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History of Hyundai Motor Company since 1967 until now
Years
2013-2019
2011-2012
2009-2010
2007-2008
2001-2006
1967-2000
1967-2000
2000
Developed Korea’s first passenger diesel engine and large commercial engine
Debut of the four mid and large-sized Bus models
Korea’s first fuel cell electric vehicle Santa Fe developed
Official sponsor of the UEFA Euro 2000
1999
Launch of Equus (Centennial : Hyundai Motor’s ultra large-sized sedan), Verna, and Trajet XG
Developed Korea’s first automotive fuel cell battery
1998
Independently developed world-class, high performance V6 Delta engine
Launch of Grandeur (Azera) and Sonata
Established India plant
2nd solar-powered vehicle developed
Acquisition of Kia Motors
1997
Independently developed Epsilon engine
Established the Turkey plant and Asan plant
1996
Cumulative production surpasses 10 million units
Inauguration of the Namyang Technology Research Center
Launch of Dynasty and Tiburon
1995
Launch of Avante (Elantra)
Completion of Jeonju commercial vehicle manufacturing plant
Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center (HMETC) opens
1994
Annual production surpasses 1 million units
Launch of Accent
Solar-powered and fuel cell electric vehicles developed
1993
Launch of Sonata II
Unveiling of the HCD-II concept car
1992
Unveiling of HCD-I, Korea’s first concept car
Cumulative production surpasses 5 million units
1991
Developed Alpha engine, the first engine created in Korea
Launch of Galloper
Developed Sonata EV
1990
Launch of Elantra and Scoupe
1989
Overseas exports of Excel surpass 1 million units
1988
Launch of Sonata, Hyundai Motor’s mid-sized luxury sedan
1987
Excel is the best selling imported compact car in the U.S. for 3 consecutive years
1986
Exports of Excel to the U.S. begin
Launch of Grandeur (Azera), Hyundai Motor’s large-sized luxury car
1985
Launch of Pony Excel
Incorporation of the U.S. subsidiary HMA
Launch of 1st generation Sonata
1983
Incorporation of the Canadian subsidiary HMC
1976
Launch of Hyundai Pony, the first Korean passenger car
First export of Hyundai Pony to Ecuador
1968
Completion of Ulsan assembly plant
Mass production of Cortina begins
1967
Incorporation of Hyundai Motor Company
2001-2006
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