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SEOUL, July 6, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Company today announced several new positions and responsibilities as part of a global operations expansion to better align functional areas across the Americas, Europe and the India/Middle East/Africa regions, and enhance performance under the direction of José Muñoz, president and global chief operating...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 29, 2023 – Angela Zepeda, chief marketing officer (CMO) of Hyundai Motor America, was selected to Forbes’ prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Influential CMOs.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. June 27, 2023 – Hyundai has hired Jim Park as the senior vice president, commercial vehicle and hydrogen business development, Hyundai Motor North America, effective June 12.

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.

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.

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, 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/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.

SEOUL, February 22, 2023 – SangYup Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of Hyundai and Genesis Global Design Center, is the 2023 World Car Person of the Year, according to the World Car Awards (WCA) jury panel representing over 100 industry experts and journalists.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 21, 2023 – Hyundai Motor North America promoted Manish Mehrotra to vice president, digital business planning and connected operations and Matt Little to vice president, human resources and administration services, and vice president of the Hyundai Motor Company global human resources group.

CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America in partnership with Hyundai Capital America today announced its new Evolve+ electric vehicle subscription service at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show.

CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2023 – For the second year in a row, automotive writers Jill Ciminillo and Kristin Shaw will drive a 2022 Santa Cruz Limited in the eighth annual Rebelle Rally, an all-women, off-road navigational challenge.

CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2023 – Today at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai Motor America is launching an industry-leading connected car services program called Bluelink+.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 9, 2023 – Today, the 2023 Hyundai Palisade was awarded the coveted MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Award for the Best Large Utility category.

CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2023 – Hyundai’s enhanced 2023 Palisade has been named Family Vehicle of the Year by the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) at the Chicago Auto Show’s opening event.

Press Conference Thursday, Feb. 9 at 11:30 a.m. Central Standard Time (CST) | Live in the Hyundai Booth at McCormick Place / North Hall / Level 3 | Livestream on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoAutoShow/

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 13, 2023 – Hyundai Motor North America promoted Michael Stewart to director, public relations and communications effective December 12, 2022.

SEOUL/FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., January 11, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group)’s Executive Chair, Euisun Chung, has today been honored with the MotorTrend Person of the Year award, having secured the number one position in MotorTrend’s esteemed 2023 Power List.

São Paulo, Dec. 16, 2022 — Effective January 1, 2023 Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) will appoint Ken Ramirez, current President & CEO of Hyundai Motor Brazil and Hyundai Motor Central and South America Region to the corporate position of Executive Vice President, head of Global Commercial Vehicle Business Division for Hyundai Motor Company,...

SEOUL, November 30, 2022 – Hyundai Motor Group (The Group) today announced key executive appointments for CEO and presidents as the Group seeks to respond to rapidly-changing global business environment and continue driving business performance.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2022 – Hyundai was awarded the U.S. News & World Report 2023 Best SUV Brand for the third consecutive year today.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2022 – Hyundai continues its evolution as a Smart Mobility Solution Provider with the consumer availability of Hyundai Home.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2022 – Hyundai’s thrilling N Vision 74 hydrogen fuel cell hybrid concept made its U.S. debut at Automobility LA today.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2022 – The showstopping all-new Hyundai 2023 IONIQ 6, inspired by Hyundai’s Prophecy EV concept, makes its North American Debut at AutoMobility Los Angeles.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug 22, 2022 – Kate Fabian, director of marketing communications, Hyundai Motor America, has been named a 2022 Automotive News Rising Star. Fabian and her co-honorees are featured in a special section in the Aug. 22 issue of Automotive News.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 28, 2022 – José Muñoz, president and chief executive officer, Hyundai Motor North America (HMNA) announced today the promotion of five key members of his HMNA executive team.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July, 28, 2022 – Hyundai Motor North America has promoted Randy Parker to be chief executive officer of Hyundai Motor America effective August 1.

Mexico City, July 28, 2022. – Hyundai Motor North America has named Edgar Carranza, Hyundai Motor Mexico (HMM), Chief Executive Officer effective August 1.

SEOUL/FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 19, 2022 – Hyundai Motor Company announced appointing Brian Latouf to the new position of Global Chief Safety Officer, (GCSO).

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 18, 2022 – Randy Parker, senior vice president, national sales, Hyundai Motor America, will be recognized as an Industry Influencer by the Automotive Hall of Fame during its annual event on July 21 in Detroit.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 5, 2022 – Hyundai Hope On Wheels and Genesis Inspiration Foundation, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, today announced John Guastaferro as their executive director.

SEOUL/ FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif, May 2, 2022 – José Muñoz, President & COO of Hyundai Motor Company (HMC), has joined HMC’s board of management. In his new role, he will be responsible for driving greater performance in key strategic regions, including Europe, India and the Middle East and Africa. Also, Mr. Muñoz will lead global talent...

NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 – Hyundai Hope On Wheels® (HHOW), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by Hyundai Motor America and its more than 820 U.S. dealers, today announced its plans to award $15 million in research grants this year.

NEW YORK, April 13, 2022 – Hyundai today unveiled its significantly enhanced 2023 Palisade SUV in a global debut at the New York International Auto Show.

NEW YORK, April 12, 2022 – The 2023 Hyundai Palisade world debut will take place at the New York International Auto Show on April 13 at 9:45 a.m. EDT.

NEW YORK/SEOUL, April 12, 2022 – Hyundai Motor Group’s Executive Chair, Euisun Chung, today won the ‘Visionary of the Year’ award at the inaugural Newsweek World’s Greatest Auto Disrupters event.

NEW YORK, April 6, 2022 – Hyundai today provided teaser images of its significantly enhanced 2023 Palisade SUV before its global debut at the New York International Auto Show on April 13 at 9:45 a.m. EDT.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 31, 2022 – Doug Bishop has joined Hyundai as its new executive director, assistant general counsel, litigation in the legal department.

SEOUL, February 22, 2022 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) is proud to announce that the World Car Awards jury panel has named Luc Donckerwolke, the Group’s Executive Vice President for Design and Chief Creative Officer (CCO), its 2022 World Car Person of the Year.