Hyundai Motor UK Celebrates Excellence With Dealer Of The Year Awards 2024

Published: Thursday, July 4, 2024, 15:03 [IST]

Hyundai Motor UK has announced the winners of the 2024 Hyundai Global Dealer of the Year Awards, celebrating four UK retailers. The awards assess customer satisfaction, brand representation, commercial performance, and more to highlight exemplary performance globally.

Sharing the prestigious Hyundai Global Dealer of the Year 2024 (United Kingdom) title were Read Hyundai Boston and Paul Rigby Hyundai Bromsgrove. Richmond Hyundai Guildford earned the "Rising Star" of 2024 in Europe Region award for leadership in sales volume, growth, and market share.

Devonshire Motors Hyundai Barnstaple was awarded "EV Frontier" of 2024 in Europe Region. This accolade celebrates leadership in electric vehicle retail sales volume, growth, and market share. These awards reflect Hyundai’s commitment to recognising outstanding performance within its network.

Ashley Andrew, President of Hyundai & Genesis UK, stated: "The Hyundai Global Dealer of the Year Awards highlights not only the achievements of retailers within the extensive UK network but also their performance on a global scale. We’re pleased to see our retailers recognised in the awards, and their hard work celebrated by Hyundai Motor Company."

Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company operates in over 200 countries with more than 120,000 employees. The company focuses on tackling real-world mobility challenges and is transforming into a Smart Mobility Solution Provider. Investments in advanced technologies like robotics and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) are part of this transformation.

Hyundai aims for a sustainable future by introducing zero-emission vehicles equipped with industry-leading hydrogen fuel cell and EV technologies. More information about Hyundai Motor and its products can be found at worldwide.hyundai.com or globalpr.hyundai.com.

European Market Performance

Hyundai Motor Europe HQ was established in 2000 with its main office in Offenbach, Germany. It oversees vehicle sales across 47 European countries through 2,279 sales outlets. In the first three quarters of 2023, it held a 4.2% market share. Over 70% of vehicles sold in Europe are engineered, tested, and built locally.

In Q3 2023, around 16.1% of Hyundai cars sold in Europe were zero-tailpipe-emission vehicles (BEVs and FCEVs). This includes World Car of the Year winners IONIQ 5 (2022) and IONIQ 6 (2023), making Hyundai a leading manufacturer in zero-emission vehicle sales.

UK Market Achievements

Hyundai has been selling vehicles in the UK since 1982 with its headquarters based in Leatherhead, Surrey. As of February 2024, it boasts one of the youngest product ranges among manufacturers. The range includes fully electric models like IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, KONA Electric, and second-generation fuel cell electric vehicle NEXO.

The company also offers advanced hybrid and plug-in hybrid models such as Tucson and Santa Fe. All new passenger cars come with a Five Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty package that includes roadside assistance and vehicle health checks.

In 2023, Hyundai Motor UK's sales grew by 8.3%, reaching 87,100 vehicles sold by February 2024. The TUCSON model led this surge as both the best-selling Hyundai model and the second best-selling hybrid in the UK.

TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid saw an impressive year-on-year increase of 88%, selling 6,073 units during 2023. Further information about Hyundai and its products is available at www.hyundai.co.uk.

The recognition received by these UK retailers underscores their exceptional performance within both local and global contexts.