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DETROIT, Nov. 19, 2021 – Hyundai Motor America was named ‘OEM of the Year’ and earned two of the ten coveted spots in the 2021 Wards 10 Best Engines and Propulsion Systems competition during this year’s Informa Tech Automotive Group’s Automotive Tech Week.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 19, 2021 – Hyundai has won the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best SUV Brand Honor.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 18, 2021 – The Hyundai Kona, Kona Electric, and Accent have won prestigious J.D. Power 2022 U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards in their respective Micro Utility, Electric, and Subcompact segments.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2021 – The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz and IONIQ 5 electric vehicle were named finalists for the 2022 North American Truck and Utility of the Year™ by the North American automotive media jury. The Santa Cruz is the first Hyundai model named a finalist for the Truck category. The winners for these two categories will be...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 10, 2021 – Hyundai’s all-new 2022 IONIQ 5 electric crossover vehicle earned the prestigious honor of Green SUV of the Year™ by Green Car Journal. Selecting the Green SUV of the Year™ is a distinguished jury of automotive experts and Green Car Journal staff.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 10, 2021 – The Hyundai brand has won the 2021 Newsweek Autos Awards Best Brand for your Buck honor, while Hyundai’s Santa Cruz and Elantra models have won the categories for Best Small Pickup Truck and Best Small Car, respectively. Vehicles considered for this award were ranked in their categories according to...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 3, 2021 – The Hyundai Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle earned a top honor, Compact SUV of Texas, during the 29th annual 2021 Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) Truck Rodeo. The two-day event brought together more than 40 auto writers with dozens of new trucks and SUVs to determine best-in-class models in...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 3, 2021 – Hyundai’s all-new 2022 Santa Cruz has been awarded a TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) designation when equipped with specific headlights, from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The Santa Cruz was recognized for meeting all six IIHS crash-worthiness evaluations and headlight performance.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 1, 2021 – During the past year, 98% of the Hyundai vehicles produced for sale in the U.S. now include four safety features as standard technology - Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist/Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist/Lane Following, and Driver Attention Warning.

SEOUL/OFFENBACH, October 28, 2021 – Fresh on the market and already a true winner: Hyundai Motor’s IONIQ 5 has won a 2022 German Car of the Year (GCOTY) award in the “New Energy” category. As a class winner, the automaker’s full-electric midsize CUV will automatically take part in the final round of the GCOTY. IONIQ 5 will compete...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 22, 2021 – The Hyundai Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle has been recognized as Best Pickup Truck for its design and utility by members of the Washington Automotive Press Association (WAPA). WAPA members evaluated more than 20 new vehicles at their recent October Fall Rally in North Beach, Md., on the Western...

MIAMI, Fla., Oct. 18, 2021 – The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz and Hyundai IONIQ 5 both received 2021 Sobre Ruedas Awards at the 2021 Miami International Auto Show.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 12, 2021 – The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has won the inaugural Motor1.com Star Award for Best Value. The 2022 Elantra Hybrid demonstrates Hyundai’s commitment to expanding its eco-focused lineup of products. Its dramatic exterior and high-tech interior both succeed at getting a strong emotional response from...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 12, 2021 – The limited-production Hyundai Sonata N Line Night Edition, that debuted in the Paramount Pictures’ action film “Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins”, is now available at dealerships. This new offering for the performance-oriented Sonata N Line appeals to enthusiasts with carbon fiber parts, matte black...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 11, 2021 – Angela Zepeda, chief marketing officer (CMO) of Hyundai Motor America, was selected to Forbes’ prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Influential CMOs. Zepeda was one of 50 CMOs recognized for shaping business, culture and society.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 11, 2021 – Hyundai received a Silver Effie Award, one of the highest advertising industry honors, for the Sonata “Smaht Pahk” commercial which originally debuted during the Super Bowl in 2020. “Smaht Pahk” was recognized for taking a simple vehicle feature, Smart Park, and inserting clever humor with...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 8, 2021 – J.D. Power designated Hyundai as its highest ranked mass market brand in the 2021 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study, released this week. Hyundai earned a top score of 519 and was praised for offering an above average level of technologies and excellence in execution. Hyundai Elantra is also the...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 7, 2021 – Hyundai and Amazon Ads are again enhancing the car shopping experience with brand new features launching today on Hyundai’s Evolve showroom on Amazon. The expansion of the digital showroom allows shoppers to discover available vehicles at participating dealers and begin the vehicle selection process...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 29, 2021 – The 2022 Hyundai Tucson received a perfect score from Cars.com in their annual Car Seat Fit Report Card. The Tucson was one of only four vehicles to receive all A’s in the expert safety check evaluations.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 22, 2021 – Hyundai celebrates one of its early Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle buyers, Mr. Jordan Gonzales of Denver, Colorado. Gonzales purchased a 2022 Santa Cruz in Stone Blue exterior finish.

