Hyundai Motor has reached a significant milestone by producing 100 million vehicles globally.
The company achieved this milestone in just 57 years, taking on bold challenges and constantly pursuing innovation.
The event signifies a significant step towards an electrified future. The Ulsan Plant ceremony included the delivery of the 100 millionth and first vehicle, an IONIQ 5, to a customer.
SEOUL, South Korea, October 01, 2024 — The Hyundai Motor Company celebrated a significant milestone today by reaching 100 million units of global cumulative production. This achievement was accomplished in just 57 years since the company’s foundation, making it one of the fastest in the global automotive industry. Hyundai Motor held a ceremony at its Ulsan Plant in Korea to honor this milestone.
Appreciating its customers’ unwavering support and trust, the company delivered its 100 millionth and first vehicle, an IONIQ 5, directly to a customer. During a special handover ceremony, the car rolled off the final inspection conveyor belt at Ulsan Plant’s shipping center. The event also included a celebratory display commemorating ‘100 million and 1’, symbolizing Hyundai Motor’s commitment to building on its past accomplishments.
“Reaching a global cumulative production of 100 million vehicles is a significant milestone made possible thanks to our customers worldwide who have chosen and supported Hyundai Motor since the very beginning,” said Jaehoon Chang, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company. “Taking on bold challenges and constantly pursuing innovation has enabled us to achieve rapid growth and will empower us to take ‘one step further’ toward another 100 million units as a mobility game changer.”
“Every employee at Hyundai Motor has contributed to the achievement of 100 million units through their hard work and dedication,” said Dong Seock Lee, President and Head of Domestic Productions and Chief Safety Officer at Hyundai Motor Company. “This significant milestone is just the first step toward the future era of electrification that Hyundai Motor will lead.“
This significant milestone comes after Hyundai Motor’s consistent growth, driven by the introduction of the premium brand Genesis and the high-performance brand N, as well as the launch of electric vehicles like the IONIQ 5, which is based on the dedicated electric global modular platform (E-GMP).
Source: Hyundai Motor Company
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