Hyundai is a South Korean company whose name means "modernity" in the native language of Korea. The company began in 1967 and currently operates a fully automated plant in Ulsan, South Korea, that produces about 1.6 million cars annually. Hyundai also operates a US plant in Montgomery, Alabama, that employs nearly 4,000 workers. The vehicles are sold in 193 countries through 5,000 dealerships and showrooms.