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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 1, 2021 – The IONIQ 5 Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability has been awarded a 2021 Popular Science Best of What’s New Award in the Automotive Category.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 1, 2021 – Hyundai has announced pricing for the all-new 2022 Elantra N, offered fully-equipped at $32,925 with manual transmission and $34,425 with 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, each including a $1,025 destination charge.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 1, 2021 – Hyundai Motor America reported total November sales of 44,345 units, a 20% decrease compared with November 2020. Hyundai eco-friendly vehicle total sales grew 165%, including November records for Nexo and Ioniq plug-in hybrid. SUV sales represented 76% of the total sales mix. Hyundai fleet sales were...

Offenbach, 30 November 2021 – Hyundai Motor has taken highest honours at the Top Gear annual awards 2021, winning Car of the Year with i20 N and being named overall Manufacturer of the Year in recognition of the brand’s class leading model line-up.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 30, 2021 – Hyundai has announced pricing for the all-new 2022 Kona N, offered fully-equipped at $35,425, including a $1,225 destination charge.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 30, 2021 – The Hyundai Santa Cruz has won the 2021 Popular Science Best of What’s New award in the Automotive category.

SEOUL/FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 22, 2021 – The all-new Hyundai IONIQ 5 and all-new Hyundai TUCSON will make their Hollywood debut in Sony Pictures’ upcoming film “Spider-Man: No Way Home”.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 19, 2021 – The 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric has been named THE ZEVAS™ Top Compact ZEV at AutoMobility LA.

DETROIT, Nov. 19, 2021 – Hyundai Motor America was named ‘OEM of the Year’ and earned two of the ten coveted spots in the 2021 Wards 10 Best Engines and Propulsion Systems competition during this year’s Informa Tech Automotive Group’s Automotive Tech Week.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 19, 2021 – Hyundai has won the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best SUV Brand Honor.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 18, 2021 – The Hyundai Kona, Kona Electric, and Accent have won prestigious J.D. Power 2022 U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards in their respective Micro Utility, Electric, and Subcompact segments.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2021 – The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz and IONIQ 5 electric vehicle were named finalists for the 2022 North American Truck and Utility of the Year™ by the North American automotive media jury. The Santa Cruz is the first Hyundai model named a finalist for the Truck category. The winners for these two categories will be...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 10, 2021 – Hyundai’s all-new 2022 IONIQ 5 electric crossover vehicle earned the prestigious honor of Green SUV of the Year™ by Green Car Journal. Selecting the Green SUV of the Year™ is a distinguished jury of automotive experts and Green Car Journal staff.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 3, 2021 – The Hyundai Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle earned a top honor, Compact SUV of Texas, during the 29th annual 2021 Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) Truck Rodeo. The two-day event brought together more than 40 auto writers with dozens of new trucks and SUVs to determine best-in-class models in...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 3, 2021 – Hyundai’s all-new 2022 Santa Cruz has been awarded a TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) designation when equipped with specific headlights, from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The Santa Cruz was recognized for meeting all six IIHS crash-worthiness evaluations and headlight performance.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 2, 2021 – Hyundai Motor America reported total October sales of 56,761 units, a 1% decrease compared with October 2020. Hyundai set new October total sales records for Venue, Palisade and Kona, and achieved the best-ever month for Nexo. Hyundai outperformed the industry with forecasts predicting a 20% drop in...

SEOUL/OFFENBACH, October 28, 2021 – Fresh on the market and already a true winner: Hyundai Motor’s IONIQ 5 has won a 2022 German Car of the Year (GCOTY) award in the “New Energy” category. As a class winner, the automaker’s full-electric midsize CUV will automatically take part in the final round of the GCOTY. IONIQ 5 will compete...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 22, 2021 – The Hyundai Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle has been recognized as Best Pickup Truck for its design and utility by members of the Washington Automotive Press Association (WAPA). WAPA members evaluated more than 20 new vehicles at their recent October Fall Rally in North Beach, Md., on the Western...

MIAMI, Fla., Oct. 18, 2021 – The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz and Hyundai IONIQ 5 both received 2021 Sobre Ruedas Awards at the 2021 Miami International Auto Show.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 12, 2021 – The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has won the inaugural Motor1.com Star Award for Best Value. The 2022 Elantra Hybrid demonstrates Hyundai’s commitment to expanding its eco-focused lineup of products. Its dramatic exterior and high-tech interior both succeed at getting a strong emotional response from...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 12, 2021 – The limited-production Hyundai Sonata N Line Night Edition, that debuted in the Paramount Pictures’ action film “Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins”, is now available at dealerships. This new offering for the performance-oriented Sonata N Line appeals to enthusiasts with carbon fiber parts, matte black...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 8, 2021 – J.D. Power designated Hyundai as its highest ranked mass market brand in the 2021 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study, released this week. Hyundai earned a top score of 519 and was praised for offering an above average level of technologies and excellence in execution. Hyundai Elantra is also the...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 7, 2021 – Hyundai and Amazon Ads are again enhancing the car shopping experience with brand new features launching today on Hyundai’s Evolve showroom on Amazon. The expansion of the digital showroom allows shoppers to discover available vehicles at participating dealers and begin the vehicle selection process...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 1, 2021 – Hyundai Motor America reported total September sales of 53,800 units, a 2% decrease compared with September 2020. Hyundai’s monthly sales results were significantly better than industry predictions that forecasted a 25% decline in September.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 29, 2021 – The 2022 Hyundai Tucson received a perfect score from Cars.com in their annual Car Seat Fit Report Card. The Tucson was one of only four vehicles to receive all A’s in the expert safety check evaluations.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 22, 2021 – Hyundai celebrates one of its early Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle buyers, Mr. Jordan Gonzales of Denver, Colorado. Gonzales purchased a 2022 Santa Cruz in Stone Blue exterior finish.

SEOUL, September 21, 2021 – Hyundai Motor Company and Genesis have received prestigious distinctions at the 2021 IDEA International Design Excellence Awards for their pioneering and customer-friendly design breakthroughs.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 20, 2021 – Hyundai’s Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle has won the 2021 best pickup truck award from the Northwest Automotive Press Association. The 2022 Santa Cruz breaks new ground within the SUV, truck, and crossover segments by offering a true Sport Adventure Vehicle unlike anything else in the U.S. market.

SEOUL, September 7, 2021 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has set out its vision for hydrogen energy and a global hydrogen society.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 1, 2021 – Hyundai’s 2022 Santa Fe has been awarded a TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The Santa Fe was recognized for meeting all six IIHS crash-worthiness evaluations and improved headlight performance for vehicles built after July 2021.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 1, 2021 – Hyundai Motor America reported total August sales of 56,200 units, a 4% decrease compared with August 2020.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 31, 2021 – The J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) ranked the Hyundai Accent as the best small car in initial quality today. Additional vehicles in Hyundai’s lineup performed well, with Tucson finishing second in its segment. Overall, the Hyundai brand improved three ranks to finish in sixth place...

Boston, MA, U.S. /Seoul, Korea: August 31, 2021 -- Today, Motional, a global leader in driverless technology, and Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) unveil the IONIQ 5-based robotaxi (here after referred to as IONIQ 5 robotaxi), Motional’s next-generation robotaxi.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 19, 2021 – Hyundai today unveiled its thrilling all-new 2022 ELANTRA N for the North American market in a virtual debut. With the introduction of ELANTRA N, Hyundai has rounded-out its N brand line-up of ‘Everyday Sports Cars.’ ELANTRA N is a high-performance variant of the new Elantra.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 17, 2021 – The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, Kona, Ioniq Hybrid and Elantra Hybrid have earned spots on U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 “Best New Cars for Teens” list. In the crowded sedan & SUV marketplace, Hyundai stands out for its advanced safety, Bluelink connected car system and driver assistance...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 12, 2021 – Hyundai will present the North American reveal of the all-new 2022 Elantra N on Aug. 19 at 9:45 a.m. PDT (12:45 p.m. EDT). With the introduction of Elantra N, Hyundai rounds out its N brand line-up of ‘Everyday Sports Cars.’

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Aug. 3, 2021 – Hyundai today gave top U.S. media the first opportunity to drive its highly anticipated Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle. The 2022 Santa Cruz breaks new ground within the SUV, Truck and Crossover segments by offering a true Sport Adventure Vehicle unlike anything else in the U.S. market.

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Aug. 3, 2021 – Hyundai today provided top U.S. media the first opportunity to drive it’s exhilarating Kona N high performance SUV at a Santa Cruz media event. Hyundai’s Kona N conveys its high-performance philosophy and ambition for sustainable driving fun. Kona N is not only the latest addition to Hyundai’s growing...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 3, 2021 – Hyundai Motor America reported total July sales of 68,500 units, a 19% increase compared with July 2020. This was the fifth consecutive month with at least a double digit increase in sales. Hyundai also set July total sales records for Venue and Kona.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 2, 2021 – Hyundai today announced the addition of a new, rugged Santa Fe XRT trim with a bold, new look for enthusiasts. The Santa Fe XRT offers new exterior styling attributes distinct from standard Santa Fe models, including XRT-exclusive wheels and special dark exterior elements.