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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 10, 2020 – As California continues to lead the nation in clean air initiatives, Hyundai fuels the advancement of sustainable mobility and zero emissions solutions with its NEXO fuel cell SUV, now available at Roseville Hyundai near Sacramento. Roseville Hyundai is the fourth dealership in California to currently...

SEOUL/BERLIN, September 9, 2020 – As part of its vision to facilitate ‘Progress for Humanity,’ Hyundai Motor Company today launches Hydrogen to You, or H2U campaign, which will raise awareness of its leadership in hydrogen fuel cell technology and its vital role in the emerging ecosystem of sustainable mobility, infrastructures and...

SEOUL, September 8, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Group and SK Innovation Co. have agreed to cooperate in the development of a sustainable ecosystem for electric vehicle (EV) batteries that are key to the future mobility industry.

SEOUL, September 2, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Company today revealed the first images of its all-new Tucson. New design highlights include the latest evolution of Hyundai’s signature headlamp architecture called ‘Parametric Hidden Lights’ and a dual cockpit layout that offers personalized space intuitively optimized for a high-tech user...

SEOUL, September 1, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Company today unveiled its newly enhanced KONA subcompact SUV and introduced the exciting all-new KONA N Line variant.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 1, 2020 – Hyundai Motor America reported total August sales of 58,361 units, an 8% decline compared with August 2019.

SEOUL, Aug. 30, 2020 — Hyundai Motor Company and Global superstars BTS are releasing a new song, “IONIQ: I’m On It,” as a following event to Hyundai Motor's launch campaign of its new dedicated EV brand “IONIQ in charge of turning the world”. BTS’ first music project with Hyundai will be available for free download on the...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 27, 2020 – The 2020 Hyundai Sonata and Santa Fe have both earned coveted spots on the U.S. News & World Report “Best New Cars for Teens” list and the 2017 Hyundai Tucson has been selected to be included on the “Best Used SUV for Teens” list.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 26, 2020 – During the COVID-19 pandemic, pet adoptions have surged nationwide. In celebration of National Dog Day, Autotrader has named the 2020 Hyundai Kona as one the 10 Best Cars for Dog Lovers.

SEOUL, Aug. 25, 2020 - Hyundai Motor Company today shared a glimpse of its upcoming new KONA and KONA N Line SUVs that express Hyundai’s Sensuous Sportiness global design identity.

Offenbach, 25 August 2020 – Hyundai Motor has revealed a first glimpse of a new project coming from its European design center, Hyundai Design Center Europe. In a new teaser image, the shape of the soapbox ride can be seen against a dark background. The vehicle is painted yellow, and the Hyundai logo is visible on the side.

SEOUL, August 12, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Company today launches the new Elantra N Line. The new model is designed and engineered to deliver more enhanced driving fun to the bold new Elantra that launched in April.

SEOUL, August 9, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Company today announced the launch of its new IONIQ brand dedicated to battery electric vehicles, opening a new chapter as a leader in the era of electrified mobility. Under the IONIQ brand, Hyundai will offer customer centric EV experiences centered on connected lifestyle solutions in line with...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 7, 2020 – Below is a summary of changes to the Hyundai lineup for 2021 model year. This document will be updated regularly, creating a one-stop shop for the most up-to-date Hyundai vehicle lineup news.

SEOUL, August 4, 2020 — Hyundai Motor Company and Genesis today announced they have won seven 2020 Red Dot Design Awards. This year, the companies took the ‘Best of the Best’ and six Winners all in the Brand & Communication Design area.

LOS ANGELES, August 4, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Group is continuing its global fight against COVID-19 in the City of Los Angeles by providing eco-friendly transportation to frontline personnel through its mobility service venture, MoceanLab.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 29, 2020 – Hyundai today released product details for its 2021 Veloster N model, which now offers a high-performance N eight-speed wet dual-clutch transmission (N DCT), N Light Sport Seats, navigation and a full host of new driver-assistance features. The 2021 Veloster N, including models with the new N DCT, will...

SEOUL, July 28, 2019 — Hyundai Motor Company today won two 2020 Future Mobility of the Year (FMOTY) Awards for HDC-6 NEPTUNE and the company’s built-in e-scooter. Established by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Graduate School for Green Transportation in 2019, the awards recognize concept vehicles that make...

SEOUL, July 27, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Group announced today new technologies to improve the quality of air in vehicles and create a more pleasant indoor environment for customers.

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 27, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Company today announced Robert Hood has joined the Washington, D.C. office as Vice President of Government Affairs. In this role, Hood will be responsible for leading Hyundai’s U.S. government affairs strategy and operations at the federal and state levels. 

