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Hyundai Receives Five-Star Safety Ratings From NHTSA

2007 Veracruz, Santa Fe and Elantra Earn Highest Government Crash Test Ratings

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 28 — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave five-star crash test ratings,the highest government rating under the agency’s New Car Assessment Program, to the all-new 2007 Hyundai Veracruz and Santa Fe for both frontal and side-impact crash tests. The 2007 Elantra also scored five stars for frontal crash performance and Veracruz earned four stars for rollover performance.

NHTSA uses a consumer-friendly ratings system — ranging from one to five stars, with five being the highest. Sixty-three 2007 models were assessed. Categories included sport utility vehicles, heavy and light passenger cars, pickups, vans and compact and medium passenger cars.Beginning in September 2007, government star ratings will be listed on the window stickers of new vehicles.

The 2007 Hyundai Veracruz received five-star frontal and side crash ratings in the sport utility vehicle segment. The Veracruz utilizes the latest in active and passive safety technologies including, standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) for impressive stopping distance for a vehicle of its size, anti-whiplash active head restraints and six airbags with side air curtains protecting all three rows during side impacts. To absorb impacts to the passenger cabin, the Veracruz has engineered crumple zones and reinforced architecture rails, side sill frame, floor cross-members and center pillars. Additional standard safety equipment includes a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), which alerts drivers if one or more tires are under inflated.

The 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe received five-star frontal and side crash ratings in the sport utility vehicle segment, ranking above the Toyota RAV4and FJ Cruiser models. The Santa Fe comes with the latest standard safety equipment including anti-whiplash active head restraints and six airbags such as side air curtains, which help protect occupants in all three rows during side impacts. The Santa Fe also earned a higher rollover rating than the Honda Element with four stars for both the 2- and 4-wheel drive models.

“With these results for Santa Fe and Veracruz, Hyundai is pleased to offer every cross-over in its lineup, including the Tucson, with the very highest government crash-test ratings,” said John Krafcik, vice president of Strategic Planning and Product Development, Hyundai Motor America.

The 2007 Hyundai Elantra received five-star frontal and four-star side crash ratings in the compact passenger car segment, beating out the Toyota Prius model. It offers life-saving safety features with six standard airbags, including two advanced front airbags, two front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, and two side curtain airbags protecting front- and rear-seat outboard passengers. The Elantra also earned a four-star rollover rating for 2-wheel drive.

“Hyundai leads all popular car brands in the standard application of Electronic Stability Control — the most important life-saving technology since the seat belt,” said Krafcik.

“These excellent crash test results demonstrate that Hyundai vehicles also protect their drivers and passengers in the event they can’t avoid a crash situation.”

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 755 dealerships nationwide.

NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION

NHTSA is dedicated to achieving the highest standards of excellence in motor vehicle and highway safety. The agency strives to exceed the expectations of its customers through its core values of Integrity, Service and Leadership. NHTSA provides leadership to the motor vehicle and highway safety community through the development of innovative approaches to reducing motor vehicle crashes and injuries.

Gary Rome Hyundai Receives 2006 Hyundai Parts Performance Guild Plaque

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Gary Rome Hyundai Receives 2006 Hyundai Parts Performance Guild Plaque

Gary Rome Hyundai Receives 2006 Hyundai Parts Performance Guild Plaque for ongoing leadership and dedication to the sale of Genuine Hyundai Parts and Accessories.

Dear 2006 Hyundai Parts Performance Guild Member,

On behalf of Hyundai Motor America it is my pleasure to congratulate you and your team for the extra efforts in 2006 that have contributed to our mutual success. Your support and dedication are building an owner base of loyal Hyundai customers who will further establish the Hyundai brand as standing for quality and value.

You will soon be receiving a 2006 Hyundai Parts Performance Guild plaque commemorating membership in Hyundai’s Parts recognition society. I encourage you to proudly display this award as it symbolizes all that your Hyundai Parts Sales Team has work so hard to accomplish during the year. Please accept the plaque as our sign of thanks for your ongoing leadership and dedication to the sale of Genuine Hyundai Parts and Accessories.

I look forward to recognizing your new accomplishments in future Guild and Parts Recognition Programs.

Great Selling,
Frank Ferrara
Executive Vice President, Parts
Hyundai Motor America

The Car Book 2007 Honors Six Hyundai Models With "Best Bets" Selections

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The Car Book 2007 Honors Six Hyundai Models With “Best Bets” Selections

Hyundai’s Accent, Elantra, Santa Fe, Sonata, Tucson and Entourage Recognized for Meeting the Safety and Performance Needs of the American Buyer

March 6, 2007 — Fountain Valley, Calif. — Hyundai, with the freshest line up in the auto industry, earned “Best Bet” distinction for more than half its vehicles in The Car Book 2007. Six Hyundai models – the Accent, Elantra, Santa Fe, Sonata, Tucson and Entourage – earned the title “Best Bet” from author Jack Gillis and the Center for Auto Safety. For 27 years, The Car Book has selected vehicles for this distinction based on how well they respond to the safety and performance needs of today’s consumer.

