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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 16, 2019 – To ensure the safety of its customers, and in addition to two previous engine recalls, Hyundai has issued a subsequent recall to inspect the fuel tube installation of approximately 100,000 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata and 2013-2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vehicles whose engines were replaced under the...

Indianapolis, IN. (Jan. 16, 2019) – Bryan Herta Autosport w/ Curb Agajanian will debut the Hyundai Veloster N TCR in the 2019 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge season opener at Daytona International Speedway as part of the 2019 Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona event. Hyundai and Bryan Herta unveiled their #98 Bryan Herta Autosport Veloster N TCR race...

DETROIT, Jan. 16, 2019 – Car and Driver today named the 2019 Hyundai Kona and Kona Electric CUV models the Best Subcompact SUV as part of its 2019 10Best Trucks and SUVs awards in events surrounding the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The award marks the first time that a Hyundai CUV model has been named to Car and Driver's...

DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2019 – The 2019 Hyundai Kona and Kona Electric CUV models were together named the winner of the 2019 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year by the North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year automotive media jury. This is the first time that a Hyundai CUV model has won the Utility Vehicle of the Year category.

DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2019 – Hyundai has a long history of providing customers peace of mind through its Assurance program, and like it did in 2013, is launching a government shutdown payment relief program aimed at helping federal employees furloughed during the government shutdown. Under the plan, Hyundai will extend all Hyundai Capital auto...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 14, 2019 – Complementing the performance of Elantra GT is the announcement of the new 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT N Line trim. Elantra GT N Line is the first N Line model for the United States from Hyundai. N Line trims add sporty design elements and refined powertrain/chassis upgrades to existing Hyundai products.

DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2019 – Hyundai Shopper Assurance has transformed the car buying process, providing customers with a frictionless, efficient and transparent experience. Roughly one year after the program was rolled out to Hyundai dealers nationwide, and after receiving positive feedback from customers and dealers, Hyundai is starting...

DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2019 – With a new generation of Hyundai owners buying the high-performance Veloster N as cars hit dealer lots, Hyundai fuels the excitement even further today with the debut the Veloster N TCR race car at the North American International Auto Show. The Veloster N TCR joins the fierce competition in the 2019 International...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 14, 2019 – Hyundai’s all-new 2019 Santa Fe captured the Redesign of the Year award by ALG today. The prestigious award recognizes Santa Fe’s all-new family-oriented interior, loaded with practical cutting-edge technologies and bold exterior appearance. ALG, the analytics subsidiary of TrueCar®, Inc., is the...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 10, 2019 – In a first-of-its-kind application from an automaker in the U.S., Hyundai has introduced “Hyundai Showroom Live,” a new live video chat platform on HyundaiUSA.com that provides an engaging and informative experience for customers. The video chat service allows users to dynamically interact in real...

Las Vegas, Jan. 08, 2019 — Hyundai Motor Group, in collaboration with Swiss deep-tech startup company WayRay AG, has unveiled the world’s first Holographic Augmented Reality (AR) Navigation System equipped in the Genesis G80 at CES 2019. The technology will be on display at the WayRay booth 3110, Las Vegas Convention Center’s North Hall,...

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2019 – Any first responder will tell you that the first 72 hours following a natural disaster are the most crucial to saving lives. However, often times due to the nature of the disaster (forest fire, earthquake, hurricane, or flood), it can be difficult for search-and-rescue and humanitarian aid missions to reach and get...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 3, 2019 – Hyundai Motor America reported December sales of Hyundai- and Genesis-branded vehicles of 65,721 units, a 3 percent increase in comparison with December 2017 and the best December sales month in company history. Retail sales in December were also up 4 percent. Hyundai closed the year strong with total...

VAN NUYS, Calif., Dec. 28, 2018 – Hyundai today delivered its first NEXO fuel cell SUV to a former scientist eager to add the benefits of this zero-emissions vehicle to his environmentally-friendly lifestyle.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 20, 2018 – Hyundai’s 2018 Kona, 2019 Santa Fe, and Le Fil Rouge Concept Car have earned 2018 GOOD DESIGN® Awards from the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 19, 2018 – In just five years, a delivery driver from Olathe, Kansas drove her 2013 Elantra one million miles with the original powertrain. Farrah Haines is a proud Hyundai owner who drives about 200,000 miles a year delivering auto parts and products, far outpacing the 14,000 miles of the average American driver.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 19, 2018 – For the second year in a row, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced that Hyundai has the most combined TOP SAFETY PICK+ and TOP SAFETY PICK-rated vehicles in the automotive industry.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 14, 2018 – Hyundai today announced the starting price for its long-awaited 2019 Kona Electric convention-breaking electric crossover. The Kona Electric starting price is $36,450, for an effective net price of $28,950 ($29,995 including delivery), with the electric vehicle tax credit of $7,500 factored in....

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 13, 2018 – Hyundai earns two out of the ten coveted spots in the 2019 WardsAuto 10 Best Engine competition for the all-new 2019 NEXO FCEV and 2019 Kona Electric CUVs. The recognition highlights the compelling powertrains achieved through sophisticated fuel-efficient architecture and performance of the engines....

