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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 5, 2018 – Hyundai’s industry-leading Certified Pre-Owned program has consistently been recognized as a top program by many well-respected third parties, and recent honors continue that tradition.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 4, 2018 – The Hyundai Accent and Hyundai Kona earned the 2019 Consumer Guide® Automotive Best Buy Award for subcompact car and subcompact crossover. Over 150 entries were competing for the awards. The recognition signifies the finest balance of attributes and value in its class.

LOS ANGELES, CA., Dec. 3, 2018 – The Hispanic Motor Press Awards announced each year at the Los Angeles Auto Show named the 2019 Kona Best Crossover for Hispanic Families. The awards are organized by the Hispanic Motor Press Foundation, a non-profit 501 (c)3 educational organization that helps educate Hispanics on finding the best value...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 29, 2018 – The 2019 Hyundai Kona and Kona Electric CUV models were together named a top-three finalist for the 2019 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year by the North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year automotive media jury. This is the first time that a Hyundai model has been nominated to the...

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29, 2018 – Ohio couple Michelle and Don Beauchene have had six children of their own, and were looking forward to becoming empty nesters. That plan changed when Michelle Beauchene recently met a young girl, Liliana, at the preschool where she worked.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28, 2018 – Hyundai today introduced its new flagship premium three-row Palisade SUV to global media at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The 2020 Palisade rides on an all-new SUV chassis with exceptional second- and third-row roominess coupled with generous cargo area and reconfiguration flexibility.

High Wycombe, Nov. 27, 2018 – Hyundai Motor has been recognised as BBC TopGear Magazine’s Manufacturer of the Year in its latest Awards issue which is on sale today.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 26, 2018 – Dean Evans, chief marketing officer of Hyundai Motor America, was named an Automotive News All-Star for 2018 in the marketing category. This prestigious award is an annual selection of outstanding individuals who have made a difference in the highly competitive automotive industry. Evans also recently...

Hyundai will be presenting the world debut of its new eight-passenger Palisade SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show. For those unable to attend the show, a live stream of the press conference will be available.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 12, 2018 – Hyundai’s 2019 Kona and 2019 Veloster N earned Best Buy Awards from the experts at Kelley Blue Book for the categories of Best Subcompact SUV and Best Performance Car, respectively.

LAS VEGAS, NV., Oct. 31, 2018 – The AutoJudge Awards sponsored by the Texas Automotive Media Association (TAMA), named the 2019 Santa Fe SUV of the Year today during the SEMA trade show. Celebrating their 13th year as the first automotive awards of the auto show season, an expert and well-respected panel of automotive journalists select the...

Bee Cave, TX., Oct. 23, 2018 – Hyundai takes home a major win this week with the 2018 Kona named Sub-Compact Sport Utility Vehicle of Texas at the 2018 Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) Annual Texas Truck Rodeo. The two-day test drive evaluation program comprised of 69 journalists with 59 vehicles that competed in 18 categories for all...

SEOUL, Oct. 15, 2018 – Hyundai Motor has triumphed again in Red Dot Awards with the honorary title “Red Dot: Brand of the Year 2018”, adding to its five previously received Communication Design accolades for 2018 for its creative and innovative design.

MIAMI, FL., Oct. 10, 2018 – The leading Spanish-language automotive radio show, Ruedas ESPN, named the 2019 Veloster N best compact car and the 2019 Kona EV best electric car during the 2018 Miami International Auto Show. Ruedas ESPN’s executive committee was responsible for generating the nominations and their industry expert group of...

October 2, 2018 – Hyundai Motor is presenting its newest product portfolio and technology initiatives in the fields of Assurance, Progress and Performance in Hall 1 of the 2018 Paris Motor Show. This year’s booth highlights will be the world premiere of the All-New i30 Fastback N, a preview of the i30 N ‘N Option’ show car and the...

October 2, 2018 – At this year’s Paris Motor Show, Hyundai Motor is celebrating the world premiere of its ultimate performance show car: the i30 N ‘N Option’. Presenting the vision of possible future N accessories, the show car gives a first glimpse of how Hyundai’s high-performance offer could evolve. With the new N Option to be...

MONTGOMERY, Ala., Sept. 20, 2018 – With the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe being named a TOP SAFETY PICK+ and the 2019 Accent being named a TOP SAFETY PICK by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) today, Hyundai now has the most combined TSP+ and TSP-rated vehicles in the automotive industry.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 20, 2018 – Hyundai’s 2018 Kona, 2019 Santa Fe and NEXO together have been recognized as a Silver Award winner in the 2018 International Design Excellence Awards® (IDEA) by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) for their forward-thinking design and distinct styling. The three vehicles highlight...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 19, 2018 – The all-new 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe has been named to the Wards 10 Best UX list. The competition drills deeply in to user experiences in driver-assist technologies, connectivity, navigation, voice-activated systems and intuitive controls. The Santa Fe was acknowledged for its new technologies that make...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 14, 2018 – The J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study℠ named the Hyundai Kona the highest in overall satisfaction with new-vehicle technology in the small segment. The study measures owners’ experience, usage and interaction with driver-centric vehicle technology. Kona topped the small...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 7, 2018 – Hyundai Motor America’s director of Corporate Social Responsibility and Diversity & Inclusion, Zafar Brooks, was named to Assent Compliance’s list of Top 100 Corporate Social Responsibility Influence Leaders. The award recognizes leaders who embody corporate social responsibility, and use their...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 30, 2018 – The 2018 Elantra Eco, Sonata Hybrid, and Ioniq are listed as “Top Commuter Cars” (Under $35K category) in a new study from CarGurus. The newly released “Top Cars For Your Commute” study weighs factors such as commuting efficiency, mileage variation, hilliness, and weather of 84 different metro...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 24, 2018 – In one of the industry’s most stringent crash tests, the 2018 Hyundai Kona was named a TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Kona scored a good rating for occupant protection in the passenger-side small overlap front crash test and when equipped with its newly...

