Hyundai

- Hyundai tops 50,000 sales for the first time ever and reports best sales month in its history as 2009 Hyundai Genesis begins arriving in dealerships

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 1, 2008 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 50,033 for the month of June, a 1.3 percent increase over the same record-setting period last year and best sales month ever.

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 3, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 46,415 for the month of May, a six percent increase over the same period last year, and its best May ever.

2008 Hyundai Sonata

"We are very pleased with our results for May and the fact we were able to break the record set in 2007 for the month during a period of record-setting oil prices and a sluggish economy," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice president of national sales. "Our more fuel-efficient vehicles -- Accent, Elantra and Sonata -- continued their strong momentum with increases of 89 percent, 46 percent and 12 percent, respectively, over last year."

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CALIF., 05/28/2008 -- Hyundai Motor America has announced prices for its new flagship, the all-new 2009 Hyundai Genesis sports sedan, starting at $33,000 for a well-equipped 290-horsepower V6 and $38,000 for the 375-horsepower V8 model.

2009 Hyundai Genesis

WARREN, Mich., 04.29.2008 – TI Automotive, a leading supplier to major automotive manufacturers, is expanding its operations in Slovakia to support increased product demand from Hyundai, Kia and PSA Peugeot Citroen.

The company is building a new 15,000-square-foot facility in Trnava, Slovakia, to support brake and fuel line production for PSA Peugeot Citroen.

“The Trnava plant brings us even closer to our customers and to the business opportunities that will provide us with further growth,” said TI Automotive Trnava plant manager Oliver Garaj. "This new location will significantly improve our logistics, enabling us to meet the sequencing requirements of our customers and ensuring that we remain competitive in the global marketplace.”

Vehicles Help Mature Drivers Be Independent and Stay Behind the Wheel Longer

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 05/06/2008 -- The 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe and the 2008 Hyundai Entourage were recognized by Forbes.com as two of the “Best Cars for Retirees” based on features that help mature drivers stay behind the wheel longer.

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

In order to determine the list of “Best Cars for Retirees” Forbes.com factored in NHTSA and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash-test ratings, AAA’s suggestions from "Smart Features for Mature Drivers" guide and additional features that appeal to mature drivers.

New partnership will globalize innovative in-car infotainment

SEOUL, South Korea, May 6, 2008 /PRNewswire - FirstCall/ -- Today, Microsoft Corp. and Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group (HKAG) entered into a long-term agreement to co-develop the next generation of in-car infotainment systems. Bill Gates, chairman of Microsoft, and Mongku Chung, chairman of HKAG, were present as Martin Thall, general manager of Microsoft's Automotive Business Unit, and Hyun Soon Lee, president and chief technology officer of HKAG, signed the agreement in Seoul.

Together, Microsoft and HKAG will deliver new and innovative solutions based on the Microsoft Auto software platform, bringing the future of in-car technology to Hyundai-Kia drivers worldwide.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 39,280 for the month of April, a 0.4 percent increase over the same period last year.

"In a pretty tough economy, we are pleased that sales were slightly up over April 2007," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice president of national sales. "Car buyers showed strong interest in our more fuel-efficient vehicles. The Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Elantra and Hyundai Sonata sold well reflecting concerns with the overall economy and rising fuel prices."

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 03/31/2008 -- Hyundai Motor America (HMA) earned the highest ranking for consumer recall with its “Big Duh” year-end sales event advertising spots according to IAG Research, the TV ad effectiveness and program engagement company. IAG ranked auto commercials that viewers remembered most and liked best from November 1, 2007, to January 26, 2008.

“Recall is one of the most important indicators of a campaign’s effectiveness,” said Joel Ewanick, vice president of Marketing for Hyundai Motor America. “This campaign is friendly, approachable and pokes fun at traditional car sales event advertising, which are all characteristics that contributed to its success.”

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced record sales of 42,796 for the month of March, a two percent increase over the same record-setting period last year.

"We are very encouraged by our March results, especially considering the challenging market we are in," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice president of national sales. "Our redesigned Sonata posted a solid seven percent increase over a year ago, while Accent, Elantra and Azera all saw double-digit growth compared with March of last year. We are cautiously optimistic and feel our brand is very well positioned to respond to the emerging spring selling season."

NEW YORK, 03/24/2008 -- Hyundai Motor America (HMA) earns accolades from IAG Research for the “Most Effective New Nameplate Launch Campaign” for a Hyundai Veracruz ad that compares the exciting SUV with the Lexus RX 350. IAG Research, the TV ad effectiveness and program engagement company, presented the Second Annual IAG Automotive Advertising Awards recently at the 2008 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS).

