Hyundai Getz and i30 Triumph in NRMA Cost of Ownership Awards
Jan 27, 2009
In comparing private vehicle whole of life costs, NRMA Motoring & Services has announced that Hyundai Motor Company's Getz S and i30 SX CRDi turbo Diesel models are the most cost effective vehicles to own and operate within their categories. ... Continue reading
Hyundai's Global Sales Rise 6.8 percent in 2008
Jan 26, 2009
Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea's largest automaker, saw sales rise 6.8 percent year-over-year to 2,796,370 units (domestic factories: 1,668,745 units, overseas plants 1,127,625 units) spurred by new products and efforts to diversify sales outside of North America and the European Union. ... Continue reading
Dunlop Tires Help Hyundai Genesis Roll to Top Car Award
Jan 15, 2009
AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 14 -- Dunlop Tires proudly claims original equipment fitments on some of the premier automobiles in the world, and that credibility was enhanced with this week's selection of the 2009 Hyundai Genesis as the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) Car of the Year. Dunlop supplies the SP Sport 50 ... Continue reading
Hyundai Genesis Named Car of the Year by On Wheels Media at the 13th Annual Urban Wheel Awards
Jan 14, 2009
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 14 -- On Wheels Media, Inc. - publisher of African Americans On Wheels, Asians On Wheels, and Latinos On Wheels - named the Hyundai Genesis Car of the Year at the 2009 Urban Wheel Awards. The prestigious award, presented during the North American International Auto Show held at the Detroit ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show: Hyundai Genesis Named 2009 North American Car of the Year - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 11, 2009
Hyundai takes home its first North American Car of the Year honor DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- After months of expert test-drives, critical acclaim and independent awards, the Hyundai Genesis took top honors in the most exclusive award in North America when it was named 2009 North American Car of the Year. A jury of 50 independ ... Continue reading
Hyundai Genesis Outscores Competitors, Becomes Consumer Reports' Top-Rated 'Upscale Sedan'
Jan 5, 2009
Genesis narrowly outpoints Lexus ES 350 to take top spot YONKERS, N.Y., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Hyundai Genesis outscored four competitors to become Consumer Reports top-rated vehicle in the competitive "Upscale Sedan" category. The Genesis, which achieved an "Excellent" overall road test score, now outra ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports December and Full-Year 2008 Sales
Jan 5, 2009
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 5 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 401,742 for 2008, a decline of 14 percent over 2007. "While 2008 was a tough year, we are encouraged that Hyundai was once again able to outperform the general market and increase our market share in the midst of unprecedented market cond ... Continue reading
Hyundai Marks the 10-Year Anniversary of America's Best Warranty With Hyundai Assurance Program
Jan 3, 2009
Hyundai Assurance Program Provides New Car Buyers Who Lose Their Income Protection Against Negative Equity and Credit Rating Concerns (1) FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 2 -- Hyundai Motor America announced today an unprecedented program to protect consumers in this uncertain economic environment. Beginning today, Hyunda ... Continue reading
Hyundai i20 - Save When You Buy, Save When You Sell!
Dec 29, 2008
The new Hyundai i20's great value prices, exceptional quality and industry-leading warranty don't just make it attractive to new car buyers. According to industry experts they will also make it popular as a used car choice in the future - and that means it holds its value. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Announces Pricing for Fuel-Efficient Elantra Touring
Dec 23, 2008
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 23 -- Hyundai Motor America has announced prices for its Elantra Touring five-door compact, starting at $18,495 for a very well-equipped entry-level model and $19,995 for one featuring a Premium-Sport package. The all-new 2009 Elantra Touring is a sportier, more functional variant of Hyund ... Continue reading
Socceroo Luke Wilkshire Comes Home to Hyundai
Dec 23, 2008
Hyundai Motor Company is a proud supporter of football worldwide and in Australia Hyundai supports the Qantas Socceroos and the Hyundai A-League. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Reveals New Fuel-Efficient Six-Speed Auto
Dec 23, 2008
To help meet its goals of improving fuel efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions, Hyundai has completed the development of an all-new six-speed automatic transaxle that will boost fuel economy by more than 12.2 percent. ... Continue reading
2009 Hyundai Elantra Named "Best Compact For The Money" By U.S. News and World Report
Dec 19, 2008
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., December 19, 2008; The affordable 2009 Hyundai Elantra, with unsurpassed standard safety in the compact segment, was named âBest Compact Car for the Moneyâ by U.S. News and World Report. The âBest Car for the Moneyâ awards are designed to help customers find the best car val ... Continue reading
Hyundai Genesis A Finalist For North American Car Of The Year
Dec 19, 2008
When Hyundai introduced the all-new Genesis at the 2008 North American International Auto Show, it promised to shatter automobile paradigms by offering a sedan with capabilities and features comparable to the world’s leading premium sports sedans. That claim was underscored today when the North American Car of th ... Continue reading
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