SEOUL, September 21, 2021 – Hyundai Motor Company and Genesis have received prestigious distinctions at the 2021 IDEA International Design Excellence Awards for their pioneering and customer-friendly design breakthroughs.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 21, 2021 – Today, Hyundai Motor America announced a partnership with Children’s Hospital LA (CHLA) to host car seat safety inspections and child passenger safety educator workshops to help save lives while promoting safe travel in automobiles.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 20, 2021 – Hyundai’s Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle has won the 2021 best pickup truck award from the Northwest Automotive Press Association. The 2022 Santa Cruz breaks new ground within the SUV, truck, and crossover segments by offering a true Sport Adventure Vehicle unlike anything else in the U.S. market.

SEOUL, September 7, 2021 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has set out its vision for hydrogen energy and a global hydrogen society.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 1, 2021 – Hyundai’s 2022 Santa Fe has been awarded a TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The Santa Fe was recognized for meeting all six IIHS crash-worthiness evaluations and improved headlight performance for vehicles built after July 2021.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 31, 2021 – The J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) ranked the Hyundai Accent as the best small car in initial quality today. Additional vehicles in Hyundai’s lineup performed well, with Tucson finishing second in its segment. Overall, the Hyundai brand improved three ranks to finish in sixth place...

Boston, MA, U.S. /Seoul, Korea: August 31, 2021 -- Today, Motional, a global leader in driverless technology, and Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) unveil the IONIQ 5-based robotaxi (here after referred to as IONIQ 5 robotaxi), Motional’s next-generation robotaxi.

SEOUL, August 24, 2021 – Hyundai Motor Company today announced that it won 17 design awards, including two ‘Best of Best’ and 15 ‘Winner’ honors, at the Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design 2021, hosted by Germany’s Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 19, 2021 – Hyundai today unveiled its thrilling all-new 2022 ELANTRA N for the North American market in a virtual debut. With the introduction of ELANTRA N, Hyundai has rounded-out its N brand line-up of ‘Everyday Sports Cars.’ ELANTRA N is a high-performance variant of the new Elantra.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 17, 2021 – The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, Kona, Ioniq Hybrid and Elantra Hybrid have earned spots on U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 “Best New Cars for Teens” list. In the crowded sedan & SUV marketplace, Hyundai stands out for its advanced safety, Bluelink connected car system and driver assistance...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 12, 2021 – Hyundai will present the North American reveal of the all-new 2022 Elantra N on Aug. 19 at 9:45 a.m. PDT (12:45 p.m. EDT). With the introduction of Elantra N, Hyundai rounds out its N brand line-up of ‘Everyday Sports Cars.’

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Aug. 3, 2021 – Hyundai today provided top U.S. media the first opportunity to drive it’s exhilarating Kona N high performance SUV at a Santa Cruz media event. Hyundai’s Kona N conveys its high-performance philosophy and ambition for sustainable driving fun. Kona N is not only the latest addition to Hyundai’s growing...

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Aug. 3, 2021 – Hyundai today gave top U.S. media the first opportunity to drive its highly anticipated Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle. The 2022 Santa Cruz breaks new ground within the SUV, Truck and Crossover segments by offering a true Sport Adventure Vehicle unlike anything else in the U.S. market.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 2, 2021 – Hyundai today announced the addition of a new, rugged Santa Fe XRT trim with a bold, new look for enthusiasts. The Santa Fe XRT offers new exterior styling attributes distinct from standard Santa Fe models, including XRT-exclusive wheels and special dark exterior elements.

Debut takes place on Aug. 19, at 12:45 p.m. Eastern Time

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 28, 2021 – The Hyundai Palisade has been recognized as Best-in-Class Midsize Crossover for its design, utility and user-friendly features by the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA). The Palisade is the fifth NEMPA Winter Award recipient for the Hyundai brand of SUVs. Since its introduction in 2019, the...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 12, 2021 – Hyundai today revealed pricing and packaging details for its highly anticipated Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle, starting at $23,990. The 2022 Santa Cruz breaks new ground within the SUV, Truck and Crossover segments by offering a true Sport Adventure Vehicle unlike anything else on the U.S. market.

SEOUL, July 7, 2021 — If you thought you knew Hyundai Sonata, you’re about to ‘do a 180’. Hyundai Motor Company’s Sonata N Line sport sedan revs up the new Paramount Pictures’ action film Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins, which makes its global debut on July 23, 2021.

SEOUL, July 7, 2021 — Hyundai Motor UK has dominated the 2021 Auto Express New Car Awards winning six highly coveted trophies, including the Car of the Year Award for the all-electric IONIQ 5. The IONIQ 5 was also named best Mid-Size Company Car and best Premium Electric Car by Auto Express and secured the prestigious Design trophy. In...

SEOUL/ PROVIDENCE, RI, July 6, 2021 – Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai) and Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) today announced a research collaboration exploring new relationships between advanced technologies, public environments and personal experiences.