Hyundai Motor Company recently celebrated a significant milestone today. The company recently marked its 100 million units of global cumulative production. The achievement was accomplished in just 57 years since the company was founded – making Hyundai one of the fastest automakers in the global automotive industry.

In honor of this milestone, Hyundai Motor held a ceremony at its Ulsan Plant in Korea. As a token of the unwavering support and trust of its customers, Hyundai personally presented and delivered the 100 millionth unit (an Ioniq 5) to its new owner. The vehicle rolled off the final inspection conveyor belt at Ulsan Plant's shipping center during a special handover ceremony.

The special event also featured a celebratory display commemorating '100 million and 1', symbolizing Hyundai Motor's commitment to pushing one step further with its past accomplishments as the foundation.

“Reaching global cumulative production of 100 million vehicles is a meaningful milestone that was possible thanks to our customers around the world who have chosen and supported Hyundai Motor since the very beginning. Taking on bold challenges and being in constant pursuit of innovation has enabled us to achieve rapid growth and will empower us to take 'one step further' toward another 100 million units as a mobility game changer,” said Jaehoon Chang, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company.

The historic achievement follows the brand's continuous growth which was fueled by the launch of the premium brand Genesis, the introduction of the high-performance brand N, and the debut of EVs such as the Ioniq 5 based on the dedicated electric global modular platform (E-GMP).

“Each and every employee at Hyundai Motor has contributed to the accumulation of 100 million units through their hard work and dedication. This auspicious occasion is just the first step toward the future era of electrification that Hyundai Motor will lead,” said Dong Seock Lee, president and Head of Domestic Productions and Chief Safety Officer at Hyundai Motor Company.