Hyundai: 15 Things You Definitely Didn’t Know

Hyundai is one of the world’s most popular and highly regarded automotive manufacturers. However, despite the company’s continued presence in the spotlight, there are still some facts about it that many people don’t know. Here, we present our list of 15 things you definitely didn’t know about Hyundai. Well, what are you waiting for? Check it out for yourself below!

15.) It’s an Official Sponsor of the NFL
You might not assume that a company that manufactures cars would be associated with one of the world’s largest sports leagues, but this is indeed the case. It replaced General Motors as the NFL‘s official sponsor in 2015.

14.) It Brought Us the World’s First Mass-Produced Fuel Cell Vehicle
The Tucson Fuel Cell is not only the first mass-produced fuel cell vehicle in the world, but it’s also the very first Crossover Utility Vehicle to offer the fuel cell technology. The car is impressive in that it performs with strength equal to that of an internal combustion engine but gives off emissions containing only heat and water.

13.) Hyundai’s California Proving Grounds
The company’s California Proving Grounds are exactly that – some grounds in California where Hyundai proves their vehicles’ worth. The company uses these grounds to make sure all of their vehicles can stand the test of time. Some car parts are left on the grounds for years to make sure they’re good enough!

12.) Its Logo Has a Hidden Meaning
The company’s logo has one of the best hidden meanings of any brand. While the logo very clearly looks like the letter “H,” it’s also designed to symbolize two people shaking hands (like in a business deal).

11.) The Company’s Name and Slogan Are More Connected Than You Think
The name “Hyundai” comes from the Korean word for “modern.” Closely tied to the idea of staying modern is the company’s slogan, which is “New Thinking. New Possibilities.”

10.) It Owns the Largest Production Plant of Any Manufacturer in the World
The company’s Ulsan production plant is special for a very particular reason. It’s capable of manufacturing over 1.5 million cars each year and is the world’s largest production plant of any manufacturer.

9.) It’s Dipped Its Toes in the Commercial Industry
You might think of Hyundai as a company that dominates the passenger car market, but it’s also involved in the manufacturing of commercial vehicles. The company manufactures all sorts of commercial vehicles, including vans, light trucks, and even construction vehicles.

8.) Its Design Is What Keeps it Going

The brand has clearly been successful in many respects, but the most successful of all of those is its design. Consumer reports indicate that the company’s European customer base chooses the brand most frequently because of its vehicles’ design.

7.) More Than 50 Percent of the Cars Hyundai Sells in the U.S. Are Built There
It’s true! Many people think that all Hyundai cars are built overseas, but this is absolutely not the case. In fact, more than half of the cars the company sells in the United States are also made there.

6.) Their State-of-The-Art Manufacturing Facility Is Where?
Montgomery, Alabama is home to one of the world’s most advanced vehicle manufacturing facilities – and it belongs to Hyundai. The facility is capable of taking raw material and transforming it into a street-legal vehicle in 19 hours flat.

5.) The Story Behind Fluidic Sculpture
The company uses what they call Fluidic Sculpture to craft their vehicles. The idea behind this is to use nature to engineer their vehicles. Many of their vehicles follow the same patterns found in nature, such as the curl of a wave or the shape of a snow bank.

4.) The Blue Drive Program
You may not have heard of Hyundai’s Blue Drive Program, but it’s definitely a thing. As part of the program, the company has developed more sustainable energy-saving solutions than ever before, including an eco-driving system that has been proven to lower fuel consumption. Impressive!

3.) The Company’s Blue Link Technology Lets You Warm Your Car Up Without Touching It
This has to be one of the coolest things the company has ever introduced. It offers something called Blue Link that allows owners of Hyundai cars (who have the service, of course) to do all sorts of cool things, including remotely turning on their car and heating it up! Turn your car on and get it warming up without leaving your house in the morning – a dream come true.

2.) It’s Creating Jobs in America
Many people have spoken out against foreign car companies for the negative effects they have on the American economy. However, the same simply cannot be said of Hyundai. In 2011 alone, the company created nearly 100,000 jobs thanks to its facilities based in the United States.

1.) The Zombie Survival Machine
The company collaborated with the creators of hit television show The Walking Dead to create some Zombie Survival Machines, which are vehicles that can allegedly survive any sort of post-apocalyptic scenario (especially zombies).

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