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When you test drive a new Hyundai at City World Hyundai, chances are you’re experiencing more than just a fresh coat of paint or a clever new infotainment system. Underneath the stylish sheetmetal, there's a secret weapon Hyundai has been quietly perfecting since 2017. It’s called the ‘K’ platform series and is the foundation of Hyundai and Kia’s modern transformation.

Let’s set the scene: March 2020. Auto shows are being sidelined, the world is going digital, and Hyundai isn’t waiting around to make a statement. Instead of rolling out a velvet rope in Geneva, they rolled out pixels and press kits. And just like that, on March 3, 2020, the world got its first proper look at the Hyundai Prophecy concept — not in a convention center, but on the internet.

The Ioniq 5 or the NEXO might come to mind when you think of Hyundai today. But before those headlines, before the showroom-ready fuel cell SUVs, the prototype Tucson FCEV was quietly paving the way. What made it possible? Not just cutting-edge engineering from Hyundai, but key partnerships that flew under the radar, like Dynetek’s role in high-pressure hydrogen storage.

When Hyundai unveiled the Tucson Fuel Cell in 2013, it made headlines for all the right reasons. This was not just another electric vehicle. It was a hydrogen-powered crossover that looked and drove like a regular SUV but quietly emitted only water vapor. What the headlines didn’t always say, though, was that Hyundai didn’t go it alone. Behind the scenes was UTC Power, a company that brought decades of aerospace and industrial fuel cell experience to the table.

At first glance, the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell looks like any other compact SUV. But underneath its clean exterior lies a powertrain that is anything but ordinary. When Hyundai introduced this hydrogen-powered crossover in 2013, it became one of the first fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) available to the public. An ambitious move brought hydrogen from lab experiments to lease deals.

In a world dominated by ever-larger crossovers and tech-laden trucks, it's easy to overlook the humble subcompact. But rewind to 2008 and you’ll find Hyundai sharpening its pencil with the Accent, giving it a notable facelift that helped redefine how Americans saw budget-friendly hatchbacks and sedans.

If you’ve ever driven a Hyundai Accent in its early days, you probably remember a few things: it was small, it was affordable, and it got the job done. Not much more, not much less. But Hyundai has never been a brand to stand still. And now, the Accent is staging a quiet comeback, this time reimagined as a small family hatchback with real purpose and personality.

It’s easy to take Hyundai for granted these days. Hyundai has carved out serious space in the U.S. market with class-leading warranties, striking designs, and a growing fleet of electric vehicles. But if you rewind to the late 1980s, Hyundai was not a household name. It was a longshot.

Back in the late 1980s, Hyundai was still the underdog of the automotive world. Known mostly for compact and budget-friendly cars like the Excel, the idea of the Korean automaker launching a mid-size sedan to rival established Japanese giants might have sounded ambitious, if not flat-out crazy. But Hyundai went for it anyway.

"Built Ford Tough" isn’t just a slogan—it’s a promise. But what exactly makes Ford trucks such a top choice for drivers who crave high performance? Whether you're hauling heavy loads, heading off-road, or simply want the confidence of a powerful engine under the hood, Ford trucks deliver strength, reliability, and technology that outpace the competition.