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26 Sep 2008 Hyundai and Sydney FC kick goals for football in Penrith: The Cranebook United Soccer Club accepted a cheque from Hyundai Motor Company Australia, after being selected by Sydney FC as the beneficiary of the Hyundai ‘Goals for Grassroots’ program.

26 Sep 2008 John Aloisi and Hyundai make a winning team: Hyundai is pleased to announce that Qantas Socceroo and Sydney F.C. striker John Aloisi is joining with the company as an Ambassador.

24 Sep 2008 Hyundai to build US$600 million plant in Brazil: Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea’s largest automaker, has chosen Sao Paulo, Brazil, as the site for its seventh overseas production base, completing the company’s expansion in the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) emerging economies of the world’s major fast-growing markets and further diversifying its operations to become one of the most globally positioned automotive manufacturers.

24 Sep 2008 Hyundai’s global brand value reinforced by global growth: The Hyundai Motor Company brand continues to grow as its value rose by nine percent to US$4.8 billion in the 2008 Top 100 Global Brands survey jointly conducted by Interbrand, a leading consultancy in branding and BusinessWeek, the New York-based global business media organisation.

18 Sep 2008 Hyundai and Perth Glory kick goals for football in Balingup: On the 14th September, 2008 - the Blackwood United Football Club accepted a cheque from Hyundai Motor Company Australia, after being selected by Perth Glory as the beneficiary of the Hyundai ‘Goals for Grassroots’ program.

17 Sep 2008 Leisel Jones swims from Blue Water to ‘Green Diesel’ with Hyundai: Hyundai is delighted to announce that the Olympic triple gold medallist, World Champion and record holder Leisel Jones has joined forces with the company as its ‘Green Diesel’ Ambassador.

9 Sep 2008 Hyundai i30 Green Diesel wins class at 2008 QUIT Targa West rally: Last weekend saw the Hyundai i30 SX CRDi Green Diesel production car win its class within the ‘Modern Challenge’ category of the 2008 QUIT Targa West tarmac rally.

5 Sep 2008 Hyundai’s 2009 Tucson advertisement campaign reaches new adventurers: Hyundai’s 2009 Tucson campaign is reaching new audiences through exciting new opportunities with ninemsn, by advertising on Windows Live for mobile products.

4 Sep 2008 Hyundai i20 to debut at Paris Motor Show: Taking centre stage at the Paris Motor Show for its World Premiere will be the all-new Hyundai i20 hatch, set to become a best-seller in the Hyundai’s European range.

4 Sep 2008 Hyundai leads Australian Manufacturers Championship: Last weekend saw the Victor Chang Hyundai Tiburon driven by George Miedecke consolidate its lead in Class D of the Australian Manufacturers Championship.

1 Sep 2008 Hyundai celebrates 100,000 Getz sales: To celebrate achieving 100,000 Getz sales in Australia, Hyundai has announced a 2008 model clearance retail campaign.

1 Sep 2008 Hyundai and Melbourne Victory kick goals for junior football in Melbourne: The Harrisfield Hurricanes Junior Soccer Club accepted a cheque from Hyundai Motor Company Australia, after being selected by Melbourne Victory as the beneficiary of the Hyundai ‘Goals for Grassroots’ program.

1 Sep 2008 Hyundai supports AFL Peace team at International Cup: The AFL International Cup is being staged in Melbourne and regional Victoria over a two-week period finishing on the 7th September.

27 Aug 2008 Hyundai and the Queensland Roar kick goals for football in Redcliffe: The Peninsula Power Football Club accepted a cheque from Hyundai Motor Company Australia, after being selected by the Queensland Roar as the recipient of the Hyundai’s ‘Goals for Grassroots’ program.

27 Aug 2008 Surf’s up for the Hyundai iLoad: Between 17th and 23rd August the Hyundai iLoad helped handle the logistics at the 2008 Oxbow Australian Longboarding Titles held at Port Macquarie’s surrounding beaches.

22 Aug 2008 Hyundai and the Newcastle Jets kick goals for junior football in Maitland: Maitland Junior Football club accepted a cheque from Hyundai Motor Company Australia, after being selected by the Newcastle Jets as the recipient of the Hyundai’s ‘Goals for Grassroots’ program.

19 Aug 2008 2009 Sonata among Motor Trend’s top picks: Motor Trend magazine has named the new Sonata as its number two pick among mid-sized family sedans sold in the United States.

15 Aug 2008 Hyundai’s W.A. Dealers get behind the i30 CRDi QUIT Targa West entry: Hyundai’s Western Australian Dealer network is getting behind the Hyundai i30 turbo Diesel production car entry into the 2008 QUIT Targa West tarmac rally event.

14 Aug 2008 Score yourself the 700,000th Hyundai: In celebration of achieving 700,000 sales last month, Hyundai is giving football fans who attend a Hyundai A-League match* during the first 3 rounds of the 2008/09 season the opportunity to win a Hyundai i30 SR 2.0 litre petrol 5 speed manual car.

12 Aug 2008 Hyundai Accent named most dependable sub-compact car in the U.S.A.: The fuel-efficient Hyundai Accent has been named the most dependable sub-compact car in the U.S.A. by J.D. Power and Associates in its 2008 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS).

11 Aug 2008 Hyundai gives to help save lives from Australia’s No.1 killer: Each year, the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (VCCRI) holds a Gala fundraising dinner as a tribute to the life and achievements of the late Dr Victor Chang, one of the pioneers of modern heart transplantation.

11 Aug 2008 Hyundai supports local football clubs: Hyundai has announced that it is continuing its support of the ‘Goals For Grassroots’ Hyundai A-League football program. The program is designed to help football within local communities.

8 Aug 2008 Green Water, Green Car: The world renowned FIJI Water chose Hyundai’s i30 to provide the transport during their recent launch of the world’s first carbon negative bottled water.

