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2020

2020

2020

  • Unveiled Smart Mobility Solution ‘UAM-PBV-Hub’ to Vitalize future cities at CES 2020
  • Unveiled New Concept EV "Prophecy", at Geneva International Motor Show
  • Developed the World’s First ICT Connected Shift System
  • Unveiled the All-new 2021 Elantra and Elantra N Line model at World Premiere Event
  • Established an Autonomous Driving Joint Venture with Aptiv
  • Established a Hyundai Mobility Global Innovation Center
  • Unveiled the New Veloster N with 8-Speed DCT
  • Unveiled the new Santa Fe SUV
  • Enhanced Efficiency with a New Heat Pump Technology
  • Launched the first electric minibus, County
  • Announced that Hyundai will introduce IONIQ brands that are dedicated to electric vehicles
  • Unveiled the New KONA and KONA N Line SUVs
  • Unveiled the Dynamic New Tucson and Tucson N Line
  • Export of hydrogen Fuel-Cell Systems to Europe
  • Established the New Horizons Studio in order to develop Ultimate Mobility Vehicles
  • Launched XCIENT, a fuel-cell truck at a digital premiere event
  • Unveiled the All-new i20 N
  • Inauguration of Euisun Chung as the Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group
  • Achieved Top Five Automotive Brands in Interbrand’s 2020 Global Brand Ranking
  • Joined IONITY, a joint venture regarding high-powered EV charging stations across Europe
  • Unveiled the 2021 Sonata N Line
  • Launched NVIDIA DRIVE, the connected car infotainment and AI platform
  • Signed an MOU with INEOS to accelerate hydrogen economy
  • Unveiled the first dedicated BEV platform, Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP)
  • Claimed its second consecutive FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) manufacturers’ title in Rally Monza
  • Launched HTWO, a brand dedicated to its hydrogen fuel-cell system
  • Acquired Boston Dynamics from Softbank
2019

2019

2019

  • Hyundai Kona and Kona Electric CUV Won Prestigious 2019 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year
  • Hyundai Veloster N Race Car Made World Debut at North American International Auto Show
  • Debuts First U.S. ‘N Line’ Model with 2019 Elantra GT Lineup
  • Extended World Archery Title Sponsorship for Three More Years
  • Hyundai and Kia Invested $300m in India’s Largest Mobility Service Provider Ola
  • Showcased ‘STYLE SET FREE’ Concept at Milan Design Week 2019
  • Hyundai “Venue” Made World Debut at the 2019 New York International Auto Show
  • All-New Sonata Implements Third-Generation Vehicle Platform
  • Develops Smartphone-based Digital Key
  • The All New Hyundai Sonata Made Its North American Debut at the New York International Auto Show
  • Develops Intelligent Air Purification System
  • Introduces Electric Double-Decker Bus
  • Invested in Aurora to accelerate development of autonomous vehicle technologies.
  • Kona, Santa Fe and Tucson Earn NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
  • Unveiled the New EV Concept 『45』 at Frankfurt Motor Show
  • Develops Wearable Vest Exoskeleton
  • Hyundai CRADLE Beijing Opens
  • Develops World’s First Machine Learning based Smart Cruise Control (SCC-ML) Technology
  • Hyundai Motor’s Global Brand Value Rises 4.6 Percent on Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2019 Rankings
  • Unveiled the HDC-6 NEPTUNE Concept and Trailer Set to Debut at NACV Show
  • Announced Commercial Truck Mobility Vision at NACV Show
  • Hyundai Autonomous Cars Hit the Streets in Irvine, California
  • Announced Human-Centered Philosophy to Future Mobility at MIF 2019
  • Develops World's First Road Noise Active Noise Control Technology
  • Reveals 『'Vision T』 Plug-in Hybrid SUV Concept at 2019 AutoMobility LA
  • N Brand Reveals All-New 『RM19』 Racing Midship Sports Car Prototype
  • Premieres Lafesta EV Sedan at Guangzhou Motor Show
  • Establish its First Indonesian Manufacturing Plant
  • i30 N TCR customers take second successive FIA WTCR title
  • Hyundai VENUE Wins Prestigious 'Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) 2020' Award
2018

2018

2018

  • Unveiled four key technologies and specifications for in-vehicle network with Cisco
  • Unveiled NEXO next-generation FCEV model at 2018 CES
  • Unveiled new Veloster and Veloster N model
  • Succeeded in autonomous driving tests on 190 km Seoul-Pyeongchang Highway
  • NEXO FCEV model performed world's longest drive among FCEVs
  • Launched new Veloster model
  • Launched fourth-generation Santa Fe model
  • Announced Sensuous Sportiness next-generation design direction
  • Unveiled Le Fil Rouge concept car, HDC-1 model
  • Unveiled Kona Electric, world's first compact SUV EV model
  • Unveiled China-Focused Sporty Sedan LAFESTA at Beijing Auto Show
  • Became Global Automotive Partner of Chelsea Football Club
  • Announced New AI Partnership with Chinese Startup DeepGlint at CES ASIA 2018
  • Became Global Automotive Partner of Club Atlético de Madrid
  • Named a Top Brand in J.D. Power’s 2018 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS)
  • Signed Hertha BSC as Global Automotive Partner
  • Invested in Autotalks to Develop Connectivity Technology for Increased Road Safety
  • Hyundai CRADLE Partners with Ionic Materials to Advance Battery Technology Development
  • Signed New Multi-year Agreement with AS Roma to Become Global Automotive Partner
  • Celebrated One Million Vehicle Milestone Achievement in Brazil
  • Hyundai N to be the Official Safety Car of MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship
  • Achieved Top 40 Best Global Brands Position for Fourth Consecutive Year
  • Won “Red Dot: Brand of the Year 2018”
  • Hyundai & Kia invested Additional US$250 Million in Grab
  • All-New Hyundai Palisade Made its Global Debut at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show
2017

2017

 

2017

  • Announced three directions for future mobility at CES 2017
  • Formed alliance for development of fuel cell cars with twelve global players
  • Launched IONIQ Plug-in model
  • Unveiled Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Concept
  • Launched Sonata New Rise model
  • Launched new Grandeur Hybrid model
  • Unveiled Genesis GV80 concept model
  • i30 N competed in ADAC Zurich twenty-four-hour race
  • Collaborated with Baidu, largest Internet service provider in China
  • Launched Sonata New Rise Plug-In Hybrid model
  • Developed server-type voice recognition technology
  • Began production at plant in China
  • Unveiled next-generation FCEV model
  • Unveiled i30 N, first high-performance N model
  • Launched Genesis G70 model
  • Opened Hyundai Motorstudio Beijing
  • Established Hyundai Cradle Open Innovation Center in Silicon Valley
  • 3.3 Lambda T-Gdi included in Ward’s Ten Best Engines
2016

2016

2016

  • Launched IONIQ eco-friendly hybrid car model
  • Introduced Project IONIQ future mobility innovation program
  • Announced connected car development strategy
  • Began sales of Genesis G80 model
  • Opened Hyundai Motorstudio Hanam
  • Ranked thirty-fifth in Interbrand ranking of global brands
  • Completed construction of plant in Cangzhou, China
  • Launched Genesis G80 sports model
  • Signed agreement for construction of big data center in Guangzhou Province, China
  • Total exports over forty-year period reached 23,630,000
  • 1.4L turbocharged DOHC 4-cylinder motor included in Ward’s 10 Best Engines
  • IONIQ EV car model underwent daytime and night-time test driving trials in Las Vegas