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Hyundai Prepares to Unveil Montgomery-Built Santa Cruz

Hyundai has released the first teaser photos of its new Santa Cruz, which it is calling a sport adventure vehicle. The company says the 2022 Santa Cruz will break new ground within the SUV, truck and crossover segments by offering a new category of vehicle unlike anything else in the U.S. market. The Santa Cruz will be produced at Hyundai’s…

Hyundai Supplying 10,000 COVID-19 RT-PCR Tests in Montgomery

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) today announced its support to increase COVID-19 testing in Montgomery and surrounding counties. The collaborative effort between HMMA and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed will help the fight against the novel coronavirus. HMMA is coordinating an in-kind donation of 10,000 COVID-19 RT-PCR tests developed by Seegene, a South Korea-based global leader in multiplex molecular diagnostics. Seegene’s…

Hyundai Extends Shutdown of Montgomery Plant Until May 4

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) has announced it will continue to idle automobile production at its plant in Montgomery. Production is expected to resume on Monday, May 4. HMMA’s says its decision will protect the health and well-being of its employees and will align production with current demand. Hyundai makes the Elantra, Sonata and Santa Fe models in Montgomery. Last…

Hyundai Officials Say Worker at Montgomery Plant Has Died of Coronavirus

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama plant in Montgomery Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama has announced that an employee has died of coronavirus. In a statement, Montgomery plant spokesman Robert Burns said, “Our Hyundai community is united in sending thoughts, prayers and sincerest condolences to the family and friends who are grieving. We’ve notified any employees who may have been in contact with…

New Hyundai Santa Cruz to be built at Montgomery Plant

Hyundai Santa Cruz concept vehicle – From Hyundai Gov. Kay Ivey, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed, Hyundai officials and other state and local leaders have announced the new Hyundai Santa Cruz will be built at the company’s Montgomery plant. This additional model will bring a $410 million expansion.  It’s expected to be completed by 2021. The expansion will bring 1,200 new direct…

Hyundai Investing $388 Million, Adding 50 Jobs to Montgomery Plant

Gov. Kay Ivey, Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange, Montgomery Co. Commission Chairman Elton Dean and other officials joined Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama LLC President and CEO Dong Ryeol Choi this afternoon to announce that Hyundai is investing $388 million to its Montgomery plant and adding 50 jobs. The company’s expansion will make engine heads and enhance existing operations to support production…