Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Hyundai Motor America and CHOC Children Celebrate Opening of Hyundai Cancer Institute
The Hyundai Hope On Wheels grant is being used to fund the Hyundai Cancer Institute, which is a leading research center at CHOC Children’s. Research at the Hyundai Cancer Institute is dedicated to finding cures to pediatric cancers using innovative genomic medicine techniques. The goals of the research project are to provide a better understanding of the disease and more effective treatment for children diagnosed with pediatric cancer.
“Hyundai Motor America’s US headquarters is based in Orange County, and we take great pride in being a part of this community. We are especially proud of our long-standing relationship with CHOC Children’s, a jewel in the community. With the completion of a major new tower, CHOC Children’s continues its mission of providing world-class care for children and families in the Region,” said John Krafcik, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor America. “The opening of the Hyundai Cancer Institute continues our commitment to pediatric cancer with CHOC’s research excellence. We could not be more pleased with the ongoing partnership with CHOC,” said Krafcik.
"As we enter into the third year of our grant award with Hyundai Motor America and Hyundai Hope On Wheels, we are very excited about the strong infrastructure we've been able to put into place. We now have the tools and resources needed to develop a more personalized approach to cancer research and treatment to benefit our patients. We're extremely grateful for the continued partnership with and support of Hyundai in the fight against cancer," said Dr. Leonard Sender, medical director, Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC Children's.
To celebrate the grand opening of the Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC Children’s Hope On Wheels hosted a special event focused on the idea that “Every Handprint Tells A Story.” Hope On Wheels collects the handprints of children affected by cancer because they each represent an individual child’s story of hope and courage. Their collective narrative provides a powerful message that Hope On Wheels shares nationwide to raise awareness for this cause.
“To Hyundai dealers, nothing gives us more pride than our work with Hope On Wheels. The symbol of each handprint in our logo is what drives our commitment to this cause. Every child deserves a chance to pursue their own dreams and hopes,” said Mickey Pong, Chairman of Hyundai Hope On Wheels and owner of North County Hyundai in Carlsbad, Calif. “As the newly-appointed Hope On Wheels chairman, I will work to ensure that every Hyundai dealer across the U.S. continues to support the important work of children’s hospitals like CHOC Children’s.”
Over the course of 2013, Hope On Wheels will donate $16 million to children’s hospitals nationwide. Celebrating its 15th year, Hope On Wheels will surpass $72 million in total donations to pediatric cancer research and programs since its inception in 1998. This level of funding places Hyundai among the leading funders of pediatric cancer research in the nation.
To learn more about the Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC Children’s or Hyundai Hope On Wheels visit www.HyundaiHopeOnWheels.org.
Monday, July 29, 2013
Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis Named 2013 Concept Car of the Year
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
First Take: 2014 Hyundai Equus
When Hyundai decided to bring the Equus to the U.S. a few years ago, many said that Hyundai had gone to far, no one would buy a top end luxury car from the brand, they should focus on what they were good at doing, high value cars for mainstream America.
If there was one car in the Equus’ sights it was the Lexus LS series, the original usurper in the top end luxury segment, Hyundai looked at that playbook, and looked to repeat the success. While the Equus did not take off like the original LS, that was partially due to supply constraints and conservative sales estimate from Hyundai corporate. While the Equus was good when compared against the LS and Mercedes-Benz S-Class it felt about half to three quarters of a generation behind those two in the quality of materials and some overall refinement.
Come the 2014 mid-cycle refresh and most of the issues have been addressed. There is an upgrade to the quality of materials throughout, though there are one or two striking misses, the aircraft style map lights in the rear being a noticeable one.
The styling has been tweaked, a nice clean up in removing some chrome trim from the front and rear bumpers along with the tail light lenses, gives the Equus a more refined look, the new 19” turbine style wheels look very striking as well. Hyundai have also changed out the headlamps and taillights to LED’s as well.
Inside there is an all new dash, instrument panel and center stack. In Ultimate trim there is a control dial on the steering wheel for the infotainment system’s 9.2” display that provides haptic feedback.
The infotainment system is an up to date system with a 64 gig SSD drive, with 30 gigs reserved for music, videos and photos. The Nav system has “Junction View” giving you a graphical representation of Interstate interchanges and which lane and route to take. Also down in the Nav system menus, there is the ability to see how far a rest stops are down the road.
