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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sep. 24, 2019 – Hyundai’s NEXO fuel cell SUV has added appealing comfort and convenience features for the 2020 model year. NEXO is the technological flagship of Hyundai’s growing eco-vehicle portfolio and marks Hyundai’s continued momentum with the industry’s most diverse SUV powertrain lineup. The 2020 NEXO...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sep. 24, 2019 – Hyundai’s 2020 Kona Electric SUV will offer an enhanced premium navigation system and a battery warmer system to its popular 2020 Kona Electric SUV. Kona Electric rides on an all-new CUV platform and is Hyundai’s first compact electric crossover for the U.S. market, appealing to consumers with...

Indianapolis, IN (Sept. 19, 2019) – Bryan Herta Autosport (BHA) with Curb Agajanian will enter a single Hyundai Veloster Turbo R-Spec TCA car in the final event of the 2019 SRO TC America Championship at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 19th and 20th. American Tyler Gonzalez has been chosen to drive the first- ever Veloster TCA machine in...

Noosa, Queensland, Australia, Sept. 18, 2019 – Hyundai today introduced the latest addition to its U.S. Market SUV family, the Hyundai Venue, at an exclusive media event in Australia’s Sunshine Coast region. Venue is packed with a host of premium driver safety and convenience technologies and is the perfect fit for those seeking a seamless...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 16, 2019 – AutoPacific® named the Hyundai Kona as a winner of the 2019 Ideal Vehicle Award, earning the highest overall vehicle score in the Compact Crossover SUV Segment. The 2019 Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA) recognize vehicles that best meet owners’ expectations in terms of size, performance, efficiency,...

ATLANTA, Sept. 13, 2019 – As a sponsor of the 25th annual Music Midtown festival in Atlanta, Hyundai will provide unique experiences for fans onsite and at home to promote and explore the new features of the completely redesigned 2020 Sonata.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 11, 2019 – Recognized for its host of driver convenience and technology features, the all-new Hyundai Palisade lands a spot on the competitive 2019 Wards 10 Best User Experiences list. The honor evaluates the user-friendliness of the driver-assist technologies and the access to information and entertainment...

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Salinas, CA 2.238-mile road course, features 11 turns Race: Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 3:05pm PST (2 Hours) TV: LIVE on IMSA.TV, IMSA Radio. NBC Sports Network Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 1pm ET Live updates are available throughout the weekend on social media and www.bryanhertaautosport.com

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.

Frankfurt, September 10, 2019 — Following the recent unveiling of the All-New i10, Hyundai Motor has announced it is to further enhance its N Line portfolio with the All-New i10 N Line, which makes its debut at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA). The new model combines the dynamic design, comprehensive connectivity and advanced safety of the...

Frankfurt, September 10, 2019 — Hyundai Motor has unveiled the All-New i10 at the 2019 Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA). The newest model in the company’s i-range features a new dynamic design, as well as a comprehensive connectivity and advanced safety package.

OFFENBACH, September 10, 2019 — At this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, Hyundai Motor launches the i30 N Project C limited edition, a lighter, lower and more extreme version of the critically acclaimed i30 N. The Project C interpretation of the brand’s first-ever high-performance model intensifies the i30 N experience using ‘added...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 6, 2019 – The 2020 Hyundai Palisade has been awarded a 2019 TOP SAFETY PICK+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) when equipped with optional LED headlights. Hyundai SUV models that have achieved these honors from the IIHS are the Kona, Tucson (built after March 2019), Santa Fe, Santa Fe XL,...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 5, 2019 – The J.D. Power 2019 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study ranked the Hyundai Kona as earning the highest score for overall vehicle technology satisfaction in the study’s small vehicle segment.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 4, 2019 – In the national marketing campaign for the brand-new Palisade SUV, Hyundai is tapping into the notion that family is more than just the people with whom you share the same DNA. The integrated campaign communicates how family can be a range of people; those you run a marathon with, go surfing with, go...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 4, 2019 – Hyundai Motor America reported August sales of 63,737 units, a 12% increase in comparison with August 2018 and the 13th straight month of increasing total sales on a comparative monthly basis.

Once again, mixed weather conditions played a leading role in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge race, creating challenging strategy decisions and unpredictable track conditions. Despite the intermittent rain and the multiple late race re-starts, the Bryan Herta Autosport team prevailed, finishing second (#21) and fourth (#98) in the race and...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 26, 2019 – On the heels of a 48% sales increase, the 2019 Santa Fe Ultimate has been named the winner of the SUV Mid-Size Challenge by Cars.com. The Challenge included 6 of the most popular midsize SUVs pitted against each other in a series of expert testing to determine which model was the best in class.

