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MONTGOMERY, Ala., May 29, 2018— Governor Kay Ivey joined Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama LLC President and CEO Dong Ryeol Choi today to announce that Hyundai is investing $388 million to construct a plant dedicated to manufacturing engine heads and enhance existing operations to support production of new models of Sonata and Elantra...

MIAMI BEACH, Fla., May 22, 2018 – The National Salute to America’s Heroes presented by Hyundai returns to Miami Beach and is one of the country’s largest Memorial Day weekend celebrations. Now in its second year, the two-day event on May 26 – 27 between 11th and 14th Streets on the beach, is designed to pay tribute to, honor and...

SEOUL, April 16, 2018 – Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea’s largest automaker and proud Official Partner of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™, is pleased to announce the launch of the “Hyundai World Football Heritage” contest in the lead up to world’s most prestigious football event.

LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2018 – For the second consecutive year, Hyundai will be the Official Automotive Partner of the Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon. The partnership includes a wide range of race weekend activations through which runners and spectators will have the opportunity to experience Hyundai's newest models. The March 18th...

SEOUL, March 1, 2018 – Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea’s largest carmaker, today announced that it has established a new division to enhance its high performance vehicle and motorsport businesses and has appointed a renowned industry expert Thomas Schemera to lead the new division.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 5, 2018 – Hyundai believes in providing its vehicle owners with an excellent product experience and to further that initiative is bringing back Omar Rivera to be the director of Quality and Service Engineering.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 25, 2017 – Hyundai Motor Company recently concluded its 12th Hyundai World Skill Olympics (WSO) in Korea. The Hyundai World Skill Olympics is a biennial competition that pits Hyundai’s automotive service experts and technicians against one another in various Olympic-style events. Hyundai Motor America (HMA)...

YPSILANTI TWP., Mich., October 24, 2017 – The Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is entering into a long-term partnership with the American Center for Mobility (ACM) to support the advancement of connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technology. As one of ACM’s Founder-level sponsors, HATCI will contribute $5 million to support...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 23 2017 – To further strengthen its executive leadership team, Hyundai Motor America named Brian Smith its Chief Operating Officer (COO). Effective October 25, Smith, 58, reports to Hyundai Motor America president and CEO, Kenny Lee, and will be responsible for of all aspects of Hyundai’s U.S. operations,...

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 23, 2017 – Hyundai has partnered with Vaccar to develop the Vaccar Tucson Sport concept for the 2017 SEMA show. This eye-catching concept builds upon the affordable, OEM-level performance and style of the Tucson Sport crossover and adds considerable powertrain, design, infotainment, suspension and a full aero kit for...

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 17, 2017 – Hyundai has partnered with Blood Type Racing to develop the BTR Edition Elantra Sport concept for the 2017 SEMA show.

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 9, 2017 – Hyundai has combined expertise with Bisimoto Engineering to create the "HyperEconiq Ioniq" concept for the 2017 SEMA show. This innovative concept integrates the best hypermiling, economy and friction technologies to amplify the outstanding Ioniq platform beyond original equipment manufacturer limitations for...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 3, 2017 - Hyundai Motor America today reported September sales of Hyundai and Genesis branded vehicles of 57,007 units, a 14 percent decline compared with the company’s best all-time September in 2016.

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 3, 2017 – Hyundai has released its first tuner concept for the 2017 SEMA show: the Rockstar Energy Moab Extreme Off-roader Santa Fe Sport Concept. Rockstar designed the concept to be able to withstand the ultimate demands of extreme off-roading in Moab, Utah, considered one of the world’s most challenging off-road regions.

September 12, 2017 – Hyundai Motor is presenting three public debuts of new vehicles at the 67th International Frankfurt Motor Show: Hyundai’s first high-performance car i30 N, the elegant five-door coupé i30 Fastback and the bold, sub-compact SUV, the All-New KONA.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 27, 2017 – Hyundai believes that its customers deserve peace of mind when their vehicles are serviced at Hyundai dealers. To continue making the customer experience better, Hyundai Motor America has brought on industry veteran David VandeLinde to be the new director of Dealer Service and Parts Process. In this...

WASHINGTON, June 27, 2017 – At a special ceremony to commemorate the opening of Hyundai Motor Company’s new Washington, D.C., office, Hyundai announced a donation of $25,000 to the Capitol Police Memorial Fund. As a member of the Washington community, Hyundai wanted to honor the brave men and women of the United States Capitol Police who...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 21, 2017 – World Archery is making a stop in Salt Lake City for stage three of the 2017 Hyundai Archery World Cup on June 20-25, 2017. In this global competition, sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company, archers compete in four stages across four different countries. The best from each category advance to the finals...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 23, 2017 – In another recognition of its delivering both value and fun for drivers in the compact category, Hyundai’s 2017 Veloster has been honored by Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com with inclusion in its annual ‘10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000’ list.

