Kia Motors posts 53.2% increase in November global sales
Dec 10, 2009
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia Motors posts 53.2% increase in November global sales - 152,826 Kia vehicles sold globally in November - November sales in China, Korea, Europ ... Continue reading
Hyundai to Sell Its Luxury Flagship Sedan in U.S. Competes With Mercedes, BMW and Lexus
Aug 12, 2009
Crafted to rival Mercedes, BMW, Lexus and the world's most prestigious luxury automobiles, marking another step in Hyundai's growth as a leading brand PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., Aug. 12 -- Hyundai is shaking things up at the annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance by announcing its intention to launch its most premium luxur ... Continue reading
Hyundai Unique New Car Offer: If You Lose Job in One Year You Return Vehicle
Jan 3, 2009
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 2 -- Hyundai Motor America announced today an agreement with WALKAWAY USA, LLC to offer consumers unique financial protection in this uncertain economic environment called the "Hyundai Assurance Program." Beginning today, Hyundai will provide a private label version of WALKAWAY(R) Protecti ... Continue reading
Hyundai-Kia, Microsoft & IITA Open Automotive IT Center
Nov 3, 2008
Hyundai-Kia, Microsoft & IITA Open Automotive IT Center - Hyundai-Kia & Microsoft strengthen ties to lead global IT sector for automobiles - Mong-Koo Chung, Chairman & CEO of the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer discuss cooperation opportunities (SEOUL) November 3, 2008 - Hyundai-Kia Automot ... Continue reading
India Cranks Out Small Cars for Export
Oct 6, 2008
Washington DC October 6, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that annual passenger-car exports from India have jumped five-fold in the past five years. Industry analysts predict exports over the next three years will surge nearly 300 percent to more than half-a-million vehicles a year. According to the Wall Street Jour ... Continue reading
2009 Hyundai Genesis Preview - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 10, 2008
HYUNDAI GENESIS A New Challenger in the Premium Luxury Segment By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Hyundai (rhymes with Sunday, by the way) is all about building cars in a given segment with the quality and content of its competitors but with a lower price. Theyâve not always managed to match that qua ... Continue reading
Aug 19, 2008
Hyundai Motor Co. is nearing a decision to bring a small car sized between the Smart ForTwo and the Honda Fit to the United States â and may source it from India. Automotive News reports that the car will be the i10, a five-door hatchback produced in Chennai, India, that gets up to 56 mpg. The i10 went on sale las ... Continue reading
Hyundai To Launch Hybrid Elantra Without Government Won
Jun 18, 2008
Washington DC June 17, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Hyundai Motor Co. plans to launch a hybrid electric version of the Elantra sedan next year, but will do so on its own. Some media reports this week closely linked Korean government efforts and financial support in lithium battery research to Hyundai's hybr ... Continue reading
2008 Hyundai Veracruz Limited AWD Review
Mar 30, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Hyundai Veracruz Limited AWD When someone mentions "midsize luxury crossover", "Hyundai" is probably not the first word to come to your mind. But the Veracruz, its newest, and largest, crossover is meant to change that. Based on a stretched version of the platform that underli ... Continue reading
Feb 28, 2008
First time a South Korean automaker represented in Top Picks First time since 2005 a U.S. model makes list for pickup truck YONKERS, N.Y., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumer Reports has named four new models to its Top Picks list for 2008 -- the Hyundai Elantra SE and Hyundai Santa Fe as top choices for small ... Continue reading
KIA Rondo Named to Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com Best Family Cars 2008 List
Feb 21, 2008
Rondo Listed as a Best Value IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 20 -- The 2008 Kia Rondo was named a "Best Value" by Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com in their annual list of Best Family Cars. Parents cited the optional third row, allowing seating for seven, as just one of the reasons the Rondo is a good choice for families. "The bes ... Continue reading
2008 Chicago Auto Show: Hyundai's i-Blue Fuel Cell Concept Revealed - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 7, 2008
Concept reveals third-generation fuel cell technology Chicago, 02/06/2008 Hyundai's new hydrogen-powered, zero-emission concept, the i-Blue Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), debuted in North America at the 100th edition of the Chicago Auto Show today. Developed at Hyundaiâs Design and Technical Center in Chiba, J ... Continue reading
2008 Chicago Auto Show: Fuel-Efficent 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Arrives in United States
Feb 7, 2008
CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- Hyundai Motor America took the wraps off its Elantra Touring five-door compact at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show today. Making its United States debut, the all-new 2009 Elantra Touring is a sportier, more functional variant of Hyundai's popular Elantra sedan, and is slated to hit dealerships by the end o ... Continue reading
2008 Chicago Auto Show: Hyundai Motor America Announces 2009 Sonata Pricing
Feb 6, 2008
CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- Hyundai Motor America announced pricing for the refreshed 2009 Sonata at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show today. The 2009 Sonata features an all-new interior, enhanced suspensions and revised powertrains boasting even more horsepower and improved fuel economy. The 2009 Sonata is now on sale at Hyundai deal ... Continue reading
2008 Chicago Auto Show: Hyundai i-Blue Fuel Cell Concept Makes North American Debut
Feb 6, 2008
Concept reveals third-generation fuel cell technology CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- Hyundai's new hydrogen-powered, zero-emission concept, the i-Blue Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), debuted in North America at the 100th edition of the Chicago Auto Show today. Developed at Hyundai's Design and Technical Center in Chiba, Japan, ... Continue reading
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