How Hyundai Motor Group is driving U.S. jobs, innovation and more
While companies race to expand U.S. manufacturing, one automaker has been building here for more than 40 years — creating jobs, driving innovation and strengthening communities.
Why it's important: Hyundai Motor Group (HMG), which includes Hyundai, Kia and other affiliates, is investing more than $20.5 billion in America across industries, including mobility, parts, construction and emerging technologies.
It's also created more than 570,000 jobs nationwide. That's more than the population of Baltimore.
In 2024, more than 700,000 HMG vehicle
s were made in America, further supporting the U.S. economy.
🚗 Hyundai Motor Group's latest groundbreaking investment
HMG's newest and biggest investment — the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) — involves a $7.59 billion investment and is set to create 8,500 new jobs.
The state-of-the-art facility in Bryan County, Georgia, is HMG's first dedicated electric vehicle (EV)and hybrid mass-production plant.
Up to 300,000 vehicles are expected to be produced annually at the Metaplant.
The first vehicle that rolled off the line: the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5, an award-winning all-electric SUV.
More info: The Metaplant is an intelligent smart manufacturing facility, where AI and data-driven insights optimize every stage of production. Robots assist workers, creating a safer and more efficient environment.
HMGMA is also leading the way in sustainable transportation with Hyundai XCIENT hydrogen fuel-cell trucks. These zero-emissions heavy-duty trucks transport vehicle parts from suppliers to the Metaplant.
👷 Empowering America's workforce
HMGMA has already hired more than 1,000 full-time employees, known as "Meta Pros" — a name that reflects their essential role in transforming mobility and manufacturing.
How it's done: To prepare workers for the smart manufacturing facility, HMGMA has partnered with four local technical colleges to offer student training programs.
The Metaplant has also broken ground on the Hyundai Mobility Training Center of Georgia. The facility, opening in late 2025, will be operated by Georgia Quick Start and provide free training for employees.
Meet Meta Pro Tucker Copeland. The 20-year-old from Lyons, Georgia, graduated high school in 2022 and now works at HMGMA.
"There's plenty of opportunity for growth," he says. "When you step foot in here, it's going to blow your mind. If you stick with it, you'll do great. This is the future."
🤝 Contributing to the community
In addition to manufacturing, HMG is also giving back to Americans and their communities.
An example: Hyundai Hope On Wheels is one of the largest nonprofit funders of pediatric cancer research in the U.S. with a lifetime total donation of $250 million since 1998.
The takeaway: Hyundai Motor Group isn't just building cars — it's building its future here in America. With a four-decade legacy in U.S. manufacturing, HMG is driving innovation, economic growth and community.
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