Jul 24, 2009
Early Trend Could Translate to Annual Savings of 69 Million Gallons of Gas, $170 Million in Fuel Costs and More than 600,000 Metric Tons of CO2 Emissions FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 24 -- Early statistics from Hyundai Motor America on the U.S. government's Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) program, also known as "Ca ... Continue reading
Hyundai Says Record Q2 Profit With Share Gain
Jul 23, 2009
SEOUL July 23, 2009; Jong-woo Cheon writing for Reuters reported that Hyundai Motor Co is likely to struggle to replicate its record quarterly profit as the benefits from a weaker won and government stimulus fade but the popularity of its small, cheap vehicles will help it gain share in a weak global market. South Kore ... Continue reading
Jul 22, 2009
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 22 -- J.D. Power and Associates announced today that the Hyundai Genesis is the highest ranked 2009 all-new or redesigned vehicle in the inaugural Vehicle Launch Index(SM) (VLI). This result comes after the Hyundai Genesis significantly contributed to Hyundai's high marks in the J.D. Power ... Continue reading
Who's the Real Scrappage Leader?
Jul 21, 2009
Who are the real leaders of the scrappage scheme? We'll give you some clues - the company's corporate colour is blue, it has an oval logo and is a major employer in the Essex area. That's right, it's Hyundai! ... Continue reading
Hyundai Genesis Receives a J.D. Power and Associates 2009 APEAL Award
Jul 20, 2009
In the United States, J.D. Power and Associates has designated Hyundai Motor Company's Genesis as its most appealing midsize premium car in the 2009 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study. ... Continue reading
Red Bull Hyundai Genesis Coupe and Rhys Millen Set World Record to Take Pikes Peak Time Attack Title
Jul 20, 2009
World Champion Driver Rhys Millen Claims Ninth Mountain Win COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., July 19, 2009; The 87th Annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb has a new world record holder today - the Rhys Millen Racing Red Bull Hyundai Genesis Coupe. World Champion driver Rhys Millen piloted the Genesis Coupe to his ninth ov ... Continue reading
i-Mmunity for Hyundai Van and Shuttle Buyers
Jul 17, 2009
Since being released in Australia in February 2008, Hyundai Motor Company Australia's iLoad commercial van range and iMax people mover have proven to be a huge sales success; buyers enjoying comfort, style and practicality at an affordable price. ... Continue reading
Hyundai's Cash For Clunkers Comprises Seven Percent of Sales in First Week
Jul 10, 2009
Hyundai Elantra Accounts for 41 Percent of CARS Deals; Ford Tops List of Clunkers, Comprising 32 Percent of Trade-ins FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 10 -- Hyundai became the first automaker to honor the government's "Car Allowance Rebate System" (CARS) incentives on July 2 and the novel consumer incentive program, also ... Continue reading
Hyundai Launches World's First LPI Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Jul 10, 2009
Hyundai Motor Company launched its first Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), the Elantra LPI Hybrid, in the South Korean market at a press event attended by President Yang Woong-Chul, head of Hyundai's Corporate Research & Development Division, and members of the Korean and international press. ... Continue reading
ConsumerSearch.com Recognises Hyundai Sonata
Jul 9, 2009
In the U.S., Hyundai Motor Company's Sonata beat out competitors Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima (not sold in Australia) for the top spot of 'Best Budget Family Car' by ConsumerSearch.com, a web site that analyses expert and user-generated consumer product reviews and recommends the best products to purchase based on th ... Continue reading
Hyundai Offers Coupe Style For Supermini Money
Jul 8, 2009
Fancy cutting a dash at a cut price this summer? Hyundai is offering a massive £5,035 off the price of the iconic Coupe, bringing its style within the reach of supermini buyers for the first time. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Launches LPG-Electric Hybrid in South Korea
Jul 8, 2009
SEOUL, July 8, 2009; Cheon Jong-woo writing for Reuters reported that Hyundai Motor Co (005380.KS), South Korea's top carmaker, on Wednesday launched its first hybrid car in the domestic market to satisfy a growing appetite for fuel-saving vehicles and to improve the image of the company's technology. Hyundai, the worl ... Continue reading
Hyundai Picks up Ideal Vehicle Awards
Jul 7, 2009
In the U.S., automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific named Hyundai Motor Company's Genesis and Elantra '2009 Ideal Vehicles' in their respective categories. In the Aspirational Luxury Car category, the Hyundai Genesis beat out top rivals including the Audi A5 and A4, Volvo XC70 and Cadillac CTS, while the H ... Continue reading
Hyundai Records Keep Falling as Sales Keep Rising
Jul 6, 2009
Hyundai Motor Company Australia's dynamic and customer focussed Dealer network has once again achieved an outstanding sales result, producing HMCA's best ever monthly sales result; selling 7,862 vehicles and achieving a 7.6% market share. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Takes First Trade-In for the Government's 'Car Allowance Rebate System'
Jul 2, 2009
Hyundai Dealers Now Taking Eligible Trades in the 'Cash for Clunkers' Program FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 2 -- After months of debate and rounds of legislation, the wait has ended. Consumers can finally take advantage of the government's "Car Allowance Rebate System" (CARS), and Hyundai is leading the way. Katherine ... Continue reading
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