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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 12, 2015 – In its first year as an official NFL sponsor, Hyundai is returning to the Super Bowl marketing game in a big way. During the Super Bowl 50 broadcast on Feb. 7, 2016, Hyundai will run two in-game 30-second spots before halftime, with the new creative appearing during the first and second quarter of the...

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. Aug. 10, 2015 – Hyundai Motor America today announced that Dean Evans has been named its vice president/chief marketing officer. Evans, former chief marketing officer of Subaru of America, will be responsible for all Hyundai marketing and advertising activities in the United States. Evans will report to Dave...

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COSTA MESA, Calif., December 27, 2013 - Hyundai Motor America today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer John Krafcik will step down upon the successful completion of his contract on December 31, 2013. David Zuchowski, executive vice president of Sales, will assume the position of President and CEO effective January 1, 2014.

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John Krafciktitle It’s been a busy year for us here at Hyundai as we now head in to a busy summer season. We’ve been breaking sales records, delighting customers with Assurance Connected Care, unveiling 2014 Equus and more. Today we’ll check in with Hyundai CEO John Krafcik on this exciting year. If you already follow us, you’ve...

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Michael J. O’Brien, a 30-year industry veteran, rejoined Hyundai in June 2010 as vice president of corporate and product planning. O'Brien is responsible for guiding strategic development of Hyundai’s entire model lineup – including cars and crossovers – identifying opportunities to extend into new segments, and tailoring Hyundai...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 29, 2010 – Hyundai Motor America today announced that Michael J. O’Brien will return to the Hyundai team as vice president of product and corporate planning. O’Brien has spent the last 14 years at Toyota Motor Sales, as a corporate manager within the corporate planning division. Prior to this, he worked at...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 5, 2010 – Hyundai Motor America (HMA) President and Chief Executive Officer John Krafcik today announced that Chris Perry has been named Vice President of Marketing for the company. Perry will be responsible for all Hyundai marketing communications and brand development in the United States. He will report...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 14, 2010 – The Automotive Hall of Fame will award its coveted 2010 Distinguished Service Citation to John Krafcik, Hyundai Motor America president and CEO, on January 15, in conjunction with the Detroit Economic Club. Hyundai’s long list of achievements in 2009 include sales growth of eight percent, outpacing...

IRVINE, Calif., April 1, 2009 – Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) today announced that Phillip Zak has been named chief designer of the Hyundai Design Center in Irvine, Calif. Zak will be responsible for new vehicle and concept design for Hyundai.

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SEOUL, Korea, Dec. 28, 2007 - Hyundai Motor Co. today announced Hyundai Presidents Suh Byung-Ki (60, Quality Assurance) and Lee Jung-Dae, (52, CFO) have been promoted to vice chairmen of their respective divisions.

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 4, 2007 – Hyundai Motor America named James “Jim” Trainor National Manager of Product Public Relations today, reporting to Vice President of Corporate Communications Chris Hosford. In his position, Trainor will develop vehicle communication strategy and oversee all new model introductions, auto show debuts,...

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 2, 2006 – Michelle Cervantez, Vice President of Marketing Hyundai Motor America, has been named one of the “100 Most Influential Hispanics” by Hispanic Business magazine in its October 2006 issue.

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Auto Industry’s Most Influential Publication Names John Krafcik to its Annual “All-Star” Team for Achievements in Product Planning

SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Mich., Oct. 13, 2005 – Sang-Kwon Kim, vice chairman of research and development with Hyundai Automotive Group, and Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm gathered with elected officials, guests and media in Superior Township, Mich. today to celebrate the grand opening of the new Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center, Inc....

Vice Chairman Sang-Kwon Kim and Governor Jennifer Granholm Commemorate a Major New Investment in Michigan SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Mich., Oct. 13, 2005 – Sang-Kwon Kim, vice chairman of research and development with Hyundai Automotive Group, and Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm gathered with elected officials, guests and media in Superior...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 4, 2005 – Michelle Cervantez, vice president of Marketing, Hyundai Motor America, has been named among 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry by Automotive News . Cervantez and her co-honorees were featured in a special Sept. 26 issue of the publication and honored at a gala dinner in Detroit,...

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 20, 2005 – Hyundai climbed eight rankings and posted the second largest year-over-year improvement among all brands in the J.D. Power and Associates 2005 Customer Service Index (CSI) Study SM released today. Hyundai moved from 34 th to 26 th overall and continued its momentum in the annual CSI Study....

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 11, 2005 – Hyundai Motor Company Chairman and CEO Chung Mong Koo was named an Automotive News “All-Star,” as the top CEO of an Asian auto company, in the July 11th issue of the prestigious industry publication. Chairman Chung’s leadership was praised by the magazine, which said: “Hyundai sales are...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 1, 2005 – Hyundai Motor America President and CEO Robert F. Cosmai, speaking at the Automotive News Marketing Seminar in Los Angeles, announced that the next addition to Hyundai’s growing model line up will be an all-new minivan named “Entourage.” Entourage will be the fifth of seven all-new or...

SEOUL , Korea, May 30, 2005 - Hyundai Motor Co. today announced the promotion of four key R&D executives to strengthen the engineering organization and Hyundai’s reputation as an engineering-driven company.

COPPELL, Texas, May 6, 2005 – Bob Cosmai, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hyundai Motor America, and elected officials including Coppell Mayor, Douglass Stover, today celebrated the grand opening of Hyundai’s new South Central Regional Sales, Service and Service Training office.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif, April 28, 2005 - Hyundai Motor America (HMA) announced today that Paul Sellers has been named Executive Director for National Sales. This move will further strengthen the company’s sales efforts as it drives to achieve its sixth year of record sales increases. “I’m very pleased to announce this change as we...