2008

• Launch of Genesis
• Established the 2nd plant in India
• Beijing Hyundai hits 1 million vehicles production milestone
• Established 2nd plant in Beijing
• Sales of Avante (Elantra) surpass 5 million units
• Launch of European strategic model i20
• Developed next-generation clean diesel R-engine
• Launched Blue Drive brand for green models
• Tau engine named ‘10 Best Engines Winners’ by Ward’s Auto
• Developed front-wheel 6-speed automatic transmission
• Unveiling of the eco-friendly concept car i-Mode at the Geneva International Motor Show
• Official sponsor of UEFA Euro 2008

2007

• Launch of European strategic model i30
• Cumulative sales in the U.S. surpass 5 million units
• Unveiling of the 3rd generation fuel cell concept car i-Blue
• Developed F, G, H diesel engines for commercial vehicle
• Launch of the next-generation compact car i10 by HMI
• Verna awarded Best Car of the Year by India’s Overdrive magazine
• Unveiling of the HED-IV (QarmaQ) concept car at the Geneva International Motor Show
• Unveiling of the HND-III (Veloster) concept car at the Seoul Motor Show
• Azera (Grandeur) ranks No.1 in J.D. Power’s Customer Satisfaction Survey for a 2nd consecutive year
• Inauguration of the Brazilian CKD plant
• i30 selected as Australia’s Car of the Year and Green Car of the Year