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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 Employees Receive COVID-19 Vaccine at ASU Vaccine Clinic

Alabama State University and Hyundai Manufacturing has partnered to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine to Hyundai employees. ASU is hosting the Hyundai exclusive event for two days (March 26-27) in Lockhart Gymnasium. ASU has secured 2000 doses of Pfizer vaccine for the Hyundai vaccine clinic. Hyundai team members receiving the vaccine will automatically have their second dose appointment scheduled for Friday….

Hyundai Partners with ASU to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine to Hyundai Employees

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) has announced a partnership with Alabama State University (ASU) to vaccinate HMMA team members who wish to be vaccinated but have not yet had a chance to receive a COVID-19 vaccination from other sources in the community. ASU will be holding two vaccination clinics exclusively for HMMA team members on Friday, March 26, and Saturday,…

Hyundai Collaborates with MPS for Virtual “Read Across America” Production

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) collaborated with Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) to present MPS students with a virtual version of the manufacturing plant’s annual Read Across America production. HMMA Team Members took the stage for an afternoon of story-telling as they read the famous Dr. Seuss tales “Green Eggs and Ham” and “The Cat in the Hat.” To really bring…

Hyundai, Kia Fined for Delaying Recalls Regarding Engine Failures

(AP Photo, File) Hyundai and Kia will spend $137 million on fines and safety improvements because they moved too slowly to recall over 1 million U.S. vehicles with engines that can fail. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the penalties today. They resolve a three-year government probe into the companies’ behavior involving recalls of multiple models dating to the…

Hyundai Donating Free Lunches to Montgomery-area Healthcare Workers

To show appreciation for the critical work Montgomery’s front line health providers are doing to fight the COVID-19 pandemic in our home community, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC (HMMA) is donating 450 box lunches to three Montgomery-area health providers over the next two weeks. HMMA will donate box lunches to nurses, emergency room teams, and intensive care unit teams. 150…

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…

Hyundai Extending Production Suspension Until April 10

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) will extend its suspension of production of automobiles in Montgomery until April 10. The plant will resume production on April 13. As COVID-19 cases escalate across the U.S. and Alabama, we are taking this action to protect the health and well-being of our fellow team members and communities. In addition, we must adjust vehicle production…

Multi-Million Dollar Expansion to Bring New Jobs to Dallas Co.

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A multi-million dollar capital investment in Dallas County is set to bring dozens of new jobs to the area. Tier 1 Hyundai supplier — Seoyon E HWA — is expanding its operation at Craig Field Industrial Park. Economic Development Authority officials made the announcement Tuesday morning. “They’re going to make a $5 million dollar expansion…