Hyundai

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CALIF., As gas prices surge, Hyundai is smartly offering the powerful, yet fuel-efficient 2.4-liter DOHC inline-four cylinder engine in all trim levels, including SE and Limited models, for the first time. Shoppers still looking for low-priced V6 performance can now find the Sonata GLS V6 for $450 less than last year’s lowest price V6 model. The sporty SE version has also been upgraded with standard performance tires, decklid spoiler and a power driver seat. The previously optional Infinity® AM/FM/XM Satellite Radio®/6-CD Changer/MP3 audio system is now standard on the Limited model.

2008 Hyundai Sonata

NEW EQUIPMENT HIGHLIGHTS

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., All new from headlight to tail light last year, the 2008 Elantra continues to bring more safety features and refinements to smart shoppers with the addition of Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Brake Assist, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), and new option packages.

2008 Hyundai Elantra

NEW EQUIPMENT HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2008
· Electronic Stability Control now standard on SE trim
· Brake Assist added to standard ABS system for SE model
· Tire Pressure Monitoring System standard on all models
· Elantra SE Premium + Leather Package replaces Elantra Limited

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., For more than ten years, Hyundai Accent has built a solid reputation by offering high-quality, great value, unexpected features and performance at entry level prices. For 2008, Accent offers a host of new standard equipment as well as several exterior and interior improvements that raise the bar in the compact car segment.

2008 Hyundai Accent

NEW EQUIPMENT HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2008

· XM Satellite Radio® with three months of free service (late availability) · Auxiliary input jack (late availability)
· Tire Pressure Monitoring System
· New instrument cluster design for GLS and SE
· New 15-inch alloy wheel design
· B&M Racing sport shifter (Standard SE only)

2007 Hyundai Veracruz Listed As Best Consumer Deal In Kiplinger's 2007 "Best List"

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 11/06/2007 -- Kiplinger’s Personal Finance named Hyundai Veracruz the “Best Crossover SUV” in its 2007 “Best List” featured in the November issue.

The Kiplinger’s Personal Finance “Best List” features more than 50 favorites, from mutual funds, retirement-planning tools and credit cards to travel and consumer deals. The editors and analysts evaluated a dozen crossover SUV’s to name the Veracruz as the “Best” for consumers shopping in the crossover SUV market.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 11/06/2007 -- Strategic Vision has awarded the Hyundai Azera and Hyundai Santa Fe “Best-In-Class” in the 2007 Total Value Index™ (TVI) Report that evaluates vehicle owner satisfaction. The results placed the Hyundai Santa Fe a top the small SUV segment with a score of 781, beating competitors such as the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. The Hyundai Azera topped the large car segment for the second year in a row with a score of 778, beating American rivals such as Dodge Charger, Mercury Montego and Ford 500.

TROY, Mich. (Nov. 6, 2007) – ArvinMeritor (NYSE: ARM) announced today that its Body Systems business unit within the Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business group has been awarded new business to supply over four million window regulator motors annually to Hyundai Motor Company worldwide. The agreement will supply Hyundai’s future models with ArvinMeritor’s New Generation Motor II from January 2010 through January 2017.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America's popular Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles posted sales increases of 15 percent and 28 percent, respectively, for the month of October. Additionally, the fuel-efficient Accent posted strong sales, up 32 percent over October 2006. Overall, sales for the month were relatively flat at 30,232, compared with 30,479 one year ago.

"We are hopeful the arrival of our 2008 models in showrooms will mitigate some of the uncertain economic conditions in the fourth quarter and sales will improve through the end of the year and build momentum heading into 2008," said Bob Pradzinski, Hyundai Motor America's director, national sales.

J.D. Power Asia Pacific Reports: Satisfaction with New-Vehicle Sales and Delivery Process Reaches Record High

SINGAPORE: 29 October 2007 — Toyota ranks highest in satisfying buyers with the new-vehicle sales and delivery process for a second consecutive year, according to the J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2007 Malaysia Sales Satisfaction Index StudySM released today.

The study, now in its fifth year, examines satisfaction of new-vehicle buyers with the sales and delivery experience. Overall sales satisfaction is measured based on six factors: delivery process, delivery timing, salesperson, dealer facility, paperwork and deal.

J.D. Power Asia Pacific Reports: Initial Vehicle Quality Records Industry-Wide Improvement in 2007

SINGAPORE: 8 October 2007 — Toyota ranks highest in initial quality in three of eight segments, according to the J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2007 Taiwan Initial Quality StudySM (IQS) released today. Honda, Hyundai, Lexus, Nissan and Suzuki each rank highest in one vehicle segment.