Releases

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.

SEOUL, July 9, 2019 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has begun a series of sweeping changes to its R&D organizations and development processes, enabling greater responsiveness to the changing future mobility technology landscape.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 9, 2019 – Audiences of Hyundai’s advertising in the U.S. will have a new and recognizable voice as actor, director, and producer Jason Bateman will provide the voice- overs for its national traditional and digital advertising.

SEOUL, July 8, 2019 – Hyundai Motor Company today released a blockbuster video advert that marks the global debut of its newest entry sports utility vehicle, the Venue.

Canadian Tire Motorsports Park 2.459-mile road course, features 10 turns Race: Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 1:55pm ET (2 Hours) TV: LIVE on IMSA.TV, IMSA Radio and Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 6pm on NBC Sports Network Live updates are available throughout the weekend on social media and www.bryanhertaautosport.com

SEOUL, July 2, 2019 – Hyundai Motor Group has developed the world’s first Continuously Variable Valve Duration (CVVD) technology to feature in future Hyundai and Kia vehicles. The innovation was revealed at Hyundai Motorstudio Goyang on Wednesday alongside the Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi the first engine to feature the technology.

The Bryan Herta Autosport Hyundai Veloster N TCR’s set the pace at Watkins Glen. Michael Lewis scored the first pole position for the team and Hyundai in IMSA competition on Friday. Both team cars took turns leading the race on Saturday despite varied conditions on the track.

SEOUL, June 26, 2019 – Hyundai Motor Company signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco). The MOU provides a framework to accelerate expansion of a hydrogen ecosystem in the Korean and Saudi Arabian markets, and to explore the use of advanced non-metallic materials in various fields including the...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 26, 2019 – In recognition of pride month and as part of Hyundai’s ongoing support for the LGBTQ community, the company is debuting an original branded content series that gives voice to some of the best up-and-coming LGBTQ talent. The OUT for Greatness presented by Hyundai film series will feature three...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 25, 2019 – In the next several months, Hyundai dealers across the country that subscribe to Hailer service through CDK Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDK) can give millions of owners easy access to Lyft rides while their vehicles are being serviced. Through Hailer™, a first-of-its-kind application developed by CDK in...

SEOUL, June 24, 2019 – As the presenting sponsor of Christie’s 2019 Art+Tech Summit: The A.I. Revolution, Hyundai Motor Company will help explore the interactive relationship between artificial intelligence and the art world.

Cannes, France – June 20, 2019 – Today, at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Live Nation, the world’s leading live entertainment company, unveiled a suite of customizable augmented reality products, unlocking more immersive ways for fans to connect with artists and brands at live music events across the globe.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 19, 2019 – New-vehicle quality across the entire Hyundai lineup resulted in the company being ranked as the second-highest non-premium brand in J.D. Power’s 2019 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) for the second consecutive year.

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – June 18, 2019 – Hyundai today introduced its new flagship premium three-row Palisade SUV to U.S. media at its driving introduction in scenic Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The 2020 Palisade rides on an all-new SUV chassis with exceptional second- and third-row roominess coupled with generous cargo area and reconfiguration...

SEOUL/KARUIZAWA, June 17, 2019 — Hyundai Motor Group’s Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) Euisun Chung called for immediate action to ensure a ‘sustainable Earth’ in his address to G20 energy Ministers in Karuizawa, Japan.

SEOUL/PALO ALTO, June 13, 2019 — Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) and Aurora Innovation Inc. today announced that Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation have invested in Aurora to accelerate development of autonomous vehicle technologies.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 12, 2019 – The Hyundai Kona was awarded Best-in-Class Subcompact SUV by the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA). This marks the second year in a row that Kona has been recognized by NEMPA in its Winter Vehicle Awards.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., – June 11, 2019 – Hyundai has released pricing for its new premium flagship three-row Palisade SUV. 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 is produced in Ulsan, Korea and will be...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 3, 2019 – Hyundai Motor America reported May sales of 66,121 units, a 2% increase in comparison with May 2018 and the tenth straight month of increasing total sales on a comparative basis.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 31, 2019 – In one of the industry’s most demanding vehicle crash tests, the redesigned 2019 Hyundai Veloster received a TOP SAFETY PICK award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 28, 2019 – Hyundai Motor America has named automotive industry veteran Randy Parker vice president of National Sales. Mr. Parker will be responsible for all aspects of sales and distribution of Hyundai vehicles in the U.S., including sales strategies, fleet and certified pre-owned operations, dealer relations,...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 23, 2019 – The National Salute to America’s Heroes presented by Hyundai returns to Miami Beach this Memorial Day weekend on May 25-26, 2019. Now in its third year, the patriotic two-day event is designed to pay tribute and honor military and first responders. The event combines the Hyundai Air & Sea Show with...

At the beginning of the 2019 racing season, I wrote about how appealing the TCR category is from my perspective as a team owner. After listening to some chatter among drivers on our race team and hearing some comments from those that have not yet been experienced the TCR class, I thought it may be appropriate to address how awesome these cars...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 16, 2019 – Hyundai was again named the best non-luxury certified pre-owned (CPO) program by Autotrader, the second consecutive year, and third time in the last four years that it earned the top spot. The recognition acknowledges Hyundai as having the longest manufacturer warranty coverage in the business, among...

SEOUL, May 15, 2019 — Hyundai Motor Group developed an intelligent ‘Smart Air Purification system’ that monitors interior air quality to automatically filter the air inside a car. The innovation builds on the Group’s prior work to enhance in-car air quality by introducing a new automated monitoring system, which continually checks...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 14, 2019 – The 2020 Hyundai Elantra, with a new Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT), improved fuel economy and standard Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA), once again is the standard in the compact sedan segment. Pricing throughout the lineup delivers consumers a compelling choice, starting at $18,950...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 7, 2019 – To make it easier than ever to control a Hyundai vehicle remotely through the Google Assistant, Google is previewing enhanced remote vehicle controls with Hyundai’s Blue Link at Google I/O (May 7-9, 2019). Using an Assistant-enabled smart speaker, Smart Display or Android or iOS phone, Hyundai owners...

Indianapolis, IN (May 6, 2019) - In just their third race in the competitive IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Series, Bryan Herta Autosport (BHA) scored their first victory Saturday at Mid-Ohio. Weather was a factor throughout the weekend and Mother Nature played her hand during the 2-hour race, with cold temperatures and intermittent rain...

Racetrack: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course 2.258-mile road course, features 13 turns Race: Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 1:45pm ET (2 Hours) TV: LIVE on IMSA.TV, IMSA Radio and Sat. May 11, 2019 at 11pm on NBC Sports Network Live updates are available throughout the weekend on social media and www.bryanhertaautosport.com

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 1, 2019 – Hyundai Motor America reported April sales of 55,420 units, a 1% increase in comparison with April 2018 and the ninth straight month of increasing total sales. Retail sales in April grew by 2% backed by retail increases for Elantra (up 8%), Tucson (up 33%), Santa Fe (up 23%) and Kona (up 40%).

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 1, 2019 – Copeland Motorsports is expanding its arsenal of racecars today with the acquisition of a Hyundai Veloster N TCR car from Bryan Herta Autosport. Copeland Motorsports is a major player in the SRO Motorsports Group promoted TC America racing series. They are also the current point leaders of the Battery...

SEOUL, April 30, 2019 – Hyundai Palisade, the all-new flagship SUV from Hyundai Motor, will take K-pop band BTS on its journey to 2019 Billboard Music Awards, rousing global interest before its scheduled North American launch this summer.