News By Topic: Hyundai

2005 Geneva Motor Show: Hyundai Grandeur

Mar 4, 2005

Overview Due for showroom launch in July 2005, the new GRANDEUR confidently takes Hyundai into the executive segment. Designed to compete directly against established European competitors in the E-segments, the GRANDEUR offers refinement, high build quality and distinctive European design. Bearing a family resemblance ... Continue reading

Toyota, Nissan Lead U.S. February 2005 Sales With Trucks

Mar 2, 2005

March 1, 2005; Bloomberg reported that Toyota Motor Corp., Nissan Motor Co. and other Asian automakers extended U.S. market-share gains for a sixth straight month in February as their new light-truck models helped draw more buyers. Vehicles such as the new Pathfinder sport-utility vehicle by Nissan, Japan's second-bigg ... Continue reading

Hyundai 2005 Sales Up 19% for Record February

Mar 1, 2005

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced February sales of 33,940 vehicles, a new record for the month. The results represent a 19% increase over February 2004. The Sonata, winner of the J.D. Power award for Initial Quality in the entry level mid-size segment, led the sales increase wit ... Continue reading

Hyundai Adds Passanger Cars Built In Turkey

Mar 1, 2005

GENEVA, March 1, 2005; Michael Shields writing for Reuters reported that South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor (005380.KS: Quote, Profile, Research) will expand its plant in Turkey at the end of this year to help meet booming demand for its passenger cars in Europe, a senior company official told Reuters on Tuesday. "We ... Continue reading

Hyundai builds U.S. hydrogen fuel station

Feb 21, 2005

Seoul February 21, 2005; Kim So-hyun writing for the Korea Herald reportred that Hyundai Motor Group said that it set up its first hydrogen fueling station at its technical center in Chino, California. The station, unveiled in a partnership with UTC Fuel Cells and ChevronTexaco, produces 15 kilograms of hydrogen per da ... Continue reading

Hyundai to Build Second Assembly Plant in India

Feb 17, 2005

- New Plant Will Add Additional Annual Capacity of 150,000 Units - SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 17 -- Hyundai Motor Co. has announced it will build a second assembly plant in India. Hyundai Motor Co. Chairman and CEO Chung Mong-Koo made the announcement during an inspection tour of the company's manufacturing complex in th ... Continue reading

2005 Chicago Auto Show: Hyundai Portico Concept Vehicle Debuts

Feb 9, 2005

<div align=justify><font size="1" face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial"> CHICAGO February 9, 2005; Hyundai today introduced its new Portico concept vehicle during press days at the Chicago Auto Show. This event marks the world debut of this new design concept from Hyundai. "The Portico is an example of the new market segments Hy ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor sees profit drop in 4Q

Feb 6, 2005

Seoul February 5, 2005; Kim So-hyun writing for the Korean Hearald reported that Hyundai Motor Co., Korea's largest automaker, said it sold 16 percent more vehicles year-on-year during the fourth quarter but its net income saw a 21 percent unexpected drop due to soaring raw material costs and the strong domestic curren ... Continue reading

Hyundai January Sales Increase Ten Percent Over January 2004

Feb 1, 2005

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 26,009 units for the month of January. These results represent a ten percent sales increase over January 2004. "Mother Nature threw a few challenges at the entire industry during January," said Hyundai's Vice President of National Sales, ... Continue reading

Hyundai and Kia Celebrate Grand Opening of a New $60 Million California-Based Proving Ground

Jan 26, 2005

- Dong Jin Kim, Vice Chairman of Hyundai Motor Company, and Local Officials Celebrate the Innovative Proving Ground - CALIFORNIA CITY, Calif., Jan. 26 -- Dong Jin Kim, vice chairman of Hyundai Motor Company, today joined a select group of VIPs for the grand opening of Hyundai's first U.S. proving ground in California C ... Continue reading

GM Wins Overall Polk Automotive Loyalty Award Winners - Keeps Customers Better

Jan 19, 2005

Numerous New Winners Emerge Across Segment Level Categories for Model Year 2004 SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 19 -- R. L. Polk & Co., the automotive industry's premier tracker of consumer loyalty among new vehicles, presented the ninth annual Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards yesterday at the 2005 Automotive News World Congress ... Continue reading

Yih Sheng Auto Parts Recalls Aftermarket Replacement Hoods

Jan 11, 2005

TAU YUAN HSIEN, Taiwan, R.O.C., Jan. 11, 2005; Yih Sheng Auto Parts Ind. Co. has issued the recall of their aftermarket replacement hoods for the Hyundai Elantra, model years 2001 - 2003. All suspect parts were sold under the Yih Sheng brand name, and are being recalled because of a possible faulty hood latch assembly. ... Continue reading

2005 NAIAS: All-New 2006 Sonata: A Hyundai Like You've Never Seen Before

Jan 10, 2005

New Sonata Delivers Segment-Leading Safety Equipment, Interior Room and Value DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- Hyundai today introduced its all-new 2006 Sonata at the North American International Auto Show. This marks the North American debut of the latest version of the popular mid-size sedan, which begins production in March at H ... Continue reading

Hyundai Reaches Sales Record in Europe's Weak 2004 Auto Market

Jan 7, 2005

RUESSELSHEIM, Germany, January 7 -- - 21 Per Cent Sales Increase in 2004 - European Sales Accumulate to 339,767 Units for 2004 - 30,473 Units Sold in December While most car makers seem to have had a not-so-good time in Europe's 2004 decreasing car market, some have managed extremely well. At the end of the year, Hyund ... Continue reading

Delightful Car Ratings: Measure of the Customer Shows that It's Not Just Size that Counts

Jan 6, 2005

SAN DIEGO--Jan. 6, 2005--2004 is over. Some automotive manufacturers were winners and some fell short of their targets. Strategic Vision Inc. (SVI) takes a clear position on the key to success: Delight your customers. Who did it well and who did not? What do you need to do to create a success? Where can you go next to ... Continue reading