Hyundai logo tweaked amidst Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

KUALA LUMPUR: Did you know that the Hyundai logo isn’t just a stylish rendition of the letter ‘H,’ but it mimics two individuals shaking hands? Well, according to the Japanese automaker, its logo depicts two people reaching over, one signifying the company itself and the other the customer. Well, whoever came up with is really smart and knew how to incorporate the gesture in the now-famous logo.

However, in the current scenario where a simple handshake could lead to the transmission of the deadly virus, Hyundai decided to tweak its logo and promote social distancing. So, now instead of a handshake, the logo shows two people giving each other an elbow bump.

With no direct hand contact, this small bit teaches us an alternative way to greet one another with the chance of catching the disease actually minimizing. It might look like a playful redesign, but Hyundai’s act of temporarily changing its logo could be learning and important life-saving lesson for many. In the past, many automakers like Audi, BMW, and Volkswagen also tweaked their logos to preach social distancing.

At a time when the whole world is fighting against coronavirus, getting to see carmakers tweaking their logos to promote social distancing is very motivating. Also, automakers around the globe are contributing to the fight by manufacturing ventilators, face masks, gloves, and other essential medical supplies for healthcare front liners and doctors.

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