In the instrument cluster there is a 7” display between the speedometer and tachometer, for additional information, including turn by turn directions from the Nav system. The Equus also is, in Ultimate trim, equipped with a Heads Up Display. If you’ve never driven with a modern HUD unit, it is something that is very nice to have. The HUD unit will display speed, turn by turn directions and blind spot warnings.
If you choose to ride in the back, this is an “Executive Luxury Sedan” after all, there are dual 9.2” displays, power door closure, and four way power lumbar adjustments to the rear seats.
Out on the road the Equus drives well, it feels like a large solid car. There are two drive modes for the suspension, “Normal” and “Sport”. Most people will not move out of the Normal setting and that’s fine, the ride and handling are compliant, and there is no float to the ride. Change to Sport and things firm up, the steering has a little more weight and feel to it, but the change in settings does not transform the Equus into a “Sport Sedan”.
Power for the Equus is the excellent 5.0 liter Tau V8 engine producing 429 horsepower, matched up to an 8 speed automatic transmission. While one would not call the Equus fast, the power is more than adequate, you never feel as if you are laking for power. You can get up to speed quickly, on a two lane road you have plenty of torque to get you around slower cars and safely back into your lane. Merging on to highways is not a problem at at all. Best of all, unlike some other cars in this class the Equus does not require Premium Fuel.
The Equus comes in two trim levels, Signature and Ultimate. Pricing for the two models is $61,920 for the Signature and $68,920 for the Ultimate, that is $1,750 more than the outgoing model. Compared to others in the category the Equus is $11,000 less than the Lexus LS, $33,000 less than the BMW 7 Series and $37,000 less than the Mercedes S-Class.
While many might think that people who would buy a Lexus, Mercedes, Audi or BMW would not be interested in the Equus, according to Hyundai America CEO John Krafcik, they have had a significant amount of conquest business from those other brands.
While at the end of the day the Equus might not be quite as good as the Lexus LS, it’s 95-98% as good and at a much better price point. The interior and ride quality are on par with the outgoing Mercedes S-Class, at a huge savings, without some of the service headaches that come from owning a German car.
The Equus is a player in the market and shouldn’t be discounted, we saw 20+ years ago how the German luxury makers dismissed Lexus, and we saw how well that worked out. Given what Hyundai is doing with their mainstream products, the Equus shouldn’t be dismissed either.
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
2013 Hyundai Sante Fe Winner of 2013 Family Crossover Comparison
Each vehicle was driven at the same time on the same roads and notes were made, facts were listed and points were argued. Matching vehicles in brackets just like in a tournament, each were compared and losers were knocked out one by one until the winner presented itself.
The editors at Automobile Magazine strongly believe that the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe points the way forward. It is a vehicle that provides as much utility without sacrificing too much in terms of weight, power and fuel economy in order to do so. Vehicle configurations allow it to adapt whether it be a drive to school, the store, or the tulip farm in Holland, Michigan. Loaded with the technology available to ensure a safe trip for the family, yet at a price that is easy on the pockets. And just as important, the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe looks and feels great while doing all that
Monday, June 24, 2013
Summer Car Maintenance Tip: Replace Your Windshield Wipers
Winter can be tough on windshield wipers. Ice, snow, salt and extreme temperatures make cracks and tears in the rubber that lower the effectiveness of the wipers. If your wipers are leaving visible streaks or take several passes to clear away light rain, they need to be replaced.
Courtesy of Auto.HowStuffWorks.Com
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Hyundai Motor delivers first 15 hydrogen-powered ix35 Fuel Cell in Europe
The 15 ix35 Fuel Cell units are the first hydrogen-powered vehicles manufactured on a production line to be introduced in Europe.
Mr. Byung Kwon Rhim, President of Hyundai Motor Europe said, “Hyundai Motor is committed to hydrogen as the fuel of the future for Europe. Delivering assembly-line produced ix35 Fuel Cell is evidence that we have a realistic solution to the region’s sustainable mobility needs.”
The ix35 Fuel Cell produces no harmful tailpipe emissions – only water vapour – and so its use will help the city of Copenhagen achieve its aim of becoming carbon-neutral by 2025.
