Well, researchers are in the process of developing "smart headlights" that prevent this from happening by anticipating the movement and velocity of the drops or flakes and shining into the spaces between them!
How cool is that?! 
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
We sincerely appreciate our customers' feedback!
"The whole experience was excellent. Buying cars is typically a very unpleasant experience. My Sales rep Steve Griffith was very informative, not pushy and a pleasure to work with. Finance took care of me and when it comes time to purchase again I will be checking with Steven and Automax first." -teckerd
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Hyundai Hope On Wheels announces 5K run/walk series to benefit pediatric cancer
COSTA MESA, Calif., July 23, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Hope On Wheels® today announced a 2012 5K Run/Walk Series that will travel to three U.S. cities, in a continued effort to raise awareness and research funds for pediatric cancer. After a successful inaugural 5K event in Orange County last year, Hope On Wheels will return to Southern California to launch its 5K series in Irvine, followed by visits to Chicago and Miami as part of its ongoing efforts around National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September. Net proceeds from the Hyundai Hope On Wheels 5K Run/Walk Series will benefit pediatric cancer research programs at local children's hospitals in each of the three cities.
"As an avid runner myself, I am thrilled to roll out our annual 5K Run/Walk series to support the Hope On Wheels mission of finding a cure for childhood cancer," said John Krafcik, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor America. "Cancer claims the lives of far too many young children and impacts far too many families. We look forward to extending our work with our Hyundai dealers as well as our race partner organizations to host and sponsor 5Ks across the nation to further fund research and help end this disease."
Race participants of the Hyundai Hope On Wheels 5K Run/Walk Series can become a part of Team Hyundai Hope On Wheels and join the fight against pediatric cancer by registering online and making a pledge to benefit their local hospital. After registering, both race participants and those wishing simply to contribute to the cause can jump-start their donations by pledging one of six levels. For more information about the Hyundai Hope On Wheels 5K Run/Walk Series, including registration and pledge details, please visit www.HyundaiRun4Hope.org.
September 1, 2012 – Irvine, CA: Hyundai Hope On Wheels 5K Run/Walk Irvine
Kicking off Hope On Wheels' efforts during National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the Hyundai Hope On Wheels 5K Run/Walk Series will host its first race on Saturday, September 1 at the University of California, Irvine campus at 7:30 a.m. All net proceeds from the event will benefit the Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC Children's Hospital, a leader in innovative pediatric cancer research.
September 9, 2012 – Chicago, IL: Hyundai Hope On Wheels 5K at the Chicago Half Marathon
The Hyundai Hope On Wheels 5K at the Chicago Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, September 9. The Hope On Wheels 5K will start at approximately 7:45 a.m. and will take participants through beautiful Jackson Park. All net proceeds from the event will benefit the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago (formerly Children's Memorial Hospital).
September 29, 2012 – Miami, FL: Hyundai Hope On Wheels 2nd Annual MCH5K
The Hyundai Hope On Wheels 2nd Annual Miami Children's Hospital 5K (MCH5K), presented by TotalBank, will be held in Coral Gables on Saturday, September 29 at 7:30 a.m. The route will start and finish at Coral Gables City Hall and will take participants through the picturesque Granada Golf Course. Individuals and teams are invited to participate and fundraise to support the children and families at Miami Children's Hospital, which will be the recipient of all net proceeds from this race. Prizes will be awarded to the top fundraising teams.
"Every 36 minutes a child in the U.S. is diagnosed with cancer. Through research, 80 percent of those cases can be cured, but that's just not good enough," said Gary Micallef, Chairman, Hyundai Hope On Wheels Foundation and dealer-owner of Hyundai of Everett, in Everett, WA. "As a father and grandfather myself, I can think of no better way for Hope On Wheels to further its efforts in the fight against pediatric cancer than by joining together and running for hope.
Dr. Morris Kletzel, Director of the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Laurie Children's Hospital of Chicago said, "We are so pleased to have the support of the Hyundai Hope On Wheels program at our institution. Hyundai and its dealers are doing more than just talking about the importance of pediatric cancer, they are making a difference with funding that is desperately needed in research."
To learn more about Hyundai Hope On Wheels' activities in the month of September, please visit www.HyundaiHopeOnWheels.org.
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Costa Mesa, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 800 dealerships nationwide.
