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Hyundai's 2024 Elantra and Tucson Awarded TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

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Friday, December 15, 2023

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai's 2024 Elantra and Tucson have each received TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the organization's top honor.

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  • FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai's 2024 Elantra and Tucson have each received TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the organization's top honor.
  • This latest accomplishment reinforces Hyundai's commitment to meeting the non-profit organization's more-advanced driver and pedestrian safety requirements.
  • "This is great news for our recently refreshed Elantra sedan and Tucson compact SUV, two of our highest-volumes models," said Brian Latouf, global chief safety officer, Hyundai Motor Company.
  • "We made it a priority to improve our vehicles' safety engineering to meet the more-stringent TSP+ testing requirements recently instituted by IIHS.

Fatherly Names Hyundai IONIQ 6 One of Its Top 10 Family Cars of the Year for 2023

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Fatherly's 'Top 10 Family Cars of the Year' awards presents a comprehensive guide to the best vehicles for families.

Key Points: 
  • Fatherly's 'Top 10 Family Cars of the Year' awards presents a comprehensive guide to the best vehicles for families.
  • Because safety is paramount in a family vehicle, nominees must earn a IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating in order to be considered.
  • "We're extremely proud of the Hyundai IONIQ 6's recognition as the one of Fatherly's 'Top 10 Family Cars of the Year,'" said Ricky Lao, director, product planning, Hyundai Motor North America.
  • i EPA-estimated 361-mile driving range for 2023 IONIQ 6 SE Long Range RWD; EPA-estimated 316-mile driving range for IONIQ 6 SE AWD.

Hyundai Appoints Michel Poirier to Lead Aftersales and Customer Experience Division

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Monday, December 11, 2023

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America has appointed Michel Poirier as vice president of aftersales and customer experience, a new division for Hyundai.

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  • FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America has appointed Michel Poirier as vice president of aftersales and customer experience, a new division for Hyundai.
  • In support of the company's customer experience (CX) strategy, the new division includes both the retail and aftersales functions to streamline CX efforts and increase efficiencies.
  • Retail experience responsibilities include dealership training and customer satisfaction for sales and service, while aftersales include dealer service programs and operations, parts and accessory sales, owner marketing, technical assistance, and warranty administration.
  • "Michel joins Hyundai Motor America from Hyundai Auto Canada where he was able to deliver great results growing the parts and accessories business and improving customer satisfaction leading their customer experience and aftersales team there," said Randy Parker, CEO, Hyundai Motor America.

Hyundai Announces 2024 Kona Electric Pricing

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Monday, December 11, 2023

Kona Electric offers several class-aboveiv features including dual-zone automatic climate control, heated and ventilated front seats, and a heated steering wheel.

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  • Kona Electric offers several class-aboveiv features including dual-zone automatic climate control, heated and ventilated front seats, and a heated steering wheel.
  • Hyundai Kona Electric also features an expansion of the recently launched Hyundai Pay vi platform to enable in-vehicle payments.
  • In addition to parking, Kona Electric owners can pay for charging at select locations through Hyundai Pay.
  • i 2024 KONA Electric 261-mile range based on a fully charged battery and 116 combined MPGe.

Hyundai IONIQ 6 Named The Drive's Best EV of 2023

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Friday, December 8, 2023

IONIQ 6 Features Ultra-Fast 800-Volt Charging, Up to 361 Miles of EPA-Estimated Rangei

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  • IONIQ 6 Features Ultra-Fast 800-Volt Charging, Up to 361 Miles of EPA-Estimated Rangei
    FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hyundai IONIQ 6 has been named The Best EV of 2023 by The Drive for its compelling mix of performance, practicality, and accessibility.
  • "We're honored to receive The Drive's Best EV Award for the Hyundai IONIQ 6," said Ricky Lao, director, product planning, Hyundai Motor North America.
  • "From the bold design to the overall usability to the accessible price point, the IONIQ 6 is the kind of EV we desperately need more of right now.
  • i EPA-estimated 361-mile driving range for 2023 IONIQ 6 SE Long Range RWD; EPA-estimated 316-mile driving range for IONIQ 6 SE AWD.