1 Aug 2008 Hyundai releases enhanced 2009 Tucson range: Hyundai has released details of its 2009 Tucson range. With standard ESP Stability Control, Traction Control System, an integrated Bluetooth® audio system plus a host of detail improvements, the 2009 Tucson range delivers added appeal and enhanced value across the range.

24 Jul 2008 Kostya Tszyu takes on the tough new Santa Fe: Hyundai’s enhanced Santa Fe family of SUVs is being launched with the help of Kostya Tszyu, the four-time undisputed super lightweight boxing champion of the world.

21 Jul 2008 Hyundai launches Bluetooth® audio with wireless music streaming capabilities: Hyundai has been known for its leadership in car audio systems. By early 2004, all Hyundai models sold in Australia had MP3 player capability and with the launch of the i30 hatch, Hyundai introduced iPod®, MP3 player and USB memory stick connectivity.

17 Jul 2008 Hyundai i30 CRDi proves Aussie travellers can beat the fuel price hike: Renowned, Eco-adventurer Hans Tholstrup has driven a Hyundai i30 SX CRDi manual turbo Diesel, towing a Cub Kamparoo Weekender trailer from Sydney to Melbourne using less than one tank of fuel (total capacity 53 litres).

14 Jul 2008 Hyundai achieves record global sales - now No.5 in world rankings: Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea’s largest automaker, posted its best ever global monthly performance as sales rose 11.4 percent to 253,846 units from a year earlier.

11 Jul 2008 Hyundai sells its 700,000th vehicle in Australia: Hyundai has recorded its 700,000th vehicle sold since the brand was launched in Australia in 1986.

8 Jul 2008 Hyundai adopts self-voiding identification labels: Hyundai is one of the first manufacturers to adopt the new self-voiding identification label that replaces the old aluminium compliance plates that could easily be removed allowing professional thieves to re-birth cars.

8 Jul 2008 Hyundai announces world’s first LPG hybrid production car: Hyundai Motor Company plans to start retail sales of its first LPG-electric hybrid vehicle in July 2009. To be sold initially in the Korean domestic market, the Elantra LPI Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) is the world’s first hybrid vehicle to be powered by liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and the first to adopt advanced Lithium Polymer (Li-Poly) batteries.

8 Jul 2008 Hyundai releases enhanced Santa Fe: All new Santa Fe models are distinguished by a new chrome finished radiator grille. ESP Stability Program incorporating Traction Control System (TCS), front and rear curtain airbags (to protect all outboard occupants) and side front (thorax) airbags have been added to entry level ‘SX’ trim variants; these features are now standard across the entire Santa Fe range. SX variants continue to have a 5 seat configuration, 17” alloy wheels, Anti-skid Braking System with Electronic Brakeforce Distri ...

8 Jul 2008 Targa Tasmanian Adventure Winner: Congratulations to Mrs. Ballinger of Queensland who has won a Fly/Drive holiday to Tasmania for 4 nights for her and a friend.

7 Jul 2008 Adventurer Hans Tholstrup out to prove Grey Nomads and other Aussie travellers can beat the fuel price hike: Hans will attempt to tow a Cub Camper from Sydney to Melbourne using less than one tank of fuel

3 Jul 2008 2009 Sonata – Genuine Hyundai Accessories: 2009 Sonata buyers can personalise their car with an array of Genuine Hyundai Accessories that have been designed and engineered to Hyundai’s strict standards to perfectly complement the new Sonata’s style and sophistication.

3 Jul 2008 2009 Sonata wins award in North America for interior design: The 2009 Hyundai Sonata has been named an “Interior of the Year” award winner in the category of “Best Redesign” at the annual “Automotive Interior of the Year Awards” conducted by Ward’s Auto World magazine in the United States.

3 Jul 2008 Hyundai takes home the treble in the U.S.A.: Hyundai Santa Fe tops its class in Strategic Vision 2008 Total Quality Index

1 Jul 2008 Hyundai Motor Company Australia Achieves Record Sales Through ESP Stability Control Campaign: Hyundai Motor Company Australia announced its best ever sales result in the month of June on the back of its campaign to promote ESP Stability Control.

27 Jun 2008 Hyundai appoints new PR Manager: Ben Hershman has been appointed to the role of Senior Manager Product Communications and PR at Hyundai.

26 Jun 2008 Hyundai tops two categories in 2008 Vehicle Operating Costs Survey: Hyundai Motor Company Australia has come up trumps again in the 2008 RACV, RACQ, RACW and RAA Vehicle Operating Costs Surveys, with Getz S and i30 SX CRDi receiving the coveted award of cheapest cars to run in their respective classes.

13 Jun 2008 Hyundai set for strong showing at Australian manufacturers championship this weekend: Hyundai Motor Company Australia has its young guns on hand this weekend at Phillip Island for the inaugural Australian Manufacturers Championship.

5 Jun 2008 Hyundai i30 awarded maximum five-star safety rating in ANCAP crash test: Hyundai's i30 hatch has attained a maximum five star score in the latest crash safety results announced by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) - a first for the brand.

3 Jun 2008 Hyundai appoints Aravanis as new After Sales Director: Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Aravanis as Director of After Sales.

2 Jun 2008 2009 Grandeur CRDi to be launched in Australia: The 2009 Grandeur, soon to make its debut in Australia, incudes a range of enhancements which are subtle yet effective, providing a heightened sense of luxury for Hyundai customers.

2 Jun 2008 Hyundai debuts diesel in luxurious 2009 Sonata: Building on the global success of its predecessor, Hyundai’s 2009 Sonata combines a ‘premium’ exterior treatment with a newly designed interior offering several class-leading refinements.

2 Jun 2008 Hyundai wins ECO Car Best Car at 2008 Transport Awards: The multi-award winning Hyundai i30 CRDi updated an already impressive CV by being awarded ECO Car Magazine’s 2008 Best Small Car at the 2008 Transport Awards in Melbourne today.