HYUNDAI HOPE ON WHEELS
Hyundai Hope On Wheels® is the united effort of Hyundai Motor America and its more than 800 dealers across the U.S. to raise awareness about childhood cancer and to celebrate the lives of children battling the disease. For 2012, Hyundai Hope On Wheels plans to surpass $57 million in total donations to childhood cancer research since the program began in 1998. Hyundai Hope On Wheels is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
SOURCE Hyundai Motor America
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
There is high of at least 100 degrees all week!
As we all know, it's extremely hot out there! This summer is shattering all types of weather records. Stay cool and safe this summer, fans!
Monday, July 16, 2012
Way to go, team!
"Out joy-riding on Sunday, our 2012 Hyundai Accent lost power and refused to go over 2000 rpms. The issue corrected itself after the car cooled, but my husband called his favorite mechanic, Michael Smith at AutoMax Hyundai Norman. AutoMax got the car in, quickly diagnosed the issue and had it corrected while my husband waited and chatted with the friendly folks at AutoMax. Thanks AutoMax Hyundai Norman Service Team!" -Michal
Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
"We want to take this time to thank Victor Ferguson for going over and above to help us my husband was a lot happier than when we bought the 2010 Hyundai and this Sonata drives like a dream love it. Thank You Victor." -Dorothy
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
See for yourself what all the hype is about!
"From the time we drove on the lot, until the time we signed the final paperwork 3 days later, we were taken care of beyond our expectations. We had originally gone to this dealership because we were on a date night. We had been contemplating trading off our current vehicle and had already done all the necessary research on the Hyundai Sonata. It was definitely the one we wanted. All we needed at this point was a test drive. San was able to answer all the questions I had with the vehicle and went on the test drive with us. It was nice to have a knowledgeable salesperson that was not pushy or over the top out of control. San turned us over to Tim to actually work the purchase agreement. It made sense, I guess because San was so personable, I would want them back on the lot as well. Knew their stuff.The car was the SE model, which did not come with the heated seats, but Tim made sure we were able to get those installed as well. It was nice to get the exact thing I wanted even if it did not come from the factory that way. They neeed a day or so to get the color i wanted. They were more than willing to find the exact car, with the exact options (even if they had to add the heat kit later).During the delivery, Tim took great care in explaining everything to me to make sure I was comfortable with all the new features of the vehicle. He made sure all the electronics and special things were programmed and ready for when I drove off the lot. He took extra time to show us the Hyundai website and its features (very very cool) and made sure we knew how to log in to it for when we got home that night. I am overall happy and surprised that they went to such great lengths to get me taken care of. I look forward to getting another Hyundai in the future from them when the need arises." -Milty75
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Hyundai Motor America Wins Bronze Cannes Lion for Re:Generation Music Project
Collaboration with Greenlight Media & Marketing and The Recording Academy to Launch Hyundai Veloster Wins Award in Branded Content and Entertainment Category
COSTA MESA, Calif., – June 25, 2012 –Hyundai took home a bronze Cannes Lion award on Saturday, June 23, during the 2012 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in France for the RE:GENERATION Music Project, featuring the Hyundai Veloster. The project, conducted in partnership with Greenlight Media & Marketing, The Recording Academy® and Hyundai’s agency of record, Innocean Worldwide Americas, won the inaugural award for best use or integration of music in the Branded Content and Entertainment Category. In its first year, there were 800 submissions for the category and just seven named finalists. The selection committee was comprised of 16 judges from 10 countries.
“We are honored and truly thrilled that the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is recognizing the RE:GENERATION Music Project,” said Steve Shannon, vice president of marketing, Hyundai Motor America. “Hyundai’s intent with this project was to support the creation of original works of art that a youthful, creative audience would appreciate. And with great partners like Greenlight and the Recording Academy, we delivered on that objective in a way that authentically connected Hyundai to the artists.”
Hyundai launched the 2012 Veloster, an innovative three-door coupe including technology that changes the way creative individuals experience driving, with music as a centerpiece. In partnership with The Recording Academy® (internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards®) Hyundai and Greenlight developed a unique concept called the RE:GENERATION Music Project. RE:GENERATION challenged five modern DJs to record an original track in a genre completely new to them. The project resulted in five new electronic music tracks influenced by everything from country to classical. The new tracks include participation from multiple GRAMMY Award winners as they collaborate with each DJ to re-imagine their genre in each DJ’s unique style.
