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HYUNDAI'S BLUE LINK NAMED FINALIST FOR 2014 BEST OF CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW

Miles Johnson Senior Manager, Quality, Service and Technology (714) 366­1048 [email protected]

ID: 40253

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2014 – Today, at the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show, Hyundai Blue Link has been named a finalist by the Engadget editorial staff for the 2014 Best of Consumer Electronics Show (CES) under the Best Automotive Electronics Product category. The Engadget editorial staff evaluated innovation, design, market appeal and functionality of all the automotive products at CES to select the four finalists. At this time, Engadget readers may vote for their nomination of People's Choice by choosing their favorite product from the list of finalists.

“It's a breakthrough year in connected car technology and the new Blue Link cloud platform really is allowing Hyundai owners to connect with their car in innovative ways," said Barry Ratzlaff, executive director, Customer Connect and Service Business Development, Hyundai Motor America. “Blue Link is changing the Hyundai ownership experience in amazing ways and we're honored that the editors of Engadget have recognized that by naming it a finalist at CES this year."

Blue Link Enhancements

Destination Search powered by – users will be able to take advantage of Google’s powerful destination search via the Blue Link button (voice recognition) and navigation display, or through myhyundai.com and the Blue Link mobile app to send a destination to their car Remote Start – now includes an engine timer (1­10 min.), remote stop, remote climate control and remote defroster Automatic Collision Notification (ACN) and SOS Emergency Assistance –includes user­selected emergency contacts notification via SMS and e­mail

ASSURANCE CONNECTED CARE SERVICE

Assurance Connected Care makes Hyundai the only non­premium automaker to offer a complete package of complimentary safety and car care services to its owners. Assurance Connected Care is a suite of safety and car care features providing Hyundai owners with free proactive services including automatic collision notification, SOS emergency assistance, enhanced roadside assistance, monthly vehicle diagnostics reports and maintenance alerts. Assurance Connected Care makes Hyundai the first manufacturer to include this degree of built­in safety and car care services standard for three years. The service is fully transferable to subsequent owners within three years of the vehicle’s date of first use.

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Costa Mesa, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 820 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5­ year/60,000­mile fully transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai’s 10­year/100,000­mile powertrain limited warranty, and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. Hyundai Assurance includes Assurance Connected Care that provides owners of Hyundai models equipped with the Hyundai Blue Link telematics system with proactive safety and car care services, complimentary for three years. These services include Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostic Alert, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and in­vehicle service scheduling.

For more details on Hyundai Assurance, please visit www.HyundaiAssurance.com

Please visit our media website at www.hyundainews.com and our at www.hyundailikesunday.com

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### Hyundai Motor America 10550 Talbert Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 MEDIA WEBSITE: HyundaiNews.com CORPORATE WEBSITE: HyundaiUSA.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

HYUNDAI'S BLUE LINK NAMED ENGADGET FINALIST FOR 2014 BEST OF CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW

Miles Johnson Senior Manager, Quality, Service and Technology (714) 366­1048 [email protected]

ID: 40253

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2014 – Today, at the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show, Hyundai Blue Link has been named a finalist by the Engadget editorial staff for the 2014 Best of Consumer Electronics Show (CES) under the Best Automotive Electronics Product category. The Engadget editorial staff evaluated innovation, design, market appeal and functionality of all the automotive products at CES to select the four finalists. At this time, Engadget readers may vote for their nomination of People's Choice by choosing their favorite product from the list of finalists.

“It's a breakthrough year in connected car technology and the new Blue Link cloud platform really is allowing Hyundai owners to connect with their car in innovative ways," said Barry Ratzlaff, executive director, Customer Connect and Service Business Development, Hyundai Motor America. “Blue Link is changing the Hyundai ownership experience in amazing ways and we're honored that the editors of Engadget have recognized that by naming it a finalist at CES this year."