2 Jun 2008 Hyundai Wins Light Commercial Vehicle of the Year: The Hyundai iLoad CRDi crew van has been awarded 2008 Light Commercial Vehicle of the Year - Best Medium Van.

7 May 2008 ESP Stability Control is a clear winner at the Hyundai Drive Day event: Hyundai showed off its ESP Stability Control as vehicles were put to the test by media to celebrate the launch of the lifesaving technology across Hyundai’s range of passenger vehicles.

5 May 2008 Hyundai rolled out the Red Carpet for the stars of the 50th Annual TV Week Logies: Hyundai rolled out the red carpet for over 50 celebrities last night including Georgie Parker, Megan Gale, Jennifer Hawkins and Socceroo John Aloisi for the TV Week Logies. As an official partner, Hyundai delivered the stars in luxury to the red carpet in the stylish Hyundai Grandeur and Sonata.

2 May 2008 Hyundai rolls out the Red Carpet to the stars of the 50th Annual TV Week Logies: Hyundai will roll out the red carpet for over 50 celebrities including Megan Gale, Kerri-Anne Kennerley, Georgie Parker and Tracy Grimshaw at the TV Week Logies this Sunday. As the official partner, Hyundai will deliver the stars to the red carpet in luxury in either the stylish Hyundai Grandeur or Sonata. Furthermore, reigning Carsguide 2007 Green Car of the Year - the Hyundai i30 - will host the TV Week Logies Green Room with Hamish and Andy.

2 May 2008 Hyundai Unveils Genesis Coupe at 2008 Busan Auto Show: (Busan, Korea) Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea’s largest automotive company, will showcase its latest models and advanced technologies at the Busan International Motor Show 2008.

2 May 2008 FFA and Hyundai Continue Partnership: Football Federation Australia (FFA) and Hyundai Motor Company Australia today announced that the car manufacturer’s successful naming rights partnership of the Hyundai A-League football competition will continue for an additional four years to the end of the 2011-2012 Season.

28 Apr 2008 Celebrities take to Hyundai at the Wayne Cooper Show: Hyundai revved up celebrity guests including Eve, Pia Miranda, Charlotte Dawson, Tiffani Wood and Jodhi Meares as they checked out the hottest two models at the Wayne Cooper show – the Hyundai i30 CRDi and Sonata CRDi!

24 Apr 2008 Hyundai Motor Leading the Way to make China Greener, Reduce Yellow Sand: (Seoul, Korea) Hyundai Motor Company, one of Asia’s leading automotive manufacturers, will convert China’s deserts into grassland as its first global environment project.

24 Apr 2008 Hyundai’s 2008 1Q Net Profit Up 27.7% Sales Rise to 8.2 Trillion Won: Sales rise by 22%, unit sales up 14.3% to 442,971 vehicles

15 Apr 2008 Hyundai Announces Bold Retail Offer with Free ESP Stability Control: Hyundai has released a market leading retail campaign designed to ensure Australian new car buyers have direct access to lifesaving technologies, such as ESP Stability Control across its range of passenger lifestyle vehicles.

14 Apr 2008 Miedecke teams with Hyundai and the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute: George Miedecke, son of former Targa Tasmania Rally winner and Hyundai Dealer, Andrew Miedecke, is confident of a strong performance as he prepares to race his Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute Hyundai Tiburon against a world class field of drivers in the upcoming Targa Tasmania Rally.

1 Apr 2008 Hyundai Develops Commercial Vehicle with a Mild Hybrid System: Hyundai Motor Co., has announced announced plans to start retail sales in 2009 of hybrid electric vehicle passenger cars, has developed a cost and fuel-efficient city bus that employs a mild hybrid system based entirely on Hyundai’s proprietary technology. The application of a mild hybrid system to a commercial vehicle will accelerate the wider use of eco-friendly vehicles which reduce CO2 emissions and fuel costs.

1 Apr 2008 Hyundai’s 1Q Global Sales Up 16.4 %, Hyundai Australian sales up 14%: Hyundai Motor Company saw its first quarter sales grow by 16.4 percent to 712,529 units on a global basis. Domestic sales were up 10.8 percent to 158,338 units while overseas sales were up 18.1 percent to 554,191 units.

25 Mar 2008 Chris Judd Carlton Football Club Guernsey Winner: Congratulations to K. Lay of Stratford, Victoria. She is now the proud owner of a signed Chris Judd Guernsey, thanks to Carlton Football Club and h-news.

24 Mar 2008 Hyundai Motor Signs Technical Agreement With Caparo India to Make Luxury Buses: Hyundai Motor Co., which operates India’s second-largest automobile maker, signed a five-year technical agreement with Caparo India plc today in Chennai to further cement its leading position in India by entering the country’s rapidly-growing luxury bus market.

24 Mar 2008 Hyundai to Mass Produce Hybrid Cars Starting 2009: Hyundai Motor Company plans to mass produce Hybrid Electric Vehicles starting next year, opening a new era for environmentally-friendly cars.

20 Mar 2008 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE GOES INTO PRODUCTION: has unveiled the production version of the Genesis Coupe this morning at the New York International Auto Show.

17 Mar 2008 VERACRUZ EARNS WINTER VEHICLE AWARD FROM NEMPA: In one of the most hotly-contested categories of the New England Motor Press Association’s (NEMPA) 2008 Winter Vehicle Awards, the Hyundai Veracruz registered a tie with the Buick Enclave for best All Weather SUV-- $25,000-$35,000.

17 Mar 2008 Hyundai Boosting Quality and Productivity Through Luxury Sports Sedan, Genesis: Hyundai Motor Company’s Chairman & CEO Chung Mong-koo visited the company’s Ulsan plant today as the plant ramps up its production to ease delivery backlogs for its luxury sedan, Genesis. During his stop at the No. 5 factory where the premium sedan is made, Chairman Chung reiterated the importance of Genesis’s quality, which should be nothing short of a world-class luxury car.

