Releases

SEOUL, August 29, 2022 – Hyundai Motor Group is pleased to announce that its three automotive brands — Genesis, Hyundai Motor and Kia — have topped J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) StudySM in recognition of their product lineups’ high level of advanced technologies.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 25, 2022 – J.D. Power designated Hyundai as its overall innovation leader for the mass market segment in the 2022 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study, released today.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 – The 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, Tucson, Elantra Hybrid and Kona have earned U.S. News & World Report’s “Best New Cars for Teens” awards.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 19, 2022 – Eleven Hyundai models were recognized in MotorTrend’s Ultimate Car Rankings for the second half of 2022.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 18, 2022 – Hyundai has released pricing for the 2023 Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle, including the new Santa Cruz Night model.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 18, 2022 – The 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 earned Car and Driver’s EV of the Year Award, adding another coveted honor to its trophy case.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug.12, 2022 – Hyundai Motor America and its African American marketing agency of record, Culture Brands were recognized by the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) with a Salute to Excellence Award for its OKAY Hyundai campaign.

SEOUL, August 4, 2022 – Hyundai Motor, Genesis and Kia, Hyundai Motor Group’s three automotive brands, won eight design awards, including two ‘Best of the Best’ and six ‘Winner’ honors, at the Red Dot Award: Brand & Communication Design 2022, hosted by Germany’s Design Zentrum Nordrhein-Westfalen.

MONTGOMERY, Ala., August 2, 2022 – Hyundai Motor America announced its partnership with Children’s of Alabama in support of its Health Education and Safety Center program.

WHEN: Saturday, July 30 - 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. Opportunities to capture photos and b-roll of proper car seat installation and other child passenger safety systems.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 21, 2022 – J.D. Power today designated the Hyundai Palisade and Santa Cruz as the most appealing vehicles in their segments in the 2022 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study.

SEOUL/FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 19, 2022 – Hyundai Motor Company announced appointing Brian Latouf to the new position of Global Chief Safety Officer, (GCSO).

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 18, 2022 – Randy Parker, senior vice president, national sales, Hyundai Motor America, will be recognized as an Industry Influencer by the Automotive Hall of Fame during its annual event on July 21 in Detroit.

BUSAN, July 14, 2022 – Hyundai Motor’s high-performance N sub-brand is revealing its electrification vision to demonstrate the company’s commitment to future-focused zero-emissions technologies. RN22e and N Vision 74 are inspirational examples of N’s electrification vision.

SEOUL, July 13, 2022 – Hyundai Motor Company launched the eagerly awaited IONIQ 6 Electrified Streamliner with a digital world premiere film (https://youtu.be/GVcXwIL9OFw). As the new model in the brand’s IONIQ all-electric lineup brand, the electrified streamliner’s array of advanced technologies, personalized space and features and...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 6, 2022 – Kristin Gomez, senior group manager, regulatory compliance and eco-mobility, was named Woman of the Year by the National Hispanic Business Women Association (NHBWA) for her contribution to corporate responsibility.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 30, 2022 – Hyundai’s all-new 2022 IONIQ 5 (built after December 2021) has received an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS (TSP+) designation.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 30, 2022 – Hyundai today released a summary of changes to its lineup for the 2023 model year.

The following is a summary of changes to the Hyundai new vehicle lineup for 2023 model year. This document will be updated regularly, creating a one-stop overview for the most up-to-date news on the Hyundai vehicle lineup.

SEOUL, June 28, 2022 – Hyundai Motor Company today revealed the streamlined and timeless design of the highly anticipated IONIQ 6, the second model in its IONIQ dedicated all-electric-vehicle lineup brand.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 28, 2022 – The J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) ranked the Hyundai Accent as the best small car in initial quality today.

SEOUL, June 27, 2022 – Hyundai Motor Company’s global brand campaign, ‘The Bigger Crash,’ won the Silver Lions award at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2022 in France, one of the most prestigious advertisement accolades in the world.

SUPERIOR TWP., Mich., June 27, 2022 – Hyundai Motor America and Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc., (HATCI) together celebrated the $51.4 million expansion project for a new Safety Test and Investigation Laboratory (STIL) at a groundbreaking ceremony.

SEOUL, June 20, 2022 – Hyundai Motor Company today revealed a design concept sketch of its highly anticipated IONIQ 6, the second model in Hyundai’s IONIQ all-electric vehicle lineup brand.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 16, 2022 – Hyundai has released pricing for the new 2023 Palisade SUV, including its new XRT model. For the 2023 model year, the enhanced Palisade delivers a bold, premium presence with an upscale interior, advanced technologies, new convenience features and safety content.

CHICAGO, June 14, 2022 – Hyundai Motor America and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago hosted a car seat safety check event at the 10th annual Move for Kids 5K walk and rally in Chicago.

CHICAGO, May 18, 2022 – Hyundai’s all-new IONIQ 5 electric sport utility vehicle has been added to Consumer Guide’s ® 2022 Best Buy Awards for its driving range of more than 300 miles, balanced driving dynamics and ambitious interior and exterior styling.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 12, 2022 – Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 takes home top honors being named CUV of Texas and Electric Vehicle of Texas by the Texas Auto Writers Association.

SEOUL, May 10, 2022 – Hyundai Motor Company today launched a global manifesto campaign called ‘Innovation Begins, from Very Human Things’ to share its vision for self-driving robotaxis.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 28, 2022 – The Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) named the Hyundai Santa Cruz the 2022 Best Pickup Truck for the second year in a row during the NWAPA MudFest competition in Shelton, Washington.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 27, 2022 – Automotive writers Jill Ciminillo and Kristin Shaw will drive a 2022 Santa Cruz Limited in the seventh annual Rebelle Rally, an all-women, off-road navigational challenge held in the deserts of California and Nevada.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 25, 2022 – Hyundai Motor America and its African American marketing agency of record, Culture Brands, have launched a new campaign for the award-winning, all-electric 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 22, 2022 – The Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid has been named the 2022 Best Plug-in Hybrid by U.S. News & World Report.

NEW YORK/SEOUL, April 21, 2022 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has won a series of highly sought-after accolades at the prestigious World Car Awards (WCA), with the Hyundai IONIQ 5 securing the World Car of the Year, World Electric Vehicle of the Year, and World Car Design of the Year.

SEOUL, April 21, 2022 — Hyundai Motor Company designs took nine honors at the world-renowned International Forum (iF) Design Award 2022.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 21, 2022 – Hyundai Motor America has been ranked first in customer loyalty in the automotive industry for the 13th consecutive year according to the Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index (CLEI).

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 19, 2022 – Hyundai’s Tucson SUV has been named the 2022 Best Compact SUV for Families by U.S. News & World Report.

NEW YORK/SEOUL, April 13, 2022 – The highly acclaimed Hyundai IONIQ 5 won big at the prestigious 2022 World Car Awards today, with the all-electric crossover named overall World Car of the Year, World Electric Vehicle of the Year and World Car Design of the Year. 

NEW YORK, April 13, 2022 – Hyundai today unveiled its significantly enhanced 2023 Palisade SUV in a global debut at the New York International Auto Show.

MONTGOMERY, Ala., April 12, 2022 – Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) today announced it will continue to grow its sport utility vehicle production capabilities later this year with the addition of the hybrid version of the Santa Fe.