Hyundai Sonata and Genesis win AUTOPACIFIC 2009 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards
May 21, 2009
Hyundai owners in North America placed the Sonata and Genesis at the top of their classes in AutoPacific's 2009 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA) research. Both models won in highly competitive segments. The Sonata was the highest ranked Premium Mid-Size Car, beating out the segment-defining Honda Accord and Toyota Cam ... Continue reading
Strathclyde Police Take On Two I800s
May 15, 2009
Scotland's largest police force, Strathclyde Police has recently taken delivery of two Hyundai i800s, finished in full police livery. ... Continue reading
Extra Special- The Hyundai i10 and i30 ES
May 11, 2009
The Hyundai i10 and i30 already offer exceptional style and value. But now they have got Extra Special with the addition of the ES edition. These limited editions are based on the entry level cars in the ranges, but have extra style, more luxury and even more money off for customers wanting to make the most of the scra ... Continue reading
Hyundai Genesis Sedan Named a "Best New Model" in Kiplinger's Personal Finance.
May 11, 2009
Hyundai's luxury flagship Genesis sedan recently was named a "Best New Model" in the Sedans $30,000 - $45,000 category by Kiplinger's Personal Finance. The magazine named the top new models in 11 categories and Genesis sedan topped competitors such as the Acura TL, Audi A4 and Nissan Maxima to earn the distinction. ... Continue reading
2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Review
May 10, 2009
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Can an automaker come back from the dead? This is not a rhetorical question, as some of the biggest names in the industry are currently up against the wall. They could learn a lesson or three from Hyundai. When Hyundais were first imported here from Kor ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports April 2009 Sales
May 1, 2009
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 33,952 vehicles in April, a 14 percent decline versus April 2008, in an industry expected to be down more than 30 percent. "We had strong sales of our Accent and Alabama-built Sonata, up 26 and 7 percent, respectively, and the best sales m ... Continue reading
Hyundai Orders Up 400 Percent in Week After Scrappage
Apr 30, 2009
Industry experts who are wondering what effect scrappage will have on car sales might want to use Hyundai as a barometer. In the first week after the announcement, enquiries at the company's dealerships are up 400 percent, with buyers clamouring to make sure they can secure cars before stocks - or the government money ... Continue reading
Hyundai Integrates its Models With Key Television Shows
Apr 29, 2009
Hyundai's Santa Fe mid size SUV is playing a key role as a Mobile Response Unit (MRU) in Australia's favourite medical drama 'All Saints' on Network 7. The newly formed MRU is made up of the Santa Fe and a helicopter that will see exciting stories unfold in the new series. Art imitates life across the Tasman, where the ... Continue reading
Hyundai Appoints New Dealer In Gloucester
Apr 28, 2009
Situated in a superb location next to the famous Kingsholm Stadium, home of the Gloucester Rugby Team, this latest addition to Hyundai's nationwide dealer network will provide the Gloucestershire area. ... Continue reading
Preview of Hyundai's Crown Jewel: 2011 Equus
Apr 24, 2009
By Marty Bernstein, AIADA Contributing Editor The New York Auto Show was marked by the introduction of 33 new vehicles, but for many the most interesting and potentially exciting was the Hyundai Equus. First introduced in Seoul last month with little media fanfare, Hyundaiâs newest luxury vehicle received a simila ... Continue reading
NADAguides.com Names All-New 2009 Hyundai Genesis 'Car of the Month' for April
Apr 17, 2009
- Genesis Represents the Next Generation of Luxury Cars - ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., April 17 -- NADAguides.com, the leading provider of pricing information and market research for cars, classics, RVs, motorcycles and boats, announced today it has selected the all-new 2009 Hyundai Genesis as the NADAguides.com "Car of the ... Continue reading
Apr 16, 2009
For the second year running the Hyundai i30 has been a winner at the prestigious What Car? Awards in the U.K. ... Continue reading
Smaller Foreign Brands Making Inroads in U.S. Market
Apr 15, 2009
Washington DC April 15, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that even though the U.S. automotive industry is experiencing its worst slump in decades â with sales of new vehicles down 38 percent, compared to the same three-month period in 2008 â the Detroit Free Press is reporting that Smart, Subaru, Hyundai, ... Continue reading
Fleet Sales Boost Hyundai, Kia in U.S.
Apr 13, 2009
Hyundai and Kia were among the few brands that eked out small U.S. sales increases in the first quarter, but they did it in large part by ramping up deliveries to rental fleets. According to Automotive News, the Korean sister brands have boosted U.S. market share in 2009 by maintaining last year's sales. Hyundai's shar ... Continue reading
Private Buyers Keep Hyundai Sales High
Apr 10, 2009
Hyundai once again has figures to be proud of. Sales data for the first quarter of 2009 has just been released, and shows that both the month end and 2009 total figures were positive for the Korean giant, particularly in comparison with the rest of the market. Hyundai was down a mere 1.85% on last year - a highly succe ... Continue reading
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