The Carlton Football Club is delighted to announce the extension of the partnership with the world’s fastest growing automotive group - the Hyundai Motor Company - as a joint major sponsor of the Club for an additional three years.

Hyundai’s initial six-year partnership with Carlton commenced in Carlton’s premiership year of 1995. In 2008 the association was renewed with Hyundai becoming the joint major sponsor and both partners have enjoyed considerable growth during the last three years.

“This is a further endorsement of the faith Hyundai Motor Company has in our Club,” said Carlton CEO, Greg Swann.

“This continued sponsorship commitment helps to underpin the financial status of the Club and we are very proud to continue our association with Hyundai for a further three years.

“Hyundai’s outstanding growth and success in recent years is a credit to the organisation and we look forward to continuing to work with Hyundai and promote the brand to assist with further growth in the market.” Swann said.

Last year the Hyundai Motor Company Australia posted its best-ever annual sales since the brand was introduced to Australia back in 1986, achieving the biggest market share gain of any vehicle brand. Hyundai has recorded twenty-four consecutive months of sales growth in 2009 and 2010.

"Hyundai is already ingrained in the hearts and minds of the Carlton team, club members and supporters," said Edward Lee, CEO Hyundai Motor Company Australia. "We are delighted to continue this partnership with Carlton Football Club and their supporters, and we wish them every success for the season ahead."

Greg Swann said the Club was proud of Hyundai’s outstanding results and believes that while it is a positive reflection on the promotional support Carlton provides Australia wide, the growth in such a competitive market is a great example for Carlton.

“Hyundai’s growth is similar to the growth we are aiming to achieve as a Club and we look forward to enjoying further success in 2011 and hopefully another premiership together in the near future,” Swann added.

Hyundai is the joint major sponsor of the Carlton Football Club, the official Vehicle Sponsor of the team and the official Coach Sponsor. The Hyundai logo appears on the front of the Carlton home guernsey and on the back of the away guernsey, plus official on-field apparel worn by players and coaches during all games and training sessions.