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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.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 13, 2017 – This month the Genesis G80 (when equipped with specific headlights) and G90 earned the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest rating by being placed in the TOP SAFETY PICK+ category. Both cars earned that rating within the “Large luxury cars” segment.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 6, 2017 – The Genesis G90 was named the Most Loved Luxury Car of 2017 in Strategic Vision’s annual New Vehicle Experience Study (NVES). The Genesis brand finished second among luxury makes -- most of them long-established industry icons.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 1, 2017 – Genesis Motor America today reported sales of 1,776 in November, a 36 percent increase compared with the year earlier. Both G80 and G90 models saw significant increases of 40 percent and 22 percent, respectively.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 30, 2017 – The Genesis G80 was rated the winning Premium Fullsize car in ALG’s 2018 Residual Value Awards (RVA). The award, a first for the Genesis brand, comes from ALG, the industry benchmark in forecasting future vehicle values.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 21, 2017 – Genesis Motor America has named Kevin Smith its senior group manager of PR and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Smith reports to Erwin Raphael, general manager of Genesis Motor America, and will be responsible for all external communications on behalf of the brand in the United States.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CALIF., Nov. 1, 2017 – Genesis Motor America today reported sales of 1,786 for October, a 49 percent increase compared with October 2016. G80 sales were also up 27 percent on the month.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 24, 2017 – Genesis, a global automotive brand that is redefining luxury-vehicle ownership, is partnering with the Executive Leadership Council to honor the leadership and achievement of black executives. Genesis is the official corporate sponsor of the Executive Leadership Council’s Mid-Level Management...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 19, 2017 – Genesis is simplifying and elevating the vehicle ownership experience by launching an all-new website for its owners. MyGenesis enhances the ownership experience by giving access to personalized vehicle information at the touch of a button.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CALIF., Oct. 3, 2017 – Genesis Motor America today reported sales of 1,736 for September, a 43 percent increase compared with September 2016. “Our G80 and G90 sedan lineup saw strong demand as the summer sales season wound to a close,” said Erwin Raphael, general manager of Genesis in the U.S. market.

September 14, 2017 – A new era dawned today as Genesis officially presented the highly anticipated G70 luxury performance sedan at the Hyundai·Genesis Design Center in Namyang. Dr. Woong-Chul Yang, Vice Chairman of the Hyundai Motor Group’s R&D Division, key Genesis brand officials, and approximately 300 international automotive...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 13, 2017 – Marty Focht has been named Senior Group Manager, Sales at Genesis Motor America. He reports to Erwin Raphael, General Manager, Genesis Motor America and begins effective immediately.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 12, 2017 – Following a successful inaugural year as title sponsor of the PGA TOUR’s Genesis Open, Genesis launches a new golf program to build more affinity with golfers throughout the country. Genesis brings its luxury automotive sponsorship to 34 of the nation’s premier charity and amateur golf tournaments...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CALIF., Sept. 1, 2017 – Genesis Motor America today reported sales of 1,803 for August, a 10 percent increase over last month and a 20 percent increase compared with August 2016. “Genesis continues to grow in sales, and make strides in awareness,” said Erwin Raphael, general manager of Genesis in the U.S. market.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., August 23, 2017 – Today, the 2017 Genesis G90 was named “Best in Class, Ideal Luxury Car” in AutoPacific’s annual Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA). The 2017 Ideal Vehicle Awards are presented by AutoPacific to vehicles that best meet their owners’ expectations and desires.

MONTEREY, Calif., August 17, 2017 – Today, Genesis announced a display of student-designed ‘Vision 2025’ concept cars during the upcoming Monterey Car Week. The scale models are the culmination of a three-month-long educational project between ArtCenter College of Design and Genesis.