Hyundai

Hailing from South Korea, Hyundai Group and Hyundai Motor Company manufactures both Hyundai and Kia automobile brands. As of 2009, Hyundai has been considered the fifth largest automobile manufacturer by volume in the world.c

Hyundai History

Hyundai began as a South Korean construction company in 1947, repairing trucks for the U.S. Armed Forces. Founded by Chung Ju-Yung, Hyundai started out assembling Ford models, evolving to design and export cars and engines worldwide. Hyundai now has plants and dealerships across six continents.c

Hyundai bought Kia Motors, also of South Korea, in 1998.

Hyundai produces 1.6 million automobiles every year, give or take.c

Hope On Wheels

In 2004, Hyundai established their "Hope On Wheels" tour in an effort to raise awareness and funding for pediatric cancer institutions across the United States. The company partnered with CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation the following year. To date, Hope On Wheels has raised $14 million for pediatric cancer.c

Hyundai Blue Drive

Hyundai Blue Drive began with the 2009 Nissan Elantra and Accent, representing the company's forward green thinking. Hyundai vehicles with Blue Drive technology will get 35 miles to the gallon by 2015.c