Awards

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 10, 2018 – Already one of the most talked about technologies at the 2018 Consumer Electronic Show (CES), Hyundai’s newly unveiled 2019 NEXO Fuel Cell Vehicle has won the Reviewed.com Editor’s Choice award for the show. Following review of hundreds of products at CES, the publication’s recognition highlights...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 20, 2017 – Hyundai redesigned its industry-leading midsize sedan Sonata for the 2018 model year with a more assertive profile and clean and handsome approach. That new design was honored with a 2017 GOOD DESIGN® Award from the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and the European Centre for...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 8, 2017 – In one of the automotive industry’s most recognized and rigorous vehicle tests, the Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport have been awarded 2018 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ recognition.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 1, 2017 – The leading Spanish-language automotive radio show, Ruedas ESPN, named the 2018 Hyundai Sonata best midsize sedan and the 2018 Elantra GT best hatchback, both leading vehicles within the Hyundai lineup for Hispanics. The Ruedas ESPN executive committee was responsible for generating the nominations.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 25, 2017 – Hyundai Motor Company recently concluded its 12th Hyundai World Skill Olympics (WSO) in Korea. The Hyundai World Skill Olympics is a biennial competition that pits Hyundai’s automotive service experts and technicians against one another in various Olympic-style events. Hyundai Motor America (HMA)...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 24, 2017 – Hyundai landed the number 16 spot on the 2017 Brand Keys Loyalty Leaders list, jumping six spots from number 22 on last year’s list. This improvement put Hyundai into the top 20, making it one of only two automakers in the top 20. Brand Keys, a New York-based customer loyalty and engagement...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 23, 2017 – The Hyundai Ioniq has been named a Green Car of the Year® finalist by the Green Car Journal. The Ioniq was recognized as a finalist among four other vehicles in this highly competitive eco-focused segment. The winner will be revealed in the Technology Pavilion at the Los Angeles Convention Center on...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 30, 2017 – In one of the industry’s most demanding vehicle tests, the 2018 Hyundai Sonata earned the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety’s highest accolade for safety, receiving a 2017 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award when equipped with optional front crash prevention and dynamic bending headlights.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 23, 2017 – The 2017 Hyundai Elantra has earned a spot on U.S. News & World Report’s “Best New Cars for Teens” list. In the crowded sedan market, the Elantra stands out for its advanced safety and driver assistance features, which keep teens safe.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 31, 2017 – Hyundai Motor America is pleased to announce that Herb Chambers Hyundai has been awarded the 25 Year Dealer Award, honoring the business for its 25 years as a Hyundai dealer.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 26, 2017 – Capping off a successful award season, the 2017 Hyundai Sonata has earned a spot on Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com “10 Most Awarded Cars of 2017” list. In addition, Hyundai was one of the “10 Most Awarded Brands of 2017,” with vehicles throughout its lineup being honored for their design,...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 28, 2017 –Hyundai’s 2018 Sonata and Elantra GT have been recognized as finalists in the 2017 International Design Excellence Awards® (IDEA) by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) for their striking and bold design. IDEA highlights outstanding and unique design in a wide range of categories such...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 23, 2017 – Dean Evans, the chief marketing officer (CMO) for Hyundai Motor America, was selected as one of The World’s Most Influential CMOs by Forbes . Dean was ranked No. 29 and was the second-highest CMO from a global automaker in the 2017 report , developed by Forbes in partnership with Sprinklr and...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 19, 2017 – Driving the most fuel efficient vehicle in America doesn’t mean you have to compromise on its appearance as the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq received the 2017 Green Good Design Award™ from the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 16, 2017 – An impressive streak in customer loyalty continues for its eighth year in a row, as Hyundai is again ranked No. 1 in the automotive industry in the Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index . Brand Keys, a New York–based customer loyalty and engagement consultancy, publishes this annual...

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 24, 2017 – The 2013 to 2016 model years of Hyundai’s Santa Fe have been named best used car for the Full-size Crossover/SUV in CarGurus’ first annual Best Used Car Awards.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 23, 2017 – In another recognition of its delivering both value and fun for drivers in the compact category, Hyundai’s 2017 Veloster has been honored by Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com with inclusion in its annual ‘10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000’ list.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 27, 2017 – Hyundai’s 2017 Elantra SE, 2017 Sonata Hybrid and 2017 Tucson models have been recognized as having the best fleet value in their respective categories by Vincentric, a trusted name in measuring and analyzing overall cost of vehicle ownership and operation.

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Hyundai Achieved Its Best Ranking Ever

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 14, 2017 – The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric was named to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) list of “Greenest Vehicles of 2017.” In the growing, competitive green vehicle segment, the Ioniq Electric’s life-time environmental impact was analyzed by ACEEE, scoring among a...

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 9, 2017 – The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport are recipients for the 2017 Consumer Guide® Automotive Best Buy Award in their respective categories. Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport received the award for the midsize crossover/SUV class, competing with 16 other models. For 50 years, Consumer Guide Automotive...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 19, 2017 – The 2017 Hyundai Sonata and 2017 Santa Fe Sport were named to BestRide.com’s list of BestRides in 2016. In two of the most competitive segments in the entire industry, the Sonata was a favorite in the midsize car category and the Santa Fe in the compact crossover/SUV. BestRide.com’s four...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 23, 2016 – Hyundai today announced that the Ioniq and Vision G Concept earned 2016 GOOD DESIGN ™ Awards from the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. The GOOD DESIGN™ awards celebrate designs that are anything but...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 18, 2016 – Hyundai Motor Company recently concluded the third Global Service Advisor Championship, a biennial skills competition that pits Hyundai’s service advisors against each another in various Olympic-style competitions and tests. The 2016 silver medal was awarded to local Boise, Idaho Hyundai service...

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 10, 2016 – The J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Tech Experience Index StudySM, named the Hyundai Tucson and Hyundai Genesis highest in overall customer experience with vehicle technology in the small vehicle and midsize premium segments. The inaugural study measures owner experience, usage and interaction with driver-centric...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 20, 2016 – The 2017 Hyundai Elantra was named to the inaugural Wards 10 Best User Experiences (UX) list. The Elantra is recognized as a value leader in this year’s competition for its user-friendliness and sophistication.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY , Calif., July 27 , 201 6 – J.D. Power designated the 2016 Hyundai Tucson as its most appealing small SUV in the 201 6 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study SM . In its 21 st year, the APEAL study examines owners’ emotional attachment and level of excitement...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 1, 2016 – The 2017 Hyundai Elantra

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 30, 2016 –   Hyundai Motor America continues its commitment to developing female talent in the automotive industry by supporting the second annual Women in Automotive Conference. Drawing upon top female success stories to aid in recruiting, retaining and developing female employees and leaders in the...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 22, 2016 – Hyundai ranked third among all brands in the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Initial Quality Study SM (IQS) and second among non-premium automakers in the study released today. Additionally, J.D. Power awarded both the Accent in the small car segment and Azera in the large car segment with the highest...

Company Recognized for Emphasis on Environmental Awareness and Eco-Friendliness

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 13, 2016 – The 2016 Hyundai Tucson and Azera earned the top spots in the compact crossover SUV and large car categories, respectively, in AutoPacific’s 20 th annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSAs).

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 25, 2016 – Hyundai Motor America was recognized by CivilianJobs.com, where America’s military connects with civilian careers, as one of the 2016 Most Valuable Employers (MVE) for Military®. Hyundai was the only automaker to receive the honor this year.