Hyundai

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 national sales. "We are hopeful that the government's proposed fiscal stimulus package and our newly announced incentives will get us back on track in February." For a complete list of Hyundai's sales incentives, please visit Hyundaiusa.com.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 01/30/2008 -- Hyundai Motor America announced plans to advertise during the nation’s largest sporting event, the National Football League’s Super Bowl. Hyundai’s purchase of two 30-second spots during the third and fourth quarters marks the company’s first Super Bowl advertising effort since 1989. The ads will air on the game broadcast Sunday, February 3, 2008.

“The Super Bowl is a must-see event for nearly 100 million people and we want every one of them to know that Hyundai is America’s next great car company,” said Joel Ewanick, vice president of Marketing for Hyundai Motor America. “Hyundai marketing continues to step out in big ways, and the Super Bowl is as big as it gets.”

Joint venture provides global support for Korean automaker

AURORA, ON, Jan. 16, 2008 /PRNewswire - FirstCall/ - Cosma International, an operating unit of Magna International Inc. and a leading global automotive metalforming supplier, and its joint-venture partner Shin Young Metal Ind. Co., a Korea-based automotive supplier, today announced a major new-business award from Hyundai Motor Corporation.

Cosma and Shin Young Metal will supply major stampings and welded assemblies to Hyundai's new assembly plant in St. Petersburg, Russia, which, is expected to be operational in 2010. Cosma and Shin Young Metal will supply Hyundai from a greenfield manufacturing facility to be built in close proximity to the Hyundai assembly plant.

- Hyundai crafts a rival to $60,000 sports sedans...with a starting price under $30,000
- Rear-wheel drive and high-output V8 engine deliver world-class driving experience

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 01/08/2008 -- Hyundai aims to shatter premium automobile paradigms with the North American International Auto Show introduction of its new flagship, the all-new Genesis sports sedan on January 13. With capabilities and features comparable to $60,000 premium sedans, Genesis will be offered at a starting price under $30,000 when it goes on sale this summer.

2009 Hyundai Genesis

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- 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," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice president of national sales. "Still, we enter the year with cautious optimism as the overall industry likely will retract to the 15.7 million range. But we are confident that the strongest product lineup in our history will bring further sales records in 2008, led by the all-new rear-wheel drive Genesis sedan being introduced at the Detroit Auto Show on January 13."

Non-traditional approach to engine manufacturing provides award-winning quality, world-class efficiencies and costs savings

Auburn Hills, Mich., Dec 19, 2007 - Plant Engineering magazine has named the Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance (GEMA) in Dundee, Mich.—a joint venture between Chrysler LLC, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and Hyundai Motor Company—one of three winners of its 2007 Top Plant award. The Top Plant award is presented each year to manufacturing facilities that demonstrate a commitment to excellence in terms of production and product.

The GEMA plant was recognized for its operational excellence through the use of best practices in plant engineering management as well as its use of lean and green operations.

- South Korean Cars Make First Appearance on CR's Most Satisfying List
- Domestic Models Gain Ground in Family and Luxury/Upscale Categories for the First Time in Five Years

YONKERS, N.Y., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire - USNewswire/ -- Japanese vehicles continue their domination over domestic and European brands in Consumer Reports' Annual Car Owner Satisfaction Survey. Of the 39 car models that made Consumer Reports' latest Most Satisfying car list, 18 toted Japanese nameplates with 10 of those built by Toyota.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today reported a November sales increase of 12 percent over a year ago, led by Hyundai Santa Fe and Hyundai Sonata, both up 41 percent for the month. Additionally, the Hyundai Accent, one of the company's ultra low emission vehicles (ULEV) that delivers up to 37 miles per gallon, saw sales rise 19 percent. In total, the company sold 31,883 vehicles for the month, compared with 28,417 a year ago.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 11/26/2007 -- Consumers Digest named the 2008 Hyundai Entourage a 2008 Automotive “Best Buy” in the van category.

According to the Consumers Digest editors, “Though the Entourage is the budget-minded entry in the minivan market, it’s anything but a stripped-down model. It is fitted with a powerful 250-hp 3.8-liter V6 engine and five-speed automatic transmission. The 60/40-split third-row bench folds easily into the floor, and the middle-row seats flip and fold forward for up to 172 cu. ft. of cargo capacity. Safety features are plentiful and include six airbags, Electronic Stability Control, anti-lock brakes with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist, and active front head restraints to help minimize whiplash injuries.”

LOS ANGELES, 11/14/2007 -- Hyundai unveiled its highly anticipated Hyundai Concept Genesis Coupe during a press conference at the Los Angeles International Auto Show today. The concept car heralds the introduction of an all-new, rear-wheel drive 2 + 2 sports coupe scheduled to join the Hyundai lineup in the spring of 2009. Following the introduction earlier this year of the Concept Genesis sedan, Concept Genesis Coupe signals Hyundai’s second step in broadening its appeal to driving enthusiasts.

Hyundai Concept Genesis Coupe

CONCEPT GENESIS COUPE HIGHLIGHTS
Second rear-wheel drive performance car from Hyundai
300+ horsepower from enhanced 3.8-liter V6 from Genesis sedan