The laboratory is expected to be operational by fall of 2023 and will be supported by 160 employees. It will feature a field crash investigation lab, high voltage battery lab, forensics lab, 500m track and a vehicle dynamics area pad. The new safety test and investigations laboratory further augments Hyundai’s existing safety testing and analysis. “Ben’s extensive experience in the global automotive industry, including safety performance development and management of diverse organizations will be a benefit to the safety operation of Hyundai, Genesis and our entire North American enterprise,” said Latouf. Ben will be an important leader within the HMNA North American Safety Office (NASO).

Michajlyszyn started on Monday, May 15 and reports to Brian Latouf, global chief safety officer, Hyundai Motor Company.

He will oversee the new safety laboratory by supporting and executing all safety related test and vehicle field investigation activities for Hyundai Motor North America and Genesis Motor North America. SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Mich., /PRNewswire/ - Hyundai Motor North America has named Benjamin Michajlyszyn as the director of the safety test and investigations laboratory located in Superior Twp., Mich. Benjamin Michajlyszyn joins Hyundai Motor North America as director, safety test and investigations laboratory in Superior Twp., MI.

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