Since 2011, Hyundai Motor has deployed prototypes of its third-generation ix35 Fuel Cell in a wide range of initiatives to raise awareness of hydrogen’s benefits as an automotive fuel; to support the drive for establishing a pan-European refueling infrastructure; and to demonstrate the cars’ real-world practicality to public and private organizations.
For example, EU policy-makers have access to ix35 Fuel Cell vehicles – via the EU Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU) in Brussels– showing the market-readiness of Hyundai Motor’s technology. And, earlier this year, senior representatives from 100 European businesses learned about and tested the ix35 Fuel Cell at a Hyundai Motor event in Berlin.
Hyundai Motor has been a world leader in the development of hydrogen fuel cell technology ever since research into its first fuel cell began in 1998. The company’s proprietary fuel cell technology is developed at its Eco Technology Research Institute in Korea. Hyundai intends to build 1.000 ix35 Fuel Cell cars by 2015 at its Ulsan factory, also in Korea.
The ix35 Fuel Cell is equipped with a 100 kW (136 ps) electric motor, and can reach a maximum speed of 160 km/h. Two hydrogen storage tanks, located between the vehicle’s rear axle, with a total capacity of 5,64 kg, enable the vehicle to travel a total of 594 km on a single fueling. Filling the storage hydrogen tanks to maximum capacity takes just a few minutes.
Courtesy of Hyundai Newsroom
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
HYUNDAI GENESIS AND VELOSTER RECOGNIZED IN AUTOPACIFIC VEHICLE SATISFACTION AWARDS
AutoPacific’s VSAs objectively measure owner satisfaction with 51 vehicle attributes ranging from interior comfort and convenience to fuel economy and performance. This study by the Southern California-based automotive research firm summarizes the results of responses from over 52,000 new vehicle owners.
“Winning AutoPacific’s Vehicle Satisfaction Award confirms that the Hyundai Genesis has joined the big leagues,” said George Peterson, President, AutoPacific. “Out-pointing all other Aspirational Luxury Cars, Genesis has won this award four out of the last five years. This proves that Genesis is a smart buy for drivers wanting an excellent car at an excellent value.”
“The Hyundai Veloster is a sporty car with extremely aggressive styling that resonates with its buyers,” continued Peterson. “With an attractive price point and head-turning styling, Veloster tops the AutoPacific satisfaction ratings with its owners giving very positive reviews.”
The 2013 Hyundai Genesis features a 2.0-liter engine with Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D-CWT), dual asymmetrical chrome exhaust tips, LED tail lights and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with integrated audio controls. The 2013 Veloster features a three door design along with an all-new turbo model, with a new 1.6-liter, 201 horsepower, direct-injected twin-scroll turbocharged engine, aggressive bodykit and unique 18-inch alloy wheels.
“The AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards are an important indicator that Hyundai is continuing to hit the mark when it comes to pleasing consumers,” said Scott Margason, director, Product Planning, Hyundai Motor America. “We are pleased that both Genesis and Veloster owners rank their purchase decisions so highly – an excellent reflection on both of these class-leading vehicles.”
In addition, both the Genesis and Veloster come with advanced safety features and are equipped with Assurance Connected Care powered by the Hyundai’s Blue Link telematics platform. Assurance Connected Care is a suite of safety and car care features providing Hyundai owners with free proactive services including automatic collision notification, SOS emergency assistance, enhanced roadside assistance, monthly vehicle diagnostics reports and maintenance alerts.
--Courtesy of Hyundai News
Monday, June 10, 2013
2013 Genesis Sedan: Special Financing
$1000 Total Cash OR $1000 Bonus Cash AND 1.90% financing for up to 60 mos, 2.90% for 72 mos. Offer expires 7/1/2013. See dealership for details.
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Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Redesigned 2015 Hyundai Genesis Bound for 2014 Detroit Auto Show
The redesigned 2015 Hyundai Genesis sedan will be unveiled at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, Hyundai confirmed for Edmunds.
"You will see the Genesis at the Detroit auto show," Hyundai Motor America's Brandon Ramirez told Edmunds during a drive program here.
Ramirez is senior group manager of product planning.
While Ramirez did not provide details about the new Genesis, other sources say the car will receive new exterior styling based on an evolution of Hyundai's fluidic sculpture design language.
Additionally, the new Genesis sedan will have a richer-looking interior, sportier ride, and for the first time, an all-wheel-drive option. The strategy is an overall effort to woo buyers from German brands.
