Releases

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.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 28, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America earned two positions on the podium at the Virginia Is For Racing Lovers Grand Prix this weekend.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 25, 2023 – As Hyundai Motor America continues their pursuit in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC) championship, Bryan Herta Autosport’s (BHA) Robert Wickens and Harry Gottsacker currently sit atop of the points standings after the pairing captured a podium finish at the previous race at Road America.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 24, 2023 – Today, J.D. Power named Hyundai as its overall innovation leader for the mass market segment in the 2023 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 16, 2023 – In support of residents and communities affected by the wildfires in Maui, Hyundai Motor America is announcing a multifaceted wildfire relief program to help deploy immediate humanitarian aid and provide financial relief for current Hyundai and Genesis owners and prospective customers who were impacted...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 8, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America earned another podium result with Bryan Herta Autosport’s (BHA) Robert Wickens and Harry Gottsacker finishing in third place at the Road America 120.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 3, 2023 – Fresh from a TCR victory at Lime Rock Park, Bryan Herta Autosport’s (BHA) Mark Wilkins and Mason Filippi head into the Road America weekend with hopes of extending the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC) Drivers’ Championship lead.

HOLYOKE, Mass., Aug. 2, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America and Baystate Health Foundation hosted a child safety seat check at Gary Rome Hyundai in Holyoke, Massachusetts in support of child passenger safety in the community.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 1, 2023 – Hyundai’s award-winning, all-electric IONIQ 5 has been named best all-wheel drive car by the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) in the organization’s Winter Test evaluations.

July 26, 2023 – Seven of the world’s leading automakers – BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, Stellantis NV – are creating a joint venture to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles in North America, by making EV charging more convenient, accessible and reliable.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 24, 2023 – Mark Wilkins and Mason Filippi claimed victory behind the wheel of the No. 33 Hyundai Elantra N TCR for Hyundai Motor America at the Lime Rock Park 100.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 24, 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 Mayor Muriel Bowser and acting Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela A. Smith to provide a mobile service center at RFK Stadium...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 20, 2023 – J.D. Power today named the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz as the most appealing vehicle in the midsize pickup segment in the 2023 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 20, 2023 – Following an impressive weekend at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Hyundai Motor America heads to Lime Rock Park in Connecticut this weekend with hopes of gaining the lead in the TCR Manufacturers’ Championship in a tight race between all four IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC) manufacturers.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 18, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America hosted a child safety seat check and pedestrian safety event at its national headquarters in Fountain Valley, California with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). This event is part of Hyundai’s expanded partnership with CHLA, which will enable more families in Los Angeles...

MADRID, July 11, 2023 - José Muñoz joins the ranks of Rafael Nadal, Carlos Sainz and other prominent Spaniards in receiving one of Spain’s top automotive honors.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 10, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America earned an IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge double podium with two Bryan Herta Autosport (BHA) pairings, Robert Wickens and Harry Gottsacker as well as Mark Wilkins and Mason Filippi at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.

SEOUL, July 6, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Company today announced several new positions and responsibilities as part of a global operations expansion to better align functional areas across the Americas, Europe and the India/Middle East/Africa regions, and enhance performance under the direction of José Muñoz, president and global chief operating...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jul. 6, 2023 – After a short break in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC) schedule, Hyundai Motor America heads north to Canada for the only international event of the year at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP). In the 2022 IMPC race at CTMP, former Bryan Herta Autosport (BHA) co-pairing of Canadian natives...

The following is a summary of changes to the Hyundai new vehicle lineup for 2024 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.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 30, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America and its Asian American marketing agency of record, TEN Advertising, launched their new campaign featuring the all-electric vehicle models, IONIQ 5 and the all-new IONIQ 6. The "Hot Place" campaign for the IONIQ was developed to achieve resonance with Asian American audiences,...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 29, 2023 – Angela Zepeda, chief marketing officer (CMO) of Hyundai Motor America, was selected to Forbes’ prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Influential CMOs.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. June 27, 2023 – Hyundai has hired Jim Park as the senior vice president, commercial vehicle and hydrogen business development, Hyundai Motor North America, effective June 12.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 26, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America continues to shine in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC) as Tyler Maxson and Bryan Ortiz, representing van der Steur Racing, claimed a well-deserved third-place finish at the renowned Watkins Glen International.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jun. 22, 2023 – After a successful weekend at Hyundai Motor America’s home event at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Hyundai now heads to Watkins Glen International leading the standings in the TCR Drivers’, Teams’, and Manufacturers’ championships.

CANNES, France. June 20, 2023 – Hyundai and The Trust, the award-winning creative content studio responsible for producing branded solutions for advertising partners of The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s and MarketWatch, today announced “Miles That Define Us” a custom campaign that brings to life Hyundai's commitment to social...

CHICAGO, June 15, 2023 – Hyundai’s award-winning, all-electric IONIQ 6 has been named Favorite Plug-In Vehicle by the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) at the organization’s recent Spring Rally event in Elkhart Lake, WI.

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill., June 13, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago hosted a child safety seat check at this year’s Move for Kids walk and rally for patients, families, and neighbors at Busse Woods Forest Preserve in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 12, 2023 – Hyundai’s 2023 SUV line-up leads the industry according to U.S. News and World Report’s Best SUV Brands list for 2023.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 6, 2023 – Hyundai received the most vehicles awarded across new- and used-car categories in the 2023 Best Cars for Teens by U.S. News & World Report. Four new Hyundai models were featured in addition to two older Hyundai models in the used car category.

SAVANNAH, Ga., June 5, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America announced a new partnership with Savannah State University, and the continuation of its partnership with Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital of Savannah and Safe Kids Savannah.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 1, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America reported total May sales of 70,001 units, an 18% increase compared with May 2022.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 31, 2023 – J.D. Power ranked Hyundai’s MyHyundai with Bluelink app third among manufacturers’ EV mobile apps in the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. OEM EV App Report, released this week.

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., May 31, 2023 – Hyundai celebrated both National Public Works Week and National Beach Safety Week at the Marine Safety Santa Cruz Vehicles Ribbon-Cutting on Thursday, May 25, where four Hyundai vehicles were donated to support the Marine Safety Division’s work of keeping beachgoers safe in the City of Santa Cruz.

MIAMI, May 26, 2023 – The National Salute to America’s Heroes presented by Hyundai returns to Miami Beach for the seventh year this Memorial Day weekend May 27-28, 2023.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 22, 2023 – Hyundai finishes the 51st ADAC TotalEnergies 24h Nürburgring with a win and a second-place finish around one of the most demanding racing circuits in the world.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY and IRVINE, Calif., May 18, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America and Kia America, Inc. today announced they have entered into an agreement to resolve class action litigation with owners of certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles without push-button ignitions and immobilizing anti-theft devices. The agreement, which could be valued at...

SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Mich., May 17, 2023 – Hyundai Motor North America has named Benjamin Michajlyszyn as the director of the safety test and investigations laboratory located in Superior Twp., Mich.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA - May 4, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America and its African American marketing agency of record, Culture Brands, launched their new multicultural campaign featuring the all-electric vehicle models, IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 2, 2023 – The Hyundai Palisade has been named a Wards 10 Best Interiors and UX winner for a second time.