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Hyundai motor UK gears up for Wales Rally GB

Hyundai Motor UK hands over fleet of Santa Fe and All-New Tucson
Handover took place at well-known Wales Rally GB landmark, Chirk Castle
Partnership marks Hyundai's second consecutive year as ‘Official Car Partner' of Wales Rally GB

High Wycombe, 11 November 2015 - As the ‘Official Car Partner' of this week's Wales Rally GB (12-15 November), Hyundai Motor UK has officially handed over a fleet of 30 vehicles; including the brand's new compact SUV, All-New Tucson. The handover took place at Chirk Castle, near Wrexham, North Wales - home of Saturday's family-friendly Wales Rally GB RallyFest.

The fleet will consist of 21 examples of All-New Tucson, and nine of the company's recently refreshed Santa Fe. The Wales Rally GB-decaled fleet will be used to transport key members of the organisation team and FIA dignitaries.

Tony Whitehorn, President and CEO, Hyundai Motor UK, commented: "2015 is our second year of partnership with Wales Rally GB - our role as ‘Official Car Partner' is a fantastic way of putting the Hyundai brand in front of a completely new audience. I'm sure the whole event will be a huge success; and good luck to the Hyundai WRC driver teams!"

For the duration of the rally, and in addition to the Rally GB fleet, Hyundai will be providing a hospitality unit for customers, dealers and staff -plus an interactive experiential activity, featuring a Virtual Reality Simulator, at Deeside Service Park.