2008

• Developed Gamma engine
• No.1 Non-Premium Nameplate in J.D. Power’s IQS
• Launch of new Avante (Elantra)
• Exports to South America surpass 1 million units
• Developed V6 diesel S engine
• Established new Hyundai Motor Europe building
• Annual sales surpass KRW 1 trillion
• Total production reaches No. 6 in the world
• Unveiling of the Hellion, Arnejs, Genus and Talus concept cars
• Selected as Interbrand’s 100 Best Global Brands for a 2nd consecutive year
• Official sponsor of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany

2005

• Established the U.S. proving ground
• Exports to Africa and the Middle East surpass 1 million units
• Established the Alabama plant
• Developed clean Mu V6 engine
• Debut in Interbrand’s 100 Best Global Brands
• Established Environmental Technology Research Center
• Established Hyundai America Technical Center
• Established Eco-Friendly Vehicle Recycling Center
• Click is selected as India’s Best Car of 2005
• Unveiling of New Grandeur and HED-1 at the Geneva International Motor Show
• Official partner of FIFA from 2007 to 2014
• Chairman Mong-Koo Chung named Top Automotive CEO in Asia by Automotive

2004

• Launch of Hyundai Motor’s first compact SUV, Tucson (ix35)
• Production of Delta engine surpasses 1 million units
• Sonata placed first in J.D. Power’s IQS
• Cumulative exports surpass 10 million units
• Developed Theta engine and Lambda engine
• Official sponsor of the UEFA Euro 2004
• Joint venture plant for commercial vehicles in China established
• Chairman Mong-Koo Chung named as the Best CEO of 2004 by Business Week

2003

• Established the California Design & Technical Center
• Production of Avante (Elantra) surpasses 2 million units
• Proclaimed Global Environmental Management
• Established the Europe Technical Center
• Established the Namyang Design Center
• Annual exports surpass 1 million units
• The world’s first ultra high pressure hydrogen storage system for fuel cell electric vehicles developed

2002

• Cumulative production at Asan plant surpasses 1 million units
• Production of Sonata begins in China
• Launch of Chinese-made Elantra
• Sonata receives J.D. Power’s APEAL Award
• Inauguration of the California Design & Technical Center
• Official sponsor of the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea /Japan
• Unveiling of the HCD – 7 concept car at the Chicago Auto Show

2001

• Production of Beta engine surpasses 1 million units
• Unveiling of Korea’s first fuel cell electric vehicle Santa Fe
• Established Hyundai European Design Center
• Launch of Tuscani (Hyundai’s sports coupe), Terracan, and Lavita
• Santa Fe ranked No.1 in U.S. customer satisfaction survey
• HMA receives J.D. Power’s Chairman’s Award
• Unveiling of the HCD – VI concept car at the Chicago Auto Show