SEOUL, Aug. 22, 2019 – The All-New 2020 Hyundai Sonata and Le Fil Rouge concept have been recognized as finalists at the 2019 International Design Excellence Awards® (IDEA) by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) for their bold and artful design innovations. IDEA honors design excellence that improves quality of life and pushes...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 20, 2019 – The 2019 Hyundai Accent and 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe have each been included on the U.S. News & World Report’s “Best New Cars for Teens” list while the 2016 Hyundai Tucson earned a spot on the “Best Used Cars for Teens” list.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 20, 2019 – Hyundai Motor America has been recognized by VIQTORY® as a 2020 Military Friendly Employer for its long-term commitment to hiring and recruiting military veterans. VIQTORY is a veteran-owned business that connects the military community to civilian employment. Hyundai also has policies for Guard and...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 14, 2019 – The Hyundai Accent and the Hyundai Tucson have been named the winners of AutoPacific’s annual Vehicle Satisfaction Research studies, respectively earning first place awards in the Best In Class Economy Car and Best In Class Compact Crossover Sport Utility Vehicle categories.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 13, 2019 – The 2020 Hyundai Kona, Santa Fe, and Tucson were all awarded 5-Star Overall Safety Ratings, the highest available overall safety rating issued by the government’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as a facet of its New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 13, 2019 – Hyundai Motor America has contributed $50,000 to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Foundation’s Workforce Initiative.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 9, 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.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Aug. 8, 2019 – The 2020 Hyundai Tucson has refreshed its palette of exterior colors and repackaged content for enhanced customer value.

BOARDMAN, Ohio, Aug. 6, 2019 – Recently, at Preston Hyundai of Boardman in Ohio, the Beauchene family took delivery of their all-new 2020 Hyundai Palisade. The Beauchene’s are one of the first to own Hyundai’s new flagship, family-oriented SUV, which was gifted to them by Hyundai Motor America after their heart-warming and selfless story...

A lightning storm delayed, then shortened the Road America 120, followed by intermittent rain and wild track conditions, but nothing could stop young guns and Mason Filippi and Harry Gottsacker from a perfect race, which resulted in their first IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge victory.

Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI 4.048-mile road course, features 14 turns Race: Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 4:05 pm CT (2 Hours) TV: LIVE on IMSA.TV, IMSA Radio. NBC Sports Network Monday, August 12th, 2019 at 3pm ET Live updates are available throughout the weekend on social media and www.bryanhertaautosport.com

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 1, 2019 – Hyundai Motor America reported July sales of 57,340 units, a 12% increase in comparison with July 2018 and the 12th straight month of increasing total sales on a comparative monthly basis.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 31, 2019 – Hyundai Motor America, a strong advocate for standardizing effective safety technologies, praises the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Congress, Consumer Reports and the automotive industry for working together to make rear seat reminder systems standard features on new vehicles...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 30, 2019 – Hyundai has added the availability of Smart Cruise Control and interior accent choices on 2020 Kona models. 2020 Kona models are available now.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 30, 2019 – Hyundai’s Veloster and Veloster Turbo models have increased standard equipment and enhanced key exterior design elements for the 2020 model year. The 2020 Veloster and Veloster Turbo are on sale now.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 30, 2019 – Hyundai has added new safety features and repackaged equipment on the 2020 Santa Fe for enhanced customer value. The 2020 Santa Fe is on sale now.

Hyundai scored their first IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge double podium today, dominating the Lime Rock Park 120. It was a flag to flag victory for the #98 Veloster N TCR car driven by Michael Lewis and Mark Wilkins and a third-place finish for the #21 Veloster N TCR with Harry Gottsacker and Mason Filippi. At just 1.4 miles, Lime Rock Park is...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 22, 2019 – The 2020 Hyundai Accent has a new Smartstream G1.6 Dual Port Injection (DPI) engine and a Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT). These changes increase Accent’s EPA estimated fuel economy to 33 mpg city, 41 highway, 36 combined, up considerably from the 28 city, 38 highway, 32 combined...

SEOUL, July 18, 2019 – Hyundai Motor Group has developed the world’s first Active Shift Control (ASC) transmission technology. The innovation optimizes transmission efficiency by monitoring gear shifts 500 times per second, precisely adjusting the transmission rotation speed to for faster shift times. The new technology will premiere in the...

Lime Rock Park 1.478-mile road course, features 7 turns “classic course” Race: Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 11:10am ET (2 Hours) TV: LIVE on IMSA.TV, IMSA Radio. NBC Sports Network Friday, July 26th, 2019 at 2pm Live updates are available throughout the weekend on social media and www.bryanhertaautosport.com

A few months back, I was extremely excited to receive an invitation from our partners at Hyundai to attend a special event at the Nürburgring in June that would take place alongside the WTCR and 24-Hour race weekend there. I didn’t know exactly what I was in store for, but as The 24 Hours or Nürburgring is an event I have heard so much...

Below is a summary of changes to the Hyundai lineup for 2020 model year. This document will be updated regularly, creating a one-stop shop for the most up-to-date Hyundai vehicle lineup news.