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This year's International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas provided a platform for automotive brands across the nation to showcase some of their latest and greatest technologies, and out of all the gadgets shown at the convention, one of the highlights was Hyundai's brand-new Blue Link smartwatch app. Giving Hyundai owners the ability to start their cars with just the press of a button, the app left attendees captivated and critics impressed.

The brand-new 2015 Hyundai Sonata has been honored by none other than Edmunds.com, who has named the sedan a Top Rated Vehicle. Due to its range of high-quality features, safety functions and efficient powertrains, the Sonata was an easy choice for the notable title.

Hyundai has been proudly named a 2015 Military Friendly Employer by veteran-owned company Victory Media, Inc. The automotive brand was recognized by the firm for actively hiring veterans throughout their corporate offices and dealerships across the country. Over 1,000 former military members are currently employed by Hyundai in North America and that number is only expected to grow in the future.

The highly luxurious Hyundai Equus has been honored with a Motorist Choice Award from Automotive research firms IntelliChoice and AutoPacific. This year marks the third time Hyundai's flagship model has earned a Motorist Choice Award and been named a Popular Luxury Lifestyle Vehicle. The Equus' win can be contributed to its satisfied customers, who provided positive feedback in AutoPacific's new vehicle satisfaction survey.

The 2014 SEMA show in Las Vegas is just weeks away and Hyundai has been busy gearing up to present attendees with an incredible reveal they won't forget: a 708-horsepower flex-fuel Sonata! Created through a partnership with Bisimoto Engineering, the powered up 2015 Sonata is a Hyundai-lovers dream. With outstanding reliability and extensive capabilities, the model is sure to turn heads when it's revealed at the SEMA press conference on Nov. 4 and we can't wait to see the finished product!

Actor Paul Rudd has been announced as the official narrative voice of Hyundai's national advertising. Known for his versatility, Rudd was considered the perfect person for the job due to his ability to be witty, serious and informative, which falls in line with Hyundai's branding approach and efforts to appeal to a new generation of buyers.

We are proud to announce that Hyundai's very own driver, Rhys Millen, took first place in a recent Global Rallycross Championship race in Daytona, Fla. The longest of all the races in the GRC series, the Daytona course was a rigorous one, but that didn't stop Millen from coming out on top in the semifinal, which led to a pole position in the final.

Vincentric recently handed out their 2014 Best CPO Value in America awards and we are excited to announce that two Hyundai models received recognition for their CPO value: the Veloster and Santa Fe. The former rose to the top of the subcompact segment and the latter edged out the competition in the mid-size crossover category. Their overall reliability and affordability made them top choices for the awards, putting Hyundai on the map for their incredible CPO program.

Beautifully designed and well-crafted, the 2015 Hyundai Sonata maintains the utmost quality and features a strong assortment of safety features that benefit new and veteran drivers. The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety recently awarded the midsize sedan its highest grade, a Top Safety Pick+ rating, validating its standard safety efforts along with its optional high-tech features.

Hyundai has recently announced that have entered a brand-new five-year sponsorship with the Texas Rangers, which will run until the end of the 2018 baseball season. The newly developed partnership will give the automotive brand a chance to reach out to new fans across the sports world and expand their exposure, contributing to their overall success in the industry.