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SEOUL, January 28, 2021 — Hyundai Motor Company announced today that SangYup Lee, Senior Vice President and Head of Hyundai Global Design Center, is the recipient of the coveted Grand Prize of Design at the 36th edition of Festival Automobile International (FAI).

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 20, 2021 – Today, the 2021 Hyundai Accent received a Best Value in America Award from Vincentric, the automotive research firm specializing in automotive cost of ownership. This is the third overall win for the Accent in the Subcompact segment, and second year in a row.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 11, 2021 – The 2021 Hyundai Elantra was named winner of the 2021 North American Car of the Year award today by the North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) automotive media jury. This is the second time the Hyundai sedan has won Car of the Year (2012). Only two cars have won the award more than...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 7, 2021 – This week, the 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Sonata Hybrid were respectively named “Best Economy Car to Buy 2021” and “Best Sedan and Best Hybrid to Buy 2021” by The Car Connection in this year’s annual awards.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 5, 2020 – The 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid last month was named a 2020 CarBuzz Favorite Car of the Year in the award’s “Save the Planet” category. The 2020 CarBuzz Awards represent the best vehicles across 10 categories, each with its own unique criteria on which winners are selected.

SEOUL, December 29, 2020 — Hyundai Motor Company announced its win of four accolades at this year’s GOOD DESIGN Awards. Hyundai’s two most progressive EV concepts, 45 and Prophecy, together with the all-new 2021 Hyundai Elantra and the Hyundai Hi-Charger, an ultra-fast EV charging infrastructure, were recognized in the Awards’...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 17, 2020 – The 2021 Hyundai Elantra was named one of the three finalists for the prestigious 2021 North American Car of the Year award today. The winner will be announced in January during a virtual event.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 15, 2020 – The 2021 Hyundai Palisade SUV received a 2020 TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) award today from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This designation now means Hyundai has most combined TSP+ and TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP)-rated vehicles in the automotive industry.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 9, 2020 – Hyundai today received 2021 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards for the Santa Fe, Kona Electric and Elantra models in their respective mid-size SUV, electric vehicle and compact car segments. The annual Best Buy Awards are determined based on an extended regimen of expert vehicle evaluation and testing of...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. Dec. 2, 2020 – The Hyundai Palisade, Kona, Venue, and Accent models earned 2021 Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy awards for their respective vehicle classes – midsize SUV, subcompact crossover and subcompact car. For an impressive fourth year in a row, the Accent receives the Best Buy subcompact car award.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 27, 2020 – Hyundai Motor America has resolved an inquiry by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding the timeliness and scope of its 2015 and 2017 recalls involving 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. These recalls addressed manufacturing issues that could lead to...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 18, 2020 – Hyundai’s 2021 Sonata won the prestigious ALG Residual Value Award (RVA) in the midsize car segment. This honor recognizes vehicles that are projected to hold the highest percentage of their Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) after a three-year period, a critical aspect in the total cost of...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. Nov. 17, 2020 – Hyundai was named 2021 Best SUV Brand by U.S. News & World Report today. Hyundai has a full lineup of award-winning SUVs including the Hyundai Palisade, Santa Fe, Kona, Kona EV, subcompact Venue, NEXO and all-new 2022 Tucson for a variety of customer preferences. Hyundai recently announced plans for 12...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. Nov. 11, 2020 – The Hyundai Palisade earned another accolade this week with the 2021 Palisade Calligraphy named the Mid-Size SUV of Texas at the 2020 Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) Annual Texas Truck Rodeo. 39 trucks and SUVs competed in at the two-day Texas Truck Rodeo annual competition.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 10, 2020 – Three leaders from Hyundai’s U.S. and Mexico operations have been recognized by Automotive News as among the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto industry. Olabisi Boyle, the vice president, Product Planning and Mobility Strategy of Hyundai Motor North America, Claudia Marquez, the CEO of...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 6, 2020 – During the past year, 96% of the Hyundai vehicles produced for sale in the U.S. offered Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) as standard equipment, meeting a voluntary industry commitment two years in advance of the deadline.

SEOUL, October 22, 2020 — Hyundai Motor Company today reaffirmed its global design leadership by winning three prestigious 2020 Red Dot Awards in the Design Concept group, including ‘Best of the Best’, in the Mobility & Transportation category.

SEOUL, October 09, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Company announced today it has won the Design Value Award 2020 from the Design Management Institute (DMI) in Boston, Mass.