13 Mar 2008 The Car Book 2008 Honors Five Hyundai Models With “Best Bet” Selections: Hyundai’s Accent, Elantra, Sonata, Tucson and Entourage Recognized for Meeting the Safety and Performance Needs of the American Buyer

12 Mar 2008 Hyundai revs up support for children with cancer: Hyundai Motors NZ, platinum sponsor of Child Cancer NZ, is ramping up support for kids with cancer and challenging other Kiwis to do the same. Hyundai Motors NZ, one of New Zealand’s fastest growing vehicle brands, has pledged to support the charity’s key fundraising initiatives, including the Child Cancer Foundation Annual Appeal which takes place between 10 and 16 March.

6 Mar 2008 Hyundai unveils i-blue range of Advanced Eco-Dynamic vehicles at Geneva International Motor Show: New automotive initiatives are becoming ever more crucial in addressing the need to reduce greenhouse gases, reduce fuel consumption and preserve resources. With the Hyundai i-blue concept, Hyundai has combined several cutting edge technologies to meet ever-rising customer and legislative demands.

6 Mar 2008 Hyundai Unveils new concept car HED-5 “i-Mode” at Geneva International Motor Show: Hyundai Motor Co. has introduced the Hyundai HED-5 concept car known as “i-Mode” at the Geneva International Motor Show overnight. An innovatively styled, eco-friendly and socially adaptive vehicle, the imposing mono-volume architecture of the Hyundai i-Mode provides an invitation to travel, explore and relax within the concept of a mobile cocoon.

29 Feb 2008 Hyundai extends its diesel lead with new Sonata and i30 CRDi automatic: Hyundai today unveiled the new Sonata CRDi at the Melbourne International Motor Show. Previewing its latest generation turbo diesel technology, the new Hyundai Sonata designed for the Australian mid-size sedan market, joined its cousin the recently arrived i30 CRDi automatic at Melbourne’s Convention & Exhibition Centre for the unveiling.

29 Feb 2008 Australia’s first five-year / unlimited kilometre warranty on new range of Genuine Hyundai Accessories: In an exciting Australian first, Hyundai today announced a market-leading five-year / unlimited kilometre warranty will now be extended to cover Genuine Hyundai Accessories for the recently launched Hyundai iLoad and Hyundai iMax vehicles.

29 Feb 2008 Joel Piaskowski – Hyundai Chief Designer BIOGRAPHY: Joel Piaskowski, Hyundai’s Chief Designer at the North American design studios in Irvine, California is in Australia for the first time to showcase the highly anticipated Hyundai Genesis Coupé at the Melbourne International Motor Show.

29 Feb 2008 Piaskowski unveils Hyundai Genesis Coupe at Melbourne International Motor Show: Joel Piaskowski, Hyundai’s Chief Designer at the North American design studios in Los Angeles, today unveiled the highly anticipated Concept Genesis Coupe at the Melbourne International Motor Show.

29 Feb 2008 Tailored Genuine Hyundai Accessories range launched for new Hyundai iLoad and Hyundai iMax: Hyundai today unveiled a comprehensive range of Genuine Hyundai Accessories at the official launch today of the new Hyundai light commercial vehicles – the Hyundai iLoad (van and crew van) and the Hyundai iMax executive shuttle, at the Melbourne International Motor Show.

22 Feb 2008 HYUNDAI SONATA EARNS “GREENER CHOICES OF 2008” HONORS: 2008 Hyundai Sonata Receives Environmental Honors from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)

20 Feb 2008 Hyundai’s i30 chosen as Spain’s “Car of the Year”: The Hyundai’s i30 was chosen as Spain’s ‘Car of the Year 2008’, proving once again that the Korean company, the world’s fifth-largest automobile manufacturer, has made huge advances in technology, design and safety. The award follows the i30’s recent recognition in Australia, where it picked up CARSguide’s ‘2007 Car of the Year’ and ‘2007 Green Car of the Year’.

13 Feb 2008 Hyundai Kangan Batman TAFE conquers competitors in Bathurst 12 hour race: Hyundai’s Kangan Batman TAFE Team (Team Hyundai) completed a fairytale debut in the Bathurst 12 hour race held on the weekend at Mt Panorama - beating 38 competitors to win the 2.5 litre production class in a Hyundai Sonata.

13 Feb 2008 HYUNDAI ARGUES VICTORIAN SAFETY CAMPAIGN IS INSUFFICIENT: Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA) today congratulated the Victorian government on its new campaign to promote fitment of side airbags and stability control to new cars, but stated that the initiative did not go far enough.

12 Feb 2008 Hyundai Blues Family Day: Hyundai Blues Family Day Carlton Football Club Sunday 10 February 2008 Princes Park, Melbourne Victoria

12 Feb 2008 Hyundai drives 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards celebration lunch in Sydney: Hyundai, official automotive sponsor of the 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards celebration lunch in Sydney, today got the party started by escorting VIP celebrities and music and entertainment industry insiders to the official lunch in a range of Hyundai’s stylish and award-winning vehicles.

12 Feb 2008 Central Coast Mariners and Hyundai’s Goals for Grassroots program support Gosford City Soccer Club: Gosford City Soccer Club has been selected by Central Coast Mariners to receive $3,000 as part of the national Hyundai Goals for Grassroots program after the Mariners won 2-0 against Wellington Phoenix in Round 21 of the Hyundai A-League season.

11 Feb 2008 Tough, Reliable and Fit for Purpose - the Hyundai iLoad and iMax: Hyundai iLoad set to shake up the Australian Light Commercial Market. Hyundai iMax arrives to shuttle passengers and luggage in stylish comfort

11 Feb 2008 Hyundai supports push for mandating safety equipment in new cars: Hyundai Motor Company Australia today articulated the company’s continued commitment to enhancing Australian motorists’ access to affordable safety technology, with the objective of offering safety essentials across its entire range of vehicles.

