Releases

SEOUL, Oct. 30, 2024 – President and global chief operating officer, Hyundai Motor Company, and president and CEO of Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America, José Muñoz was named a Visionary Leader in the Reuters Events 2024 Automotive D.R.I.V.E. Honours.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 28, 2024 – Randy Parker, CEO of Hyundai Motor America, has been recognized by Automotive News as a 2024 Champion of Diversity.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 26, 2024 – Hyundai Motor America has promoted Sean Gilpin to chief marketing officer, effective today.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 31, 2024 – President and chief operating officer of Hyundai Motor Company, and president and CEO of Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America José Muñoz was named Executive of the Year by the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) at the media organizations’ annual award ceremony in Boston.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 31, 2024 – Aimed at leading the industry with data-driven marketing solutions and breakthrough creative strategy, Hyundai Motor America has restructured its marketing department creating two new divisions: marketing creative and marketing performance.

SEOUL, May 28, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) announced today the appointment of Manfred Harrer as Executive Vice President and Head of the newly established Genesis & Performance Development Tech Unit.

BEIJING / SEOUL, April 24, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company is bolstering its brand competitiveness in the Chinese market by introducing its IONIQ 5 N high-performance electric vehicle (EV), all-new SANTA FE and the new TUCSON at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition.

NEW YORK/SEOUL, March 27, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company continued its winning streak at the World Car Awards today with the IONIQ 5 N high-performance electric vehicle (EV) named the 2024 World Performance Car.

NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 – Hyundai today unveiled an enhanced 2025 Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle in a world debut at the New York International Auto Show and online at https://www.hyundaiusa.com/us/en/vehicles/2025-tucson-and-santa-cruz.

NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 – Hyundai today unveiled its thoroughly refreshed 2025 Tucson SUV in a North American reveal at the New York International Auto Show.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 25, 2024 – Hyundai will celebrate the North American debut of the redesigned 2025 Tucson and the world debut of the enhanced 2025 Santa Cruz at the New York International Auto Show with a live and digital news conference reveal event on Wednesday, March 27.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 20, 2024 – Hyundai will celebrate the North American debut of the redesigned 2025 Tucson and the world debut of the enhanced 2025 Santa Cruz at the New York International Auto Show with a live and digital news conference reveal event on Wednesday, March 27.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 16, 2024 – Hyundai Motor America named John Schwegman as the executive director of fleet sales & operations. Schwegman will focus on Hyundai's phased expansion of its fleet sales channel. He will also support the development of the existing Hyundai product portfolio, notably electric vehicles. He will report to...

SEOUL, January 14, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company today officially launched immersive content on Roblox, following an open beta showcase on January 8 as part of the company’s participation at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024.

SEOUL/LAS VEGAS, January 10, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation’s Creative Talent Platform, ZER01NE, will be taking part in CES 2024 from January 9–12, 2024.

LAS VEGAS, January 9, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company is showcasing future technologies from across Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) at CES 2024 in Las Vegas from January 9–12.

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2024 – Supernal LLC – Hyundai Motor Group’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company – today unveiled S-A2, its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle product concept at CES 2024.

LAS VEGAS, January 8, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company today presented its vision for a hydrogen-powered, software-driven transformation beyond mobility applications at CES 2024.

SEOUL, December 20, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Company today released a teaser image and shared initial details of its CES 2024 announcements.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 20, 2023 – Hyundai Motor North America (HMNA) today announced promotions and responsibility changes to several leaders of the HMNA executive team. The appointments are effective Jan. 1, 2024.

SEOUL, December 20, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today announced key executive appointments for the second-half of the year 2023. Through the appointments, the Group aims to strengthen its leading position in future mobility solutions and innovations and better prepare for uncertainties in the global business environment.

SEOUL, Dec. 20, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) announced that Brian Latouf has been promoted to Hyundai Motor Group President and Global Chief Safety and Quality Officer (GCSQO), effective Jan. 1, 2024. Latouf will report jointly to Jay Chang, Hyundai Motor Company CEO and Ho Sung Song, Kia Corporation CEO.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 11, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America has appointed Michel Poirier as vice president of aftersales and customer experience, a new division for Hyundai.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 28, 2023 – Olabisi Boyle, vice president of product planning and mobility strategy for Hyundai Motor North America, was named a 2023 Automotive News All-Star in the operations executive category.

SEOUL, November 26, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) Executive Chair Euisun Chung was announced today as the winner of the Industry Leader category in the 2023 Automotive News All-Stars awards.

SEATTLE & SEOUL, Nov. 16, 2023—Today, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Hyundai Motor Company announced a broad strategic partnership to bring innovative new experiences to customers.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2023 – Hyundai’s award-winning IONIQ 6 electric vehicle has been named a finalist for the coveted 2024 North American Car of the Year Award (NACTOY).

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2023 – Hyundai today revealed the all-new 2024 Santa Fe to North American media at AutoMobility LA with an ‘Open for More’ development concept centered around its new, wider liftgate opening and spacious interior.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2023 – Hyundai today revealed its all-new 2025 IONIQ 5 N electrified sports vehicle to North American media at a pre-show event for AutoMobility LA.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 16, 2023 – Hyundai will livestream the debut of the all-new 2024 Santa Fe during its North American premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

SEOUL, November 14, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) Executive Chair Euisun Chung has been awarded the prestigious honor of Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his contribution to the arts, culture and eco-friendly electrified mobility.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 13, 2023 – Hyundai will livestream the debut of the all-new 2024 Santa Fe during its North American premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 9, 2023 – Hyundai will livestream the debut of the all-new 2024 Santa Fe during its North American premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 30, 2023 – Hyundai will reveal the 2024 Kona Jayde Concept at the 2023 SEMA Show on October 31.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 17, 2023 – Brandon Ramirez, director, corporate social responsibility and external relations, was recognized with multiple awards for his community leadership.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 18, 2023 – Hyundai is proud to announce that Chief Marketing Officer, Angela Zepeda, has been awarded the Adweek Marketing Vanguard Award for 2023.

DETROIT, Mich., Sep. 15, 2023 – DRIVEN: A Tribute to African American Achievement in the Automotive Industry honored Randy Parker, CEO, Hyundai Motor America with the Trailblazer Award.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sep. 11, 2023 – Jen Cheng Lee, director of retail operations, Hyundai Motor America, has been named a 2023 Automotive News Rising Star.

Miami, Sept. 1, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America presents the first North American public appearance of its class leading Sonata and Elantra during the 2023 Miami International Auto Show.

MADRID, July 11, 2023 - José Muñoz joins the ranks of Rafael Nadal, Carlos Sainz and other prominent Spaniards in receiving one of Spain’s top automotive honors.