New York, 03/19/2008 -- Hyundai unveiled Genesis Coupe, the new benchmark for attainable 300-horsepower sport coupes, during a press conference at the New York International Auto Show today. The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is a purpose-built rear-wheel drive sport coupe featuring two performance-focused engines – a 212-horsepower (est.), 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a range-topping all-aluminum, 306-horsepower (est.), DOHC 3.8-liter V6 engine. The Hyundai Genesis Coupe is scheduled to join the Hyundai lineup in the spring of 2009.

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe: A New Benchmark for Attainable 300-Horsepower Sport Coupes

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2008 Hyundai Sonata Receives Environmental Honors from The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 02/22/2008 The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) recognized the 2008 Hyundai Sonata on its “Greener Choices 2008” list that features widely available gasoline-powered cars and light trucks with automatic transmissions. The Sonata will be listed in the ACEEE’s Green Book® Online, an annual consumers’ guide to environmentally-friendly cars and trucks.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 02/18/2008 -- Hyundai’s Super Bowl advertisements did the best job of boosting brand opinion according to two leading marketing research firms. The Nielsen Online MegaPanel Survey, post-game study showed that 43 percent of respondents had improved their opinion of the Hyundai brand – the highest of any automotive advertiser. In addition, in comScore’s 2008 Super Bowl post-game survey, Hyundai garnered a 45 percent increase in net brand improvement, the highest figure of any Super Bowl advertiser.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 02/13/2008 -- Motherproof.com, a site dedicated to providing women and mothers with useful and entertaining new car reviews, recognized the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz as a top new vehicle choice for families at the 2008 Mother Proof Awards.

The annual Mother Proof Awards selects the year’s best new vehicles for families across a broad range of categories. The Veracruz was awarded the “Top 3-Row SUV or Crossover” vehicle in a special presentation by Kristen Varela, Mother Proof’s editor and “chief mother,” during Women’s Day at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show.

2008 Hyundai Veracruz Recognized By Kelley Blue Book's Kbb.Com For Being Safe, Roomy And Affordable

Fountain Valley, CA, 02/12/2008 -- Kelley Blue Book (KBB), the leading provider of new- and used-vehicle information, named the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz to its first list of “Best New Family Vehicles.”

From a long list of vehicles, the expert editors of Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com selected this year’s 10 Best New Family Vehicles by evaluating each on factors such as safety, interior space, price, resale value, fuel efficiency, capability and, importantly, kid-friendliness.

Offenbach, 02/11/2008 -- At the 2008 Geneva International Motor Show, Hyundai Motor Co. will present two new production models, a stunning new concept car and a program to enhance the general environmental compatibility of its vehicles.

Highlights:
· European premiere of next-generation Hyundai Sonata
· World premiere of new Hyundai Matrix
· World premiere of a range of eco-dynamic vehicles
· Hyundai HED-5: a 6-seater MPV concept with advanced materials and versatility

On the model front, the Hyundai Sonata has become the standard bearer for Hyundai across the world in the D segment. As it enters its sixth generation, the car that regularly tops the US polls for customer satisfaction becomes even more European in both performance and style.

Hyundai i-Blue Fuel Cell 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 Hyundai’s Design and Technical Center in Chiba, Japan, the i-Blue concept illustrates the design direction for a future FCEV production model.

Hyundai i-Blue Fuel Cell Concept

The all-new i-Blue platform features Hyundai’s third-generation fuel cell technology, currently being developed at Hyundai’s Eco-Technology Research Institute in Mabuk, Korea.

The 2009 Hyundai Sonata features an all-new interior, enhanced suspensions and revised powertrains boasting even more horsepower and improved fuel economy. The 2009 Hyundai Sonata combines refined design, proven dependability, spirited performance and an extensive list of standard features to increase its appeal to a broader range of customers. The 2009 Hyundai Sonata is now on sale at Hyundai dealerships.

2009 Hyundai Sonata

Chicago, 02/06/2008 -- Hyundai Motor America announced pricing for the refreshed 2009 Sonata at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show today. The 2009 Hyundai Sonata features an all-new interior, enhanced suspensions and revised powertrains boasting even more horsepower and improved fuel economy. The 2009 Hyundai Sonata is now on sale at Hyundai dealerships.

2009 Hyundai Sonata

Fuel-Efficent 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Arrives in United States

Chicago, 02/06/2008 -- 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 of the year. Elantra Touring is based on the i30 CW model that was designed for the European market.

2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring