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History
Hyundai Motor Company is now going beyond being an automobile
manufacturer to a mobility solution provider. Look into our history.
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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