Releases

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 29, 2024 – In Celebration of Black History Month, Hyundai proudly honored the African American community through a comprehensive program comprising philanthropic initiatives, community-based support and sponsorships.

SEOUL, February 28, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) is announcing that the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) has honored a total of 16 models from Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, and Genesis, with the prestigious IIHS 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) and TSP+ awards — more than any other automaker in the annual assessment.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 – Hyundai Motor America has met the tougher safety criteria instituted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for its 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) and TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) awards with seven Hyundai vehicles awarded to date.

SEOUL/GENEVA, February 27, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company’s IONIQ 5 N is among the Top Three in the World finalists for the 2024 World Performance Car.

ATLANTA, Feb. 26, 2024 – Governor Brian P. Kemp, First Lady Marty A. Kemp, along with president and global COO of Hyundai Motor Company and president and CEO of Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America José Muñoz celebrated Hyundai Motor Group’s (HMG) positive impact on the State of Georgia.

São Paulo, February 22, 2024 – Euisun Chung, Executive Chair of Hyundai Motor Group (the Group), is currently visiting Brazil, and has met with the country’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

SEOUL, February 18, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) announced its 2024 first-half ZER01NE Accelerator program, an open innovation platform to facilitate collaboration between startups and the Group on various projects.

SEOUL, February 16, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company today welcomed Fitch Ratings’ (Fitch) upgrade of the company’s Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) and senior unsecured ratings to A- with a stable outlook from a previous rating of BBB+.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 14, 2024 – To celebrate football’s biggest game, Hyundai went offline to conquer the weekend in the all-new Santa Fe SUV and handed its Instagram account over to 22 other brands including, Weber Grills, the Los Angeles Rams, the Houston Texans, Mint Mobile and more.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 14, 2024 – The all-electric Hyundai IONIQ 6 has been named the 2023 CleanTechnica Car of the Year, solidifying its position as a leader in today’s EV landscape.

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 9, 2024 – Announced in July 2023, IONNA, the joint venture to build a high-powered EV charging network across North America, has received approval from regulatory authorities, and is now officially commencing operations.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 8, 2024 – Hyundai’s award-winning IONIQ 6 sedan has today been named MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice for Best Electric Vehicle.

CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2024 – Hyundai’s award-winning, all-electric IONIQ 6[1] sedan was today named Favorite Plug-In Vehicle by the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 7, 2024 – Hyundai’s award-winning IONIQ 5 electric SUV was named Best Electric Vehicle of 2024 by Cars.com for a second year in a row, surpassing all 2024 EVs tested by Cars.com’s editorial team of expert car reviewers.

SEOUL, February 6, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company today welcomed Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) upgrade of the company’s corporate rating to A3 with a stable outlook from a previous rating of Baa1 with a positive outlook. 

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 6, 2024 – Hyundai’s all-new 2024 Kona Electric has today been named the Vincentric Best Value in America™ winner in the Subcompact SUV segment.

SEOUL, February 5, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company and the Whitney Museum of American Art today announced a new 10-year partnership that enables artists to test their aspirations and incubate their creativity.

SUPERIOR TWP., Mich., Feb. 1, 2024 – As Black History Month begins, Hyundai Motor America is proud to announce the third consecutive year of the Progress Project, in which the company provides financial assistance to black-owned small businesses in a region.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 31, 2024 – Hyundai received seven Editors’ Choice Awards from Car and Driver.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 29, 2024 – For the first time in team history, Hyundai started from the pole position at Daytona International Speedway with reigning 2023 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC) Champion, Harry Gottsacker, leading the grid in the No. 33 Hyundai Elantra N TCR for Bryan Herta Autosport (BHA).

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 26, 2024 – Hyundai launches the all-new 2024 Santa Fe with a national campaign during professional football’s conference championship games on Jan. 28.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 24, 2024 – Hyundai has released pricing for the all-new 2024 Santa Fe SUV with a premium new design, standard three-row seating, standard 2.5L turbocharged powertrain, and an entry price of $33,950*.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 23, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America has been ranked first in customer loyalty in the automotive industry for the 15th consecutive year according to the Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index (CLEI).

SEOUL, JANUARY 23, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company and Rhizome announce the relaunch of ‘Seven on Seven’ (7x7) to take place on January 27, 2024, at the New Museum in New York City. After a hiatus during the pandemic, the iconic art and technology program returns this year with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI).

SEOUL, January 22, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation today unveiled the ‘Active Air Skirt’ (AAS) technology that minimizes the aerodynamic resistance generated during high-speed driving, effectively improving the driving range and driving stability of electric vehicles (EVs).

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 22, 2024 – The IONIQ 5 Disney100 Platinum Edition is now available for sale at select Hyundai dealerships starting at $59,400. First revealed as a concept car at the 2023 New York Auto Show, marks the first time ever that Hyundai vehicle designers have created a vehicle with visual creative input from Walt Disney...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 18, 2023 – Hyundai is set to field seven Hyundai Elantra N TCR entries in the 2024 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC) season in pursuit of a fifth-consecutive Manufacturers’ Championship title.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 18, 2024 – Three Hyundai models have today been recognized with 2024 Best Cars for the Money awards from U.S. News & World Report.

SEOUL, January 16, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company has been recognized yet again for its innovative design competitiveness by winning six top honors at the 2023 GOOD DESIGN Awards in the U.S., including four in the Transportation category and two in the Interactive Media category.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 16, 2024 – The Hyundai IONIQ 6[iii] electric sedan has been named a 2024 EV Pulse Editor’s Choice.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 16, 2024 – Hyundai Motor America named John Schwegman as the executive director of fleet sales & operations. Schwegman will focus on Hyundai's phased expansion of its fleet sales channel. He will also support the development of the existing Hyundai product portfolio, notably electric vehicles. He will report to...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 16, 2024 – Hyundai Motor America is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Hyundai. This year, 73% of responders said it’s a Great Place To Work – 16 points higher than the average U.S. company.

SEOUL, January 14, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company today officially launched immersive content on Roblox, following an open beta showcase on January 8 as part of the company’s participation at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024.

SEOUL, January 11, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company today unveiled the ‘IONIQ 5 N NPX1,’ a concept model equipped with prototype N Performance Parts, at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024.

SEOUL/LAS VEGAS, January 10, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation’s Creative Talent Platform, ZER01NE, will be taking part in CES 2024 from January 9–12, 2024.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 10, 2024 – Hyundai has been ranked highest among mass market manufacturer websites according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Manufacturer Website Evaluation Study—Winter.

LAS VEGAS, January 9, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company is showcasing future technologies from across Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) at CES 2024 in Las Vegas from January 9–12.

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2024 – Supernal LLC – Hyundai Motor Group’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company – today unveiled S-A2, its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle product concept at CES 2024.

LAS VEGAS, January 8, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company today presented its vision for a hydrogen-powered, software-driven transformation beyond mobility applications at CES 2024.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 5, 2024 – Hyundai has been recognized as an industry leader by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in its new 2023 Automotive Trends Report – one of the industry’s most recognized vehicle studies for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy.