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Hyundai's interactive display at this year's Chicago Auto Show was one of their best to date, and to honor the automaker for their efforts, the Word of Mouth Marketing Association named Hyundai the winner of their Most Socially-Engaging Exhibit award. With an ongoing commitment to social media and the digital world, Hyundai has been able to connect with fans on new levels. The brand continues to push the envelope when it comes to social media interaction and focus on innovation.

As the world continues to evolve over time, more and more buyers are developing new demands. With each generation that arises, lifestyle changes are made and many companies have to grow in order to fulfill a new need. Due to the growing number of Millennials purchasing cars today, Hyundai has taken it upon themselves to create a new car that better suits their free-spirited, urban lifestyle.

The seventh-generation 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid was recently unveiled at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, boasting new exterior styling that enhances its overall appearance and separates it from other models in the Sonata lineup. Tweaks to its front and rear fascias have improved its performance and additional changes made to the model have led to a 10-percent increase in fuel economy. Slated to arrive at Vandergriff Hyundai during the summer, the incoming 2016 Sonata Hybrid will be a perfect addition to the Sonata roster.

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.