Releases

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 1, 2018 – Hyundai Motor America reported May sales of Hyundai- and Genesis-branded vehicles of 66,056 units, a 10 percent increase in comparison with May 2017. Hyundai’s double digit increase was driven by its SUV family that again set several records.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 31, 2018 – Hyundai today is adding more value to the 2018 Sonata lineup by introducing new “+” editions. Sonatas with the mid-model year enhancements are designated with a “+” symbol and add highly desirable features while lowering or maintaining current prices.

MONTGOMERY, Ala., May 29, 2018— Governor Kay Ivey joined Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama LLC President and CEO Dong Ryeol Choi today to announce that Hyundai is investing $388 million to construct a plant dedicated to manufacturing engine heads and enhance existing operations to support production of new models of Sonata and Elantra...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 29, 2018 – Hyundai’s Ioniq line-up continues to improve its product offering for the 2019 model year, with new and broader applications of active safety features, enhanced voice-recognition features and standard remote charge management for Plug-in and Electric models.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 23, 2018 – Recognized for dynamic style and comfort at a price that won’t break the bank, the 2018 Kona and Elantra GT deliver on both fun-to-drive and fun-to-own, the two main criteria in Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com “10 Coolest Cars Under $20,000” annual list.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 23, 2018 – Right now, you can find and pay for things with your smartphone, smartwatch or computer. With this in mind, Hyundai is developing technology that will allow customers to find and pay for coffee, gas and parking using their car’s infotainment screen. In the future, Hyundai will connect cars with...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 22, 2018 – Hyundai was named the Best Non-Luxury Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Program by Autotrader for 2018, helping customers to make reliable choices when selecting a certified pre-owned vehicle. Experts at Autotrader recognized Hyundai CPO vehicles as the top choice for used car shoppers, noting its leading...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 22, 2018 – Hyundai has again underscored its comprehensive quality signature across a diverse car and crossover lineup with another Car and Driver’s Editors’ Choice award, this time for the Hyundai Kona CUV. Hyundai Ioniq and Accent have also received Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Awards this year.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla., May 22, 2018 – The National Salute to America’s Heroes presented by Hyundai returns to Miami Beach and is one of the country’s largest Memorial Day weekend celebrations. Now in its second year, the two-day event on May 26 – 27 between 11th and 14th Streets on the beach, is designed to pay tribute to, honor and...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 21, 2018 – In support of the 2018 Kona launch, Hyundai Motor America and its agency partner, INNOCEAN Worldwide, headed to the Big Island of Hawaii to film five strangers coming together to share their perspective on living purposefully. The Kona Way, presented by Hyundai, is a three-episode series that celebrates...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 16, 2018 – While teams shift their focus to off-season team activities, Hyundai Motor America, an official sponsor of the National Football League (NFL), is providing young fans with the experience of a lifetime. For the third year in a row, the Hyundai Youth Football Camp is giving children ages 7 to 13 the...

AUSTIN, Texas, May 15, 2018 – Hyundai unveiled its all-new Veloster and Veloster Turbo models at the North American International Auto Show in January 2018. The fresh design was a collaborative effort of Hyundai designers from Seoul, South Korea and the U.S. design center in Irvine, California. The new Veloster features a comprehensive...

PALO ALTO, Calif., May 15, 2018 – Hyundai CRADLE, Hyundai Motor Company’s corporate venturing and open innovation business, today announced it is investing in Metawave Corporation to build intelligent radars for autonomous vehicles. Metawave is revolutionizing radar sensing by leveraging adaptive metamaterials (conventional materials using...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 11, 2018 – Ten Hyundai service advisors from ten different Hyundai dealerships put their automotive expertise and customer service skills to the test in Hyundai’s biennial National Service Advisor Championship earlier this month.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 8, 2018 – The Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) awarded the all-new 2018 Hyundai Kona Ultimate AWD with the “Subcompact Utility Vehicle” Award during the 218 Mudfest competition last week in Shelton, Washington. More than 25 NWAPA automotive journalists participated in the event at the Ridge...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 3, 2018 – The all-new 2018 Hyundai Kona was honored with the Best Economic Performance and Best 5 All-Around Performance awards from Automotive Science Group (ASG) for leading its segment in overall value and all-around performance.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 1, 2018 – Hyundai Motor America reported April sales of Hyundai- and Genesis-branded vehicles of 56,063 units, an 11 percent decline in comparison with April 2017. Despite the overall decline there were several significant gains as Hyundai’s SUV family continues to set records.

