National Press Release

CHICAGO, July 1 /PRNewswire/ --

    What     As we head into the July 4th holiday weekend, one of the
             busiest travel weeks of the summer, Hyundai is inviting the
             public to purchase gas at $1.49 per gallon between Noon - 2
             p.m. local time at the Atlas Oil Company's BP gas station in
             Chicago (Hickory Hills), IL.

    Why      With gas prices pushing $3 per gallon during peak summer travel
             months, Hyundai is introducing Hyundai Assurance Gas Lock, a
             program that guarantees consumers a year's worth of gas at
             $1.49 per gallon on most Hyundai models leased or purchased
             between July 1 and August 31, 2009.

             Hyundai is debuting the Hyundai Assurance Gas Lock program with
             the $1.49 Hyundai Fuel Fill Up event, a one-day promotion in
             the country's three largest cities (Los Angeles, Chicago and
             New York) where the general public can purchase gas at $1.49
             per gallon between Noon - 2 p.m. local time.

    Who      Chicago event attendees will include:
             -- Brian O'Malley - General Manager, Hyundai Central Region

    When     Wednesday, July 1
             Noon - 2 p.m. CDT

    Where    Atlas Oil Company's BP Gas Station
             7933 95th Street
             Hickory Hills, IL 60457

             About Atlas Oil Company
             Atlas Oil Company is a premier national fuel distributor and
             fuel supply management provider. With operations 24/7/365,
             Atlas Oil Company meets the fuel distribution and service needs
             of businesses, governments, and 375+ gasoline service stations
             in 19 states and Ontario, Canada.

             Atlas Oil Company, headquartered in Taylor, Michigan has
             operational centers in Indiana, Texas, and Ohio and was named a
             "Top Workplace" for 2008 by the Detroit Free Press.

             For more information regarding Atlas Oil Company, please contact
             Kelly Kroll at 313-662-3580, kkroll@atlasoil.com, or visit
             www.AtlasOil.com

    Visuals  -- General public taking advantage of this great cost-saving
                offer
             -- Interviews with Hyundai executives and consumers
                                                                              

SOURCE Hyundai Motor America