Hyundai Car (UK) Ltd began to offer the UK’s first five year, fully manufacturer-backed, unlimited mileage warranty as standard across its range
Sunday 1st September 2002 Hyundai Car (UK) Ltd began to offer the UK’s first five year, fully manufacturer-backed, unlimited mileage warranty as standard across its range.
The Hyundai Coupe went on sale after over 2 years development at a cost of $230 million US dollars
Monday 28th January 2002 The Hyundai Coupe went on sale after over 2 years development at a cost of $230 million US dollars. It was built in Korea at Hyundai’s high-tech Ulsan plant.
Chung Ju-yung (85), South Korean entrepreneur, businessman and the founder of all Hyundai Groups of South Korea, died
Wednesday 21st March 2001 Chung Ju-yung (85), South Korean entrepreneur, businessman and the founder of all Hyundai Groups of South Korea, died. He founded the Hyundai Engineering and Construction Company in 1947. Hyundai Motor Company was later established in 1967. The company’s first model, the Cortina, was released in cooperation with Ford Motor Company in…
Automotive concept vehicles exhibited at the 100th Chicago Auto Show included the Buick Bengal convertible, Ford Forty Nine dream car, Cadillac Vizon crossover, Jeep Willys, Chevy Borrego and Hyundai HCD6 Roadster
Friday 9th February 2001 Automotive concept vehicles exhibited at the 100th Chicago Auto Show included the Buick Bengal convertible, Ford Forty Nine dream car, Cadillac Vizon crossover, Jeep Willys, Chevy Borrego and Hyundai HCD6 Roadster.
Chrysler Corporation and Hyundai Motor Company signed a marketing agreement whereby Chrysler could offer Hyundai motor cars in the US
Wednesday 1st February 1989 Chrysler Corporation and Hyundai Motor Company signed a marketing agreement whereby Chrysler could offer Hyundai motor cars in the US.
Hyundai Motor America began selling cars in the USA, with a single model, the Hyundai Excel, which was offered in a variety of trims and body styles
Thursday 20th February 1986 Hyundai Motor America began selling cars in the USA, with a single model, the Hyundai Excel, which was offered in a variety of trims and body styles. That year, Hyundai set a record of selling the most automobiles in its first year of business in the United States compared to any…
The Hyundai Pony was introduced in Canada, the first Korean car to be marketed in North America
Sunday 15th January 1984 The Hyundai Pony was introduced in Canada, the first Korean car to be marketed in North America. It initially came only with a 1439 cc (88ci) 4G33 engine inline-four, rated at 70hp (52kW) and 82 lb·ft (111 N·m) of torque. This engine was available with either a 4-speed or 5-speed manual…
Hyundai Motor Company was founded in South Korea
Friday 29th December 1967 Hyundai Motor Company was founded in South Korea. The company’s first model, the Cortina, was released in cooperation with Ford Motor Company in 1968. Hyundai is currently the fourth largest vehicle manufacturer in the world. Hyundai operates the world’s largest integrated automobile manufacturing facility in Ulsan, South Korea, which has an…
Chung Ju Yung founded Hyundai Construction, the first of the Hyundai companies
Sunday 25th May 1947 Chung Ju Yung founded Hyundai Construction, the first of the Hyundai companies. Hyundai Motor Company was later established in 1967. The company’s first model, the Cortina, was released in cooperation with the Ford Motor Company in 1968. When Hyundai wanted to develop their own car, they hired the former Managing Director…
Born on this day, Chung Ju-yung, who along with his brothers, the founder of Hyundai Group, at one time South Korea’s largest multinational conglomerate
Thursday 25th November 1915 Born on this day, Chung Ju-yung, who along with his brothers, the founder of Hyundai Group, at one time South Korea’s largest multinational conglomerate.