SEOUL, April 25, 2018 – Hyundai Motor unveiled a new strategic model for the Chinese market at the 2018 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2018) today, as the company embraces the growing younger generation in the world’s largest automotive market.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 24, 2018 – Leading cost and value analysis group Vincentric has once again recognized Hyundai for delivering exceptional value, recognizing the 2018 Elantra SE and 2018 Ioniq Hybrid Blue with its Best Fleet Value in America awards. The award marks the third consecutive win for the Elantra SE in the Compact...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 24, 2018 – The all-new 2018 Hyundai Kona’s sleek and modern interior was acknowledged by the editors of WardsAuto today, which named it to this year’s Wards 10 Best Interiors list.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 23, 2018 – San Tan Hyundai in Gilbert, Arizona has been named the Top Service Satisfaction dealer in the nation for 2017 by SureCritic. This honor is based on the 2017 overall rating of 4.80 from 4,863 completed surveys. SureCritic is a third-party review site that publicly features owner-generated ratings and...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 19, 2018 – Leading up to the 2018 NFL Draft, Hyundai is going beyond statistics, combine results and collegiate accomplishments to document the extraordinary paths to the NFL of four top prospects. Returning for a second season, Rolling with the Rookies presented by Hyundai is a four-episode content series that...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 19, 2018 – The refreshed 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid adopts the distinctive design of the recently released gasoline model while delivering 42 miles per gallon (EPA-estimated combined MPG), feature enhancements and a lower starting price. The starting price for the 2018 Sonata Hybrid is $25,500, a $500 reduction...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 17, 2018 – Hyundai Motor America and Verisk, a leading data analytics provider, today announced an alignment to bring usage-based insurance (UBI) programs to Hyundai customers in the future meaning lower insurance premiums for drivers. Hyundai Motor America has signed an agreement to join the Verisk Data...

SEOUL, April 9, 2018 – Hyundai Motor has won two of this year’s Red Dot Design Awards, one of the most renowned international design and innovation prizes. Hyundai’s Fuel Cell vehicle NEXO and the subcompact SUV Kona were awarded in the Cars and Motorcycles category.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 3, 2018 – Hyundai Motor America reported March sales of Hyundai- and Genesis-branded vehicles of 61,540 units, an 11 percent decline in comparison with March 2017. Sales were paced by the best SUV sales month in company history, cracking 25,000 units for the first time and up 25 percent over last March.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 29, 2018 – Today, Hyundai Hope On Wheels® (HHOW), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, celebrates its 20th year in the fight against pediatric cancer and announces plans to exceed $145 million toward pediatric cancer research. In celebration of its 20th anniversary, HHOW will host its annual launch event at the New...

NEW YORK, March 28, 2018 – Hyundai Motor America today unveiled the all-new 2019 Santa Fe SUV for the U.S. market at the New York International Auto Show. As the best-selling SUV in the brand’s 32-year history in America—with sales of more than 1.5 million units—the Santa Fe represents Hyundai’s strong SUV heritage and continues its...

NEW YORK, March 28, 2018 – The redesigned 2019 Tucson enters the highly competitive compact CUV market with upgrades inside and out, including a new cascading grille, new center stack design, more advanced safety features and available Qi wireless charging. Following 12 consecutive monthly sales records for the current model year, the 2019...

NEW YORK, March 28, 2018 – Hyundai today unveiled the U.S.-market version of its convention-breaking Kona Electric crossover at the New York Auto Show. 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 active, eco-focused lifestyles of all kinds....

SEOUL, March 27, 2018 – Hyundai Motor Company began sales of its NEXO fuel cell electric vehicle today in Korea following very successful pre-orders.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 26, 2018 – Hyundai Motor America will be live-streaming its press conference at the 2018 New York International Auto Show, allowing a wider audience to find out all the news about the 2019 Santa Fe, refreshed Tucson and Kona Electric. Media, fans and enthusiasts around the world whom cannot attend the show can...

AUSTIN, Texas (March 24, 2018) – It was a dominant performance for Michael Lewis and Mark Wilkins Saturday at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in the inaugural running of the all-new TCR class in the Pirelli World Challenge Grand Prix of Texas with an impressive 1-2 finish in their Bryan Herta Autosport with Curb-Agajanian Hyundai i30 N TCR cars.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 23, 2018 – Continuing an impressive streak, Hyundai has been ranked first in customer loyalty in the automotive industry for the ninth consecutive year according to the Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 21, 2018 – Hyundai’s Tucson Sport is now equipped with a 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder GDI producing 181 horsepower and 175 lb.-ft. of torque, an advantage over key competitors the Toyota RAV4 and Nissan Rogue. Peak torque delivery starts at 4,000 rpm, similar to the majority of segment competitors,...

Arjeplog, March 15, 2018 – At Hyundai Mobis Proving Ground in Sweden, just an hour’s drive away from the Article Circle, Hyundai Motor Company subjects its latest electrified vehicles to the most extreme sub-zero conditions.

LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2018 – For the second consecutive year, Hyundai will be the Official Automotive Partner of the Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon. The partnership includes a wide range of race weekend activations through which runners and spectators will have the opportunity to experience Hyundai's newest models. The March 18th...

GENEVA, March 6, 2018 – Hyundai celebrates the world premiere of the All-New Kona Electric, the New Generation Hyundai Santa Fe and the concept car ‘Le Fil Rouge’ at the 88th Geneva Motor Show. The European debut of the All-New Hyundai NEXO, the world’s first dedicated hydrogen-powered SUV, will be a further highlight of Hyundai’s...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 5, 2018 – Further proof of Hyundai’s quality across a diverse vehicle lineup has once again been demonstrated as the 2018 Ioniq and 2018 Accent were named among Car and Driver’s Editors’ Choice awards for the Hybrid and Subcompact categories respectively.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 2, 2018 – The communications team at Hyundai Motor America has added Victoria Walden as manager of Social Media and Influencer Engagement. Victoria is responsible for leading Hyundai Motor America’s public relations efforts in influencer activations and social media, along with other traditional public...