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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 9, 2019 – Last month, Hyundai collaborated with three California universities to host the Fill It Forward Challenge. The competition challenged students and faculty members from Pepperdine University, Loyola Marymount University, and Santa Clara University to opt for reusable instead of plastic water bottles....

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 9, 2019 – The 2020 Hyundai Palisade has been named the winner of the Three-row SUV Challenge by Cars.com.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 3, 2019 – Hyundai Motor America reported total November sales of 60,601 units, a 6% increase in comparison with November 2018.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 25, 2019 – Hyundai Motor North America has named Brian K. Latouf as its new chief safety officer. In this position, he will be responsible for all safety regulation matters, strategic legal direction and oversight of all safety and emission investigations and recalls in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. He officially...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 25, 2019 – Michael O’Brien, the vice president of Product, Corporate and Digital planning for Hyundai Motor America, was named a 2019 Automotive News All-Star in the product development category. This esteemed award is an annual selection of outstanding individuals who are leaders in the highly competitive...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 22, 2019 – The 2020 Hyundai Sonata and Palisade models were named among the top-three finalists for the prestigious 2020 North American Car of the Year and Utility of the Year awards. This is the second consecutive year that a Hyundai model has been nominated to the finalist round, with the 2019 Hyundai Kona and...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 21, 2019 – Hyundai’s 2020 Kona, 2020 Kona Electric and 2020 Santa Fe earned Best Buy Awards from the experts at Kelley Blue Book for the categories of Best Subcompact SUV, Best Electric Car and Best Midsize SUV – 2-Row. Best Buy Awards go to the best vehicles in 17 categories following weeks of expert...

LOS ANGELES, CA., Nov. 20, 2019 – The Hispanic Motor press Awards (HMPA), announced each year during Automobility LA, named the 2020 Hyundai Sonata and Santa Fe best new vehicles in their category for Hispanic families. The 10th annual awards, announced today and opening the press schedule, recognized the best new vehicles of 2020 for...

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20, 2019 – Hyundai today unveiled its innovative Vision T Plug-in Hybrid SUV Concept at 2019 AutoMobility LA. The Vision T is the seventh in a series of Hyundai Design Center concepts expressing Hyundai’s evolving Sensuous Sportiness global design language. “We pursue innovative solutions in design and add emotional...

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20, 2019 – Hyundai today introduced its redesigned eco-friendly IONIQ car lineup in a North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. IONIQ Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid and Electric cars all receive refreshed exterior and interior designs, added infotainment technology and new Hyundai SmartSense™ active safety features and...

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20, 2019 – Hyundai Motor Company today introduced the RM19 Racing Midship Sports Car to global media at 2019 AutoMobility LA. RM refers to the N prototype model’s “Racing Midship” body configuration, a key differentiator providing supercar-level handling balance and low-polar-moment-of-inertia agility for outstanding...

Watch the livestream of Hyundai’s AutoMobility LA press conference on its home page or YouTube channel at https://hyundaius.co/LAAS2019 starting at 9:40 a.m. PT (12:40 p.m. ET) on Nov. 20, 2019. The livestream will also air on Hyundai Motor America’s Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram accounts. The press conference can be viewed by...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 18, 2019 – Hyundai Motor America, who has set the standard in automotive Super Bowl advertising over the past decade, will be back with an in-game spot for the 12th time in the past 13 years. Hyundai will again aim to make a connection with consumers with a new 60-second ad that will run in the second quarter of...

Montgomery, Ala. November 13, 2019 – Today, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) announced the Santa Cruz compact utility vehicle will join the Santa Fe SUV and the Sonata and Elantra sedans at Hyundai’s U.S. automotive assembly plant in Montgomery, starting in 2021. The Santa Cruz was first introduced as a concept at the 2015 North...

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 13, 2019 – Hyundai Motor today shared a teaser video and images of its innovative Plug-in Hybrid SUV Concept for 2019 AutoMobility LA. The concept is the seventh in a series of Hyundai Design Center concepts expressing increasing Emotional Value to Hyundai’s evolving Sensuous Sportiness global design language.

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...

MIAMI, Nov. 12, 2019 – The Hyundai Sonata was named “Sedan of the Show” by the Southern Automotive Media Association (SAMA) at the 49th annual Miami International Auto Show. The award was given at the association’s annual auto show luncheon and awards presentation at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Determined by a panel of judges...

MIAMI, Nov., 11, 2019 – The Hyundai Veloster was named “Fan Favorite” at the 2019 AutoFOCUS Awards held at the 49th annual Miami International Auto Show. The award was announced at the annual auto show awards presentation and networking event held during opening weekend at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Nov. 7, 2019 – Hyundai Motor America has announced prices for the all-new 2020 Sonata. The completely redesigned 2020 Sonata delivers enhanced fuel efficiency, technology and advanced standard safety features at a starting price of $23,400 for the well-equipped SE model. The value-driven SEL model starts at $25,500 and the...