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 23, 2020 – Following a complete redesign in 2020, the 2021 Sonata model line features available 19-inch wheels and tires, Safe Exit Warning and a 6-way power passenger seat on the Limited trim. The 2021 Sonata goes on sale in August.

New, Limited Production Kona Night Edition Video Details

SEOUL, July 20, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Company and the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA) today announced the opening of ‘PROJECT HASHTAG 2020’, an exhibition featuring works by the winners of last year’s ‘PROJECT HASHTAG (#)’ contest. The exhibition will be held from July 24 through September 30 at MMCA...

SEOUL, July 16, 2020 – KONA Electric, Hyundai Motor Company’s globally loved full electric compact SUV, has surpassed the 100,000 global sales milestone. Cumulative sales of KONA Electric reached 103,719 units as of June 30—just over two years since its launch in March 2018. Sales outside of its home market Korea accounted for more than...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jul. 13, 2020 – Hyundai today released product details for its 2021 Palisade SUV, including an all-new, premium Calligraphy model. The 2021 Palisade, including the Calligraphy model, begins arriving at Hyundai dealers in July.

SEOUL, July 7, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Company today released a design rendering of the new Elantra N Line sport sedan and revealed other details about the new performance-inspired offering that will hit showrooms.

SEOUL, July 5, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Company today shipped the first 10 units of the Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell, the world’s first mass-produced fuel cell heavy-duty truck, to Switzerland. The company plans to ship a total of 50 XCIENT Fuel Cells to Switzerland this year, with handover to commercial fleet customers starting in September....

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 2, 2020 – In the new five-part content series, Hyundai Highways, Hyundai embarks on some of the most epic, scenic drives in America on just one charge in the 258-mile range, zero-emissions Hyundai Kona Electric. The first episode is available now on Hyundai’s YouTube channel and new episodes will appear every...

SEOUL, July 1, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Company is showcasing its hydrogen and mobility solutions at the H2 Mobility + Energy Show 2020 in Korea on July 1-3, 2020. The HDC-6 NEPTUNE Concept, a hydrogen-powered Class 8 heavy-duty truck; mobile fuel cell generator; and a scale model of its smart mobility ecosystem will be on display.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 30, 2020 – Heading into summer, Hyundai Motor America wants to remind everyone to check the rear seats when exiting a vehicle. This simple act can help prevent child deaths from heatstroke in vehicles.

SEOUL, June 30, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Group has appointed Martin Zeilinger as Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Vehicle (CV) Development Tech Unit. One of key talents in the field, Zeilinger brings with him 30 years of experience on commercial vehicle development.

SEOUL, June 29, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Group has released a new set of videos as part of its efforts to accelerate the path toward hydrogen society. The five videos in this series entitled ‘H-Conomy’ cover the most frequently asked questions that have arisen with the increasing commercialization of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.

SEOUL, June 28, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Company has introduced the County Electric for the Korean market, the company’s first electric minibus, providing an economical, eco-friendly, safe and convenient alternative to diesel-powered buses.

SEOUL, June 26, 2020 – The Hyundai Driving Experience is an intense and enjoyable driving programme that gives car enthusiasts the opportunity to improve their skills on a race track. Participants can experience first-hand the thrills of high-performance driving at famous motorsport tracks in Germany using models from the Hyundai’s N...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 24, 2020 – The J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) ranked Hyundai Tucson as the best compact SUV in initial quality today. The Hyundai Veloster also earned the top score in the compact sporty car vehicle segment.

SEOUL/ PROVIDENCE, RI, June 23, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Group and Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) today announced a research collaboration to examine relationships among natural and built environments in order to propose new directions for the future of mobility.

SEOUL, June 23, 2020 – With demand for EVs growing, Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, and LG Chem are jointly sponsoring the “EV & Battery Challenge” (EVBC), a global competition to identify up to 10 EV and battery start-ups for potential investment and collaboration.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 16, 2020 – The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe was awarded Best-in-Class Mid-Sized SUV by the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) as a part of the organization’s annual Winter Vehicle Awards.

SEOUL/MONTREAL, June 14, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Company and ELEKTRA have launched a collaborative art exhibition, “HYUNDAI X ELEKTRA: METAMORPHOSIS,” which highlights creative ways of imagining individual and societal transformations in a post-pandemic world.

SEOUL, June 9, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation have today revealed new details of their innovative heat pump system, deployed in Hyundai and Kia’s global electric vehicle (EV) line-up to maximize their all-electric driving range in low temperatures.