The Korean automaker aimed the current generation Genesis sedan at BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class buyers, but few of those buyers came on board. The redesigned Genesis sedan is expected to address shortcomings in terms of handling and ride performance. The all-wheel-drive option will be aimed at buyers residing in cold climates who shunned the current car because of the rear-drive configuration.
All-wheel drive has caught on with BMW owners, especially those dealing with snow and ice. Earlier this month, BMW of North America CEO Ludwig Willisch told Edmunds that about 50 percent of the BMWs sold in the United States are equipped with all-wheel drive and that the number is expected to grow.
In terms of styling, Hyundai spokesman Derek Joyce told Edmunds that despite the name, the HCD-14 Genesis concept unveiled at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show "is not the next Genesis. (But) you will see hints of that design in future products." He did not elaborate.
The HCD-14 Genesis is a large concept, in fact, slightly larger than Hyundai's biggest and most expensive sedan, the Equus. A comparison of dimensions between the Equus and HCD-14 Genesis shows that the concept is 1.6 inches longer than the Equus and 3.3 inches wider.
The HCD-14's styling suggests that Hyundai will tone down the exterior styling of its future vehicles, such as the 2015 Genesis sedan, adopting a conservative stance compared to the 2011 Sonata. That Sonata debuted the automaker's dramatic fluidic sculpture design language that has been adopted for the Elantra, Accent, Santa Fe and other Hyundai models. According to Hyundai, that design language mixes the interplay of natural, fluid elements with more rigid surfaces and structures to create the illusion of constant motion.
Hyundai is not abandoning its fluidic sculpture design language, Joyce said.
"Design is constantly evolving, all design is," he said. "The desire is to always look to enhance and provide freshness to design, but it is not a change from our general overall theme of fluidic sculpture."
--Courtesy of Edmunds
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
HYUNDAI’S 2013 SANTA FE SPORT WINS WINTER VEHICLE AWARD FOR BEST IN CLASS SUV/CROSSOVER UNDER $28,000
The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport outperformed its competitors to earn the distinction of “Best in Class SUV/Crossover under $28,000” in the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) annual Winter Vehicle Awards, which honor the best cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs for handling New England’s difficult winter driving conditions.
NEMPA will present this year’s Winter Vehicle Awards on May 9, 2013, at MIT in Cambridge, Mass. The winners are selected each year by NEMPA media members, which include automotive journalists in the six-state New England region. NEMPA members test a wide range of vehicles to evaluate winter-specific features along with various qualities that make for safe, enjoyable all-weather driving.
"The Santa Fe Sport is an exceptional vehicle with strong performance from a choice of four-cylinder engines and an all-wheel drive system that meets any challenges thrown at it by New England
weather. Its good fuel economy also makes it a smart choice for consumers, which is why we named it Best in Class SUV/Crossover under $28,000," said Keith Griffin, NEMPA president.
“We are excited to see the all-new Santa Fe Sport earn a Winter Vehicle Award from a group of journalists who know first-hand what it takes to handle challenging weather conditions,” said John Shon, Product Manager, Hyundai Motor America. “Now joined by a longer three-row Santa Fe trim the Santa Fe provides today’s families with premium features and advanced driving dynamics at an incredible value. Whether it’s a quick drive down the block or a family road trip, Santa Fe is equipped to safely and comfortably navigate roads in any season.”
The two-row Santa Fe Sport introduced last year and three-row Santa Fe being launched this spring both offer an optional Active Cornering Control AWD system that continuously analyzes data to supply torque and braking force to the right tires for improved traction. Rather than just react to conditions after they occur, the system can anticipate traction requirements for better performance in winter driving.
Santa Fe Sport offers a choice of a 2.4-liter or 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. The longer wheelbase Santa Fe comes standard with a 3.3-liter V6 engine and provides a 5,000-pound towing capacity. Both Santa Fe models feature a progressive design and flexible interior.
Santa Fe also comes standard with Hyundai’s Blue Link®, combining safety, service and infotainment features to simplify owners’ lives and reduce distracted driving by seamlessly connecting the driver directly with the vehicle. Technologies such as emergency assistance, POI search and download, turn-by-turn navigation, smartphone remote features (including remote start) and monthly vehicle reporting are available with the system.
