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Hyundai Motor America Launches Hyundai Scholars Pediatric Cancer Fellowship Program

NEW PROGRAM TO RAISE MORE THAN $10 MILLION IN FIVE YEARS FOR PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 12/12/2007 Hyundai Motor America and its dealers announced the launch of the Hyundai Scholars Pediatric Cancer Fellowship Program at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and presented a $150,000 check to the CHOC Cancer Institute. The Hyundai Scholars Fellowship Program will fund research positions at top pediatric cancer centers across the country, helping doctors find cures for this devastating disease. The program’s goal is to raise more than $10 million for pediatric cancer research in the next five years.

“Hyundai and its dealers have been great allies in the fight against pediatric cancer with financial and emotional support to hospitals, patients and their families,” said Dr. Leonard Sender M.D., Director of the Cancer Institute at CHOC and Director of Clinical Oncology Services at CHAO Family Comprehensive Cancer Center at UC Irvine. “The funds received from Hope On Wheels and the Hyundai Scholars Fellowship Program will be put to good use in our research department as we continue to look for new solutions and innovative tools in the pursuit of a cure.”

Keith Duckworth, executive vice president, General Affairs, Hyundai Motor America (HMA) and Zafar Brooks, director, Corporate Affairs and Diversity Outreach, HMA, presented Dr. Sender with a check for $150,000 to further research in the pediatric oncology department. Earlier this year, Hyundai presented Dr. Dan Wechsler at Duke Children’s Hospital in Durham, North Carolina with a check for $140,000. A third Hyundai Scholars Fellowship Program donation will be awarded to Dr. David Pollack at Texas Children’s Hospital this winter. The doctors awarded in 2007 will serve as the founders of Hyundai’s Hope on Wheels medical advisory board and lead the design of the nationwide Hyundai Fellowship Program in 2008.

Since the inception of Hope On Wheels in 2004, Hyundai and its dealers have visited more than 100 hospitals nationwide (30 in 2007 alone) and donated more than $10 million dollars. Hyundai’s Hope On Wheels program is a united effort of more than 750 Hyundai dealers to raise funds for pediatric cancer institutions across the nation. The tour features a white Hyundai Santa Fe covered with the colorful handprints of pediatric cancer patients from all over the country collected at “handprint” donation ceremonies.

“Hyundai’s involvement in pediatric cancer has grown both in total contribution and company-wide commitment since the beginning of the Hope on Wheels program,” Brooks said. “With the implementation of the Hyundai Scholars Pediatric Cancer Fellowship Program, Hyundai hopes to further develop awareness around pediatric cancer research funding and inspire others to support this important cause.”

The complete list of 2007 Hope On Wheels tour stops, including benefiting hospitals, is available on www.hopeonwheels.com.

Hyundai Motor America Reports Strong November Sales

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 12/03/2007 Hyundai Motor America today reported a November sales increase of 12 percent over a year ago, led by Santa Fe and Sonata, both up 41 percent for the month. Additionally, the Accent, one of the company’s ultra low emission vehicles (ULEV) that delivers up to 37 miles per gallon, saw sales rise 19 percent. In total, the company sold 31,883 vehicles for the month, compared with 28,417 a year ago.

“This was our second best November ever and considering the current economic uncertainty we are pleased with our results,” said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America’s vice president of national sales. “Strong incentive programs helped our dealers sell our remaining inventory as we move to fill our showrooms with the full lineup of our 2008 products.”

All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by The Hyundai Advantage, America’s Best Warranty. Hyundai buyers are protected by a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, a 7-year/unlimited-mile anti-perforation warranty and 5-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance protection.

Following is the sales breakdown for the month and the year:

CARLINE	NOV/2007	NOV/2006	CY2007	CY2006
ACCENT	2,238	1,877	34,110	31,976
SONATA	11,831	8,371	120,696	139,364
ELANTRA	3,340	5,307	81,967	91,409
TIBURON	727	935	13,472	16,598
SANTA FE	7,374	5,217	83,319	55,649
AZERA	1,575	1,881	20,351	24,354
TUCSON	3,107	3,788	38,514	48,398
ENTOURAGE	466	1,041	16,726	10,407
VERACRUZ	1,225	0	11,367	0
TOTAL	31,883	28,417	420,522	418,155

Hyundai Motor America, Its Employees And Dealers Contribute To Southern California Fire Relief Efforts

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 10/29/2007 Hyundai Motor America (HMA), its employees and dealers are making a concerted effort to assist in providing relief to those who have suffered in the recent fires which have ravaged portions of Southern California.

“All of us in Southern California are affected by this disaster and we’re eager to pitch in and help with the relief efforts in as many ways as possible,” said Keith Duckworth, executive vice president, general affairs, HMA. “Hyundai’s thoughts and concern go out to those who have been affected and hopes these donations will help alleviate their suffering.”

HMA has established a fund for employee donations to the Red Cross relief efforts and HMA will be matching every dollar its employees donate.

Hyundai employees and its Southern California dealers also will be collecting food and personal grooming items for those whose homes have been damaged or destroyed to help those families in getting back on their feet.

Employees will also be given the opportunity to donate their personal time to assist in the rebuilding and relief efforts. It is anticipated that a number of individuals will be working on relief efforts in the next few weeks.

In addition, Hyundai Motor Finance Company (HMFC) is also acting to help alleviate fire-related suffering. In order to assist during this difficult period, HMFC is offering its retail customers in the affected areas the option to extend up to three monthly car payments without paying a deferment fee. In addition, HMFC will waive late charges on up to three payments for retail customers impacted by the fires.

HMFC customers impacted by the Southern California fires can contact HMFC toll-free at 800-523-7020 to discuss payment extension options or other possible assistance.

Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 750 dealerships nationwide.