Releases

SEOUL, JANUARY 23, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Company unveiled a new brand campaign video, “2nd First Steps,” sharing a story of Korean para-athlete and archer Jun-beom Park taking his second first steps toward his parents, aided by Hyundai Motor’s wearable robotics technology.

SEOUL, January 15, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation today announced a strategic investment of €100 million (US $110 million) in a new partnership with Arrival, a UK-based electric vehicle startup.

SEOUL, January 14, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Company demonstrated its future mobility vision at the recent CES 2020 exhibition (Jan. 7 - 10), showing three innovative platforms focused on meeting transportation demands in growing cities.

SEOUL, January 13, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) announced today it has appointed Pamela Cohn as vice president to lead the Group’s Global Strategy and Operations at its Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Division.

Las Vegas, January 8, 2020 – At CES 2020 in Las Vegas, Hyundai, Hexagon’s Positioning Intelligence Division- the leader in high-precision GPS technology, Valeo, the world number one in driving assistance systems, and a major mobile network operator will present a new technology capable of pinpointing a vehicle’s exact location while on...

LAS VEGAS, January 7, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Company and Uber have announced a new partnership to develop Uber Air Taxis for a future aerial ride share network and unveiled a new full-scale aircraft concept at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

LAS VEGAS, January 6, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Company has unveiled at CES 2020 its innovative vision for urban mobility to help vitalize human-centered future cities. To realize the vision, Hyundai Motor showcased three mobility solutions, comprising Urban Air Mobility (UAM), Purpose Built Vehicle (PBV) and Hub, a place for mobility transfer and...

LAS VEGAS, January 6, 2020 – Uber and Hyundai Motor Company have today announced a new partnership to develop Uber Air Taxis for a future aerial ride share network and unveiled a new full-scale aircraft concept at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Hyundai is the first automotive company to join the Uber Elevate initiative, bringing...

SEOUL, January 2, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today held its 2020 New Year ceremony at its headquarters in Seoul, outlining its innovation priorities and strategic direction to engineer sustainable growth as a “game changer” in diverse industries.

Seoul, December 19, 2019 – Hyundai Motor will take the stage at CES 2020 to present its vision for mobility and cities of the future.

SEOUL, December 18, 2019 – Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation have debuted a new virtual reality (VR) design evaluation system at the brands’ global design headquarters. The new system, introduced to the Namyang Research and Development Center in South Korea, demonstrates a heightened focus on enhancing vehicle development...

SEOUL, December 3, 2019 – Hyundai Motor Company today announced a bold roadmap to secure its position as a frontrunner in the future mobility industry.

SEOUL, November 26, 2019 — Hyundai Motor Company today announced it has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Indonesian government to build its first manufacturing plant in the country.

SEOUL, Nov. 20, 2019 — Hyundai Motor’s Hydrogen Mobility Solution has won the second-ever International Truck of the Year (IToY) Truck Innovation Award. Hyundai Motor Company and H2 Energy set up its joint venture (JV), Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility, in April 2019. The goal of the cooperation is to expand Europe’s hydrogen mobility ecosystem...

November 14, 2019 – Hyundai Motor Group today established MoceanLab, a mobility service venture, as part of the Group’s larger initiative to create a sustainable, connected future. MoceanLab will provide mobility services in the City of Los Angeles, and expand its services to autonomous ridesharing, shuttling, multimodal transportation, and...

COFFS HARBOUR, Nov. 12, 2019 — Hyundai Motorsport has secured its maiden title in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC)*, finishing the 2019 season on top of the manufacturers’ standings with a margin of 18 points over its nearest rivals.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 12, 2019 – Thanks to a new partnership announced today, Hyundai owners can now purchase Thule’s vehicle bike racks, roof racks, winter and water sport racks, and other cargo carriers and basket accessories directly from participating Hyundai dealers nationwide. Thule accessories can transport sports equipment...

SEOUL, Nov. 12, 2019 – Hyundai Motor Group today announced the development of the world’s first Road Noise Active Noise Control (RANC) system. The first-ever system dramatically reduces noise within the cabin of a vehicle.

SEOUL, Nov. 11, 2019 — Hyundai Motor Company successfully conducted the company’s first platooning of trailer trucks on the Yeoju Smart Highway replicating real-world traffic conditions.

MENLO PARK, Calif. / SEOUL, November 7, 2019 – Hyundai Motor Group announced that its direction for future mobility will be shaped by a human-centered philosophy. In a keynote speech delivered by Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) Euisun Chung at the Mobility Innovators Forum (MIF) 2019, the Group announced its commitment to realize innovation for...

SEOUL, November 4, 2019 – Facilitating human progress has been Hyundai Motor Company’s underlying philosophy since its very inception. As a world-leading smart mobility solutions provider, Hyundai Motor has pioneered and popularized an increasing number of cutting-edge technologies and solutions that are designed to provide people quality...