Starting May 16, 2013, all Blue Link-equipped new vehicle purchases will come standard with three years of Assurance Connected Care service, providing many of Blue Link’s safety and car care services. For more details on Assurance Connected Care, visit http://www.hyundaibluelink.com/
-Courtesy of Hyundai Media Newsroom
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HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA SETS ALL-TIME RECORD FIRST QUARTER SALES
"March felt just great,” said Dave Zuchowski, executive vice president of national sales. “We definitely benefited from better inventories of Elantra thanks to the addition of the third shift at our Alabama plant, improved weather conditions in our important Northern markets and more robust retail activity reflecting a steady recovery in consumer confidence. Elantra led the pack with an all-time monthly sales record of 26,153 units, up 33 percent year-over-year. Sonata Hybrid also set a new all-time sales record with 2,006 sales, up 13 percent versus last year.”
Fleet mix was 17 percent for the month and stands at 16 percent for the year, among the lowest in the industry.
“This March was an incredibly strong month for us, the second best sales month in our history, just two percent below our all-time record from last March,” said John Krafcik, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor America. “While our plants continue to stretch to hit our demand levels, we still have one of the tightest inventory levels in the industry. This month, you could see the impact of improved Elantra availability, but our dealers remain constrained on Sonata, which continues as one of the fastest turning mid-size cars in the industry.”
According to data from Cars.com, the traditional five highest volume mid-size sedans (Accord, Camry, Altima, Fusion, and Malibu) have 72 percent more dealer stock than Sonata.
Sales in March of Certified Pre-Owned vehicles totaled 6,715, up eight percent for the first quarter. More than 80 percent of Hyundai’s dealers are now participating in the CPO program, which has been a key component in driving Hyundai residual values to record high levels. Hyundai Elantra, Azera, and Santa Fe Sport are all ALG Residual Value award winners for the 2013 model year.
--Courtesy of Hyundai Media Newsroom
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Hyundai Luxury Sports Coupe Concept HND-9 Makes its World Debut at the 2013 Seoul Motor Show
“HND-9 will give customers a glimpse of Hyundai’s future luxury sports coupe models,” said Suk-Geun Oh, head of Hyundai Design Center. “Representing an evolution of Hyundai’s ‘Fluidic Sculpture’ design philosophy, the rear-wheel drive sports coupe concept balances high performance with a sophisticated image.” The concept was unveiled at the 2013 Seoul Motor Show.
The HND-9 is the ninth concept model developed by the Hyundai Motor Group’s R&D Center in Namyang, Korea. Based on a modern reinterpretation of an elegant, classic premium sports coupe, sophisticated details in every design element of the car reinforce a premium look. The vehicle, with its dramatic, long hood and wheelbase, has an overall length of 4,695mm, width of 1,890mm and height of 1,340mm with a 2,860mm wheelbase.
Equipped with 3.3-liter turbo GDi engine and 8-speed auto transmission, HND-9 delivers a maximum output of 370ps, while its exterior design exudes a befitting image of the powerful performance.
Fluidic yet sleek character lines that stretch from headlamp to trunk, voluminous, powerful car body and a striking, wide hexagonal-shaped radiator grille enhance the vehicle’s high performance image. Moreover, butterfly doors, sculptural rear combination lamps, and dual tailpipes placed on both sides, give the car a sleek, futuristic look. Twenty-two inch alloy wheels – mixed with carbon materials - also contribute to great styling, while lowering its weight.
Like its exterior, the interior styling of the HND-9 was designed to deliver a modern, luxurious driving experience. Three key concepts were embedded into the interior design to realize this goal: spiral sculpture, elegance and high-tech interface.
Based on the spiral sculpture concept - derived from Hyundai’s Fluidic Sculpture design philosophy - dynamic and distinctive spiral-shaped metal lines frame the entire interior in a speedy and rhythmical way, creating a unique layout.
The seats are made of sporty yet luxurious mesh, and depending on which angle they are seen from, they project different colors, exuding elegance and mystique. The driver-oriented, high-tech interface is modeled after a cockpit, offering both improved functionality and aesthetics, optimized for dynamic driving.
Including its world-premiere concept, Hyundai exhibits a total of 30 cars and 11 new technologies in 10 specialized zones, including displays for children. Hyundai’s booth, the largest at the show, is based on a theme called ‘Brilliant Moment O.’ The letter ‘O’ represents both Hyundai’s will to strengthen its basics (zero) and its communication with customers (circle).
