Releases

Sept. 5, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Company is aware of the immigration enforcement action that took place at the construction site of its supplier, the HL-GA Battery Company in Bryan County, Georgia.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 3, 2025 – To support its all-new, bigger and better than ever Palisade SUV, Hyundai is launching a new national marketing campaign featuring the Palisade Hybrid on Sept. 4.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 3, 2025 – Hyundai Motor America reported August total sales of 88,523 units, a 12% increase compared with August 2024 and an all-time August record. Hyundai set total sales records in August for Elantra N, Elantra HEV, Santa Fe HEV, Palisade, IONIQ 5, and Santa Fe family.

SEOUL, August 31, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today officially launched the Next Urban Mobility Alliance (NUMA), a public-private partnership initiative to transform urban transportation environments through advanced mobility technologies.

SEOUL/NEW YORK, August 28, 2025 – Hyundai CRADLE, Hyundai Motor Group’s global open innovation hub, is entering a partnership with UNCAGED Innovations, the world’s leading biomaterials company to create sustainable, animal-free leather for automotive interiors using grain byproducts.  

BUSAN, August 26, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) demonstrated its global hydrogen leadership at the 16th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM16), reinforcing the Group’s commitment to advancing hydrogen innovation on an international stage.

SEOUL, August 25, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today announced a significant increase in investment to USD 26 billion in the United States, reinforcing its long-term commitment to innovation, jobs creation, and sustainable growth across key industries.

SEOUL, August 25, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Group’s commitment to leadership and innovation in the global automotive industry has been recognized with two 2025 Automotive News All-Star Awards.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., August 21, 2025 – Hyundai has once again been recognized as the top mass-market brand in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study, marking the sixth consecutive year the brand has earned this distinction.

SEOUL/COLOGNE, August 20, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Company is making its debut at gamescom 2025, becoming the first automotive company to claim a solo spot in the ‘Retro & Family Area’ with its self-developed ‘INSTEROID Retro Arcade’ game, which combines vintage gaming charm with automotive innovation.

SEOUL, August 20, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Company is participating in the 13th World Congress of the Econometric Society (ESWC 2025), held at COEX in Seoul, to present its comprehensive hydrogen vision and exhibit the all-new NEXO fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV).

SEOUL, August 20, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has reinforced its leadership in the software-defined vehicle (SDV) era by sharing the latest technology standards and software development system with its key partners, strengthening the foundation for collaboration. 

SEOUL, August 18, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) Executive Chair Euisun Chung, Founding Chairman Ju-yung Chung, and Honorary Chairman Mong-Koo Chung have been recognized with the Automotive News Centennial Award for their outstanding contribution to the global automotive industry.

SEOUL/LOS ANGELES, August 12, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Company and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) today announced the exhibition Tavares Strachan: The Day Tomorrow Began, as part of the ongoing partnership between Hyundai Motor and LACMA.

DETROIT/SEOUL, August 6, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Company and General Motors announced plans for their first five co-developed vehicles, marking a significant milestone in their previously announced strategic collaboration.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 1, 2025 – Hyundai Motor America reported July total sales of 79,543 units, a 15% increase compared with July 2024 and an all-time July record. Hyundai set total sales records in July for Elantra HEV, Elantra N, Santa Fe HEV, Palisade, IONIQ 5, and Santa Fe family. Electrified vehicle sales reached new heights,...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 31, 2025 – Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 N has been named the Official Winter EV of New England and Best In-Class Performance Car and the Tucson has also been awarded Best In-Class SUV by the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) in their Winter Test evaluation.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 29, 2025 – The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid has been awarded one of the Best Cars for Car Seats by Cars.com. With 51 vehicles tested, Tucson is one of seven vehicles to earn this recognition.

SEOUL, July 22, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Company today marks two major milestones for IONIQ Forest: the 10th anniversary of its launch and 1 million trees planted globally.

SEOUL, July 21, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Company and Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) Robotics LAB have clinched several victories across multiple categories at the prestigious Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2025 competition.

SEOUL, July 16, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Company has completed the development of the IONIQ 9-based Seed Ball Drone Station to support forest restoration projects in Korea, following the launch of the IONIQ 5 Monitoring Drone Station in 2023.

The following is a summary of changes to Hyundai Motor America’s new vehicle lineup for the 2026 model year. This document will be updated regularly, creating a one-stop overview for the most up-to-date news on Hyundai’s vehicle lineup.

SEOUL, July 10, 2025 — Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation officially launched their industrial wearable robot, the X-ble Shoulder, in the Korean market with a handover ceremony for the first unit to Korean Air on July 8.

SEOUL/WEST SUSSEX, July 10, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Company today unveiled IONIQ 6 N to the world at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, marking a pivotal milestone in Hyundai N’s electrification journey.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 7, 2025 – Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 XRT has been named the Best U.S.- Built Sports Vehicle of the Year by American Cars And Racing (ACAR).

MARKHAM, ONT. (July 7, 2025) – IONIQ 5 owner Patrick Nadeau has reached the destination of his epic EV journey to the Arctic Circle.

SEOUL, July 4, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Company has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing the company's comprehensive efforts, achievements, goals, and future plans for sustainable business operations.

SEOUL, July 2, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is gearing up for the world premiere of its eagerly awaited IONIQ 6 N at the prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 10, 2025, 12:30 BST / 20:30 KST.

SEOUL – July 2, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) is opening the ‘UX Studio Seoul’ in Gangnam – an iconic Seoul district and tech startup hub – on July 3.

SEOUL, July 2, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has been recognized by TIME magazine as an "Automotive Darkhorse" in "The 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025," marking the Group's first appearance on the prestigious annual list.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 1, 2025 – Hyundai Motor America reported June total sales of 69,702 units, a 3% increase compared with June 2024. Elantra N (+33%) and Santa Fe HEV (+39%) set new total sales records in June, which contained three fewer selling days than last year. June total sales of hybrid vehicles jumped 3%, resulting in the...

SEOUL, June 30, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has been ranked as the top corporation in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) for the second consecutive year, underscoring its continued leadership in product quality and customer satisfaction across its Hyundai Motor, Kia and Genesis brands.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 30, 2025 – Hyundai and its Asian American marketing agency of record, TEN Advertising, launched a new creative campaign featuring the first-ever 2026 IONIQ 9 3-row electric SUV.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 26, 2025 – Hyundai ranked second among mass-market brands and third overall in the industry for the second consecutive year in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS)℠.

LEATHERHEAD/SEOUL, June 24, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Company’s first high-performance EV, the IONIQ 5 N, has been awarded a prestigious Five-Star Car award by Autocar, a globally respected automotive publication.

CANNES/SEOUL, June 23, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Company captured the spotlight this week at the prestigious Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity with its short film ‘Night Fishing.’

NÜRBURGRING/SEOUL, June 23, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Company’s high-performance N brand clinched its fifth consecutive TCR class victory while marking its 10th straight appearance at the 24h Nürburgring.

SEOUL, June 20, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has reaffirmed its leadership in vehicle safety, achieving the highest number of models awarded in the 2025 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash test evaluations.

SEOUL/CANNES, FRANCE, June 18, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Company netted a Grand Prix, two Gold Lions, and a Silver Lion at the 2025 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity for its acclaimed short film project, ‘Night Fishing,’ and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven CSR marketing campaign, ‘Tree Correspondents’.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 17, 2025 – Hyundai has secured five vehicles on the 2025 Cars.com American-Made Index.