for the “smart buy” in a midsize sedan can now look past the higher-priced midsize sedans to find world class value, safety, performance and luxury in Hyundai’s refined 2004 Sonata.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sep. 2, 2003 – Showcasing the latest advancements in alternative fuel technology, Hyundai Motor Company will debut its Santa Fe Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FCHEV) at this year’s Challenge Bibendum™. The Santa Fe FCHEV, which recaptures lost energy when braking to provide greater fuel efficiency, will join...