Furthermore, as part of the company’s continued efforts to realize its ‘Modern Premium’ values, Hyundai introduced a variety of both internal and external collaboration projects. Namely, the ‘i40 Art Car,’ ‘My Baby’ project and ‘Equus by Hermes’ concept car showcase Hyundai’s brand enhancement efforts through design.
“Hyundai Motor has come a long way. However, we will not rest on our laurels, but continue putting forth our utmost efforts to deliver Hyundai’s unique ‘Modern Premium’ values to more customers,” said Choong Ho Kim, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor.
--Courtesy of Hyundai News
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
There's no better time than NOW to bring your vehicles in for oil changes!
Monday, March 25, 2013
What a great review! Keep up the fantastic work, Chad.
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Spring Cleaning Tips For Your Car
- Remove clutter from your car. Vacuum the carpeting; Windex the windows; wipe the headlights with a soft, damp rag. Wash and wax your vehicle to remove winter salt and grime and protect the finish.
- Cooling system (radiator): flush and refill according to the service manual’s instructions. The level, condition and concentration of the coolant should be checked periodically. Important — first let the engine cool down before removing the radiator cap.
- Replace worn wiper blades and always have plenty of washer solvent on-hand to combat summer’s dust and insects.
- If your engine is experiencing hard starts, rough idling, or stalling, have it fixed. Often times, the trouble stems from basic things like worn spark plugs, a dirty air filter, or bad ignition wires, but if you’re not mechanically inclined whatsoever, it’s best to go straight to a professional. (Taking care of little things early will likely improve your gasoline mileage and prevent minor problems from becoming expensive repairs later on.)
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
METS AND HYUNDAI REACH MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP FOR HYUNDAI CLUB AT CITI FIELD
The Hyundai Club, formerly known as the Champions Club, is an all-inclusive premium seating area located on the field level behind home plate with 660 seats spanning to the dugouts. The gourmet buffet includes a daily chef selection of carved meats and pasta and unlimited non-alcoholic beverages. A selection of peanuts, popcorn, fresh baked cookies and ice cream are also available.
Hyundai will have the exclusive right to showcase one of its vehicles on the Field Level concourse in front of the club for all 81 games. The multi-year agreement is an expansion of a partnership that began last year with an outfield sign and presence on SNY.
“Citi Field provides a great venue to showcase an award-winning Hyundai line-up that continues to get even stronger,” said Ken Bloech, General Manager for Hyundai Motor America’s Eastern Region. “Over the course of the season, we look forward to having Mets’ fans enjoy games from the comfort of the Hyundai Club. We’ll also be displaying a range of vehicles from an all-new, three-row Santa Fe that’s perfect for families to a redesigned Equus sedan that delivers a higher level of refinement for the luxury segment.”
“We are proud to grow our relationship with Hyundai to including branding rights for one of the premiere seating locations at Citi Field,” said Dave Howard, Executive Vice President Business Operations. “Hyundai is the latest partner to join us for what will be an exciting All-Star season for Mets fans.”
--Courtesy of Hyundai
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Monday Maintenance Tip: Wash In Winter, Too
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Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Kudos to Matt for delivering outstanding customer service!
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Tuesday, March 5, 2013
What a great review! Many thanks to the author of this feedback.
"Furthermore, Emily followed up a few days later via phone to see how I was liking the car and to let me know that if I had any trouble with the car, needed questions answered etc to give her a call directly and she would also be able to assist me. Again, just enough contact to be friendly without being overbearing!" --nmcvay1
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Monday, March 4, 2013
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Tuesday, February 26, 2013
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA SELLS ITS FIRST SPECIAL EDITION VELOSTER RE:MIX MODEL
Inspired by Hyundai’s successful RE:MIX Lab program, Hyundai first introduced the special edition RE:MIX production Veloster to consumers at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show at Las Vegas in November 2012. This limited edition production Veloster features an aggressive sporty exterior with a unique body kit, 18-inch dark gunmetal-finish alloy wheels, LED headlight accents and taillights, and unique RE:MIX badging. The interior is enhanced with a 450-watt premium Dimension audio system, push-button start with proximity key, leather steering wheel and shift knob, unique interior light kit and RE:MIX floormats.