8 Feb 2008 Initiative to Lead Hyundai Media Strategy: Hyundai Motor Company Australia has appointed Initiative Media Australia as its lead media agency.

7 Feb 2008 Steve Yeo introduces Carlton star Chris Judd and Socceroo Scott MacDonald to the Green Car of the Year the Hyundai i30: HMCA CEO Steve Yeo introduces Carlton star Chris Judd and Socceroo Scott MacDonald to the Green Car of the Year the Hyundai i30 at Princes Park Melbourne

11 Jan 2008 "Win an i30" Competition Winner: We had an overwhelming response to our "Win an i30" competition.

8 Jan 2008 Genesis Luxury Sports Sedan Opens a New Era for Hyundai: (Seoul, Korea) Hyundai Motor Co. today opened a bold new era with the world premiere of Genesis luxury sports sedan at a VIP-filled launch ceremony. With its artfully-sculpted modern exterior form and understated, clean character lines, Genesis projects an authoritative, sophisticated presence. Developed under the BH project codename over a period of four years, Genesis represents an investment of 500 billion won (approximately $600 million).

20 Dec 2007 Hyundai Selects St Petersburg for First Russian Manufacturing Operation: Hyundai has selected St Petersburg as the site of its first manufacturing operation in Russia. Hyundai will begin construction work on the new plant in the first half of 2008 and plans to invest $400 million in the manufacturing operation.

28 Nov 2007 Brosque bends it like Beckham to win Hyundai Man of the Match: Sydney FC striker Alex Brosque was named Hyundai Man of the Match at last night's Hyundai Club Challenge between Sydney FC and LA Galaxy, which saw Sydney FC defeat LA Galaxy 5 – 3.

23 Nov 2007 Hyundai i30 takes home the green and gold in CARSguide AWARDS: Hyundai i30 wins both 2007 Car of the Year and 2007 Green Car of the Year

19 Nov 2007 November h-news Winner: Hyundai announces 'Hyundai Club Challenge' Winner

16 Nov 2007 Three Hyundai Models Earn Top Safety Pick Awards: For the first time ever, three Hyundai models earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) Top Safety Pick award.

12 Nov 2007 Hyundai Announce New Partnership with Carlton Football Club: Hyundai will be a joint major sponsor of the Carlton Football Club for the next three years in a key partnership announced today. Hyundai will join Optus as the joint major sponsors of the Carlton Football Club in 2008.

31 Oct 2007 Hyundai i30 CRDi driving Aussies into a greener future: With growing concerns around the impact of global warming, Australians are increasingly looking at ways they can become more 'green friendly' in their day to day lives.

29 Oct 2007 Green Fleet Technology Challenge - The Complete i30 Diary: The 3500km journey from Darwin to Adelaide.

29 Oct 2007 Hyundai i30 CRDi tops Greenfleet class of Panasonic World Solar Challenge: The new Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi turbo diesel has beaten an array of diesel and hybrid rivals to top the fuel efficiency stakes in the Greenfleet class of the prestigious Panasonic World Solar Challenge.

3 Oct 2007 SEXY AND i-CATCHING i30 DRIVES STYLE AND PERFORMANCE FOR THE REAL WORLD: Styled in Europe, built in Asia and tailored to Australia's unique driving conditions the chic new i30 fuses the best of 'old world' style, with 'new world' performance and ergonomics.

3 Oct 2007 i30 Media Launch Overview: Styled in Germany, built in Korea and tailored for the unique and varied Australian conditions, the sexy i30 defines the Australian small car market with its European styling and everyday luxuries.

2 Oct 2007 Glossary of i30 terms: Explanation of terms such as ABS, EBD, ESP, Airbags and Torque.

1 Oct 2007 NEW i30: INNOVATION, INSPIRATION AND INTELLIGENCE FROM HYUNDAI: Designed to spearhead Hyundai's growth in the European market, the i30 represents a new face for Hyundai in Australia.

1 Oct 2007 Adventurer proves incredible fuel economy of the new i30 diesel: Adelaide to Newcastle via Sydney on one tank!

26 Sep 2007 Hyundai scores with new limited edition Accent: To celebrate the 2007 Hyundai A-League, Hyundai has added a limited edition Accent hatch to its squad. Combining reliability, sporty looks and great value, the new Accent A-League is set to be one of the signings of the season.

14 Sep 2007 Hyundai wins more Awards: The Hyundai brand continued its winning run recently with the Sonata, Elantra and Tucson placed at the top of their segments in AutoPacific's 2007 Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVAs).

14 Sep 2007 Santa Fe CRDi wins best small wagon award: Overlander 4WD Magazine, Australia's longest-established 4WD off-road magazine, has named the Hyundai Santa Fe CRDi as the Best Compact 4WD in the Overlander 4WD Awards for 2007. The award positions Santa Fe as the only AWD "soft-roader" SUV to win an Overlander 4WD Magazine award in 2007.

12 Sep 2007 Spring fever has Hyundai springing into action, September Driveaway sale now on: Spring into action and get to the September driveaway sale at Hyundai now. The Hyundai driveaway sale will see vehicles race out the door, with great deals on Getz, Elantra, Tucson City and Tucson V6. Customers can expect big savings during the driveaway sale, with registration and green slip costs included in the already reduced prices.

5 Sep 2007 Hyundai to Unveil New Trio at IAA 2007 in Frankfurt: Hyundai Motor Co will unveil three new vehicles on 13 September at the IAA 2007

30 Aug 2007 Hyundai Motor Company Australia Welcomes New Corporate Communications & Media Dynamo: Hyundai Motor Company Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Tiffanny Junee as Manager of Corporate Communications & Media.

24 Aug 2007 Hyundai scoops more Australian awards: Low running costs awards for Getz, Tucson & Trajet

1 Aug 2007 Hyundai clicks into gear with new limited edition Getz: With the new Getz 'Click' limited edition, Hyundai's award-winning small car has been given a slick and sophisticated makeover, making it even more desirable.