Blue Link Enhancements

Destination Search powered by Google – users will be able to take advantage of Google’s powerful destination search via the Blue Link button (voice recognition) and navigation display, or through myhyundai.com and the Blue Link mobile app to send a destination to their car Remote Start – now includes an engine timer (1­10 min.), remote stop, remote climate control and remote defroster Automatic Collision Notification (ACN) and SOS Emergency Assistance –includes user­selected emergency contacts notification via SMS and e­mail

ASSURANCE CONNECTED CARE SERVICE

Assurance Connected Care makes Hyundai the only non­premium automaker to offer a complete package of complimentary safety and car care services to its owners. Assurance Connected Care is a suite of safety and car care features providing Hyundai owners with free proactive services including automatic collision notification, SOS emergency assistance, enhanced roadside assistance, monthly vehicle diagnostics reports and maintenance alerts. Assurance Connected Care makes Hyundai the first manufacturer to include this degree of built­in safety and car care services standard for three years. The service is fully transferable to subsequent owners within three years of the vehicle’s date of first use.

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Costa Mesa, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 820 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5­ year/60,000­mile fully transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai’s 10­year/100,000­mile powertrain limited warranty, and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. Hyundai Assurance includes Assurance Connected Care that provides owners of Hyundai models equipped with the Hyundai Blue Link telematics system with proactive safety and car care services, complimentary for three years. These services include Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostic Alert, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and in­vehicle service scheduling.

For more details on Hyundai Assurance, please visit www.HyundaiAssurance.com

Please visit our media website at www.hyundainews.com and our blog at www.hyundailikesunday.com

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### Hyundai Motor America 10550 Talbert Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 MEDIA WEBSITE: HyundaiNews.com CORPORATE WEBSITE: HyundaiUSA.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

HYUNDAI'S BLUE LINK NAMED ENGADGET FINALIST FOR 2014 BEST OF CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW

Miles Johnson Senior Manager, Quality, Service and Technology (714) 366­1048 [email protected]

ID: 40253

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2014 – Today, at the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show, Hyundai Blue Link has been named a finalist by the Engadget editorial staff for the 2014 Best of Consumer Electronics Show (CES) under the Best Automotive Electronics Product category. The Engadget editorial staff evaluated innovation, design, market appeal and functionality of all the automotive products at CES to select the four finalists. At this time, Engadget readers may vote for their nomination of People's Choice by choosing their favorite product from the list of finalists.

“It's a breakthrough year in connected car technology and the new Blue Link cloud platform really is allowing Hyundai owners to connect with their car in innovative ways," said Barry Ratzlaff, executive director, Customer Connect and Service Business Development, Hyundai Motor America. “Blue Link is changing the Hyundai ownership experience in amazing ways and we're honored that the editors of Engadget have recognized that by naming it a finalist at CES this year."

Blue Link Enhancements

Destination Search powered by Google – users will be able to take advantage of Google’s powerful destination search via the Blue Link button (voice recognition) and navigation display, or through myhyundai.com and the Blue Link mobile app to send a destination to their car Remote Start – now includes an engine timer (1­10 min.), remote stop, remote climate control and remote defroster Automatic Collision Notification (ACN) and SOS Emergency Assistance –includes user­selected emergency contacts notification via SMS and e­mail

ASSURANCE CONNECTED CARE SERVICE

Assurance Connected Care makes Hyundai the only non­premium automaker to offer a complete package of complimentary safety and car care services to its owners. Assurance Connected Care is a suite of safety and car care features providing Hyundai owners with free proactive services including automatic collision notification, SOS emergency assistance, enhanced roadside assistance, monthly vehicle diagnostics reports and maintenance alerts. Assurance Connected Care makes Hyundai the first manufacturer to include this degree of built­in safety and car care services standard for three years. The service is fully transferable to subsequent owners within three years of the vehicle’s date of first use.

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Costa Mesa, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 820 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5­ year/60,000­mile fully transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai’s 10­year/100,000­mile powertrain limited warranty, and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. Hyundai Assurance includes Assurance Connected Care that provides owners of Hyundai models equipped with the Hyundai Blue Link telematics system with proactive safety and car care services, complimentary for three years. These services include Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostic Alert, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and in­vehicle service scheduling.

For more details on Hyundai Assurance, please visit www.HyundaiAssurance.com

Please visit our media website at www.hyundainews.com and our blog at www.hyundailikesunday.com

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