Hyundai

Organization

A multinational automotive company and the current parent company of Boston Dynamics.


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Summary

Hyundai Motor Company is a South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer founded in 1967 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It owns the luxury automobile subsidiary Genesis and holds a 33.88 percent equity stake in Kia Corporation, with the three brands forming the Hyundai Motor Group. Hyundai operates the world's largest integrated automobile manufacturing plant in Ulsan, South Korea, which was established in 1968 and possesses an annual production capacity of 1.52 million vehicles. As of November 2024, Hyundai ranks as the third-largest carmaker globally by production volume. In addition to automotive operations, Hyundai backs robotics firm Boston Dynamics, supporting commercial robotics technology including the quadruped Spot and humanoid Atlas.

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Extracted Attributes
  • Founded

    1967

  • Global Reach

    Sold in 193 countries through 5,000 dealerships and showrooms

  • Headquarters

    Seoul, South Korea

  • Global Workforce

    Approximately 75,000 employees

  • Ulsan Plant Capacity

    1.52 million vehicles annually

  • Ulsan Plant Workforce

    Approximately 31,000 workers

  • Kia Corporation Ownership

    33.88 percent stake

  • Ulsan Manufacturing Facility Area

    5,000,000 square meters (approx. 670 football fields)

  • Global Carmaker Production Ranking

    3rd largest worldwide (as of November 2024)

Timeline
  • Hyundai Motor Company is founded in Seoul, South Korea. (Source: undefined)

    1967-01-01

  • Hyundai establishes the Ulsan automobile manufacturing plant in South Korea. (Source: undefined)

    1968-01-01

  • Hyundai ranks second in initial quality in North America according to J.D. Power and Associates. (Source: undefined)

    2004-01-01

  • Hyundai sells 4.05 million vehicles worldwide, making Hyundai Motor Group the fourth-largest automaker globally. (Source: undefined)

    2011-01-01

  • Hyundai reaches third place globally among carmakers in terms of vehicle production volume. (Source: undefined)

    2024-11-01

Hyundai Motor Company

Hyundai Motor Company, often referred to as Hyundai Motors (Korean: 현대자동차) and commonly known as Hyundai (현대; [çəːndɛ]; 'modernity'), is a South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, which was founded in 1967. Currently, the company owns 33.88 percent of Kia Corporation, and owns a luxury cars subsidiary, Genesis. The three brands altogether make up the Hyundai Motor Group. Hyundai operates the world’s largest single integrated automobile manufacturing facility in Ulsan, South Korea. Established in 1968, the Ulsan plant spans approximately 5,000,000 m²—about 670 football fields—and employs around 31,000 workers, with an annual completed-vehicle production capacity of 1.52 million units. The company employs approximately 75,000 people worldwide. Hyundai vehicles are sold in 193 countries through 5,000 dealerships and showrooms. As of November 2024, Hyundai is the world's third-largest carmaker in terms of production, behind competitors Toyota and Volkswagen.

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  • Hyundai Motor Company

    | | | Hyundai Motor Company | | Hangul | 현대자동차 | | Hanja | 現代自動車 | | RR | Hyeondae jadongcha | | MR | Hyŏndae chadongch'a | | IPA | ( "Help:IPA/Korean") | Hyundai Motor Company, often referred to as Hyundai Motors (Korean: 현대자동차) and commonly known as Hyundai (현대; ( "Help:IPA/Korean"); 'modernity'), is a South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, which was founded in 1967. Currently, the company owns 33.88 percent of Kia Corporation, and owns a luxury cars subsidiary, Genesis. The three brands altogether make up the Hyundai Motor Group. [...] In 2004, Hyundai was ranked second in "initial quality" in a survey/study by J.D. Power and Associates in North America. Hyundai is now one of the top 100 most valuable brands worldwide according to Interbrand. Since 2002, Hyundai has also been one of the worldwide official sponsors of the FIFA World Cup. . As a result, Hyundai vice chairman and CEO, Kim Dong-jin, replaced him as head of the company.[citation needed] In 2011, Hyundai sold 4.05 million cars worldwide and the Hyundai Motor Group was the world's fourth largest automaker behind GM, Volkswagen and Toyota. On 30 September 2011, Yang Seung-suk announced his retirement as CEO of Hyundai Motor Co. In the interim replacement period, Chung Mong-koo and Kim Eok-jo divided the duties of the CEO position. [...] ## See also [edit] Companies portal 2025 Georgia Hyundai plant immigration raid Bering Truck Corporation Hyundai Group Hyundai Mobis Hyundai Motor Group Kia Motors List of Hyundai engines List of Korean car makers List of Hyundai Motor Company transmissions List of Hyundai Motor Company manufacturing facilities ## Notes [edit] 1. ↑ As of 18 March 2026 2. ↑ Pronunciations in English vary, and include: /ˈh(j)ʌndeɪ/ H(Y)UN-day /ˈh(j)ʌndaɪ/ H(Y)UN-dye /haɪˈuːndaɪ/ hy-OON-dye /hiˈʌndeɪ/ hee-UN-dayThe closest English pronunciation to the original Korean would be /ˈhjʌndɛ/ HYUN-deh, but the final vowel is checked and cannot occur word-final in English. ## References [edit]

