News By Topic: Hyundai

Hyundai : All-New Santa Fe Continues Strong Start in September 2006

Oct 3, 2006

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 3 -- Consumer demand continues to grow for Hyundai Motor America's all-new Santa Fe. The new Santa Fe continues to post gains with sales of 3,740 in September, a 53 percent increase over last month. The Hyundai Azera also performed well, up 62 percent compared with September 2005. Septembe ... Continue reading

Hyundai Rolls Out First Models with Standard XM Satellite Radio

Oct 3, 2006

2007 Santa Fe is first Hyundai to offer XM as a standard feature MONTGOMERY, Ala., Oct. 3 -- Hyundai and XM Satellite Radio , the nation's leading satellite radio service, today announced production of the first Hyundai vehicles with standard, factory-installed XM Satellite Radio. The first all-new 2007 Santa Fe equipp ... Continue reading

Bloomberg TV Looks At South Korean Auto Industry - VIDEO NEWS STORY

Sep 20, 2006

NEW YOUR and SEOUL - September 20, 2006: Bloomberg Live takes an in-depth look at the investment prospects for Hyundai and KIA. CLICK BELOW to watch the story. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Applauds NHTSA Call for Standard ESC

Sep 19, 2006

Life-Saving Electronic Stability Control Technology Already Standard on 73 Percent of Hyundai Sales Volume FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 18 -- Hyundai Motor America, a strong advocate for standardizing the most effective safety technologies, praises the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for its pr ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor Moves Closer to No. 1 in India

Sep 18, 2006

Seoul September 17, 2006; Kim Yon-se writing fore the Korea Times reportred that Hyundai Motor plans to invest about $500 million in India by 2008 to overtake Japan’s Suzuki, the No.1 foreign carmaker in the country. Hyundai Motor officials say the annual output from its two factories _ the second one is under con ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor America Announces J. I. Kim Named Group Executive President

Sep 16, 2006

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 15 -- Hyundai Motor America announced today that Jae Il Kim will serve as Group Executive President. Kim will coordinate and oversee Hyundai operations in North America including those of Hyundai Motor America, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Hyundai Motor Finance Company, Hyundai Au ... Continue reading

Hyundai Leads Pack in Standardizing ESC

Sep 14, 2006

Electronic Stability Control is a hot topic today with NHTSA recommending a phase-in of the technology by 2009. Hyundai leads the industry in the application of ESC with 73% STANDARD installation on the 2007 model line up. John Krafcik, vice president of strategic planning and product development, is a strong proponent ... Continue reading

Two New 'Limited' Additions To Hyundai's Impressive SUV European Line-Up

Sep 6, 2006

Hyundai Tucson Limited Hyundai Terracan Limited Even better value for money Up to £2,500 of extra equipment On sale now Five Year unlimited mileage manufacturer warranty September 6, 2006: Two of Hyundai’s SUVs are now even better value for money, as the new ‘Limited’ special editions bring an even hi ... Continue reading

Hyundai Posts Record August 2006 Sales

Sep 1, 2006

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 1 -- Hyundai Motor America continued its record sales pace with 44,635 sales in August, a new all-time record for the month. The new Sonata continues to post gains with total sales of 13,184 in August, a 32 percent increase over last year. The all-new 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is off to a str ... Continue reading

Hyundai, Kia Boost Discount, Dealer Profit Potential

Aug 14, 2006

Washington DC August 14, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported th every time a redesigned product reaches dealer showrooms, Hyundai and Kia are increasing the dealer discount to help its dealers realize more profit potential per vehicle, say company officials. Previously, bonuses were tied to overall sales volume; so, th ... Continue reading

Hyundai Announces Name of Future Upper Midsize Crossover

Aug 10, 2006

All-New 2007 Veracruz Continues Hyundai's Geographic Naming Convention FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 10 -- Beautiful Gulf of Mexico waters, serene beaches and Mexico's grandest port -- all reminiscent of the Mexican state and the meaning behind the latest addition to the Hyundai lineup: Veracruz. The ninth vehicle to j ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor 2006 Q2 Profit Drops on Weaker Korean Sales

Aug 7, 2006

SEOUL August 7, 2006; Reuters reported that Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea's top auto maker, posted a 37 percent fall in quarterly profit on Monday, pressured by weaker domestic sales, a strong won currency and high raw material costs. Hyundai, the world's No.6 auto maker by sales volume along with its affiliate Kia Mo ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor America Names Steve Wilhite Chief Operating Officer

Aug 3, 2006

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 3 -- Hyundai Motor America (HMA) President and CEO, Ok Suk (Owen) Koh, today announced that Steve Wilhite has been named Chief Operating Officer for the company. Wilhite will be responsible for the company's strategic development, sales, marketing, communications, parts and service. He wil ... Continue reading

July 2006; Hyundai Momentum Continues With Second Consecutive All-Time Record Sales Month

Aug 1, 2006

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Hyundai Motor America announced sales of 47,205 vehicles for the month of July, improving on the one-month all-time sales record set in June. Hyundai's second-consecutive all-time record saw a sales increase of 6.2 percent over last July, raising 2006 year-to-date sales 4.6 percent ov ... Continue reading

Big 3 Down While Asians Are Up - VIDEO NEWS STORY

Aug 1, 2006

NEW YORK & CA - August 1, 2006: Higher gas prices are being blamed for the sharp year-to-year drop in sales for the American car makers. But Asian manufacturers are doing well, especially Hyundai. Click below to watch the story. Big 3 Down While Asians Are Up - VIDEO NEWS STORY BLOOM (BLOOM), National08/1/06 1:31 PM - ... Continue reading