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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., October 10, 2018 – Today, the 2018 Genesis G80 was named the highest-ranked “Near-Luxury Car” in the Strategic Vision Total Quality Awards. This is the second win for Genesis in the last two years, including a win by G90 in the “Luxury Car” category.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., October 8, 2018 – The all-new 2019 Genesis G70 was awarded Ruedas ESPN’s “Best Luxury Sedan.” The G70 luxury sport sedan was selected by the Ruedas ESPN Executive Committee, a jury composed of industry experts.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., September 20, 2018 – The Genesis G70 was recognized as a finalist in the 2018 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA®) by The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA). The organization evaluated the G70 based on its design innovation, user benefits and social responsibility.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., September 19, 2018 – The 2019 Genesis G70 goes on sale this week with either a 2.0T inline four-cylinder turbocharged engine or a 3.3T V-6 twin-turbocharged engine. G70s equipped with the 2.0T engine are available in six generously equipped trim levels, including a special manual transmission Sport package, with a...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., September 10, 2018 – The Monday Night Football halftime show will have a new marquee sponsor, luxury automotive brand, Genesis, when the season kicks off on Monday, September 10, with a doubleheader on ESPN. This year marks the 49th season of Monday Night Football, making it sports television’s longest-running series.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., September 4, 2018 – Genesis Motor America today reported sales of 613 in August, a 66 percent decrease compared with the prior year.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., August 20, 2018 – Following its concours debut at Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este in May, the Genesis Essentia Concept will appear alongside the most beautiful cars in the world at this year’s Monterey Classic Car Week. Essentia will make stops at McCall’s Motorworks Revival and The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., August 1, 2018 – Genesis Motor America today reported sales of 615 in July, a 63 percent decrease compared with the prior year. In the month of July,

The 2019 Genesis G70 luxury sport sedan resets benchmarks and expectations in its class for the holistic integration of performance body strength, refined luxury and aerodynamic style.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 25, 2018 – Genesis placed first in J.D. Power’s U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study among all brands. With a score of 884, Genesis topped the APEAL Study rankings. The first-place finish for Genesis in the 2018 APEAL Study represents a 15-point increase over its second-place finish...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 10, 2018 – The 2019 Genesis G70 takes an aggressive approach to the competitive, entry-level luxury segment. Wrapped in a sleek, elegant design, and with driver-focused performance features to cater to serious drivers, G70 embodies the Genesis ethos of respect while showcasing the future direction of the...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 5, 2018 –The 2019 Genesis G70 is engineered to put drivers first offering customers the same, industry-leading levels of safety, customer service and technological advancements found across the Genesis lineup. G70 is the third Genesis model in a lineup consistently recognized for excellence in quality and the...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 3, 2018 – Genesis Motor America today reported sales of 796 in June, a 50 percent decrease compared with the prior year.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 28, 2018 – The 2019 Genesis G70 is the first near-luxury Genesis sport sedan and outpaces its direct competition in design, quality and craftsmanship—particularly in its class-leading interior. The G70 is the third of six new Genesis models slated to debut by 2021, and the final sedan of the lineup.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 21, 2018 – On Tuesday, Genesis was awarded Highest Satisfaction Premium Brand by leading research consultancy AutoPacific for the first time, as the Genesis G90 luxury sedan received top billing for the second consecutive year in the firm’s annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA). Genesis achieved the highest...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 20th, 2018 – Genesis ranked highest among all automotive brands in the J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) released today. This marks another leap forward from last year, when Genesis ranked first among premium brands and second overall in its first time included in the study. There were 31 ranked...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 11, 2018 – When it comes to market this summer, the 2019 Genesis G70 luxury sport sedan will reset benchmarks and expectations in its class for the holistic integration of performance, body strength, refined luxury and aerodynamic design.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 1, 2018 – Genesis Motor America today reported sales of 1,076 in May, a 39 percent decrease compared with the prior year.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 31, 2018 – The New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) named the 2018 Genesis G90 winner of its Best Luxury Winter Vehicle Award. At an awards ceremony last night winners were recognized during NEMPA’s annual meeting at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Como, Italy, May 25, 2018 – This weekend the Genesis Essentia Concept will make its summer 2018 concours debut at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The car will take part in the concours parade on Saturday, May 26th as well as the celebration at Villa Erba on Sunday, May 27th.

