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CHICAGO, Feb. 7, 2019 – MotorWeek has awarded the Hyundai Veloster N the 2019 Drivers’ Choice Award for Best Sport Coupe. The annual MotorWeek competition has been ongoing consecutively for 38 years. The Drivers’ Choice Awards ceremony was held during the 2019 Chicago Auto Show.

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DETROIT, Jan. 25, 2019 – The Detroit News awarded the Hyundai Sonata the Readers’ Choice Award in the “Most for Your Money” category at its 15th annual Readers’ Choice Awards ceremony held during the 2019 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan.

DETROIT, Jan. 16, 2019 – Car and Driver today named the 2019 Hyundai Kona and Kona Electric CUV models the Best Subcompact SUV as part of its 2019 10Best Trucks and SUVs awards in events surrounding the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The award marks the first time that a Hyundai CUV model has been named to Car and Driver's...

DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2019 – The 2019 Hyundai Kona and Kona Electric CUV models were together named the winner of 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 CUV model has won the Utility Vehicle of the Year category.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 14, 2019 – Complementing the performance of Elantra GT is the announcement of the new 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT N Line trim. Elantra GT N Line is the first N Line model for the United States from Hyundai. N Line trims add sporty design elements and refined powertrain/chassis upgrades to existing Hyundai products.

DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2019 – With a new generation of Hyundai owners buying the high-performance Veloster N as cars hit dealer lots, Hyundai fuels the excitement even further today with the debut the Veloster N TCR race car at the North American International Auto Show. The Veloster N TCR joins the fierce competition in the 2019 International...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 14, 2019 – Hyundai’s all-new 2019 Santa Fe captured the Redesign of the Year award by ALG today. The prestigious award recognizes Santa Fe’s all-new family-oriented interior, loaded with practical cutting-edge technologies and bold exterior appearance. ALG, the analytics subsidiary of TrueCar®, Inc., is the...

Las Vegas, Jan. 08, 2019 — Hyundai Motor Group, in collaboration with Swiss deep-tech startup company WayRay AG, has unveiled the world’s first Holographic Augmented Reality (AR) Navigation System equipped in the Genesis G80 at CES 2019. The technology will be on display at the WayRay booth 3110, Las Vegas Convention Center’s North Hall,...

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2019 — Hyundai Motor Company today presented its future mobility roadmap at CES 2019, highlighting its strategy to materialize freedom in mobility for customers. Hyundai’s vision is based on three key areas: developments in 「Open Innovation」, the company’s electric vehicle (EV) strategy, and its strategy to gain...

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2019 – Any first responder will tell you that the first 72 hours following a natural disaster are the most crucial to saving lives. However, often times due to the nature of the disaster (forest fire, earthquake, hurricane, or flood), it can be difficult for search-and-rescue and humanitarian aid missions to reach and get...

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 2, 2019 – At CES 2019, Hyundai will present a totally new vehicle concept. This vehicle combines the power of robotics and EV technology to take people where no vehicle has been before. The four-legged Hyundai ‘Elevate’ will redefine our perception of vehicular mobility.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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., March 29, 2018 – Today, Hyundai Hope On Wheels® (HHOW), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, celebrates its 20th year in the fight against pediatric cancer and announces plans to exceed $145 million toward pediatric cancer research. In celebration of its 20th anniversary, HHOW will host its annual launch event at the New...

NEW YORK, March 28, 2018 – Hyundai today unveiled the U.S.-market version of its convention-breaking Kona Electric crossover at the New York Auto Show. Kona Electric rides on an all-new CUV platform and is Hyundai’s first compact electric crossover for the U.S. market, appealing to consumers with active, eco-focused lifestyles of all kinds....

NEW YORK, March 28, 2018 – The redesigned 2019 Tucson enters the highly competitive compact CUV market with upgrades inside and out, including a new cascading grille, new center stack design, more advanced safety features and available Qi wireless charging. Following 12 consecutive monthly sales records for the current model year, the 2019...

