Hyundai Motor Group Brings Art Cars to San Francisco, Boosting Busan's Bid to Host 2030 World Expo

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Hyundai Motor Group Announces Art Car Exhibition and Road Tour in San Francisco to Support Busan's Bid to Host the 2030 World Expo

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• Hyundai Motor Group intensifies its efforts to support Busan's bid to host the 2030 World Expo, showcasing 14 art cars in San Francisco during the 2023 APEC Economic Leaders' Week.
• The exhibition features Hyundai Motor's IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 all-electric models, as well as Genesis luxury brand's Electrified G80 sedan wrapped in graffiti artwork by renowned Korean artist 'JAY FLOW,' promoting Busan's dynamic energy and readiness to host the World Expo.
• The art car exhibition and road tour aims to familiarize global leaders, tourists, and residents with Busan's culture and readiness to host the 2030 World Expo, coinciding with the 2023 APEC Economic Leaders' Week.

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• Art cars to be displayed at the popular Pier 39 in Fisherman's Wharf and circulate through San Francisco's key arteries during APEC Economic Leaders' Week
• Hyundai Motor's IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 all-electric models and Genesis' Electrified G80 sedan wrapped with vibrant graffiti designs to promote Busan's dynamic energy
• Hyundai Motor Group has previously promoted Busan's bid to host the 2030 World Expo with art cars in Paris, New York, New Delhi, Jakarta and Switzerland 

SEOUL, South Korea and SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) announced today an exhibition and road tour of 14 art cars in San Francisco to support Busan, South Korea's bid to host the 2030 World Expo. The Group intensifies its efforts in the final push for the host country election, as the decision looms just two weeks ahead.

Hyundai Motor's IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 all-electric models as well as Genesis luxury brand's Electrified G80 sedan will be on exhibit. These models will be wrapped in graffiti artwork created by renowned Korean artist 'JAY FLOW,' portraying the energetic spirit of the port city through vivid motifs depicting its iconic scenery and its slogan 'BUSAN is Ready.'

The art car exhibition and road tour will run from November 13–17, coinciding with the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Week. The art car exhibition will be held at Fisherman Wharf's Pier 39, a major landmark and popular tourist destination in San Francisco.

The art cars will also take a thrilling tour through San Francisco's main thoroughfares, particularly near the main venue of 2023 APEC Economic Leaders' Week. This will allow visiting global leaders as well as tourists and residents to become familiar with the beauty of Busan's culture and the city's readiness to host the 2030 World Expo.

To highlight Busan as the ideal host city, the Group has generated over 90 innovative content pieces, including social media-friendly short-form movies and infographics, as part of its efforts to garner global support for Busan's bid to host the 2030 World Expo. In particular, the Group's promotional film 'Busan Initiative with the Whole World' topped 100 million views in just 17 days following its publication last month, solidifying Busan's strong determination to be the host city.

More information about Hyundai Motor Group can be found at: http://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com.

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FAQ

What is the purpose of the art car exhibition and road tour in San Francisco?

The purpose is to support Busan's bid to host the 2030 World Expo by showcasing 14 art cars, including Hyundai Motor's IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 all-electric models, and Genesis luxury brand's Electrified G80 sedan.

Who created the graffiti artwork for the art cars?

Renowned Korean artist 'JAY FLOW' created the graffiti artwork, portraying the energetic spirit of Busan through vivid motifs.

What is the significance of the art car exhibition coinciding with the 2023 APEC Economic Leaders' Week?

The exhibition aims to familiarize global leaders, tourists, and residents with Busan's culture and readiness to host the 2030 World Expo.

How is the Group garnering global support for Busan's bid to host the 2030 World Expo?

The Group has generated over 90 innovative content pieces, including social media-friendly short-form movies and infographics, and a promotional film 'Busan Initiative with the Whole World' that topped 100 million views in 17 days, solidifying Busan's strong determination to be the host city.