SEOUL, August 16, 2018 — Hyundai Motor Company announced today that following past recognition from the design industry’s prestigious Red Dot Awards, the company has received five additional Communication Design accolades for 2018 for its creative and innovative design.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 30, 2018 – Hyundai has again proven its comprehensive vehicle quality across a diverse lineup with another Car and Driver’s Editors’ Choice award, this time for the Hyundai Veloster Turbo. Hyundai Kona, Ioniq and Accent have also received Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Awards this year.

SEOUL, July 19, 2018 — Hyundai Motor’s award-winning experiential ‘Hyundai Pavilion’ installation, designed by British architect Asif Khan, will once again be on display in Seoul and open to the public from today. Visitors can learn about Hyundai Motor’s fuel cell technology through three unique experiences; the universe, water and...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 26, 2018 – Dean Evans, chief marketing officer (CMO) of Hyundai Motor America, was again selected as one of the World’s Most Influential CMOs by Forbes.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 21, 2018 – Hyundai has been named 2018’s Most Satisfying Popular Brand in AutoPacific’s annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSAs). In addition to winning this overall title, Hyundai has three cars—the Sonata, Elantra and Accent—that earned top spots in the mid-size car, compact car and economy car...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 20, 2018 – Hyundai’s new-vehicle quality was among the best in the industry, as the company ranked as the second-highest non-premium brand in J.D. Power’s 2018 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS). Hyundai was one of the most improved brands, moving from sixth to third overall and reducing problems per 100...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 7, 2018 – The Hyundai Santa Fe and Hyundai Kona were awarded with the Best in Class Mid-Size SUV and Green Car of the Year, respectively by the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA).

Busan, June 07, 2018 – The 2018 Hyundai IONIQ, Hyundai Motor’s innovative model that offers three electrified powertrains, was awarded the Women’s World Car of the Year (WWCOTY) Supreme Award at a ceremony at the Busan International Motor Show. The Supreme Award is the top honor awarded annually by 25 of the most respected female...

Busan, June 7, 2018 – Hyundai Motor today elaborated on a step forward in its design philosophy with providing a more detailed blueprint for ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ by unveiling the HDC-2 ‘Grandmaster’ SUV concept and presented a new N Brand Global Strategy with line-up expansion at the 2018 Busan International Motor Show.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 23, 2018 – Recognized for dynamic style and comfort at a price that won’t break the bank, the 2018 Kona and Elantra GT deliver on both fun-to-drive and fun-to-own, the two main criteria in Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com “10 Coolest Cars Under $20,000” annual list.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 22, 2018 – Hyundai was named the Best Non-Luxury Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Program by Autotrader for 2018, helping customers to make reliable choices when selecting a certified pre-owned vehicle. Experts at Autotrader recognized Hyundai CPO vehicles as the top choice for used car shoppers, noting its leading...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 22, 2018 – Hyundai has again underscored its comprehensive quality signature across a diverse car and crossover lineup with another Car and Driver’s Editors’ Choice award, this time for the Hyundai Kona CUV. Hyundai Ioniq and Accent have also received Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Awards this year.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 8, 2018 – The Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) awarded the all-new 2018 Hyundai Kona Ultimate AWD with the “Subcompact Utility Vehicle” Award during the 218 Mudfest competition last week in Shelton, Washington. More than 25 NWAPA automotive journalists participated in the event at the Ridge...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 3, 2018 – The all-new 2018 Hyundai Kona was honored with the Best Economic Performance and Best 5 All-Around Performance awards from Automotive Science Group (ASG) for leading its segment in overall value and all-around performance.

SEOUL, April 25, 2018 – Hyundai Motor unveiled a new strategic model for the Chinese market at the 2018 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2018) today, as the company embraces the growing younger generation in the world’s largest automotive market.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 24, 2018 – Leading cost and value analysis group Vincentric has once again recognized Hyundai for delivering exceptional value, recognizing the 2018 Elantra SE and 2018 Ioniq Hybrid Blue with its Best Fleet Value in America awards. The award marks the third consecutive win for the Elantra SE in the Compact...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 24, 2018 – The all-new 2018 Hyundai Kona’s sleek and modern interior was acknowledged by the editors of WardsAuto today, which named it to this year’s Wards 10 Best Interiors list.