Blog

HYUNDAI SONATA NAMED FINALIST FOR 2011 NORTH AMERICAN CAR OF THE YEAR

DETROIT, MICH., 12/15/2010

The game-changing and all-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata has been named one of three finalists for North American Car of the Year, one of the most exclusive automotive awards in the world.

A jury of 49 independent automotive journalists evaluated all the new cars introduced this year and chose three that will compete for the top honor, to be announced at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on…
read more
Categories: ,

Hyundai Receives Most Safety Award from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has chosen, out of 66 vehicles, their top safety picks for 2011, and Hyundai is at the head of this list.

Test results from front, side and rear impact studies determined which vehicles were picked. To qualify, the insurance group also required vehicles to have anti-rollover electronic stability control (ESC) and receive top scores in roof strength testing. Institute president Adrian Lund credited automakers this year for "quickly…
read more
Categories:

Hyundai Bets on New Elantra


Sales for the new Hyundai Sonata have reached almost 200,000 units this year. That's up 65% for the year, according to statistic source Autodata. Hyundai feels their Elantra compact could see a similar sales growth.

The new Hyundai Elantra contains a 148-horsepower engine and six-speed manual and automatic transmissions, which achieve 40 miles per gallon in highway driving, 17% over the previous model. Its new look offers some of the greatest aerodynamics in…
read more
Categories: ,

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA NAMED AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE “ALL STAR”

ANN ARBOR, Mich. , 12/15/2010

The all-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata has been named to Automobile Magazine's annual "All Stars" list as one of the most outstanding cars of the year.

"The critical acclaim and recognition from experts like the editors of Automobile Magazine is gratifying," said John Krafcik, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor America. "Sonata is a game-changing car that has surpassed everyone's expectations.  The All Star award is recognition that…
read more
Categories:

HYUNDAI SHOWS GREATEST IMPROVEMENT IN J.D. POWER AND ASSOCIATES 2010 SATISFACTION INDEX STUDY

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 11/29/2010

Hyundai significantly improved its position in the rankings of the 2010 J.D. Power and Associates U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index StudySM (SSI), ranking No. 7 overall. Hyundai also had the greatest improvement of all mass market brands from 2009, moving from No. 16 to seven in 2010.

The SSI study is a comprehensive analysis of the new-vehicle purchase experience. Overall customer satisfaction is measured across four factors: working…
read more
Categories:

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA NAMED CAR AND DRIVER “10BEST”


Hyundai makes prestigious list for the first time

ANN ARBOR, Mich., 11/23/2010

The all-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata has been named one of the "10Best Cars for 2011" by Car and Driver, the world's largest automotive enthusiast publication. This marks the first time a Hyundai product has received the sought-after recognition by the editors of Car and Driver.

"We're delighted so many American consumers have put a 2011 Sonata in their driveway…

read more
Categories:
Page 1 of 6