Mrs. America to Grace Chicago Auto Show

    Hyundai Hosts Kristi Leigh Phillips During Women's Day on Feb. 18

  Who:    Kristi Leigh Phillips, the reigning 2003 Mrs. America

  What:   Hyundai will be hosting Mrs. America at its booth where she'll
          sign picture cards and pose for photographs with show patrons, in
          commemoration of Women's Day at the Chicago Auto Show.

  Why:    Kristi Leigh Phillips will be at the auto show in support of its
          two themes -- the increased role women play in the auto industry
          and the importance of corporate responsibility among automakers.

          A motivational speaker and youth pastor, Phillips is the mother of
          a two-year-old daughter.  She is involved in local "Teen Challenge
          Outreach" and "Feed the Homeless" programs in her native Alabama.
          As Mrs. America, Phillips has taken up the fight against pediatric
          cancer.  She lauds the work being done at Chicago Children's
          Memorial Hospital, which receives generous donations from Hyundai
          and Charity Night at the Chicago Auto Show.

          Born and raised in Montgomery, Ala., Phillips is moving
          permanently to the Chicago area with her family.  She also is a
          proud owner of a Hyundai Santa Fe sport utility vehicle.

  Where:  Hyundai's booth, at the center of the show floor in
          McCormick Place

  When:   Tuesday, February 18, 2003 from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

More Info: To schedule an interview, CONTACT: Curt McAllister of Hyundai Motor America-Midwest, at +1-248-362-4200 or +1-248-875-4204 - cell phone.

PRNewswire -- Feb. 17