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 30, 2019 – Hyundai Motor Mexico (HMM) has appointed Claudia Marquez as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective November 1st. Marquez will be responsible for managing all aspects of Hyundai’s business in Mexico, including its product strategy, sales, marketing, customer relations and dealer development, among other...

SEOUL, October 29, 2019 — Hyundai Motor Company announced key investments into three hydrogen companies – Impact Coatings, H2Pro and GRZ Technologies – to strengthen its leadership position in the global hydrogen fuel cell ecosystem.

SEOUL, October 29, 2019 — Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) launched its newest communication platform: Hyundai Motor Group TECH (https://tech.Hyundaimotorgroup.com). The website is a global digital communication channel showcasing content on the Group’s new automotive industry technology.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Oct. 28, 2019 – Hyundai has collaborated with California universities to spread awareness about water sustainability, an issue affecting the state and the world at large. Students and faculty members from Pepperdine University, Loyola Marymount University, and Santa Clara University will be encouraged to participate in simple...

ATLANTA, Oct. 28, 2019 — Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) today revealed two new concepts at the North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) Show. Both concepts add product detail to its Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) 2030 Vision for wide-spread deployment of hydrogen-powered fuel cell technology. HMC introduced the HDC-6 NEPTUNE Concept Class 8...

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 25, 2019 – Hyundai, in collaboration with Pony.ai and Via, today unveiled BotRide, a shared, on-demand, autonomous vehicle service operating on public roads. Starting on November 4, a fleet of self-driving Hyundai KONA Electric SUVs will provide a free ride-sharing service to the local community of Irvine, California.

SEOUL, Oct. 20, 2019 — Hyundai Motor Group announced the development of the world’s first Machine Learning based Smart Cruise Control (SCC-ML), a technology that incorporates the driver’s patterns into its self-driving behavior, creating a custom experience for the driver.

SEOUL, October 18, 2019 – Hyundai Motor Company has successfully completed the 2019 Hyundai World Skill Olympics from Oct. 16-18, drawing the company’s top automotive service experts from around the world for intense skills competition and camaraderie.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 7, 2019 – The 2019 Hyundai NEXO hydrogen fuel cell electric SUV has earned a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for vehicles built after June 2019. The NEXO, which is only available in California, is the first such hydrogen fuel cell vehicle that IIHS has tested.

MENLO PARK, Calif., October 4, 2019 - Hyundai CRADLE, Hyundai Motor Company’s corporate venturing and open innovation business, today announced it is investing in Netradyne, a U.S. based intelligent technology company specializing in fleet safety management software. The partnership supports further development of Level 3+ Advanced Driver...

SEOUL, September 29, 2019 — Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has appointed Dr. Jaiwon Shin as Executive Vice President and Head of its newly established Urban Air Mobility Division. An internationally renowned aeronautics engineer, Dr. Shin will lead the company into a new era of developing smart mobility products within the aviation industry.

COLUMBUS, Ind. / SEOUL, Korea, September 27, 2019 – Hyundai Motor Company and Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), announced today that the two global powertrain leaders have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly evaluate opportunities to develop and commercialize electric and fuel cell powertrains.

Niedergösgen, September 25, 2019 – Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility (HHM), the joint venture between Hyundai Motor Company and H2 Energy, forged a partnership with Hydrospider, a joint venture of H2Energy, Alpiq and Linde to promote green hydrogen ecosystem in Switzerland and European countries in the upcoming future.

ALZENAU, September 24, 2019 – Hyundai Motorsport have completed the first on-track running with the new Veloster N ETCR, the company’s first electric race car project.

SEOUL / DUBLIN / BOSTON, September 23, 2019 – Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv announced today that they will be forming an autonomous driving joint venture.

SEOUL, Sept. 22, 2019 — Hyundai Motor Group has completed its creation of a global innovation network with the establishment of Hyundai CRADLE Beijing. With sites in Seoul, Berlin, Tel Aviv, and Silicon Valley, the China office is the fifth center in the network, which exists to explore and utilize various innovation opportunities and...

OFFENBACH, September 10, 2019 – With the start of the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA), which takes place from 10 to 22 September, Hyundai Motor provides exclusive insights into the future of mobility. The brand is showcasing 『45』, a full electric concept that envisions its forthcoming EV design direction. Hyundai Motorsport is also...

SEOUL/FRANKFURT, September 10, 2019 – Hyundai Motor Company unveils 45, an electric vehicle concept, at the International Motor Show (IAA) 2019 in Frankfurt today.

Alzenau, Germany, September 10, 2019 – Hyundai Motorsport has today revealed the Veloster N ETCR, its first-ever electric race car, at the International Motor Show (IAA) media day in Frankfurt.