2008 Chicago Auto Show: 2009 Elantra Touring Introduced
Feb 6, 2008
CHICAGO, 02/06/2008 Elantra Touring SpecificationsElantra Touring FeaturesHyundai 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 Hyundaiâs popular ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports January 2008 Sales
Feb 1, 2008
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 21,452 for the month of January. "We are disappointed with our sales results and recognize this is a challenging sales environment and the industry overall is struggling," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice president of nat ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces January 2008 Sales
Feb 1, 2008
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced January sales of 21,355 units. Leading the way for the brand were Rio, Optima, Spectra and Rondo, which all saw increases over the same period last year. "It is a tough economic climate but fuel efficient vehicles like Rio and Spectra continue to sell w ... Continue reading
Beijing Hyundai to Launch 3 New Models; New Elantra To Be Produced In April
Jan 24, 2008
SHANGHAI - January 24, 2008: Three brand new or redesigned car models will be produced in its newly-finished second plant this year, the company announced yesterday. New Elantra HDC, which was displayed at the Guangzhou Auto Show last November, will be the first model to be produced at the second plant and it will roll ... Continue reading
Kia cee'd is "Most Decorated" Korean-brand car in Europe
Jan 16, 2008
(SEOUL) January 15, 2008 â Winning eight national âCar of the Yearâ-style awards, receiving numerous other magazine awards and ranking first in more than 30 comparison road tests to date, the Kia ceeâd model range is the âmost decoratedâ Korean-brand car ever in European automotive history ... Continue reading
2008 Detroit Auto Show: Kia Motors America Introduces All-New Borrego SUV - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 13, 2008
Newest Addition to Kia Line-up Makes its Debut at North American International Auto Show DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- On the heels of record 2007 sales, Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the world debut of the all-new Borrego midsize SUV at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, further bolst ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Records Ninth Consecutive Year-Over-Year Sales Increase
Jan 3, 2008
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 3 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced its best-ever December with sales of 46,487 units and best ever annual sales of 467,009 for 2007. This marked the ninth year in a row of rising sales. "We feel good closing the year with increased sales and market share over year-ago figures," sai ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces 2007 - 14th Consecutive Year of Record Sales
Jan 3, 2008
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 3 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced its 14th consecutive year of record sales with 305,473 units sold, a 3.8-percent year-over-year increase. Kia saw nine months of record sales in 2007. Leading the way for the brand in 2007 were Rio, Optima and Sportage, which ended the year with its bes ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Launches Pediatric Cancer Fellowship Program
Jan 2, 2008
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., December 2007; Hyundai Motor America and its dealers announced the launch of the Hyundai Scholars Pediatric Cancer Fellowship Program at Childrenâs Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and presented a $150,000 check to the CHOC Cancer Institute. The Hyundai Scholars Fellowship Program will fun ... Continue reading
Kia Carnival wins People's Choice Award in Australia
Dec 21, 2007
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo (mjc@kia.co.kr <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> ), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia Carnival wins People's Choice Award in Australia - Latest accolade reflects vote of confidence by actual new car owners (SEOUL) December 20, ... Continue reading
Dec 20, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD<br> WITH CAREY RUSS</p> <p><b>2008 Kia Rio5 SX</p> <p>In an automotive context, don't practicality and economy exclude a pleasant driving experience? After all, the best fuel economy means the smallest, lightest car, unless you want to pay a premium for a hybrid. And not only are small cars small, ... Continue reading
Hyundai's i30 Diesel Picked as Australia's Car of the Year
Nov 25, 2007
â¢ï Also voted yearâs most outstanding Green Car Seoul, Korea November 24, 2007; Hyundai has scored a major coup, beating a field of the world's best cars to win the 2007 CARSguide Car of the Year award with its diesel-powered i30 hatchback. Praised by the judging panel for its style, handling and performan ... Continue reading
2007 LA Auto Show: Kia Debuts KND-4 Concept Vehicle in Los Angeles - COMPLETE VIDEO
Nov 15, 2007
New Concept Compact SUV Offers Bold Hint at Kia's Future LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today unveiled the all-new KND-4 compact SUV concept vehicle at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. Having made its world debut at the Seoul Motor Show in April, the KND-4 concept was specifically designed to ... Continue reading
Hyundai Unveils Concept Genesis Coupe and Veloster Sporty Coupe Concept - COMPLETE VIDEO
Nov 15, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14 -- Today at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, Hyundai unveiled the Veloster Sporty Coupe Concept for the first time in North America. Styled at Hyundai's Design and Technical Center at Namyang, Korea the Veloster coupe is the third in a series of daring concept cars to be developed by the co ... Continue reading
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