1 Aug 2007 Popular Hyundai 'baby ad' returns to Aussie TV screens: Hyundai's much loved Santa Fe advertisement returns to Australian TV screens after being voluntarily removed earlier in the year following advice from the Advertising Standard Board (ASB).

30 Jul 2007 New 3.3 V6 adds power to Santa Fe story: Hyundai is enhancing the appeal of its award-winning Santa Fe SUV range with the introduction of a powerful 180 kW 3.3 litre V6 variant. The Santa Fe 3.3 V6 is Australia's first front wheel drive medium SUV, following in the tracks of Hyundai's successful Tucson City compact SUV.

27 Jul 2007 Hyundai's Global Brand Value Rises: 72nd in Best Global Brands survey by BusinessWeek/Interbrand Moves up 3 places Hyundai's brand value surpasses well-known competitors

16 Jul 2007 Hyundai to unveil 'INTELLIGENT' new i30: Hyundai announced today that its crucial new five-door hatchback will be known as the Hyundai i30 when it makes its Australian debut in October.

4 Jul 2007 Hyundai Enjoys Bumper June: Getz and Accent combine to take Light segment leadership

2 Jul 2007 Hyundai Earns Another J.D. Power Award: Grandeur tops its segment for second year in a row

2 Jul 2007 Hyundai tunes into Kate!: Hyundai Motor Company Australia has signed up rising radio star, Kate Mac, as a new ambassador to its stylish Elantra Elite

27 Jun 2007 Accessorize May Winners Announced: Hyundai Accessories would like to announce the following winners for the May Accessorize draw:

15 Jun 2007 NRMA Survey Triple Triumph: Hyundai is continuing to be awarded for its cars' quality, safety and economical running costs

13 Jun 2007 Hyundai drives into first place in the latest Quality Index: For the first time ever, Hyundai has topped the annual US Total Quality Index beating European, Japanese and US rivals.

11 Jun 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe earns 2007 Top Safety Pick Award: ARLINGTON, VA - The 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe, a midsize SUV, meets the criteria to earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's TOP SAFETY PICK designation.

30 May 2007 Getz tops RACV, RACWA and RAA car owner cost surveys: Hyundai's Getz 1.4 is the most economical car to own and run of Australia's top-selling 37 cars across the ten main vehicle categories, according to just-released surveys of car buying and running costs by the three mainland southern states' Royal Automobile Clubs, the RACV, RACWA and RAA in SA.

10 May 2007 Poll finds Hyundai highest opinion improver: AutoPacific, a leading US automotive industry research house, recently reported that Hyundai had the largest opinion improvement of nine major car brands in its initial wave of Image and Consideration Tracking Research.

7 May 2007 Tucson City manual aids SUV affordability: Hyundai's trend-setting Tucson City, Australia's only front-drive SUV, is now available with five-speed manual transmission, improving affordable access to true five-door SUV amenity for buyers.

1 May 2007 2007 Motor Show Apple iPod winners Announced: The 2007 Motor Show Apple iPod winners to date have been announced

30 Apr 2007 Tiburon terriers Targa road rockets: Among the stove hot Porsches, STis, Evos, GTRs, RX7 SPs, M3s, various brutal V8 sportsters and even two Lamborghinis which all competed in the recent Targa Tasmania road rally in its pace-setting Modern class, there was one standout that raised plenty of eyebrows.

23 Apr 2007 Reverse sensors for Hyundai models: Hyundai Accessories has released Reverse Sensor kits for current Getz, Accent, Elantra, Sonata SLX, Tucson and Santa Fe models, a boon to ease parking in tight confines for drivers of these models as well as enhancing safety when reversing.

23 Apr 2007 New Sales & Marketing Director for Hyundai: Hyundai Motor Company Australia has appointed Kevin McCann as Director, Sales and Marketing, with effect from April 23rd, 2007.

12 Apr 2007 Suave Sonata even safer: Hyundai's Sonata V6, the medium-large six cylinder car that in 2005 introduced family sedans to standard Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control (TCS), six airbags and active front head restraints, is extending that full safety menu to its 2.4 litre four cylinder Sonata variants.

12 Apr 2007 Hyundai dynamic duo debuts at Seoul Motor Show: Hyundai design and engineering expertise went on display at the 2007 Seoul Motor Show with the unveiling of two new passenger cars and some advanced technologies.

12 Apr 2007 h-news Winners.: h-news winners announced.

11 Apr 2007 Adelaide Motorshow h-news competition winner announced: The winner of the Adelaide Motorshow h-news competition was announced today.

27 Mar 2007 Hyundai to unveil V8 rear-drive sports sedan: Hyundai will unveil its first ever V8-engined, rear-wheel-drive sports sedan, known as Concept Genesis, at the New York International Auto Show on April 4.

26 Mar 2007 2007 Tiburon touches down: Following previews in Brisbane and Melbourne motor shows, the freshened-for-2007 Tiburon V6 coupé has finally arrived in Hyundai dealer showrooms boasting enhancements to exterior, interior, safety and comfort features and tweaked suspension.

26 Mar 2007 Hyundai trade-in values strong...higher than experts think: Resale values of late model Hyundais have been independently shown to be markedly higher than car industry experts have been claiming.

21 Mar 2007 Elantra dresses to impress: Hyundai's Elantra sedan, already one of the stand-out styled small-medium cars on the market, can now be dressed to impress even more with a new body kit developed by Hyundai Accessories.

14 Mar 2007 Hyundai Getz – the first choice for Australian women: Hyundai's sleek and sexy Getz has been awarded a girl's BEST FIRST CAR at the inaugural SHEdrives.com.au Car of the Year Awards.

7 Mar 2007 Recyclable Hyundai QarmaQ addresses pedestrian and green issues: Hyundai has unveiled a revolutionary concept CUV (Crossover Utility Vehicle) that squarely addresses pedestrian safety and green issues associated with SUVs in general.