  • Official Media Site NEWSROOM

    Jul 22, 2026 SHANGHAI, July 22, 2026 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) announced today it has opened ‘UX Studio Shanghai,’ a dedicated user experience research hub, to deepen its engagement with China’s fast-evolving smart mobility market and translate emerging user insights into global innovation. : 0 Videos : 10 Images : 2 Documents Read more # Press Kits Image 13 # FIFA WORLD CUP Image 14 # 2026 NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW Image 15 # HMA 40TH ANNIVERSARY Image 16 # 2025 LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW Image 17 # HYUNDAI MOTOR GROUP METAPLANT AMERICA Image 18 # IONIQ 6 N Image 19 # 2026 PALISADE Image 20 # 2026 PALISADE XRT PRO Image 21 # 2026 IONIQ 9 Image 22 # 2026 IONIQ 5 Image 23 # 2026 IONIQ 5 XRT Image 24 # 2026 IONIQ 5 N Image 25 # 2026 SANTA FE [...] Jul 24, 2026 SAN FRANCISCO, July 24, 2026 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) Executive Chair Euisun Chung today outlined the Group’s vision and strategy for Physical AI at the San Francisco AI Summit held in San Francisco, California. : 0 Videos : 0 Images : 2 Documents Read more Image 10: Hyundai Motor Group Launches AllDayEnergy, Its Global V2X Service # Hyundai Motor Group Launches AllDayEnergy, Its Global V2X Service Jul 24, 2026 SEOUL, July 24, 2026 – Hyundai Motor Group (The Group) today announced the launch of AllDayEnergy, its new global Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) energy services. : 0 Videos : 0 Images : 2 Documents Read more Image 11: Digital Measuring Center: How Hyundai Motor and Kia Validate 1,000 Measurement Points on Every Vehicle [...] 0 Executive Chair Euisun Chung today outlined the Group’s vision and strategy for Physical AI at the San Francisco AI Summit held in San Francisco, California. Read More Digital Measuring Center: How Hyundai Motor and Kia Validate 1,000 Measurement Points on Every Vehicle Hyundai Motor and Kia’s award-winning vehicle lineups are built on a foundation of rigorous testing and engineering, driven by the innovative minds at the Namyang R&D Center in South Korea. Read More Image 3Image 4 Image 5Image 6

  • Hyundai Cars and SUVs: Reviews, Pricing, and Specs

    1. Home 2. Hyundai # Hyundai While Hyundai started out as a purveyor of budget-priced economy cars, it's now a big hitter in the automotive world with many impressively engineered and handsomely designed vehicles on offer. Models such as the Elantra compact car and the Santa Fe SUV still offer good value but make no excuses compared with their close rivals, making them solid choices in their respective segments. The Palisade mid-size SUV takes things up a level with daring styling and an impressive array of technology features. There's plenty of variety in the lineup, too, with vehicles including the electric Ioniq 9 three-row SUV and the performance-oriented Ioniq 5 N. Read our Hyundai reviews below for pricing, specs, and more. Browse vehiclesArrow down Icon ## Research Cars [...] Starting at $15,925 · 9/10 Chevron Down Icon View 2018 Accent Details Starting at N/A · 9/10 Chevron Down Icon View 2017 Accent Details Starting at N/A · 6/10 Chevron Down Icon ### 2017 Hyundai Azera 4 /10 C/D RATING 2017 Hyundai Azera Starting at $40,195 SHOP USED AZERA EPA MPG 22–23 combined C/D SAYS: From its quiet cabin and refined powertrain to its handsome yet mild styling, the Azera offers plenty to appreciate. Learn More ### 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT 6.5 /10 C/D RATING 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT Starting at $21,625 EPA MPG 26–28 combined C/D SAYS: The 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT is a tidy and efficient package with clean, elegant design, but the GT suffix promises a bit more sportiness than it can deliver. Learn More Hyundai Elantra GT Model Years [...] Skip to Content SHOP NEW CARS SHOP USED CARS Research Cars Expert Reviews WHAT’S MY CAR WORTH? Expert-Tested Gear News + Stories 1. Home 2. Hyundai # Hyundai

  • Hyundai Motor Company Official Website | Hyundai Worldwide

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  • Hyundai Motor Group Official Website | Technology Innovation for a Sustainable Future

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Location Data

Hyundai Saint-Nazaire, 13, Rue Michel Ange, Parc d'Activité Océanis, Étoile du matin, Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire, France métropolitaine, 44600, France

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Coordinates: 47.2580946, -2.2691230

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