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Hyundai Motor Group (OTC:HYMTF) has been named an "Automotive Darkhorse" in TIME magazine's "100 Most Influential Companies of 2025" list, marking its first appearance. The recognition follows the company's achievement as the third-largest global automotive group in 2024 sales.

The Group announced a landmark $21 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing operations through 2028, representing its largest commitment to American production. The company is executing an aggressive expansion of its hybrid vehicle portfolio, extending into the luxury vehicle market while maintaining strong consumer demand for its electric and hybrid vehicles across both Hyundai and Kia brands.

Hyundai Motor America (OTC:HYMTF) reported strong sales performance for June and Q2 2025, marking its best-ever first half results. The company achieved total sales of 69,702 units in June (up 3% YoY), 235,726 units in Q2 (up 10% YoY), and 439,280 units in H1 2025 (up 10% YoY).

Notable achievements include record-breaking performances from several models, with Elantra N sales rising 33% and Santa Fe HEV sales increasing 39% in June. The company's hybrid vehicle sales grew 16% in Q2, while total electrified vehicle sales saw a 20% year-over-year increase in the first half.

The company reached significant milestones in Q2, including over 50% completion of its dealership upgrade initiative and top rankings in both the J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study and IIHS Top Safety Awards. Additionally, five Hyundai vehicles were recognized on the 2025 Cars.com American-Made Index, reinforcing the company's commitment to U.S. manufacturing.

Hyundai (OTC:HYMTF) achieved significant recognition in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study, ranking second among mass-market brands and third overall in the industry for the second consecutive year. The company's Santa Cruz model topped the Midsize Pickup category for the second year running, while other models also performed exceptionally well: Sonata (2nd in Midsize Car), Elantra (3rd in Compact Car), and Palisade (3rd in Upper Midsize SUV).

The study, based on responses from 92,694 new vehicle owners, measures initial quality through problems per 100 vehicles during the first 90 days of ownership. Notable improvements were seen in the IONIQ 5 with updates from the new Georgia metaplant, and the New Santa Fe launched with improved scores compared to its previous generation.

Hyundai Motor America (OTC:HYMTF) has achieved a significant milestone in its Global Dealership Space Identity (GDSI) initiative, with over 457 dealerships (50%) completing facility renovations. The company expects 60% of its U.S. dealer network to finish upgrades by the end of 2025.

The voluntary initiative, launched in 2015 and refreshed in 2019, aims to create a consistent, elevated dealership environment reflecting Hyundai's "Modern Premium" brand values. Renovated dealerships have shown higher profit, return on sales, and service retention. Unlike competitors moving towards direct-to-consumer models, Hyundai reaffirms its commitment to its dealer network, which contributes $20.1 billion annually and 190,000 jobs to the U.S. economy.

Hyundai Motor Group has secured the highest number of IIHS Top Safety Awards in 2025, with 15 models across Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands receiving either TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) or TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) designations. This marks their second consecutive year leading the rankings. The 2025 models receiving TSP+ include Hyundai ELANTRA, SONATA, Kia K4, along with existing qualified models like IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, KONA, TUCSON, SANTA FE, Genesis GV60, Electrified GV70, GV70, GV80, Kia EV9, and Telluride. The awards were achieved under IIHS's enhanced 2025 criteria, which introduced stricter requirements for rear occupant protection and updated crash test standards, including new evaluations for second-row passenger safety.

Hyundai Motor Company achieved significant recognition at the 2025 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, securing a Grand Prix and multiple Lions awards. The company's short film 'Night Fishing' won the Grand Prix in Entertainment – Branded Content category, marking Hyundai's first-ever Grand Prix at the festival. The innovative film, created in collaboration with Innocean and director Moon Byounggon, features a unique storytelling approach filmed entirely through seven fixed car cameras. Additionally, Hyundai's AI-driven CSR campaign 'Tree Correspondents' won two Gold Lions and one Silver Lion in the Digital Craft category. This campaign, part of the 'IONIQ Forest' initiative, will launch in July 2025 to mark the program's 10th anniversary and the milestone of planting one million trees across 13 global regions.

Hyundai has achieved a significant milestone with five vehicles ranking on the 2025 Cars.com American-Made Index, demonstrating its strong commitment to U.S. manufacturing. The Santa Cruz (26th), IONIQ 5 (30th), Santa Fe (62nd), Tucson (76th), and Santa Fe Hybrid (87th) made the top 99 list. The vehicles are manufactured at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama and Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America. Hyundai Motor Group has announced a substantial $21 billion investment in the U.S. from 2025 to 2028, expected to create 100,000 direct and indirect jobs. The company currently operates two major U.S. facilities: HMMA in Alabama, which has produced over 6.27 million vehicles, and HMGMA in Georgia, a $7.59 billion facility creating 8,500 jobs.

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 has been named Favorite Plug-in EV by the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) at their Spring Rally in Elkhart Lake, WI. The electric SUV impressed with its 335-mile range estimate (RWD S model), bold styling, and family-friendly three-row configuration. The vehicle was selected from approximately 80 new models evaluated at the event, with votes from over 75 automotive journalists. The IONIQ 9 tied with the Volvo EX90 for the award and is now a candidate for MAMA's 'Favorite Vehicle of 2025' to be announced at the 2026 Chicago Auto Show. This recognition continues Hyundai's strong performance at MAMA events, following the IONIQ 5 N's win as Favorite Vehicle of the Year in the previous year.

Hyundai Motor (HYMTF) has secured two additional 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) designations from IIHS for its Elantra and Sonata models, bringing its total TSP+ awards to seven vehicles. The company's TSP+ lineup now includes the Elantra, Sonata, IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, Kona, Tucson, and Santa Fe models. These designations reflect Hyundai's compliance with IIHS's enhanced 2025 testing criteria, which implements more stringent requirements for second-row occupant safety. To achieve TSP+ status, vehicles must earn 'good' ratings in small overlap front and updated side tests, plus acceptable or good ratings in pedestrian crash prevention for both day and night conditions. Hyundai Motor Group leads the industry with 15 total TSP/TSP+ awards, demonstrating its commitment to safety innovation and technological advancement.