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 7, 2018 – As an extension of Hyundai’s ongoing collaboration with Amazon, Hyundai is participating in a sweepstakes on Amazon.com giving customers a chance to win the all-new 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe for Amazon’s 12 Days of Deals holiday event. Hyundai and the Santa Fe sweepstakes are featured on Amazon.com...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 5, 2018 – Hyundai’s industry-leading Certified Pre-Owned program has consistently been recognized as a top program by many well-respected third parties, and recent honors continue that tradition.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 4, 2018 – The Hyundai Accent and Hyundai Kona earned the 2019 Consumer Guide® Automotive Best Buy Award for subcompact car and subcompact crossover. Over 150 entries were competing for the awards. The recognition signifies the finest balance of attributes and value in its class.

LOS ANGELES, CA., Dec. 3, 2018 – The Hispanic Motor Press Awards announced each year at the Los Angeles Auto Show named the 2019 Kona Best Crossover for Hispanic Families. The awards are organized by the Hispanic Motor Press Foundation, a non-profit 501 (c)3 educational organization that helps educate Hispanics on finding the best value...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 3, 2018 – Hyundai Motor America reported November sales of Hyundai- and Genesis-branded vehicles of 57,499 units, a 1 percent increase in comparison with November 2017. Hyundai continues to achieve sales gains in the second half of the year with total sales increasing in six out of the last seven months.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 3, 2018 – On Super Bowl Sunday, Hyundai will continue entertaining fans on the biggest day in advertising with a new 60-second spot that will run in the first quarter of the game. Hyundai, the official car and SUV of the NFL, will also a run a 30-second pre-game commercial and will have Super Bowl experiential...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 29, 2018 – The 2019 Hyundai Kona and Kona Electric CUV models were together named a top-three finalist for the 2019 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year by the North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year automotive media jury. This is the first time that a Hyundai model has been nominated to the...

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29, 2018 – Ohio couple Michelle and Don Beauchene have had six children of their own, and were looking forward to becoming empty nesters. That plan changed when Michelle Beauchene recently met a young girl, Liliana, at the preschool where she worked.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28, 2018 – Hyundai today introduced its new flagship premium three-row Palisade SUV to global media at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The 2020 Palisade rides on an all-new SUV chassis with exceptional second- and third-row roominess coupled with generous cargo area and reconfiguration flexibility. The Palisade will be produced...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 26, 2018 – Dean Evans, chief marketing officer of Hyundai Motor America, was named an Automotive News All-Star for 2018 in the marketing category. This prestigious award is an annual selection of outstanding individuals who have made a difference in the highly competitive automotive industry. Evans also recently...

Hyundai will be presenting the world debut of its new eight-passenger Palisade SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show. For those unable to attend the show, a live stream of the press conference will be available.

WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 16, 2018 – America’s best fighting-game players descend upon the nation’s capital this weekend for the Red Bull Conquest finals, where regional fighting game champions in Street Fighter® V: Arcade Edition, TEKKEN 7, and Guilty Gear Xrd REV2 from 15 U.S. cities and online will slug it out to determine the best...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 13, 2018 – Hyundai today announced 2019 Veloster N pricing, with the standard manual transmission model starting at $26,900 and the Performance Package model at $29,000, both excluding $885 destination charges. All 2019 Veloster N models feature a manual transmission and will begin arriving at dealerships in...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 12, 2018 – Hyundai’s 2019 Kona and 2019 Veloster N earned Best Buy Awards from the experts at Kelley Blue Book for the categories of Best Subcompact SUV and Best Performance Car, respectively.

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 8, 2018 – Hyundai today announced the name of its new 2020 flagship SUV: Hyundai Palisade. The new SUV name references a series of coastal cliffs and might naturally be associated by many with the Pacific Palisades, an affluent and beautiful neighborhood in Southern California.

Ann Arbor, Mich., Nov. 8, 2018 – Hyundai Motor America continues an aggressive portfolio makeover spanning the past 12 months, featuring an unprecedented ten all-new or enhanced models. Heading into 2019, the Hyundai fleet has been entirely refreshed.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 1, 2018 – Hyundai Motor America reported October sales of Hyundai- and Genesis-branded vehicles of 53,025 units, a slight increase in comparison with October 2017. Retail deliveries were up 8 percent for the month, while fleet sales were down 22 percent compared with last year.

LAS VEGAS, NV., Oct. 31, 2018 – The AutoJudge Awards sponsored by the Texas Automotive Media Association (TAMA), named the 2019 Santa Fe SUV of the Year today during the SEMA trade show. Celebrating their 13th year as the first automotive awards of the auto show season, an expert and well-respected panel of automotive journalists select the...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 30, 2018 – As part of a series of Hyundai Motor Company personnel appointments designed to make the company more globalized and customer-oriented, Yong-woo (William) Lee, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor North America will also assume the role of president and CEO of Hyundai Motor America on an interim basis....

LAS VEGAS, October 29, 2018 – Hyundai today released its plans for its growing line of accessory performance parts being developed for the 2019 Veloster Turbo and other sporty Hyundai models. The new Veloster Turbo is a tremendous performance equation for enthusiasts, with superb overall dynamic performance starting in the lower $20,000 price...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 25, 2018 – Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing for its redesigned 2019 Tucson, starting at $23,200 for the SE model. This entry-level model comes with upgrades inside and out, including a new cascading grille, redesigned wheels, a seven-inch display audio system and more advanced safety features. The 2019...