In his position as the Head of Research and Development, Biermann spearheaded programs like Hyundai N and the introduction of cars like the Kia Stinger, the i30N, and the Genesis brand. Now he'll continue with the brand as an executive technical advisor from his home in Europe.
Hyundai just won Top Gear's Manufacturer of the Year award, and it's not stopping to appreciate the victory. Instead, it's going after VW and Honda with the 276-horsepower $32,000 Elantra N.