Hyundai Increases Military Incentive to $1,000 on Tucson, Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport Models From May 19 – 31

2018 Hyundai Sonata Highlights and Features.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 7, 2017 – Hyundai Motor America will be live-streaming its press conference at the 2017 New York International Auto Show, allowing a wider audience to find out all the news about the 2018 Sonata. Media, fans and enthusiasts around the world whom cannot attend the show can be part of the experience thanks to the...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 22, 2017

In the winter of 2016, Manish Mehrotra was named director of digital business planning and connected operations. Mehrotra’s organization is charged with leading collaboration across Hyundai Motor America divisions to identify, implement and operate technologies. These technologies, including the well-acclaimed Hyundai Blue Link® connected...

March 7, 2017 – Hyundai Motor today unveiled its futuristic FE Fuel Cell Concept that looks ahead to the next generation of hydrogen-powered vehicles. Having established itself as a global leader for hydrogen transportation, the company has reaffirmed its commitment to fuel cell vehicle development at the Geneva Motor Show 2017. The FE Fuel...

March 7, 2017 – At the Geneva International Motor Show 2017 Hyundai Motor celebrates two world premieres: the New Generation i30 Wagon and the hydrogen-powered FE Fuel Cell concept car. Further highlights include the IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid which completes the IONIQ line-up along with the IONIQ Hybrid and Electric version.

WASHINGTON, DC, Feb. 22, 2017 - Hyundai Motor Company today announced that David S. Kim will join the Washington, D.C. office as Vice President of Government Affairs. In this role, Kim will lead Hyundai’s U.S. government affairs program at the federal and state levels.

Hyundai Achieved Its Best Ranking Ever

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 9, 2017

CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2017 – Hyundai Motor America debuts the all-new 2018 Elantra GT at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show. Lower, wider, and longer, the all-new Elantra GT adds a more aggressive stance and interior volume to its clean European style and driving dynamics. When the new hatchback arrives this summer, shoppers can choose between two models,...

Press conference will debut the all-new 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT Hatchback. Thursday, Feb. 9 at 10:00 A.M. Central Time at McCormick Place / North Hall

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 2, 2017 - Get ready: One week from today, join us for the debut of the all-new 2018 Elantra GT at the Chicago Auto Show. More details to come!

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 1, 2017 – At Super Bowl LI, some of the better moments will happen off the field in the hearts of those who make the Super Bowl possible. Hyundai Motor America, an official sponsor of the NFL and Super Bowl 50 USA Today Ad Meter winner, is bringing a first of its kind experience to those that deserve it most, by...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2017 – For Hyundai Motor America, the 2017 auto show season gathers momentum with the Washington D.C. Auto Show. Hyundai is showcasing three new eco-focused models: the 2017 Ioniq Electric, Ioniq Hybrid and Ioniq Plug-in, in addition to prototype Ioniq Land Speed Record and Ioniq Autonomous versions. The Ioniq Land Speed...

DETROIT, Jan. 6, 2017 – For Hyundai Motor America, the 2017 auto show season marks the beginning of an exciting new era, beginning with the Detroit International Auto Show. Hyundai is showcasing three new eco-focused models: the 2017 Ioniq Electric, Ioniq Hybrid and Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid Electric, in addition to the Elantra Sport released in...

Jan. 4, 2017 – Hyundai Motor has revealed new wearable powered robots that will revolutionize the future of personal mobility. The latest innovations in advanced assistive medical, work and daily life exoskeletons are on show at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, demonstrating Hyundai Motor’s ambition to provide...

Jan. 4, 2017 – Hyundai Motor has shown its portable-mobility concept – IONIQ Scooter – at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The lightweight, electrically-powered scooter is stored in the front door of the IONIQ Electric and allows customers to continue easily to their final destination.

Jan. 4, 2017 – Hyundai Motor has unveiled its plans for advanced connected car technology at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The interactive experience featured at the Hyundai Motor booth demonstrates how the ‘hyper-connected car’ will be central to buying greater convenience, comfort and enjoyment to tomorrow’s...

Jan. 4, 2017 – Hyundai Motor is showcasing key elements of its strategy for future mobility at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held in Las Vegas, from January 5 to 8, 2017. This next generation of convergent technologies focuses on linking cars to customer’s lives, through intelligent autonomous driving, smart hyper-connectivity...

Jan. 4, 2017 - Hyundai Motor Company has revealed its future vision for health-conscious vehicles that connects mobility and wellness by creating in-car conditions that increase focus or relaxation. Unveiled at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, ‘Health + Mobility Cockpit’ is a concept enabled by the monitoring of health...