Five of the world’s top DJs – Skrillex, Mark Ronson, DJ Premier, The Crystal Method and Pretty Lights – all participated in the project and their creative process was documented by Oscar®-nominated director Amir Bar-Lev. The resulting documentary highlights the creative tension and ultimately successful performance of five completely original new musical tracks.
Hyundai launched the film at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre during GRAMMY® Week, followed by an extended nationwide theatrical release and multiple screenings at SXSW and Coachella.
“There were more 32,000 entries this year at Cannes and this was the first year for the Branded Content and Entertainment Lions category,” said Dominic Sandifer, president, Greenlight Media & Marketing. “Only an innovative brand like Hyundai could unite these partners and artists in a truly authentic way and we’re proud to work with them.”
The Veloster is an innovative compact coupe that features ground-breaking design, with a unique third door for easy rear-seat access, Hyundai’s Blue Link® telematics system, Pandora® internet radio with seven-inch touch-screen display and a new 1.6-liter direct-injected four-cylinder engine that can be mated to either Hyundai’s first EcoShift™ dual-clutch transmission or a six-speed manual transmission. The Veloster is also one of Hyundai’s vehicles that achieves 40 mpg on the highway.
For information and to view the film, please visit http://regenerationmusicproject.com. The film is available for online streaming exclusively on Hulu in the US and Japan, as well as on Vevo affiliated services in other international territories. It will enjoy its television world premiere on Fuse Network later this summer.
GREENLIGHT MEDIA & MARKETING
GreenLight Media & Marketing, LLC is a music-focused entertainment studio and agency producing original content and marketing programs for a variety of media companies and brands. GreenLight's clients and partners have included The GRAMMYs®, AOL, Fuse, Vibe, Spin, YouTube, Pandora, Hyundai, JPMorgan Chase, adidas, American Express, Gillette, Pacifico, Red Bull, Verizon and Constellation Brands, among and others. Based in West Hollywood, CA, GreenLight is an independent agency within a network of sister companies that includes Red Light Management, ATO & TBD Records, ATO Pictures and several major music festivals.
INNOCEAN WORLDWIDE AMERICAS
Serving Hyundai & Kia brands in the U.S., this automotive marketer takes an integrated marketing approach to growing brand market share. Disciplines include Tier I and Tier II advertising, creative services, digital marketing, auto shows and experiential events, media planning and CRM. Innocean is headquartered in Seoul South Korea. The Innocean Worldwide Americas office is located in Huntington Beach, California.HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Costa Mesa, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 800 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable new vehicle warranty, Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance.
Courtesy of Hyundai.com
Monday, July 9, 2012
Thank you for the kind words!
I was absolutely blown away by the service and professionalism of this dealership and my salesman (Steve Griffith). I can see why he has won awards. I have never been treated with such respect and honesty when purchasing a vehicle.My husband and I were in the market for a 2013 Sonata and you were able to match our needs and wants perfectly.Steve Griffith and the finance department made this an enjoyable car buying experience, everyone was very professional and friendly and worked with the budget we had in mind. I will definitely send people your direction.Kristy
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Thank you to our amazing customers for taking the time to share their experiences!
Two 5-star reviews from DealerRater:
Review 1
Review 2
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Monday, July 2, 2012
Great job, AutoMax team!
"I am 73 years old and have purchased autos since I was 21. This was the best car buying experience I have been involved in during that time. Melissa Jennings was right on the ball to return e-mails quickly and with the pertinent information. Daniel followed up to be sure that I was happy with the info and asked if there was anything further he could do. I was met on the front step by Tom and he quickly made my family feel at home and provided all of our needs. Tom guided us through the entire process of purchasing our new 2012 Azera, and did a great job of answering all of my wife's questions about all of the operations of equipment on the car. I am glad that I did not have it to do. He understood that she was going to be the principle driver and made her feel comfortable in the new car. All of this would have made no difference if the people concerned had not kept the promises that had been made before we arrived at the dealership. Integrity starts at the top and permeates the entire organization. There is nothing like truth and honesty when dealing with people. I will be quick to recommend this dealership to my friends and family. Well Done!!" -gjwelch
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