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The Paddon Rallysport Group Hyundai EV Rally Car Project
20 August, 2019
Early in 2018, Hayden Paddon spent some time thinking about what he wanted to do with Paddon Rallysport Group (PRG) as a team. What was the team’s future? It would always involve rallying, but would the focus be domestic or international?
Hyundai Motor’s Sonata Hybrid makes global debut
23 July, 2019
Hyundai Motor launched Sonata Hybrid equipped with world’s first Active Shift Control (ASC) technology and solar roof system.
Kona Electric sweeps automotive category at 2019 Good Design Awards
21 July, 2019
The Hyundai Kona Electric has earned top honours at the 2019 Good Design Awards, securing the overall award in the Automotive and Transport product category.
First to sell over 100 new 100% electric vehicles in a month
11 July, 2019
The team at Hyundai New Zealand is celebrating a record high of new EV sales in June, selling 105 out of 207 registered passenger 100% electric vehicles in the country. The company is the first car manufacturer to crack sales of over 100 new fully electric vehicles in a month in New Zealand.
New Zealand Golf drive forward with Hyundai New Zealand
11 July, 2019
Today New Zealand Golf has announced a new partnership with Hyundai New Zealand as they extend their commitment to grow the love of golf around the country.
Paddon ready for WRC return in Finland
03 July, 2019
New Zealand rally star Hayden Paddon returns to the top level of world rallying with the announcement that he will drive the third M-Sport Fiesta WRC car at Rally Finland in August.
Hyundai Motor Group Unveils World First CVVD Engine Technology
03 July, 2019
Hyundai Motor Group has developed the world’s first Continuously Variable Valve Duration (CVVD) technology to feature in future Hyundai vehicles.
Paddon and Gray dominate Rally of South Canterbury
24 June, 2019
Hyundai rally driver Hayden Paddon paid credit to the Paddon Rallysport crew after he and co-driver Samantha Gray dominated the Rally of South Canterbury with twelve wins on twelve special stages.
Paddon going all out at South Canterbury
20 June, 2019
Hyundai rally driver Hayden Paddon will be going all out at this Saturday’s one-day South Canterbury Rally with Samantha Gray, another Timaru local, back in the co-driver’s seat of the Hyundai i20 AP4.
Hyundai New Zealand introduce sporty i30 N-Line variant
30 June, 2019
Building on the much-loved appeal of the existing model, the sporty new i30 N-Line brings an edgier look to the i30 model range.
Hyundai Motor Group Develops World’s First Performance Control for Commercial EVs with Weight Estimation
04 June, 2019
Hyundai Motor Group revealed a system that estimates the gross vehicle weight of a light duty commercial electric vehicle and optimizes performance accordingly.
Paddon launches ‘Driven’ documentary series
17 May, 2019
Paddon launches ‘Driven’ documentary series Kiwi rally star Hayden Paddon has launched a behind-the-scenes documentary series about his New Zealand-based rally team Paddon Rallysport.
Paddon tick boxes at Whangarei Rally
17 May, 2019
Hayden Paddon has ticked off his key goals at the 3-5 May running of the International Rally of Whangarei – the outright rally win, maximum points towards the Pacific Cup component of the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship, and new stage records on more than 80% of the rally’s special stages.
Paddon and Kennard dominate Otago Rally
15 April, 2019
Hayden Paddon and John Kennard have completed a near perfect two days of rallying in their Hyundai i20 AP4, winning Rally Otago outright and getting their FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship campaign off to the ideal start with maximum points.
APRC focus for Paddon and Kennard at Otago
11 April, 2019
Hayden Paddon and John Kennard, New Zealand’s most successful rally pairing, are back together for this weekend’s Rally Otago in their Hyundai i20 AP4 rally car.
Drive for Good Returns to 100th NZ Open
20 February, 2019
There are few things greater than getting a hole in one, but being able to say you got a hole in one and won a brand new Santa Fe for a great Kiwi charity, that’s in a league of its own!
Paddon Rallysport sets up new base at Highlands Motorsport Park
14 February, 2019
This year brings a new era for Paddon Rallysport as the team behind Kiwi rally star Hayden Paddon embarks on fresh plans with an international focus from their new base at Highlands Motorsport Park in Central Otago, New Zealand.
Spectacular awards season for Hyundai NZ
21 December, 2018
As the season of Car of the Year (COTY) Awards comes to an end, Hyundai New Zealand celebrate another successful year.
New look, safety and tech: Tucson Series II
16 November, 2018
Hyundai New Zealand launched the new Tucson Series II, an impressive medium-sized SUV featuring fresh interior and exterior styling, improved safety features and advanced technological innovations.
Hyundai Motor achieves top 40 best global brands position for fourth consecutive year
17 October, 2018
Hyundai Motor has been ranked among the highest valued brands in the world once again, according to the latest rankings published by global brand specialist Interbrand.