CANNES, France, May 18, 2018 — Today, Genesis introduced its all-electric, high-performance Essentia Concept at the CR Fashion Book Cannes Party held during the week of the 71st Cannes Film Festival. This marked the first public appearance of Essentia since its world premiere at the New York International Auto Show in March.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 15, 2018 – This month, the Genesis G80 Sport sedan earned five stars overall, the highest possible safety rating, from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The G80 Sport received top marks in a battery of tests in frontal crash, side crash, and rollover scenarios.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 1, 2018 – Genesis Motor America today reported sales of 1,028 in April, a 26 percent decrease compared with the prior year.

LISBON, PORTUGAL, April 20, 2018 – For the third year in a row, Genesis, the luxury automotive brand, is a sponsor of the two-day 2018 Condé Nast International Luxury Conference, held this year at Pátio da Galé in Lisbon, Portugal.

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA., April 11, 2018 – Today, Genesis announced a five-year partnership agreement with world-class tennis player Hyeon Chung, who will become the brand’s first tennis ambassador. This announcement expands the reach of Genesis beyond football and golf into the international tennis arena.

MOSCOW, Russia, April 12, 2018 – Today, automotive luxury brand Genesis introduced the 2019 G70 sedan, the third model in a growing lineup, at a ceremony held in The Museum of Moscow. Over 500 guests and influencers joined Genesis for a music festival as part of the Russian market launch of G70.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 3, 2018 – Genesis Motor America today reported sales of 1,386 in March, a 21 percent decrease compared with the year earlier. ”We are delighted that both March and Q1 sales performance are consistent with our expectations,” said Erwin Raphael, Executive Director and General Manager of Genesis Motor America....

NEW YORK, N.Y., March 28, 2018 – Today, Genesis unveiled its groundbreaking Essentia Concept at the New York International Auto Show. The all-electric, high-performance concept elevates and reimagines the “Athletic Elegance” design paradigm, while providing a vision of future Genesis product performance and technology.

NEW YORK, N.Y., March 28, 2018 – Today, Genesis officially introduced the 2019 G70 luxury performance sedan to the U.S. market at the New York International Auto Show. G70 is the brand’s opening salvo in the highly competitive entry-level luxury segment, designed and engineered to offer driver-focused performance, refined luxury, advanced...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 1, 2018 – Genesis Motor America today reported sales of 1,363 in February, a 14 percent decrease compared with the year earlier.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., February 28, 2018 – This week, in the lead-up to the 90th Academy Awards, Genesis will premiere five new G90 Special Edition flagship sedans with the help of media partner, Vanity Fair. The five inaugural Special Edition cars that debuted at the 2017 Academy Awards will join the new collection during this year’s...

PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif., Feb. 14, 2018 – Luxury automotive brand Genesis is once again partnering with TGR Live and the TGR Foundation to provide golf fans and guests with a premium experience this week during the Genesis Open. Among the most historic and longest-running events on the PGA TOUR, the Genesis Open is held annually at one of...

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 13, 2018 - Genesis USA continues its two-year charitable commitment to innovative education in communities awarding $500,000 to the J. Paul Getty Museum in the Genesis-Getty community partnership. The grant will fund education initiatives to benefit Title 1 high school students in the City of Los Angeles and...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., February 1, 2018 – Genesis Motor America today reported sales of 1,613 vehicles in January 2018.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., January 31, 2018 - For the second consecutive year, Genesis, the official luxury vehicle of the National Football League (NFL), will welcome football fans visiting Minneapolis for the big game at the Super Bowl Experience Driven by Genesis.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 26, 2018 – Today, Hyundai Motor America and Genesis Motor America informed existing Hyundai dealers that offers would be forthcoming soon to pave the way to establishing a distinct and properly-sized Genesis retail network. Additionally, certain dealers who are parties to the Genesis Participation Agreement...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., January 8, 2018 – Genesis opened its first headquarters-owned standalone showroom ‘Genesis Gangnam’ on January 6th. The brand collaborated with world-leading architectural firm, Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) led by Rem Koolhaas to design and build this unique space.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 3, 2018 – Genesis Motor America today reported sales of 1,948 in December, a 12 percent increase compared with the year earlier. Sales for the year totaled 20,594.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 21, 2017 – Earlier this month it was announced that the Genesis GV80 Concept SUV and G80 Sport mid-luxury sedan both won 2017 GOOD DESIGN® awards. Genesis joins other transportation, electronic, consumer and lifestyle product brands in receiving the annual awards from The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 14, 2017 – The Genesis G80 Sport takes center stage at the WIRED Store in Manhattan this season. Open now until December 22, at Brookfield Place, holiday shoppers will enjoy demonstrations of the G80 model line’s connected technology, alongside a selection of other smart, connected products.