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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22, 2024 – The Hyundai Santa Fe has been named Family Vehicle of the Year by the 2025 Hispanic Motor Press Awards. The fifteenth-annual awards program recognizes the best vehicles for Hispanic consumers based on advancements in technology, safety, infotainment, styling, driving satisfaction, value, and more.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 21, 2024 – Hyundai has been awarded the 2025 Best SUV Brand by U.S. News & World Report.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21, 2024 – Today, Hyundai’s all-new Santa Fe vehicle has been named a finalist for the coveted 2025 North American Utility of the Year™ Award at AutoMobility LA 2024.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 21, 2024 – Hyundai’s high-performance IONIQ 5 N electric SUV today was awarded Road & Track’s 2024 Performance EV of the Year in the “Under $100,000” category.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 21, 2024 – Save the date as Hyundai will present the IONIQ 9 flagship all-electric, three-row SUV to the world on Thurs., Nov 21 at 9:10 a.m. PT, 12:10 p.m. ET.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 19, 2024 – Hyundai Santa Fe has been recognized as the highest-ranked Midsize/Large vehicle in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Multimedia Quality and Satisfaction Study.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 19, 2024 – Today, Hyundai Motor America announced that the 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric has earned a J.D. Power 2025 Best-in-Class Residual Value Award in the program’s newly introduced Mainstream EV SUV segment.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 18, 2024 – Save the date as Hyundai will present the IONIQ 9 flagship all-electric, three-row SUV to the world on Thurs., Nov 21 at 9:10 a.m. PT, 12:10 p.m. ET.

SEOUL, Nov. 14, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) today announced the appointment of José Muñoz as the company’s President and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2025.

SEOUL, Nov. 14, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company is donating eight IONIQ 5 electric vehicles and funds to build an EV-charging infrastructure to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) as part of its strategic partnership with one of the world’s largest humanitarian aid agencies.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 14, 2024 – Hyundai Motor America is excited to announce the Hyundai EV Experience & Multi-Point Inspection Event, inviting customers from all communities to explore Hyundai’s latest electric vehicle lineup.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 13, 2024 – In their recently revealed 2024 TIME100 Climate list, TIME recognized José Muñoz, president and global COO, Hyundai Motor Company, president and CEO, Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America, as one of the 100 most innovative leaders driving business climate action.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 13, 2024 – Hyundai’s first three-row, all-electric SUV, the IONIQ 9, has been recognized as among America’s Most Anticipated New Vehicles 2025 by Newsweek, further strengthening the brand’s position as an innovation and market leader.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 12, 2024 – Save the date as Hyundai will present the 2025 IONIQ 9 flagship all-electric, three-row SUV to the world on Thurs., Nov 21 at 9:10 a.m. PT, 12:10 p.m. ET.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 12, 2024 – Hyundai Motor America is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®, for the second year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on current employees' experience working at Hyundai and its luxury brand, Genesis.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 12, 2024 – Hyundai Motor America hosted an additional community child safety seat check at The Summit Birmingham in Alabama as part of its ongoing child passenger safety partnership with Children’s of Alabama.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 8, 2024 – Hyundai today revealed pricing, driving ranges and charge times for its refreshed 2025 IONIQ 5 EV family.

SEOUL, Oct. 30, 2024 – President and global chief operating officer, Hyundai Motor Company, and president and CEO of Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America, José Muñoz was named a Visionary Leader in the Reuters Events 2024 Automotive D.R.I.V.E. Honours.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 28, 2024 – Randy Parker, CEO of Hyundai Motor America, has been recognized by Automotive News as a 2024 Champion of Diversity.

To highlight Teen Driver Safety Week (Oct. 20-26), Hyundai has partnered with actress Julie Bowen on a social content series on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. The multi-part series with Hyundai, Julie, and her driving-age sons promotes safe driving, while also tackling concerns felt by both new drivers and their parents.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Oct. 22, 2024 – Hyundai Motor America and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) recently held their third child passenger safety event.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 22, 2024 – Hyundai’s award-winning IONIQ electric vehicles have each been awarded 2025 Top Picks by Cars.com as part of their updated EV Buying Guide.

SEOUL, Oct. 21, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation are hosting E-FOREST TECH DAY 2024, a new technology exhibition to share innovative smart factory manufacturing technologies.

Hyundai Statement Recognizing CARB's Authority to Regulate Vehicle Emissions Standards

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 16, 2024 – This Hispanic Heritage Month, Hyundai proudly celebrated the rich history, culture, and influence of Hispanic and Latino communities in the U.S. through a dynamic array of philanthropic efforts, community engagement, and innovative partnerships.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 14, 2024 – Hyundai has earned its fifth-consecutive IMSA Michelin Pilot Championship (IMPC) Manufacturers’ Championship after a dominating performance in the Fox Factory 120 at Road Atlanta.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. Oct. 14, 2024 – Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) School of Journalism & Graphic Communication (SJGC), in collaboration with The Driving Force (TDF), the Black Automotive Media Group (BAMG), and Hyundai Motor America, proudly announce the renewal of their 10-week fall semester internship for a second year.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 12, 2024 – In support of communities impacted by the recent hurricanes, Hyundai Motor America and Genesis Motor America, along with its manufacturing facilities, Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Georgia, and Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, are announcing a multifaceted hurricane relief program.

SINGAPORE/SEOUL, Oct. 8, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has signed a collaborative research agreement with Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU) in the field of new energy.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 8, 2024 – Hyundai Motor America (HMA) will look to close out the 2024 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC) season by securing a fifth-consecutive TCR Manufacturers’ Championship in the Fox Factory 120 at Road Atlanta.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 8, 2024 – Hyundai Hope On Wheels, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by Hyundai Motor America and its more than 835 U.S. dealers, established the Hyundai Hope On Wheels Endowed Chair in Pediatric Oncology, with a $3 million commitment which will ensure that future generations of researchers continue...

SEOUL and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 4, 2024 – Today, Hyundai Motor Company and Waymo announced they have entered into a multi-year, strategic partnership.

Durham, NC, Oct. 3, 2024 – IONNA, the charging network founded by eight of the world’s top automakers: BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Stellantis and Toyota, announced they have broken ground on the first IONNA ‘Rechargery.’

SEOUL, Sept. 25, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation are ramping up their efforts to enhance competitiveness in future electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

SEOUL, Sept. 25, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation announced a strategic technology partnership with Samsung Electronics to enhance the integration between software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and smartphones, aiming to secure a leading position in the mobility service ecosystem.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 23, 2024 – Hyundai has grown its Manufacturers’ Championship lead after an incredible win at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway 120 by Mason Filippi and Mark Wilkins in their No. 98 Hyundai Elantra N TCR.

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 23, 2024 – In honor of the grand re-opening of Alexandria Hyundai, Hyundai and Hyundai Hope On Wheels donated to community health initiatives in Alexandria, Va. Hyundai donated to Alexandria Celebrates Women to support mental health programs for women. Additionally, Hyundai Hope On Wheels donated to the Georgetown...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 20, 2024 – Hyundai Motor America is bringing together electrifying experiences and music-inspired joy as the official automotive sponsor of the iHeartRadio Music Festival Presented by Capital One. This is the third year that Hyundai has been a sponsor of the two-day music festival that features today's biggest...

SEOUL / PRAGUE, Sept. 20, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company and Škoda Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to commence collaboration on establishing a hydrogen mobility ecosystem.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 19, 2024 – Hyundai’s thrilling, high-performance all-electric IONIQ 5 N SUV swept three highly competitive categories of the 2024 Drive Revolution competition.