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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 25, 2023 – As part of its ongoing efforts to assist customers and communities affected by the social-media driven thefts of certain vehicles not equipped with push-button ignitions and engine immobilizers, Hyundai today announced five national multi-day anti-theft mobile clinics to occur before year-end.

SAVANNAH, Ga, Oct. 25, 2023 – Today, Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) celebrated the one-year anniversary of its groundbreaking in Bryan County by officially releasing the latest design renderings of the electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facility, also known as the Metaplant.

CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct. 19, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America and Hyundai of North Charleston recently donated $20,000 to the Lowcountry Food Bank of North Charleston to support local hunger relief initiatives in the area.

SEOUL, October 18, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today announced it will collaborate with smartphone platform companies to allow a wider variety of iOS and Android phone users to gain digital access to Hyundai, Kia and Genesis brand vehicles via the Digital Key 2 convenience feature.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Oct. 18, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) continue their collaboration this year as Hyundai donates an additional $50,000 to the hospital’s Car Seat Safety Program.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 17, 2023 – Brandon Ramirez, director, corporate social responsibility and external relations, was recognized with multiple awards for his community leadership.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 17, 2023– As part of its partnership as the exclusive North American automotive sponsor for the Disney100 Celebration, Hyundai is unveiling the IONIQ 5 Disney100 Platinum Edition during “Dancing with the Stars” as part of their Disney100 Night, airing Tuesday, Oct. 17 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT/PDT, 7:00-9:01 p.m....

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 16, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America (HMA) secured the 2023 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC) Drivers’, Manufacturers’ and Team Championship titles at Road Atlanta with a hugely successful season finale.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 16, 2023 – In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, Hyundai celebrated Hispanic and Latino history, culture and influence in the U.S., with a multifaceted program that included philanthropic and community-based support and sponsorships.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 10, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America and Children’s of Alabama hosted a child safety seat event at The Summit Birmingham in Birmingham, Alabama, affirming its commitment to safety, especially for young passengers.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 – In honor of Hyundai Hope On Wheels’ 25th anniversary, the No. 33 Hyundai Elantra N TCR driven by Wickens and Gottsacker will once again wear a special livery during the Fox Factory 120 race on Friday, Oct. 13.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 – Ahead of the eighth-annual Rebelle Rally, Hyundai Motor America is revealing the modifications and custom graphic wrap for the Brute Squad’s Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle entry.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 9, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America and its U.S. Hispanic marketing agency, Lopez Negrete Communications, launched a new creative campaign for the three-row flagship 2024 SUV Palisade.

SEOUL, Oct. 5, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Company was recently named the winner of Autoweek’s inaugural 2023 Vanguard Awards in the Company category.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. Oct. 5, 2023 – In conjunction with Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) School of Journalism & Graphic Communication (SJGC), The Driving Force (TDF) and the Black Automotive Media Group (BAMG), Hyundai Motor America announced a sponsorship of a 10-week fall semester internship at FAMU designed for journalism students...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 5, 2023 – Hyundai Motor North America today announced that it is adopting North American Charging Standard (NACS) ports for its electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States and Canada.

SEOUL, October 4, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Company recently launched a global online campaign aligned with the all-new SANTA FE’s ‘Open for More’ concept that utilizes generative artificial intelligence (AI) to allow users to create their own outdoor dream destination. 

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 3, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America reported total September sales of 68,961 units, a 16% increase compared with September 2022.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 2, 2023 – Hyundai’s XCIENT Heavy-Duty Fuel Cell Truck has won the GREEN AWARD in the Mobility category at GTF Connect Los Angeles, hosted in Hollywood, California.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023 – Hyundai’s 2024 Santa Cruz has earned a Top Pick: Best Urban Pickup designation from Cars.com in its inaugural Pickup Truck Buying Guide.

WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 22, 2023 – Hyundai Hope On Wheels, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by Hyundai Motor America and its 830 U.S. dealers, celebrated a milestone year with Hyundai global leaders, members of congress, doctors, and researchers at its 25th Anniversary Gala.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 21, 2023 – To help encourage EV-curious customers to go electric, Hyundai is now offering customers who purchase or lease select Hyundai EVs a complimentary ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger and up to $600 off installation using the Hyundai Home Marketplace.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 18, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America continued their pursuit of the 2023 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Championship (IMPC) titles with the second endurance race of the season.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 18, 2023 – Hyundai is proud to announce that Chief Marketing Officer, Angela Zepeda, has been awarded the Adweek Marketing Vanguard Award for 2023.

DETROIT, Mich., Sep. 15, 2023 – DRIVEN: A Tribute to African American Achievement in the Automotive Industry honored Randy Parker, CEO, Hyundai Motor America with the Trailblazer Award.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 14, 2023 – The powertrain in Hyundai’s all-electric IONIQ 6 sedan was named one of the 2023 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems today.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 14, 2023 – Hyundai’s award-winning 2023 IONIQ 6 electric vehicle has been awarded a TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. and ANN ARBOR, Mich. Sept. 13, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai), including its luxury brand Genesis, and the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), today announced the release of a new report that details Hyundai’s robust contributions to the United States economy, including an in-depth review of Hyundai’s...

SUPERIOR TWP., Mich., Sept. 12, 2023 – Hyundai Motor North America (HMNA) and Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc., (HATCI) today celebrated the opening of their $51.4 million Safety Test and Investigation Laboratory (STIL) at a ribbon cutting ceremony in Superior Township, Mich.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 – In honor of Hyundai’s Hope On Wheels 25th anniversary, the No. 33 Hyundai Elantra N TCR driven by Wickens and Gottsacker will be dressed in a special livery during the Indianapolis Motor Speedway 240 race on Saturday, Sept. 16.

BALTIMORE, Sept. 12, 2023 – Hyundai today unveiled its innovative 2024 Kona SUV to U.S. media in Baltimore, Maryland.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sep. 11, 2023 – Jen Cheng Lee, director of retail operations, Hyundai Motor America, has been named a 2023 Automotive News Rising Star.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 8, 2023 – In response to persistent thefts targeting certain Hyundai vehicles without push-button ignitions and immobilizing anti-theft devices, Hyundai Motor America is collaborating with St. Louis County, St. Louis County Police, the City of Jennings and the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis to provide...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., September 6, 2023 – Hyundai Hope On Wheels, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by Hyundai Motor America and its 830 U.S. dealers, announced the 2023 winners of its annual research and programmatic grants, part of Hyundai Hope on Wheels' $25 million commitment in 2023 to fund pediatric cancer research grants...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 6, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America is bringing in-vehicle payments to customers with the introduction of Hyundai Pay.

SAVANNAH, Ga., Sept. 5, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America announced new partnerships with Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity and Coastal Bryan Tree Foundation, two local nonprofits in the Savannah, Georgia area.

Miami, Sept. 1, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America presents the first North American public appearance of its class leading Sonata and Elantra during the 2023 Miami International Auto Show.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 1, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America reported total August sales of 65,046 units, a 1% increase compared with August 2022.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 31, 2023 – Hyundai Motor North America has hired Chris Paukert as senior group manager, product public relations, effective Sept. 5, 2023.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 30, 2023 – Hyundai today launched the improved 2024 Elantra compact sedan for the North American market during a YouTube news conference.