September 24, 2020

SEOUL, September 17, 2020 – The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) has awarded Hyundai with three 2020 International Design Excellence Awards® (IDEA). The Vest Exoskeleton (VEX) has been named a Gold Award winner in the Commercial & Industrial Products category. In the Automotive & Transportation category, the Hyundai 45 concept...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 8, 2020 – In the newest installment of Hyundai’s ongoing video series highlighting real owners, Hyundai shares a remarkable story about a woman involved in a crash who was able to walk away from the potentially life-altering event unharmed. The video, Still A Mom, is now available on Hyundai’s YouTube...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 8, 2020 – Dana W. White, Chief Communications Officer, Hyundai Motor North America, has been named to the Women in Automotive board.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 27, 2020 – The 2020 Hyundai Sonata and Santa Fe have both earned coveted spots on the U.S. News & World Report “Best New Cars for Teens” list and the 2017 Hyundai Tucson has been selected to be included on the “Best Used SUV for Teens” list.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 26, 2020 – During the COVID-19 pandemic, pet adoptions have surged nationwide. In celebration of National Dog Day, Autotrader has named the 2020 Hyundai Kona as one the 10 Best Cars for Dog Lovers.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 20, 2020 – The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced that Hyundai tied for the most combined TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) and TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP)-rated vehicles in the automotive industry today.

SEOUL, August 4, 2020 — Hyundai Motor Company and Genesis today announced they have won seven 2020 Red Dot Design Awards. This year, the companies took the ‘Best of the Best’ and six Winners all in the Brand & Communication Design area.

SEOUL, July 28, 2019 — Hyundai Motor Company today won two 2020 Future Mobility of the Year (FMOTY) Awards for HDC-6 NEPTUNE and the company’s built-in e-scooter. Established by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Graduate School for Green Transportation in 2019, the awards recognize concept vehicles that make...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 28, 2020 – The well-equipped Hyundai Sonata has been recognized by WardsAuto for its user- friendly interaction with the vehicle’s driver-assist technologies.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 30, 2020 – Heading into summer, Hyundai Motor America wants to remind everyone to check the rear seats when exiting a vehicle. This simple act can help prevent child deaths from heatstroke in vehicles.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 24, 2020 – The J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) ranked Hyundai Tucson as the best compact SUV in initial quality today. The Hyundai Veloster also earned the top score in the compact sporty car vehicle segment.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 22, 2020 – Venue has been named to the Wards 10 Best Interiors list for its creative and expressive interior design.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 18, 2020 – For the third year in a row, Hyundai was identified as having the Best Non-Luxury Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Program by Autotrader. Hyundai’s industry-leading CPO program offers America’s Best Warranty coverage, ensures vehicles pass an extensive inspection, and provides roadside assistance as well...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 16, 2020 – The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe was awarded Best-in-Class Mid-Sized SUV by the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) as a part of the organization’s annual Winter Vehicle Awards.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May. 12, 2020 – As the class of 2020 enters one of the most difficult economic climates in recent history, Autotrader lists the Hyundai Kona among the 10 Best Cars for Recent College Graduates who are considering practicality and affordability when it comes to their car purchase.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 4, 2020 – Hyundai Venue is the most recent addition to the 2020 Consumer Guide Best Buy Lineup thanks to a rare mid-year evaluation by the publication.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 28, 2020 – Hyundai’s 2020 Kona Electric and IONIQ received Best Electric Vehicle and Best Hybrid Car awards from U.S. News & World Report.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 27, 2020 – The all-new 2020 Hyundai Sonata and Sonata Hybrid have achieved an overall five-star safety rating – the highest possible score – after attaining high scores from each of the rating categories in the latest evaluations conducted by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway...

SEOUL/OFFENBACH/LONDON, 22 April 2020 – Kona Electric has been acknowledged as the Best Small Family Car in the inaugural TopGear Electric Awards, after it completed a 1,600-kilometers road trip across 9 European countries. Hyundai Motor’s fully electric SUV was not only commended for its efficiency and long-distance capability but also for...

SEOUL, March 30, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Group’s latest exoskeleton wearable robot, Vest Exoskeleton (VEX), has won the Product Design category (Innovative Product field) at the Red Dot Design Awards, the prestigious international design competition, now in its 60th year.

DUBLIN / SEOUL / BOSTON, March 26, 2020 – Aptiv (NYSE: APTV) and Hyundai Motor Group are pleased to announce they have completed the formation of their 50/50 autonomous driving joint venture aimed at advancing the companies’ shared vision of making mobility more safe, green, connected, and accessible.