NEW YORK, March 28, 2018 – Hyundai Motor America today unveiled the all-new 2019 Santa Fe SUV for the U.S. market at the New York International Auto Show. As the best-selling SUV in the brand’s 32-year history in America—with sales of more than 1.5 million units—the Santa Fe represents Hyundai’s strong SUV heritage and continues its...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 26, 2018 – Hyundai Motor America will be live-streaming its press conference at the 2018 New York International Auto Show, allowing a wider audience to find out all the news about the 2019 Santa Fe, refreshed Tucson and Kona Electric. Media, fans and enthusiasts around the world whom cannot attend the show can...

GENEVA, March 6, 2018 – Hyundai celebrates the world premiere of the All-New Kona Electric, the New Generation Hyundai Santa Fe and the concept car ‘Le Fil Rouge’ at the 88th Geneva Motor Show. The European debut of the All-New Hyundai NEXO, the world’s first dedicated hydrogen-powered SUV, will be a further highlight of Hyundai’s...

GENEVA, March 6, 2018 – Hyundai Motor today unveiled the ‘Le Fil Rouge (HDC-1)’ concept at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show, marking a new era for Hyundai design and providing a glimpse of its future design cues. As its name implies, Le Fil Rouge (common thread) is a reflection of Hyundai’s belief that the brand’s past,...

CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2018 – Having already been recognized for its innovative design and leading safety features in recent months, the 2018 Hyundai Sonata now has been awarded Kelley Blue Book’s 5-Year Cost to Own award for the mid-size class. Furthermore, Hyundai was named the top non-luxury brand overall, highlighting its continued emphasis...

CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2018 – Hyundai today unveiled its redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show, the largest in the U.S.

CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2018 – Consumers shopping for Hyundai vehicles now have an easier and faster way to buy a car, with the national availability of Hyundai Shopper Assurance. The industry-first program, which modernizes the car-buying experience, was launched in late 2017 in four markets and will begin rolling out tomorrow at participating...

CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2018 – Hyundai today announced a new partnership with Bryan Herta Autosport, creating a factory-sponsored race team drawing expertise from its new N performance models to compete in the 2018 Pirelli World Challenge Touring Car Racing (TCR) class. Bryan Herta Autosport will fine-tune two versions of Hyundai’s i30 N TCR...

SEOUL, Feb. 6, 2018 – Hyundai Motor unveils its first images of the New Generation Santa Fe which will celebrate its world premiere in February 2018. The company’s largest passenger car, it represents Hyundai’s strong SUV heritage and continues its global success story. The fourth generation Santa Fe is a powerful, premium-designed SUV...

CHICAGO, Feb. 5, 2018 – Press Conference will debut the refreshed 2018 Sonata Hybrid, provide an update on Shopper Assurance, Hyundai’s industry-first program that modernizes the car-buying experience and announce a new motorsports program

SEOUL, Jan. 30, 2018 – Hyundai Motor Company today unveiled its first rendering of the upcoming All-New Santa Fe, showcasing a luxurious and striking design based on its robust, stylish and voluminous composition, which reflects Hyundai’s new SUV design identity.

SEOUL, Jan. 25, 2018 – Hyundai Motor has unveiled its first facts about the New Generation Santa Fe, which will celebrate its world premiere in February before making its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in early March. The fourth generation Santa Fe continues the model’s global success story.

DETROIT, Jan. 17, 2018 – Hyundai Motor America will continue its commitment to helping serve the needs of the greater Detroit community through its annual Hyundai Coats for Kids program. This event occurs during the 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). In its eighth consecutive year, Hyundai will donate 1,000 new winter coats...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 16, 2018 – Capitalizing off its successful unveiling at the 2018 Consumer Electronic Show (CES), the Hyundai 2019 NEXO Fuel Cell Vehicle has received another accolade as the Digital Trends Top Tech of CES 2018 in the automotive category. The publication highlights the NEXO as a top product in the automotive space...

DETROIT, Jan. 15, 2018 – Hyundai today unveiled its high performance Veloster N model for the U.S. market at the North American International Auto Show. Hyundai’s first U.S. market N model leverages the outstanding, new-for-2019 Veloster platform, showcasing an even higher level of performance appealing to the most discerning of automotive...