“Hyundai has completely revamped its model line up with a focus on American consumers’ desire for safety and performance,” said John Krafcik, vice president of product development and strategic planning, Hyundai Motor America. “The six models selected are examples of our dedication to providing consumers with unsurpassed standard safety equipment and great performance in a well-designed package.”

The Car Book has analyzed new vehicles each year for the past 27 years to identify vehicles that have made a significant contribution to bettering the market. “Best Bets” ratings designate The Car Book’s highest-rated cars in each of the size categories. Ratings are based on expected performance in ten important categories: crash tests, safety features, fuel economy, rollover, overall maintenance and repair costs, warranties, insurance costs and complaints, with the heaviest emphasis on safety.

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Hyundai Wins Kiplinger’s "Best Of 2007 Cars" Awards

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Hyundai Wins Kiplinger’s “Best Of 2007 Cars” Awards

2007 Sonata And Azera Receive “Best In Class”

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 03/05/2007 Kiplinger’s Personal Finance named the Hyundai Sonata GLS and Azera Limited “Best in Class” in the annual buyer’s guide “Best of 2007 Cars” awards.

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance editors and analysts evaluated nearly 500 new models and selected winners in nine price categories from small economy cars to crossovers, large SUVs and luxury sedans. They also assessed sticker and dealer prices, projected resale values and fuel costs.

The Azera Limited beat the Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima for “Best in Class” in the $25,000 – $30,000 sedan category, which included a cross-section of midsize and large sedans with premium features. According to Kiplinger’s editors’, “Entry-luxe features, such as heated leather seats, dual climate controls, power rear sunshade and 17-inch wheels, are standard, at a value price. With the $2,500 Ultimate package, you also get a moonroof, ten-speaker Infinity audio system and rain-sensing windshield wipers. The comprehensive warranty is five years/60,000 miles.” Azera also offers standard safety technologies including Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and side and curtain airbags.

The Sonata GLS won “Best in Class” in the under $20,000 sedan category. Kiplinger’s editors stated, “A full array of standard safety features plus 16 cubic feet of cargo room push the Sonata to the head of its pack. With 162 horsepower, this fuel-thrifty four cylinder is no slouch. Speaking of slouching, long-legged drivers and passengers rejoice – no car in this class matches the Sonata’s 44 inches of front legroom and 37 inches in the rear.”

“The Azera and Sonata are both excellent examples of Hyundai’s commitment to outstanding quality, standard life-saving safety technologies and unbeatable value,” said John Krafcik, vice president of Strategic Planning and Product Development, Hyundai Motor America. “It’s rewarding that Kiplinger’s recognized both sedans for their segment leadership.”

Hyundai Motor America

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine provides down-to-earth advice on managing your money and achieving financial security. Readers get trustworthy information and practical guidance on saving, investing, planning for retirement, paying for college, buying an automobile, home and other major purchases.

Hyundai Achievs Certification To Automotive Management Standard

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Hyundai Achieves Certification To Automotive Management Standard

Award Winning Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama Plant Adds Global Automotive Industry Certification To Its Already Impressive Resume

Montgomery, Ala., 02/21/2007 Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC (HMMA) has achieved Certification to the International Automotive Task Force's (IATF) most rigid quality management standard, ISO/TS 16949, a set of Quality Management System requirements specific to the automotive industry. ISO/TS 16949 is the highest automotive operating standard in the world.

Hyundai's $1.1-billion assembly plant, which began production on May 20, 2005, is one of the most technologically-sophisticated automotive manufacturing facilities in the world.

J.D. Power and Associates ranked HMMA tenth out of 73 plants in North/South America in initial quality in 2006, after less than one full year of production. HMMA's 2800 team members produce the Hyundai Sonata sedan and Santa Fe crossover SUV.

"Before job one ever rolled off the assembly line, we committed ourselves to leading the industry in business management processes," said John Kalson, Director of Production, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. "We believe that quality vehicles start with quality manufacturing, and we're proud to deliver both at HMMA."

HMMA initiated the evaluation process for ISO/TS 16949;2002 certification in the summer of 2004, shortly before the 2-million square-foot plant opened for business. The two-year process began with a performance evaluation of current HMMA systems versus TS 16949 requirements. Once the evaluation was complete, HMMA Team members and a consulting team from SAI Global refined the systems, satisfying the TS requirements but also ensuring total vehicle quality. Never being satisfied, HMMA members are continually looking for ways to improve work processes.

"We're very excited that Hyundai has taken this initiative to ensure the highest OEM manufacturing quality standards are met," said Rob Brayfield, President, of VCA North America, "Hyundai's commitment to continually improving quality and customer satisfaction will no doubt raise the bar for the industry."

