Hyundai Motor North America is increasing its security workplace in Washington, naming trade veteran Steve Gehring its new government director of North American security laws and coverage.

He'll oversee the automaker's car security technique within the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and can work with NHTSA, the U.S. Division of Transportation and different security coverage teams and stakeholders, Hyundai mentioned in a information launch. His hiring was efficient Monday, and he stories to Brian Latouf, Hyundai Motor North America chief security officer.

"Regulatory and security issues are advanced, so we're lucky to have Steve be a part of our group to offer steerage and experience in these areas," Latouf mentioned within the launch. "Holding our clients protected is of the utmost significance, and together with his three many years of expertise and confirmed skills in car coverage and regulation, we're assured that Hyundai will proceed to be a pacesetter in transportation security."

Gehring was most not too long ago on the Affiliation of...