Releases

SEOUL, February 28, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) is announcing that the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) has honored a total of 16 models from Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, and Genesis, with the prestigious IIHS 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) and TSP+ awards — more than any other automaker in the annual assessment.

SEOUL/GENEVA, February 27, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company’s IONIQ 5 N is among the Top Three in the World finalists for the 2024 World Performance Car.

São Paulo, February 22, 2024 – Euisun Chung, Executive Chair of Hyundai Motor Group (the Group), is currently visiting Brazil, and has met with the country’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

SEOUL, February 18, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) announced its 2024 first-half ZER01NE Accelerator program, an open innovation platform to facilitate collaboration between startups and the Group on various projects.

SEOUL, February 16, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company today welcomed Fitch Ratings’ (Fitch) upgrade of the company’s Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) and senior unsecured ratings to A- with a stable outlook from a previous rating of BBB+.

SEOUL, February 6, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company today welcomed Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) upgrade of the company’s corporate rating to A3 with a stable outlook from a previous rating of Baa1 with a positive outlook. 

SEOUL, February 5, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company and the Whitney Museum of American Art today announced a new 10-year partnership that enables artists to test their aspirations and incubate their creativity.

SEOUL, JANUARY 23, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company and Rhizome announce the relaunch of ‘Seven on Seven’ (7x7) to take place on January 27, 2024, at the New Museum in New York City. After a hiatus during the pandemic, the iconic art and technology program returns this year with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI).

SEOUL, January 22, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation today unveiled the ‘Active Air Skirt’ (AAS) technology that minimizes the aerodynamic resistance generated during high-speed driving, effectively improving the driving range and driving stability of electric vehicles (EVs).

SEOUL, January 16, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company has been recognized yet again for its innovative design competitiveness by winning six top honors at the 2023 GOOD DESIGN Awards in the U.S., including four in the Transportation category and two in the Interactive Media category.

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, January 11, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company today unveiled the ‘IONIQ 5 N NPX1,’ a concept model equipped with prototype N Performance Parts, at the Tokyo Auto Salon 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, January 4, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai Motor), Kia Corporation (Kia) and W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) have signed an agreement at the Mabuk Eco-Friendly R&D Center, Korea, to collaborate on the development of advanced polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) for hydrogen fuel cell systems.

SEOUL, January 3, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation announced that they have signed an agreement on January 3 with Samsung Electronics for a Car-to-Home and Home-to-Car service partnership, aiming to enhance the connectivity between residential and mobility spaces.

SEOUL, January 2, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) held its 2024 New Year address today at Kia AutoLand Gwangmyeong, the first dedicated electric vehicle (EV) plant in Korea, looking forward to the year ahead and outlining the Group’s key areas of focus.

Following its debut at CES 2020, Supernal – Hyundai Motor Group’s Advanced Air Mobility company – is returning to the show to reveal its eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle) product concept and much more.

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

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.

SEOUL, December 11, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote the development of the global hydrogen ecosystem.

SEOUL, December 10, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today announced that six of its affiliates have been recognized for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance by being added to the 2023 Dow Jones Sustainability™ World Index (DJSI World).

SEOUL, December 10, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation today unveiled a new snow chain-integrated tire technology to make it easier to stay safe in winter driving conditions.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 8, 2023 – J.D. Power ranked Hyundai’s MyHyundai with Bluelink app No. 1 among manufacturers’ ICE mobile apps in the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. OEM ICE App ReportSM, released this week.

SEOUL, November 29, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have unveiled the Universal Wheel Drive System — called ‘Uni Wheel’ — at ‘Uni Wheel Tech Day’ in Seoul, Korea.

Leatherhead/Seoul, 29 November 2023 – Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 N electric hyper hatch has made a storming start to life by being crowned Car of the Year at the 2023 TopGear.com Awards.

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.

SEOUL/PARIS, November 24, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) is rolling out a fleet of art cars in Paris, France, from November 23–28, in a final drive to promote Busan, South Korea’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo.

November 21, 2023 (SEOUL/SINGAPORE) — Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) and Motional — a global autonomous technology leader — celebrate today the opening of the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) and announce that Hyundai and Motional’s jointly developed all-electric IONIQ 5 robotaxi will be manufactured at HMGICS.

SEOUL/SINGAPORE, November 20, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today officially opens the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) to accelerate the delivery of the Group’s human-centric future mobility vision.

SEOUL, November 20, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Company today announced that its brand value reached $20.4 billion in Interbrand’s ‘Best Global Brands 2023’, ascending in valuation for 13 straight years.

SAVANNAH, GA, November 17, 2023 – Today Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) announced the design of the Bryan County water tank that was created by Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) students during a SCADpro design challenge.  

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.

SEOUL, November 13, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) held the 3rd Annual HMG Developer Conference, Korea’s largest mobility developer festival, and presented its vision for the future transformation of software-defined vehicles (SDVs).

SEOUL/SAN FRANCISCO, November 13, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) announced today an exhibition and road tour of 14 art cars in San Francisco to support Busan, South Korea’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo.

SEOUL, November 12, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Company today held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new electric vehicle (EV) plant at its complex in Ulsan, the heart of Korea’s automotive industry.