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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...

Jan. 4, 2017 – At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2017 in Las Vegas, Hyundai Motor has revealed its ‘Mobility Vision’ concept that, in the future, will connect autonomous cars to living and working environments. Signaling the start of a new era, Hyundai Motor’s Smart House technology blurs the line between mobility and living and...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 21, 2016 – Hyundai Motor America today announced a continuation of a reorganization that began late this year by appointing W. Gerald (Jerry) Flannery as interim president and CEO, effective immediately. He succeeds Dave Zuchowski who will be leaving the company.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., November 17, 2016 – Hyundai Motor America today announced succession plans for three members of its executive team who will be retiring at the end of this year. The transitions involve:

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1, 2016 – Hyundai revealed its new, limited-production NIGHT model at the 2016 SEMA show in Las Vegas. This new offering for the popular Tucson CUV appeals to customers that value a distinctive new blackout monotone attitude that expresses their own individuality.

Hyundai Engineering Team Explores the Limits of new Hybrid’s Eco-performance, Applying Nitrous-oxide and Special Aerodynamics for Record

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 28, 2016 – Hyundai Motor America will show five new concepts at the 2016 SEMA show news conference, including a special skunkworks race concept on November 1 at 10:30 a.m. at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Special details about the skunkworks race project will be shared at the news conference.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. Oct. 18, 2016 – Hyundai Motor America and ARK Performance have partnered again for the SEMA show, creating the ARK Road Racer Elantra Concept. The ARK Elantra Concept takes the practical yet sporty lines of the Elantra sedan and infuses it with an alternate persona, with integrated flares, bulging forged racing wheels...

MONTGOMERY, Ala., Oct. 13, 2016 – Car owners in Montgomery will have the opportunity to participate in the Hyundai Before Service Experience Tour on Oct. 19 at the company's assembly plant there for the second year in a row. At this tour stop, participants will have the opportunity to get their vehicle inspected for free regardless of make...

Local Event Offers Free Vehicle Inspections Regardless of Make, Car Care Tips, Food and Top-Offs for Engine Fluids MONTGOMERY, Ala., Oct. 13, 2016 – Car owners in Montgomery will have the opportunity to participate in the Hyundai Before Service Experience Tour on Oct. 19 at the company's assembly plant there for the second year in a row. At...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. Oct. 12, 2016 – Hyundai Motor America and Gurnade Inc. combined talents to develop the race-ready Gurnade Veloster Concept for the 2016 SEMA show. The Gurnade Veloster Concept takes the fundamentally-aggressive stance of the Veloster and magnifies it further with integrated flares, front splitter, racing canards,...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 5, 2016 – Hyundai Motor America and Rockstar Performance Garage have partnered to develop a nitrous-powered Santa Fe CUV capable of serious off-roading while conveying the iconic Rockstar design attitude. Rockstar is world-renowned for the boundless energy it brings to any product concept or event, and the...

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 28, 2016 – Hyundai Motor America and Bisimoto have again partnered for the SEMA show, this time developing a 1,040 horsepower, rear-drive “Santa-Fast” SUV. Bisimoto is well-renowned for awe-inspiring street, show and race vehicles. With no fear of the unknown, Bisimoto is always on the cutting edge of...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. – September 1, 2016 – In its 18 th year of joining the fight against childhood cancer, Hyundai Motor America  and its nonprofit organization, Hyundai Hope On Wheels® announced that it will award $7.5 million in new pediatric cancer research grants to 34 hospitals across the U.S. during September, National...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 12, 2016 – Today at a meeting of the Washington Automotive Press Association in Alexandria, VA, Hyundai Motor America unveiled the all-new 2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport . The most powerful Elantra model ever, the Sport benefits from a variety of important powertrain, chassis and styling upgrades over the current...

Hyundai Motorsport has secured the first win for its New Generation i20 WRC after a dominant Power Stage for Hayden Paddon and John Kennard

Hyundai Motorsport has secured the first win for its New Generation i20 WRC after a dominant Power Stage for Hayden Paddon and John Kennard Dani Sordo took second in the Power Stage to claim two extra points and take fourth overall, equalling his best result of the season so far Thierry Neuville claimed a top-six finish to allow Hyundai...

SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, MICH., April 21st, 2016 – Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) has named Dr. Minsup Lee to the newly created position of vice president. In this role, Dr. Lee will assist HATCI President William Freels in leading Hyundai’s design, technology and engineering activities for the North American market. Additionally,...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 20, 2016 – Hyundai returns for its third round of the successful Hyundai Invitational golf tournament series, connecting golfers with the Hyundai brand and the 2016 Hyundai Genesis premium sedan. Fifty of the nation’s best charity golf tournaments have a Hyundai sponsorship that includes hole-in-one...