7 Mar 2007 Elantra Euro-hatch debuts as i30 in Geneva: The new Euro-hatch variant of Hyundai's small-medium Elantra sedan, which is due for launch in Australia late this year, has been unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. All-New Entry into the European C-Segment New naming system for European model lines bear i prefix

1 Mar 2007 Hyundai quality raises warranty bar: Hyundai's rapid ascent into the top echelon of quality among car makers generates another decisive advantage for buyers today with its announcement of Australia's first five-year / unlimited kilometre new car warranty.

23 Feb 2007 Hyundai ad agency appointments: Hyundai Motor Company Australia has appointed leading retail agency Ideaworks to handle its retail advertising account and re-appointed Singleton Ogilvy & Mather to continue with Hyundai brand strategy development and product creative work.

12 Feb 2007 Tiburon tempts again: Hyundai's and arguably Korea's best looking car since its debut - the stylish and sporty Tiburon V6 coupé - has been freshened up for 2007 with enhancements to exterior, interior, safety and comfort features and tweaked suspension.

24 Jan 2007 Overlander rates Santa Fe CRDi top AWD SUV: Overlander, Australia's longest-established 4WD off-road magazine, has nominated the Santa Fe CRDi as the best new All-Wheel-Drive 'soft-roader' SUV in its 4WD Of The Year 2006 awards announced in its just-published February edition.

12 Jan 2007 Santa Fe diesel first to tow caravan Sydney to Melbourne on one tank: Santa Fe diesel first to tow caravan Sydney to Melbourne on one tank

12 Jan 2007 Hans Tholstrup - a profile: Hans Jeppe Boel Tholstrup was born in Denmark November 8 1945 and was raised and educated there. He says he was reborn in Darwin, NT, in 1965 and has since taken Australian citizenship.

8 Jan 2007 Terracan 4WD dresses for 2007 with SLX: Hyundai has streamlined its Terracan range of medium-large heavy-duty 4WD wagons for 2007 with the introduction of a solo SLX model with diesel and petrol engines and automatic and manual transmissions.

4 Jan 2007 Hyundai sales in 2006: Hyundai sold 46,523 cars, SUVs and MPVs in 2006, just 3.1 per cent less than in 2005 and a 0.1 per cent dip in market share to 4.8 per cent, according to official car industry figures released today by VFACTS.

13 Dec 2006 Hyundai gets tough in LA with HCD 10 Hellion: Hyundai's presence at the LA Auto Show - now moved to late November / early December from its usual January - had a tough edge to it with the debut of the HCD 10 Hellion, a compact three-door sport crossover with attitude and independence, designed by Hyundai Motor America's California Design & Technical Centre.

8 Dec 2006 Performance of comic over-achievement: Hyundai Santa Fe CRDi turbo-diesel AWD.: In a performance of comic over- achievement, eco-futurist Hans Tholstrup has driven a Hyundai Santa Fe CRDi turbo-diesel AWD about 400 kilometres or 30 percent further than envisioned in a fuel economy run.

22 Nov 2006 Hyundai headquarters proposed development: Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA) today announced the investment of more than $70 million to build a new Australian headquarters and training centre in Macquarie Park in inner north west Sydney.

30 Oct 2006 Diesel & Medium Petrol AWD/4WD SUVs - ADR 81/01 figures: Santa Fe is the only AWD softroader (ie single-range) SUV to bring diesel fuel economy as well as petrol to the segment currently.

26 Oct 2006 Santa Fe CRDi turbo-diesel torques AWD fuel frugality: The ever-increasing throng of medium all-wheel-drive 'softroader' SUVs is being left at the petrol pump with the arrival of Hyundai's Santa Fe CRDi (Common-Rail Direct injection), the first volume diesel in the class to debut in Australia. Hyundai's burgeoning worldwide reputation for top-level automotive quality has received two further boosts recently.

16 Oct 2006 Hyundai quality affirmed in America and Germany: Hyundai's burgeoning worldwide reputation for top-level automotive quality has received two further boosts recently.

4 Oct 2006 Getz gives Hyundai sales boost: Hyundai's Getz racked up its second best monthly sales tally ever and its best this year last month, the 2028 deliveries of the reigning Australia's Best Small Car just 15 short of topping the Light Car class for the month, according to official car industry figures for September released today by VFACTS.

27 Sep 2006 Hyundai Arnejs bows in Paris then heads here: Debuting at this week's Paris Motor Show and then destined for Sydney's Australian International Motor Show late October is Hyundai's stunning Arnejs - pronounced 'Ar-nez' - a concept preview of Hyundai's coming designer-look Euro-hatch variant of the new Elantra.

22 Aug 2006 Elantra: big small car with style and safety: Hyundai has released the fourth generation of its Elantra small-medium car, its global best seller and second most popular model in Australia.

10 Aug 2006 Santa Fe achieves top frontal crash rating: Hyundai's new Santa Fe AWD SUV is the first Korean car to score the top crash safety rating of "Good" in all six injury criteria in the US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's rigorous 64 kph frontal offset crash test regime.

28 Jul 2006 Hyundai brand value rises: Hyundai has emerged as one of the world's leading brands, ranking eighth among car makers and 75th overall, according to the 2006 Best Global Brands survey jointly conducted by leading brand consultancy Interbrand and BusinessWeek, the New York-based global media organisation.

3 Jul 2006 Sonata V6 leads Commodore in safety stakes: Holden's recent announcement that Electronic Stability Program (ESP) will be standard on the next Commodore is mere catch-up to Hyundai's Sonata V6 in the large six-cylinder family car class.

21 Jun 2006 Defending Aussie Football World Champions Head to Germany: The reigning Hyundai Five-a-side World Football Champions are set to defend their World Cup curtain-raiser title in Germany later this month, following their final training session this week.