Hyundai Motor America Announces Pricing for 2024 Sonata Including New HTRAC All-Wheel-Drive Model

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

The Hyundai Assurance program promises to create a better experience for shoppers and owners of Hyundai vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • The Hyundai Assurance program promises to create a better experience for shoppers and owners of Hyundai vehicles.
  • Details on these promises include:
    America's Best Warranty: including a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty, 5-year/60,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty, and 7-year anti-perforation warrantyiv
    Hyundai Motor America focuses on 'Progress for Humanity' and smart mobility solutions.
  • Our 830 dealers sold more than 724,000 vehicles in the U.S. in 2022, and nearly half were assembled at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama.
  • iii Bluelink+ is available to purchasers and lessees of new 2024 and newer Bluelink-equipped Hyundai models.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 Wins Spot on Car and Driver's 10Best Trucks and SUVs List for the Second Year in a Row

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

The publication's 10Best list recognizes 2024's best trucks, sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) and crossover vehicles annually.

Key Points: 
  • The publication's 10Best list recognizes 2024's best trucks, sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) and crossover vehicles annually.
  • As a previous winner, IONIQ 5 was invited to defend its spot on the list.
  • This new 10Best honor adds to a long list of awards and accolades for the IONIQ 5 including Car and Driver's 2022 EV of the Year .
  • Full coverage of the Car and Driver 10Best lists can be found in the January issue, available everywhere by December 26, and online at CarandDriver.com here (10Best Cars) and here (10Best Trucks and SUVs).

Hyundai Motor North America's Olabisi Boyle Named a 2023 Automotive News All-Star

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Olabisi Boyle , vice president of product planning and mobility strategy for Hyundai Motor North America, was named a 2023 Automotive News All-Star in the operations executive category.

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  • FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Olabisi Boyle , vice president of product planning and mobility strategy for Hyundai Motor North America, was named a 2023 Automotive News All-Star in the operations executive category.
  • The esteemed awards program includes an annual selection of thirty-eight outstanding individuals who are leaders in the highly competitive automotive industry.
  • In addition to Boyle's recognition, Euisun Chung, executive chair of the Hyundai Motor Group received the Industry Leader honor.
  • "Having Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair, Euisun Chung, and Hyundai Motor North America's Olabisi Boyle, recognized on the distinguished list of awardees for the 2023 Automotive News All-Star awards is an exceptional recognition for the company," said José Muñoz, president and global COO, Hyundai Motor Company and president and CEO, Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America.

Refreshed 2024 Hyundai Elantra N Adds Motorsport-inspired Performance and Design

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai's refreshed 2024 Elantra N adds upgraded technology derived from motorsport competition to provide fine-tuned performance with improved stability and comfort.

Key Points: 
  • FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai's refreshed 2024 Elantra N adds upgraded technology derived from motorsport competition to provide fine-tuned performance with improved stability and comfort.
  • First launched in 2021, Elantra N has become a favorite sport sedan among driving enthusiasts, accelerating Hyundai N's brand appeal in the U.S. market.
  • The refreshed Elantra N will arrive at dealers beginning in January 2024.
  • Hyundai's introduction video for the refreshed Elantra N is at the following link: Refreshed Elantra N .

Hyundai Motor's Brand Value Rises 18 Percent, Driven by Accelerated Electrification and Future Mobility Vision

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

The company's brand rank rose from 35th to 32nd — the first increase in rank since 2016, based in part on Hyundai Motor's accelerated electrification and future mobility vision.

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  • The company's brand rank rose from 35th to 32nd — the first increase in rank since 2016, based in part on Hyundai Motor's accelerated electrification and future mobility vision.
  • In 2014, Hyundai Motor's brand value reached $10 billion, and for the first six years, its valuation rose $4 billion.
  • However, following Euisun Chung's appointment as Hyundai Motor Group's Executive Chair, its valuation has increased $6 billion in merely three years.
  • "Hyundai Motor Company is making big strides in forwarding its vision of 'Progress for Humanity' through the IONIQ brand," said an Interbrand representative.