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 7, 2019 – Hyundai today announced its commitment to introduce 13 alternatively fueled vehicles by 2022, including six sedans and seven SUVs. Upcoming highlights from this eco-friendly commitment include a refreshed 2020 Ioniq Electric, Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid to be revealed later this month at the Los Angeles Auto...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., – November 6, 2019 – Hyundai released pricing for its all-new entry-level SUV, the Hyundai Venue. The 2020 Venue is packed with a host of premium driver safety and convenience technologies and is the perfect fit for those seeking a seamless combination of style, versatility and affordability. Venue will be available...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 4, 2019 – Hyundai Veloster N has won the highly selective and prestigious Road & Track Performance Car of the Year honor for 2020. Veloster N, with a base price well under $30,000, emerged the victor in an arena with considerably more expensive world-class challengers, including the Toyota Supra, Lexus RC F Track...

MIAMI, Nov., 1, 2019 – The 2020 Hyundai Palisade, Hyundai Sonata, and Hyundai Motor America have all been selected to receive 2019 Sobre Ruedas Awards. The Sobre Ruedas Awards ceremony was held during the 2019 Miami International Auto Show.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 1, 2019 – Hyundai Motor America reported October sales of 57,094 units, an 8% increase in comparison with October 2018. The October sales result is the 14th time in the last 15 months with increasing overall Hyundai vehicle sales.

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 31, 2019 – Hyundai has again joined forces with industry leaders Bisimoto Engineering and Rockstar Performance Garage to create two exciting new concepts for the 2019 SEMA show, the Bisimoto VelosterRaptor N Concept and the Rockstar Performance Garage Kona Ultimate Concept.

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...

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 28, 2019 – Hyundai Motor Company Customization Teams have created a unique Veloster N Performance Concept for the 2019 SEMA show. The concept uses a variety of OEM-quality performance parts added to Veloster N to maximize visual appeal and dynamic performance. The Veloster N Performance Concept will be on display at the SEMA...

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.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 24, 2019 – Hyundai’s flagship premium SUV, the all-new 2020 Palisade, has been named the Official Show Vehicle of the 2019 Miami International Auto Show.

Less than a week after capturing their second sports car racing championship in the TCR class, Bryan Herta Autosport and Hyundai made a tremendous Touring Car America TCA class debut with the #57 Hyundai Veloster Turbo TCA, finishing in the top-seven in both races at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The TCA class is the entry-level racing class in the...

BONNEVILLE SALT FLATS, WENDOVER, Utah, Oct. 22, 2019 – Hyundai engineering teams from both sides of the Pacific attempted two new land speed records for the NEXO Fuel Cell SUV (106.160 mph) and Sonata Hybrid (164.669 mph) at the Bonneville Salt Flats on September 25, 2019 (both records are subject to FIA homologation). The two eco-focused...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 21, 2019 – Hyundai Motor America has named Angela Zepeda, the senior vice president and managing director at its agency of record INNOCEAN USA, as its new chief marketing officer. Angela will be responsible for all of Hyundai’s marketing and advertising activities in the U.S., including the strategic direction,...

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.

Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV | “Roval” combination oval and road course featuring 9 turns | Race 1: Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 1:40 pm PST | Race 2: Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 12:30 pm PST Watch Live: https://www.tcamerica.us/live

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 16, 2019 – Hyundai will unveil the Veloster “Grappler” concept at the 2019 SEMA show. The Grappler concept boasts increased ground clearance, combining superb approach and departure angles for confident off-roading capability, while custom front and rear brush guards were developed to ensure the Veloster Grappler is...

Braselton, Ga. (Oct. 12, 2019) – Mark Wilkins and Michael Lewis, drivers of the #98 Hyundai Veloster N TCR Race Car for Bryan Herta Autosport (BHA) with Curb Agajanian, clinched the 2019 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Drivers’ Championship yesterday with a victory at the Fox Factory 120 at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. Bryan Herta Autosport...

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. Oct. 11, 2019 – Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America have entered into an agreement to resolve class action litigation with owners of certain vehicles equipped with Theta II gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines. This agreement will provide various cash compensation options, lifetime warranties, free inspection...

Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA 2.54-mile road course, features 12 turns Race: Friday, October 11, 2019 at 1:25 pm EST (2 Hours) TV: LIVE on IMSA.TV, IMSA Radio at www.IMSA.com or NBC Sports Network October 17, 2019 at 7pm ET Live updates are available throughout the weekend on social media and www.bryanhertaautosport.com

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 8, 2019 – Celebrating National Hydrogen Day 2019, Hyundai’s U.S.-market fuel cell SUVs, the NEXO fuel cell SUV and the Tucson fuel cell SUV, together have accumulated more than 8.4 million miles while emitting only clean water vapor. This cumulative distance is the equivalent of 17 round-trip journeys to the...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 1, 2019 – Hyundai Motor America has appointed automotive industry veteran Robert Grafton as executive director of Dealer Development. Mr. Grafton will be responsible for managing and implementing the Hyundai dealer network strategy by optimizing retail representation and improving dealer relations. He started on...