Capitol Hyundai Joins Keyes Hyundai, Tustin Hyundai, Win Hyundai in Carson 

NEW YORK, Mar. 23, 2016 – Hyundai Motor America today unveiled the Ioniq Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, and Electric models for the U.S. market at the New York International Auto Show . The Ioniq eco-focused vehicle is the first in the world to offer three distinct electrified powertrains on a single, dedicated vehicle platform. Hyundai’s approach...

NEW YORK – March 24, 2016 –   Hyundai Hope On Wheels®  (HHOW), a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting pediatric cancer, today marks 18 years of commitment and a total of $115 million donated in its pledge to end childhood cancer. On the sidelines of the New York International Auto Show, the organization will recognize child...

NEW YORK – March 24, 2016 –   Hyundai Hope On Wheels®  (HHOW), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids fight cancer, announced four $1 million grants to Children’s Oncology Group (COG) institutions: The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center and the...

MIDDLEBURG, FL and BETHESDA, MD – March 24, 2016 –  Hyundai Hope On Wheels®  (HHOW), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids fight cancer, today announced that two local childhood cancer survivors, were selected as the organization’s 2016-2017 National Youth Ambassadors. The children, Hannah Adams and Ryan Darby, will be...

ATLANTA, GA., March 18, 2016 – The all-new 2017 Hyundai Elantra received the Biggest Bang for the Buck Award from the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association (GAAMA). Presented during GAAMA’s annual Auto Show Awards during the 34 th Annual Atlanta International Auto Show, the Elantra received praise for its standard safety features,...

SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Mich., March 11, 2016 – William “Andy” Freels is named President of Hyundai America Technical Center (HATCI) . He will be responsible for leading engineering groups to develop global platforms to meet both North and South American markets. Freels is the first local executive to assume the HATCI presidency.

SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Mich., March 11, 2016 – William “Andy” Freels is named President of Hyundai America Technical Center (HATCI). He will be responsible for leading engineering groups to develop global platforms to meet both North and South American markets. Freels is the first local executive to assume the HATCI presidency.“It is an...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 26, 2016 – Thirty years ago, a small company from a country not known for building cars came to the U.S. and began selling its first and only car, the Excel. Today, Hyundai is the fifth largest automaker in the world with 14 vehicles in its U.S. lineup and is celebrating its 30 th year in the U.S., recently...

Redesigned Model Recognized for Value, Performance and Fuel Efficiency

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 15, 2016 – Hyundai Motor America named Kimberly Walker General Manager of the Western Region, effective March 1, 2016. In her new role, Walker will lead the day-to-day operations of more than 165 Hyundai dealerships across the 12 Western-most states in the United States. She will report to Hyundai’s Vice...

Erwin Raphaeltitle General Manager, Genesis Brand Erwin Raphael, a 25-year veteran of the automotive industry, is the General Manager for the Genesis brand in the U.S. market. He is responsible for the strategic direction and management of all Genesis operations in the United States.Prior to his current appointment, Raphael was the Western...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., February 15, 2016 – Erwin Raphael has been named the new General Manager for the Genesis brand in the United States. He is responsible for the strategic direction and management of Genesis operations in the United States, including sales and marketing. He reports to Dave Zuchowski, President and Chief Executive...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 15, 2016 – The 2016 Hyundai Genesis and Santa Fe/Santa Fe Sport earned the “Best Buy” awards from Consumer Guide ® Automotive in their respective segments. The Genesis was recognized in the large car segment, and the Santa Fe/Santa Fe Sport won in the midsize crossover/SUV category. Consumer Guide...

Automaker Earns Highest Achievement for Lowest Ownership Costs

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., and PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 20, 2016 – The PGA TOUR and Hyundai announced today an agreement commencing in 2017 that will make Hyundai the new title sponsor of the TOUR’s longstanding tournament at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles.

MONTGOMERY, Ala., January 7, 2016 –Hyundai Motor Company has announced the addition of the Santa Fe Sport to the production schedule at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) starting in the summer of 2016. This change will supplement existing U.S. production of the sport utility vehicle to meet the growing demand in this popular vehicle...

Additional production will support growing demand in the sport utility segment Alabama plant is the home of the Sonata and Elantra sedans Plant is capable of assembling 400,000 units per year MONTGOMERY, Ala., January 7, 2016 –Hyundai Motor Company has announced the addition of the Santa Fe Sport to the production schedule at Hyundai...

Winners-Only Tournament Starts the 2016 PGA TOUR Calendar Year