20 Jun 2006 Hyundai named 2006 Ideal Vehicle Brand by AutoPacific in US: Hyundai's kudos continue in the US where automotive researcher and consultant AutoPacific has named Hyundai its Ideal Vehicle Brand, and nominated Sonata and the prior Santa Fe as Ideal Vehicle Award class winners in their respective premium midsize car and standard midsize SUV classes in a new study.

9 Jun 2006 Hyundai moves up to sixth among world's largest car makers: The Hyundai Automotive Group has overtaken Nissan to take sixth place in the world ranking of the largest automotive manufacturers, according to Detroit-based Automotive News.

9 Jun 2006 Hyundai best quality non-'premium' car brand in US: Hyundai is now the highest quality non-'premium' car nameplate in America, according to respected US consumer researcher J.D. Power and Associates' 2006 Initial Quality StudySM (IQS), which surveys new car owners' first 90 days ownership

1 Jun 2006 Grandeur wins American accolades: Hyundai's new luxury Grandeur has begun gathering accolades only months after its release around the world.

3 May 2006 Hyundai takes third again in WA car sales: Hyundai overtook Ford to retake third place in the WA car market in April and year-to-date and was the state's most popular passenger car brand in April, according to official car industry sales figures for April released today by VFACTS.

3 May 2006 Hyundai moves up to sixth: Hyundai outsold Mitsubishi and moved up another place to claim sixth spot in the Australian car market in April with 3965 vehicles sold and a 5.8 percent share of the market, up 1.1 percent over April 2005

7 Apr 2006 Grandeur gains top rating in US NCAP crash test: Hyundai's Grandeur flagship prestige sedan has received the US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) top crash test rating for frontal offset impacts.

5 Apr 2006 Tucson drives Hyundai past Nissan: A second consecutive record month's sales of the Tucson compact SUV in March held Hyundai in seventh spot for the month and helped propel the resurgent brand past Nissan to reclaim seventh place year-to-date in the 2006 car sales race.

1 Mar 2006 Sonata wins US TV MotorWeek award: MotorWeek, America's most popular automotive video-magazine TV show, has cited Hyundai's Sonata as the Best Family Sedan in its 2006 "Drivers' Choice Awards".

1 Mar 2006 Hyundai debuts Genus in Geneva: With its Genus coupe-wagon crossover concept car debuting at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show and which combines the sporting dynamism of a coupe with the versatility of a traditional wagon, Hyundai is previewing future trends in medium car usage.

8 Feb 2006 Accent SR swoops on Melbourne: From Hyundai's European Design Studio in Russelsheim, Germany, comes the phat and fast Accent SR Turbo, looking every inch a design study of the next Hyundai World Rally Car, mooted to debut mid 2007 for a tilt at the 2008 season.

3 Feb 2006 Getz gets going in 2006 - Hyundai overtakes Mitsubishi: Hyundai's Getz small car star returned to top seller status in the Light Car segment in January, recording its second-best ever monthly sales tally of 1906 cars retailed.

2 Feb 2006 SXi Getz more style: More action is afoot with Getz, with Hyundai adding a dress-to-impress SXi model variant to its popular light car range.

1 Feb 2006 Hyundai heads upmarket with new Grandeur: Hyundai is marking its 20th year in Australia by accelerating its march upmarket with the launch of its new-generation Grandeur large luxury sedan.

1 Feb 2006 Getz Protectz with stability and traction controls: Not content with offering new car buyers the market's most affordable access to potentially life-saving ABS (Anti-skid Brake System) in its Getz 1.6, Hyundai is extending further protection with stability and traction controls and side impact safety in an optional enhanced safety pack for its award-winning light car.

27 Jan 2006 Tucson V6 gears for economy, adds features: Hyundai's Tucson V6 AWD (All Wheel Drive) compact SUV now has higher gearing to improve fuel economy and some extra little luxuries and safety features.

9 Jan 2006 Hyundai reveals rear-drive V8 HCD9 Talus high-set sports coupe: Hyundai Motor America today unveiled its V8-powered, rear-drive, high-riding HCD-9 Talus sports coupe concept that previews a new direction in sports cars.

5 Jan 2006 Hyundai consolidates in 2005 with 13 per cent sales increase: Hyundai increased sales to 48,010 passenger vehicles in Australia in 2005, a healthy 13 per cent increase over 2004 and the third best improvement among the automotive market's top twelve brands during the year.

5 Jan 2006 Hyundai's 2005 global sales up 11 %: It was another record-setting year for Hyundai Motor Co. as worldwide sales of Hyundai-badged vehicles reached 2,533,695 units, an 11 per cent increase over 2004.

5 Jan 2006 Hyundai fleet tests first Fuel Cell Tucson with Californian bus operator: Hyundai Motor Company has just delivered the first of 10 Tucson Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV) to a major Los Angeles-based bus operation for real-world fleet testing.

30 Dec 2005 Steve Yeo takes the wheel at Hyundai Motor Co Australia: Sudong 'Steve' Yeo is to take over as Chief Executive Officer of Hyundai Motor Co Australia (HMCA) and Head of Pacific HQ on January 3, 2006, succeeding B.G.Lee who has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Export Support Group, International Division, Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) based in Seoul.

23 Dec 2005 Getz 1.4 five-door added to range: Hyundai has lowered the entry price for a five-door Getz by $1000 by offering it with the smaller 1.4 litre twin-cam 16-valve engine already offered in the three-door, with which it shares the same generous features list.

21 Dec 2005 Hyundai Plans $94M Expansion of R&D Center: South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Co. plans to invest $94 million in its Michigan research and development center and add 600 more jobs in the next five or six years, according to state and Hyundai officials.

15 Dec 2005 Getz protects neck best says NRMA: Saving your neck by minimizing whiplash injury risk in a car crash doesn't have to come at a high price with Hyundai's Getz acclaimed by NRMA Insurance for its active front seat head restraints.

22 Nov 2005 Hyundai Getz is Australia's Best Small Car - again: Hyundai's Getz has