Core Insights - Hyundai has won two Favorite Vehicle awards from the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) for the 2026 IONIQ 9 as the Favorite Plug-in EV and the 2026 Palisade as the Favorite Family Vehicle, making it the automaker with the most awards from MAMA [1][2]. Group 1: Awards and Recognition - The 2026 IONIQ 9 and 2026 Palisade were recognized for their versatility and space, appealing to consumers with different powertrain configurations including ICE, Hybrid, and EV [2]. - Approximately 25 new vehicle models were evaluated during the Fall Fest, with over 30 automotive journalists participating in the voting process [2]. Group 2: Future Competitions - The next voting round will select one vehicle per category from both the Spring Rally and Fall Fest, with winners announced on December 4 at the MAMA Holiday Party [3]. - These winners will compete for MAMA's 'Favorite Vehicle of 2025' award, to be revealed at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2026 [3]. Group 3: Industry Impact - Hyundai Motor America contributes $20.1 billion annually and supports 190,000 jobs in the U.S. economy through its operations, including its North American headquarters and manufacturing facilities [5].

Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation ANAHEIM, Calif., Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --Â Hyundai Motor America has teamed up with UCI Health, one of California's largest academic health systems, to advance child passenger safety across Orange County. Through Hyundai Hope, the corporate social responsibility initiative, Hyundai donated $25,000 to UCI Health in support of its Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Car Seat Safety Program. This new philanthropic collaboration kicked off with a car seat safety ...

Core Points - Hyundai Hope, the corporate social responsibility initiative of Hyundai Motor America, donated $25,000 to Texas Children's Center for Childhood Injury Prevention to enhance child passenger safety education and services in Greater Houston [1][5][4] - The donation will support complimentary safety seat inspections and installations, expanding existing programs that work with hospital partners nationwide [1][4] - Hyundai emphasizes customer safety beyond vehicle manufacturing, aiming to increase awareness of child and road user safety through partnerships with medical institutions [2][4] Company Initiatives - The funding will allow Texas Children's to provide access to certified child passenger safety technicians and host more free car seat checks, benefiting hundreds of families [4] - The Child Passenger Safety Program operates over 20 inspection stations, trains nearly 50 technicians annually, and distributes over 1,000 car seats to families in need [4] - Hyundai's initiative strengthens outreach to underserved communities and supports children with special healthcare needs [4] Industry Impact - Studies indicate that safety seats significantly reduce child passenger injuries, with the NHTSA estimating a 71% lower fatality risk for infants and 54% for toddlers [2] - New federal standards enhance car seat usability and protection, while educational efforts aim to increase community awareness [2] - Hyundai's contributions align with its broader commitment to societal wellbeing and safety [5][6]