Benefits of adopting the ISO/TS 16949 standard include improving quality of processes at the facility along with streamlining supply chains, both leading to a better overall product.

About HMMA

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, headquartered in Montgomery, Ala., is an independent manufacturing operation of Hyundai Motor Company, based in Seoul, Korea. HMMA currently produces the Sonata sedan and the next generation 2007 Santa Fe sport utility vehicle. At full capacity, HMMA will produce 300,000 vehicles annually. Hyundai cars and sport utility vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced by more than 755 Hyundai dealerships.

2007 Hyundai Accent and Elantra Receive Environmental Honors From the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE)

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2007 Hyundai Accent and Elantra Receive Environmental Honors From the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE)

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 14 -- The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) recognized the 2007 Hyundai Accent and Elantra as two of the top 12 "Greenest Vehicles of 2007." In addition, the 2007 Hyundai Sonata was named in the "Greener Choices for 2007" list that features widely available gasoline-powered cars and light trucks with automatic transmissions. The vehicles will be listed in the ACEEE's Green Book Online, an annual consumers' guide to environmentally-friendly cars and trucks.

"These awards for our clean, fuel-efficient Accent and Elantra demonstrate our commitment to the environment, just as our leadership in lifesaving safety technologies like Electronic Stability Control demonstrates our commitment to the safety of our owners," said John Krafcik, vice president of Strategic Planning and Product Development, Hyundai Motor America. "More and more people are seeing Hyundai as a smart choice, and these awards certainly make that more clear."

The "Greenest Vehicles of 2007" were based on automakers' test results for fuel economy and emissions as reported to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, California Air Resources Board, and other specifications reported by automakers.

The 2007 Hyundai Accent placed 10th with a "superior" green score of 45 out of 100. The Accent is certified as an Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV), delivering up to 37 mpg (automatic transmission/highway). The 1.6-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC) in-line four-cylinder engine that features four valves per cylinder with Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) give the engine a very broad powerband, coupled with high fuel efficiency and low emissions.

The 2007 Hyundai Elantra placed 11th and like the Accent, received a "superior" green score of 45 out of 100. The Elantra is certified as a Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV) and is as clean as many hybrid electric vehicles. Elantra achieves this certification, with its advanced 2.0-liter in-line four-cylinder engine that features DOHC and CVVT, to ensure improved fuel economy.

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

ACEEE's GREEN BOOK ONLINE

The ACEEE’s Green Book site (www.GreenerCars.com) is made possible by generous support from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, California Energy Commission, South Coast Air Quality Management District and California Air Resources Board. The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection.

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Hyundai Wins MotorWeek Award For "Best Minivan"

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Hyundai Wins MotorWeek Award For “Best Minivan”

2007 Hyundai Entourage Receives "Best Minivan" Honor In The 25^th Annual MotorWeek Driver's Choice Awards

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 02/08/2007 MotorWeek recognizes the Hyundai Entourage as the "Best Minivan" in its 2007 Editors' Choice Awards. The award was distributed at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show. As a winner, the Entourage will also be featured on a special MotorWeek episode on PBS, February 10.

"MotorWeek's 2007 Drivers' Choice Award for Best Minivan goes to a duet, the Hyundai Entourage and Kia Sedona," said John Davis, producer, host and creator of MotorWeek, the automotive series on PBS. "This second-generation Korean-branded design matches all the best features of its rivals, and then beats them in price and powertrain warranty. The leaps that Hyundai and Kia make in perceived quality with each new vehicle are well documented, and the Entourage and Sedona are just the latest examples. From school bus to apartment moving, minivans are the most versatile vehicles on the planet, and this two-some is tops."

The 25^th annual MotorWeek Driver's Choice Award winners were based on the evaluations of 15 judges, comprised of the writers, producers, and crew of MotorWeek. More than 150 cars and trucks were put through rigorous road and track tests as judges assessed performance, technology, practicality, and overall value from the consumer's perspective. Winning vehicles were selected in thirteen different categories.

"Since its introduction last year, Entourage has earned a number of honors and awards including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's top five-star crash test rating and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's highest honor - the gold ‘Top Safety Pick’ award," said John Krafcik, vice president of Strategic Planning and Product Development, Hyundai Motor America. "We proudly accept the MotorWeek award, which recognizes the Entourage's spacious interior, powerful performance, and unsurpassed standard safety technologies."

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MOTORWEEK DRIVERS' CHOICE AWARDS

Now in its 25^th year, the annual MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards are coveted by drivers as the definitive list of best automotive picks for a range of lifestyles. Unlike other industry benchmarks, MotorWeek&39;s categories reflect consumer buying trends and the full range of buyer preferences. MotorWeek, the original television automotive magazine series, is one of the nation's leading sources for automotive industry news, new car information, and driving entertainment.