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2019 Genesis G70 Preview

2019 Genesis G70 Preview

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 28, 2018 -- The 2019 Genesis G70 is the first near-luxury Genesis sport sedan and outpaces its direct competition in design, quality and craftsmanship—particularly in its class-leading interior. The G70 is the third of six new Genesis models slated to debut by 2021, and the final sedan o ... Continue reading

US Car Tariffs Bad For Foreign Convertible Importers

US Car Tariffs Bad For Foreign Convertible Importers

In the years before he became president of the United States, Donald Trump owned luxury German cars. Now, pricey European convertibles are among the vehicles that could become rare on American roads if Trump’s proposal to slap tariffs on imported cars takes effect. ... Continue reading

Remember When 'Foreign Cars" Cost More - Well They May Again

Remember When 'Foreign Cars" Cost More - Well They May Again

Trump Tariffs May Cost Carmakers at Least 1 Million Annual Sales Says Industry Predictor Washington DC June 12, 2018; The NADA newsletter reported that if President Donald Trump slaps a 25 percent tariff on imported vehicles, it may cost the U.S. auto industry 1 million annual vehicle sales -- and that’s just the low ... Continue reading

GENESIS RANKED HIGHEST BRAND FOR INITIAL QUALITY BY J.D. POWER, TOPS PREMIUM SEGMENT FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR

GENESIS RANKED HIGHEST BRAND FOR INITIAL QUALITY BY J.D. POWER, TOPS PREMIUM SEGMENT FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR

“Being recognized as a quality leader for the second year in a row by J.D. Power affirms our ambition to lead as a desirable and trusted brand,” said Manfred Fitzgerald, Executive Vice President and Global Head of the Genesis Brand. ... Continue reading

New-Vehicle Initial Quality Improves Again, J.D. Power Finds

New-Vehicle Initial Quality Improves Again, J.D. Power Finds

COSTA MESA, Calif.: 20 June 2018 — New-vehicle quality has improved for the fourth consecutive year—by 4% from 2017—and has reached its best level ever, according to the J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS).SM Initial quality is measured by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100) d ... Continue reading

2019 Genesis G70: Designed to Perform

2019 Genesis G70: Designed to Perform

G70 was “engineered by design” with strong, lightweight materials G70 has among the stiffest body structures in its class With a low 0.28 Cd, G70 is more efficient and stable at speed 0-to-60 mph in 4.5 seconds (3.3T V6 with rear-wheel drive (RWD)) FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA - June 11, 2018: When it comes to market this s ... Continue reading

2019 Genesis G70: Designed To Perform

2019 Genesis G70: Designed To Perform

When it comes to market this summer, the 2019 Genesis G70 luxury sport sedan will reset benchmarks and expectations in its class for the holistic integration of performance, body strength, refined luxury and aerodynamic design. G70 is the third of six new Genesis models slated to debut by 2021, and the final sedan of t ... Continue reading

Genesis Showcases Essentia Concept at Busan International Motor Show

Genesis Showcases Essentia Concept at Busan International Motor Show

Today, Genesis showcased the Essentia Concept for the first time in South Korea at the Busan International Motor Show, held at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO). "Genesis is delighted to finally introduce the Essentia Concept to the Korean community at the Busan International Motor Show," said Executiv ... Continue reading

Genesis Announces May 2018 Sales

Genesis Announces May 2018 Sales

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 1, 2018 -- Genesis Motor America today reported sales of 1,076 in May, a 39 percent decrease compared with the prior year. This past month, Genesis unveiled the Essentia Concept to critical reception at the Cannes Film Festival and Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, following its debut at t ... Continue reading

Genesis Essentia Concept Makes Concours Debut At Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este

Genesis Essentia Concept Makes Concours Debut At Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este

This weekend the Genesis Essentia Concept will make its summer 2018 concours debut at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este. The car will take part in the concours parade on Saturday, May 26th as well as the celebration at Villa Erba on Sunday, May 27th. The all-electric, high-performance coupe will compete for the "Des ... Continue reading

Wanna Buy An Imported Car - You May Have To Spend More

Wanna Buy An Imported Car - You May Have To Spend More

Washington DC May 24, 2018; The AIADA newsletter reported that President Donald Trump's push for tariffs on imported cars and trucks threatened a shake-up of the global auto industry while motivating nations including China and Germany to reiterate commitments of varying strength to free trade, reports Bloomberg. The U ... Continue reading

Genesis Essentia Makes Appearance at Cannes Film Festival

Genesis Essentia Makes Appearance at Cannes Film Festival

Today, Genesis introduced its all-electric, high-performance Essentia Concept at the CR Fashion Book Cannes Party held during the week of the 71st Cannes Film Festival. This marked the first public appearance of Essentia since its world premiere at the New York International Auto Show in March. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor America Reports April 2018 Sales

Hyundai Motor America Reports April 2018 Sales

Best Total SUV Sales Month of All Time Record-Setting Tucson Month Kona Off to a Fast Start Ioniq Sales Increase 36 Percent FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 1, 2018 – Hyundai Motor America reported April sales of Hyundai- and Genesis-branded vehicles of 56,063 units, an 11 percent decline in comparison with April 2017. D ... Continue reading

Worldwide Used Car Platform - Japan's Carchs Holdings Partners with South Korea's LOTTE Rental to Launch Online Used Car Sales +VIDEO

Worldwide Used Car Platform - Japan's Carchs Holdings Partners with South Korea's LOTTE Rental to Launch Online Used Car Sales +VIDEO

Worldwide Used Car Platform -- Agasta Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Carchs Holdings Co., Ltd., has started providing a service around the world after newly adding secondhand South Korean vehicles to the lineup of products available on its "PicknBuy24.com" online shop for used Japanese automobiles. The additional service g ... Continue reading

Genesis Launches G70 Luxury Performance Sedan in Russian Market

Genesis Launches G70 Luxury Performance Sedan in Russian Market

Automotive luxury brand Genesis introduced the 2019 G70 sedan, the third model in a growing lineup, at a ceremony held in The Museum of Moscow. Over 500 guests and influencers joined Genesis for a music festival as part of the Russian market launch of G70. ... Continue reading

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