This Veloster is a turn-key production offering with an aggressive demeanor, specifically for enthusiasts. Truly a “Re-Mix,” this Veloster is a cool blend of exclusive features and options that synthesize to create a distinctive lifestyle offering from Hyundai. In addition to the exclusive Sprint Gray exterior color, a simplified color palate of five additional Veloster colors will be available: Century White, 26.2 Yellow, Marathon Blue, Ultra Black and Boston Red. The Veloster RE:MIX starts at $20,845 for the manual transmission model (including a $795 freight charge).
“The Veloster RE:MIX represents the ultimate Hyundai lifestyle coupe in terms of style, design and performance,” said the sales manager of Sterling McCall Hyundai. “Many Hyundai customers today are looking for individual design expression, exclusivity and smartphone connectivity. Veloster RE:MIX delivers a truly unique sporty appearance, premium branded audio and abundant tech features.”
Hyundai’s Veloster is an innovative compact coupe that features ground-breaking design, with a unique curbside 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. Veloster continues to attract Hyundai’s next generation of buyers, earning numerous accolades including Bloomberg’s “Best Economy Car,” one of Kelley Blue Book’s “10 Coolest New Cars under $18,000” and Autobytel’s Car of the Year for 2012.
--Courtesy of Hyundai Media Newsroom
Thursday, February 21, 2013
HYUNDAI SHOWCASES GROWING PREMIUM LINEUP DURING THE 85TH OSCARS
“Equus the Trailer” highlights Equus’ premium luxury features and outstanding performance and refinement. The spot mimics an action movie trailer, featuring Equus as the main character and the film’s hero. The familiar deep baritone of the voice-over actor takes the audience through the 30-second trailer, citing “critics” calling the Equus “Colossal,” “Epic” and “Astoundingly Powerful.”
“Paparazzi” plays on another movie-star theme as paparazzi cameras frantically try to capture one of Hyundai’s big stars, the Genesis, as it races down the road.
“Elevator Pitch,” uses the concept of pitching a big idea to a movie producer – with the big idea being the award-winning Elantra. The spot highlights Elantra’s heated front and rear seats, Bluetooth enabled features and exceptional horsepower numbers.
“The Oscars are about style and sophistication – a true premium experience. The event provides the perfect platform to showcase our growing premium lineup,” said Steve Shannon, vice president of marketing, Hyundai Motor America. “From insider lingo to the glamour of the film industry, you’ll see that our ads pay respect to Hollywood’s biggest night. We started on this creative strategy and approach with our Azera commercials in last year’s Oscars. We are building on that concept and are now excited to carry it across other vehicle lines.”
The remaining 30-second spots highlight four other high-demand Hyundai models: Sonata Hybrid, Sonata Turbo, Santa Fe and Azera. In-show spots include “Epic Playdate” featuring Santa Fe; “Stuck” featuring Sonata Turbo; “One Less Battery” featuring Sonata Hybrid and its lifetime hybrid battery warranty; and “Thanks” featuring Azera. The two Oscar Red Carpet Live ads include “Showroom” featuring all three flavors of the Elantra, sedan, GT and coupe, and the highly acclaimed Super Bowl spot “Team” featuring Hyundai’s all-new Santa Fe.
Hyundai is taking the big awards night experience beyond the television screen by offering viewers real-time interactions through engaging mobile content, award winning soundtracks and connected television. In addition, the Oscars sponsorship is elevated through extensions across cable networks such as AMC, FX and Sundance Channel as well as sponsorship of ABC’s Oscars website.
Having finished 2012 with five-straight years of premium segment sales growth with its Genesis and Equus vehicle lines, Hyundai recently unveiled its design direction for future premium vehicles with its HCD-14 Genesis concept. The concept features advanced eye-tracking technology, interactive HUD and gesture recognition, revealing the technological future of Hyundai’s premium lines.
Hyundai’s exclusive automotive sponsorship of the Oscars extends its “Big Voices in Big Places” philosophy which positions the Hyundai brand in the highest-profile advertising venues, including sporting events and entertainment awards shows. INNOCEAN USA, Hyundai’s agency of record, is responsible for all creative. To view Hyundai’s Oscars ads, please visit, www.youtube.com/Hyundai on Oscar Night.
-Courtesy of Hyundai Media Newsroom