Hyundai has invested in manufacturing plants in the North America, India, Czech Republic, Pakistan, China and Turkey as well as research and development centers in Europe, Asia, North America, and the Pacific Rim.

Besides the design studio, the facility also housed Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. ( HATCI, established in 1986 ), a subsidiary responsible for all engineering activities in the U. S. for Hyundai.

It is Hyundai's second attempt at producing cars in North America since Hyundai Auto Canada Inc .' s plant in Quebec closed in 1993.

Hyundai America Technical Center completed construction of its Hyundai / Kia proving ground in California City, California in 2004.

In 2009, according to a preliminary report from the Environmental Protection Agency published in November 2009, which is based on 2009 pre-model year production projections provided by automakers, Hyundai, at an average of, is the second most fuel-efficient automaker in America, after Honda's combined U. S. fleet of Honda and Acura models at an average of.

Hyundai Motor plans to aid Chevron Corporation in the construction of up to six hydrogen fueling stations that will be located in California, including locations at the University of California-Davis and the Hyundai America Technical Center in Chino.

Common models are currently sold in North America include: Acura MDX, BMW X5, Ford Edge, Chevrolet Equinox, Dodge Journey, Nissan Murano, Hyundai Santa Fe, Land Rover Discovery, Toyota Highlander, Kia Sorento, Volkswagen Touareg and Volvo XC90.

Fountain Valley is home to the national headquarters of Hyundai Motor America and D-Link Corporation, the global headquarters of memory chip manufacturer Kingston Technologies, and the corporate headquarters of Surefire, LLC, maker of military and commercial flashlights.

The Hyundai America Technical Center is located in the township.

File: Hyundai_America_Technical_Center_Superior_Township. JPG | Hyundai America Technical Center

In 2009 Governor Rendell dedicated $ 25 million to the Southport expansion project and two teams: Delaware River Stevedores consisting of Carrix Inc. and Ports America Group, Hyundai Merchant Marine America, and SMT Development Partners as the groups involved in the construction and operation of the new facilities.

* Kim Jong-en ( 김종은 ), former CEO of Hyundai Motors America

Because of consumer demand for fuel-efficient cars during the late-2000s, sales of subcompact cars made it the fastest growing market category in the U. S., numerous models of subcompacts are sold in North America, including the Chevrolet Sonic, Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, Mazda 2, Nissan Versa, Scion xD, Suzuki Swift, and Toyota Yaris.

A second generation was introduced in 2005 in Europe and 2006 in North America, sharing its platform with the Hyundai Accent, a subcompact manufactured by its sister Hyundai Motor Company.

Kia introduced the second generation ( JB ) in the early 2005 model year in Europe and for model year 2006 in North America, based on a redesigned platform shared with the Hyundai Accent.

File :' 92 Hyundai Excel SE Sedan. JPG | 1992 Hyundai Excel SE sedan ( North America )

* Hyundai Motor America Technician Internet Training -- Theta Engine ( 2. 4L )

The center moved to a new $ 30 million facility in Irvine, California in 2003, and was renamed the Hyundai Kia Motors Design and Technical Center.

* SAE Technical Paper: New Energy Efficient Balance Shaft / Oil Pump Module for Hyundai NF

In 1990, Hyundai established the Hyundai Design Center in Fountain Valley, California.

In 2010, Hyundai started its design activities at Hyderabad R & D Center with Styling, Digital Design & Skin CAD Teams.

The Asan Foundation, established by Chung Ju-yung in 1977 with 50 percent of the stock of Hyundai Construction, subsidizes medical services in Korea primarily through the Asan Medical Center and six other hospitals.

Hyundai Autonet moved its former factories into Jincheon and got to operate from February 2008.

In the early 1990s, the club moved to Ulsan, becoming Ulsan Hyundai.

The leading scorer of the previous season, Lee Keun-Ho had completed his contract and moved to Japanese club Júbilo Iwata and Eninho, who had been one of the club's best performing imports, transferred to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.

Mäkinen left the team for Subaru for 2002, so François Delecour and Alister McRae were signed to replace him and Loix, who had moved to Hyundai.

In 1998, Hyundai began to overhaul its image in an attempt to establish itself as a world-class brand.

Hyundai's parent company, Hyundai Motor Group, invested heavily in the quality, design, manufacturing, and long-term research of its vehicles.

In 2000, the company established a strategic alliance with DaimlerChrysler and severed its partnership with the Hyundai Group.

Hyundai has set as its 2006 target worldwide sales of 2. 7 million units ( excluding exports of CKD kits ).

That year, Hyundai set a record of selling the most automobiles in its first year of business in the United States compared to any other car brand ; total sales in 1986 were 168, 882.

In response, Hyundai began investing heavily in the quality, design, manufacturing, and long-term research of its vehicles.

It added a 10-year or powertrain warranty ( known as the Hyundai challenge ) to its vehicles sold in the United States.

Hyundai continues to invest heavily in its American operations as its cars grow in popularity.

In 2007 at the New York International Auto Show, Hyundai unveiled its V8 rear-drive luxury sedan called the Concept Genesis to be slotted above the Azera in the Hyundai line-up.

In 2007 at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, Hyundai unveiled its second rear-drive concept car, the Concept Genesis Coupe, will be Hyundai's first sports car due to make its debut in early 2009.

In 2008, at the North American International Auto Show, the production version of the luxury & performance-oriented Hyundai Genesis sedan made its debut, dealerships will have the Genesis as soon as summer 2008.

In 2008, at the New York International Auto Show, Hyundai debuted its production version of the performance-oriented rear-drive Hyundai Genesis Coupe, slated to hit dealerships in early 2009.

In 2010, the Hyundai Equus made its North American debut at the North American International Auto Show

Both plants have a combined annual capacity of 600, 000 units. In the year 2007 Hyundai opened its R & D facility in Hyderabad Andhra pradesh, employing now nearly 450 engineers from different parts of the country.

On November 2008, Hyundai opened its European plant in Nošovice, Czech Republic, following an investment of over 1 billion euros and over two years of construction.

Hyundai is currently working with its Chinese partner Beijing Automobile Industry Holding Co. to develop an electric car for sale only in China.

Hyundai almost doubled its sales in 2010 with 11, 086 in 2009 to 20, 712.