Hyundai looks to exceptional Genesis to create new image | The Detroit News | detnews.com
CHICAGO -- When I first saw the 2009 Hyundai Genesis, I thought it looked nice in a nondescript sort of way. There's no badge embossed on the grille, but its shoulders are wide and there's a sense of power to it. But when I parked on the street in Chicago, it seemed everyone walked by it, smiling, nodding in approval, stopping by to tell me how nice the car was. Honestly, I wasn't expecting that kind of reaction. Standing in the middle of Koreatown on the north side of the Windy City may have had...

2011 Hyundai Portico Preliminary Specifications
Consumer Guide's Impressions of the 2011 Hyundai PorticoIt's all set to go, but Hyundai's fourth SUV could be derailed by the credit crisis and other economic woes. And does a distressed U.S. market really want a "new Chrysler Pacifica?"What We Know About the 2011 Hyundai PorticoThere's as much uncertainty about this long-rumored Hyundai as there is about the global economy. South Korea's largest automaker signaled its plan to offer another crossover SUV with the 2005 Portico concept, but has...

2009 Hyundai i20 U.K. pricing announced
Although sales for January have had a head start on the high street, but anyone buying a small car are wondering what happened to small price tags. The price tags of hatchbacks have gone so far up that a mid-range supermini costs in excess of five digits on the average.However, buyers of the Hyundai i20 are in for a pleasant surprise. In spite of having outstanding levels of roominess, quality and safety, and a dynamics that can take on and beat the finest from both Japan and Europe, the diminutive...

2009 Hyundai i20 U.K. pricing announced
Although sales for January have had a head start on the high street, but anyone buying a small car are wondering what happened to small price tags. The price tags of hatchbacks have gone so far up that a mid-range supermini costs in excess of five digits on the average.However, buyers of the Hyundai i20 are in for a pleasant surprise. In spite of having outstanding levels of roominess, quality and safety, and a dynamics that can take on and beat the finest from both Japan and Europe, the diminutive...

2009 Hyundai i20 U.K. pricing announced
Although sales for January have had a head start on the high street, but anyone buying a small car are wondering what happened to small price tags. The price tags of hatchbacks have gone so far up that a mid-range supermini costs in excess of five digits on the average.However, buyers of the Hyundai i20 are in for a pleasant surprise. In spite of having outstanding levels of roominess, quality and safety, and a dynamics that can take on and beat the finest from both Japan and Europe, the diminutive...

Hyundai Makes Everyone Else Look Good In November By Falling 40%
Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 19,221 for the month of November, a 40 percent decrease from November 2007 levels. "We are still experiencing challenging times but believe that Hyundai remains exceptionally well positioned to confront these difficult market conditions," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice president of national sales. "The Hyundai Holiday Sales event will continue to offer great deals for the month of December and we are proud of the fact that...

Hyundai’s fuel efficiel fleet coming in 2015
Scrapping the 2020 schedule to get its fleet fuel efficient up to 35 mpg, Hyundai has decided to aim for 2015 instead. This decision will give the Korean automaker several advantages, including receiving credits for leading in the curve. Maybe more significantly at this time that Democrats are in control of both the Congress and the White House, there is a compelling prospect that California may win its waiver for CO2 restrictions from the EPA. If that occurs, Hyundai and all the others will have to get...

Oh, it's on! Hyundai Accent regains Cheapest Car in America title
Less than a month after Nissan announced its $9,990 blue-light-special Versa Sedan 1.6, Hyundai has one-upped them. Or should that be one-downed? The 2009 Hyundai Accent has regained the title of Cheapest New Car in America with a starting price that undercuts the Nissan by a Jackson. Priced at $9,970, it is now the least expensive new car on the market. And Hyundai didn't reduce content to get the price down. It's essentially the same Accent you could have bought last month, just with a lower...

Hyundai announces Blue Drive efficiency strategy, Sonata hybrid in 2010
Hyundai has decided not to wait until 2020 to get its fleet average fuel economy up to 35 mpg, aiming instead for 2015. That will provide several advantages for the Korean manufacturer, including earning credits for being ahead of the curve. Perhaps more importantly now that Democrats are controlling both Congress and the White House, there is a strong possibility that California may get its waiver for CO2 standards from the EPA. If that happens, Hyundai and everyone else will have to get well beyond 35...

John Krafcik announced new CEO of Hyundai USA
One of our faviorte automotive executives John Krafcik, former FoMoCo truck executive, has been given the responsibility of being in charge of Hyundai’s entire U.S. operation. Krafcik, 47 and vice president of product development and strategic planning, has been promoted to acting president and CEO of the Korean automaker’s U.S. division.This is the guy behind most of the Genesis and Genesis Coupe operations.[source]