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Saturday, January 22, 2011

2012 Hyundai Accent Unveil comming to Happy Hyundai Soon!

2012 Hyundai Accent Gets Surprise Unveil at Montreal Auto Show

Posted by William Lee at 8:11 AM

Hot on the heels of the debut of the Veloster at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Hyundai has unwrapped the all-new 2012 Accent at the Montreal Auto Show. This comes as a surprise as Hyundai Motor America had said the car wouldn’t break cover until the New York Auto Show in April.

More official images as well as official press release after the jump.

A vehicle that made its name in the industry as being a low cost option for those on a budget, Hyundai aims to keep that price structure while out-doing the competition in every other aspect.

Keeping the same styling seen on the Sonata and the new Elantra, the 2012 Accent is powered by a direct-injection 138-hp 1.6-liter 4-cylinder that makes 123 ft-lbs of torque and according to the Canadian press release gets 4.7 L/100 km highway and 6.4 L/100 km regardless of whether you choose the 6-speed automatic or manual. That works out to an incredible 50-mpg highway and 37-mpg city ratings in America.

EDIT: Thanks conwelpic for the heads-up about our mistake in the fuel economy conversion! Believe it or not, the Accent will achieve an est. 50 MPG on the highway according to US ratings!

Having grown in size, the new Accent is now 70mm (2.7-inches) longer between the wheels and 5mm wider. This not only makes for added interior space, but the Accent also delivers a sizable amount of cargo volume with 14 cu-ft of trunk space with the sedan and 17.2 cu-ft with the hatch. Despite all this, weight was kept to a minimum, with the new Accent sedan weighing just 2,392 lbs, while the hatchback model is slightly heavier at 2,429 lbs.

Official Canadian market details can be found after the jump and details could change for U.S. market cars

[Source: Hyundai]

PRESS RELEASE:

HYUNDAI ACCENT: UNEXPECTED SAFETY, DESIGN, AND TECHNOLOGY

MONTREAL, Quebec (January 13, 2011) – Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. introduced the all-new 2012 Accent today at the Montreal International Auto Show. Available in four-door and five-door formats, Accent redefines expectations in the subcompact category by offering the company’s attractive “Fluidic Sculpture” design, best-in-class fuel economy, and a full complement of standard safety features. Despite surprising technology and a significant increase in safety features, Hyundai will hold the line on pricing from the prior generation to continue delivering unmistakable value to customers.

HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2012 ACCENT

§ All-new fourth generation of the Accent subcompact

§ First vehicle to receive all-new 1.6-litre GDI “Gamma” engine, paired with 6-speed automatic or manual transmissions

Estimated 4.7 L/100 km highway fuel consumption

Engine delivers power and fuel economy superior to competitors

§ A long list of standard safety features

VSM, ESC, TCS, ABS with Brake Assist and EBD

Four-wheel disc brakes

Six standard airbags

§ Class-above total interior volume

A subcompact car with the roominess of a compact

§ Hyundai’s signature “Fluidic Sculpture” design

§ Strong value – more content and best-in-class fuel economy without an increase in price

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY FOR SUPERIOR FUEL ECONOMY

The 2012 Accent’s all-aluminum 1.6-litre Gamma 4-cylinder engine utilizes the latest engine technology to deliver a class-leading 138 horsepower and 123 lb-ft of torque and an estimated best-in-class 4.7 L/100 km highway fuel economy rating.

The engine’s most notable feature is its use of Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI), a first for the subcompact category. By precisely controlling the injection of fuel, GDI allows for better fuel economy, increased power, and reduced emissions. The application of Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT) on both intake and exhaust camshafts allows for further improvements in efficiency, fuel economy, and emissions. To optimize breathing at all engine speeds, a Variable Induction System (VIS) is employed. Other elements resulting in reduced fuel consumption include an Alternator Management System, an offset crankshaft design, and electronic throttle control. To reduce lifetime operation costs and increase reliability, the Gamma features a maintenance-free silent timing chain.

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Several other systems have been improved over the outgoing model, each contributing to increased fuel efficiency. All models feature 6-speed automatic or manual transmissions with well-spaced ratios for smooth and efficient power delivery. Low-rolling resistance silica tires and a slippery shape (0.30 cd) reduce friction with the road and the air. Finally, the ActiveECO function modifies engine and transmission control to smooth out throttle response. By turning on the ActiveECO function, drivers can realize up to a seven percent increase in real-world fuel economy. The real-world result of these efficiencies is an estimated highway driving range of 915 km.

Despite the additional content, safety features, and technology packed into the all-new Accent, Hyundai has avoided the typically associated penalty of increased weight. A lower curb weight corresponds to an improvement not only in fuel economy, but all other dynamic areas. In fact, Accent offers the best power-to-weight ratio in its class by far, providing drivers with both low fuel consumption and responsive performance.

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SAFETY AS STANDARD – BECAUSE IT JUST MAKES SENSE

Hyundai doesn’t believe that consumers should have to pay a premium for safety, so a long list of safety features are included as standard equipment on all 2012 Accent models. A total of six airbags protect occupants in the event of a collision, including two front impact airbags, two front seat-mounted side impact airbags, and curtain side-impact airbags for front and rear passengers. Active front head restraints and seatbelt pretensioners work in conjunction with the airbag system to aid in preventing injury.

The Accent’s underlying structure is engineered to protect occupants using a Collision Load Dispersion mechanism. The vehicle’s structure distributes the force of an impact in three ways to minimize floor deformation and maintain the integrity of the cabin.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Traction Control work together to help deliver confident handling in all conditions. Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) integrates control of the ESC and motor-driven power steering (MDPS) to provide handling assistance in slippery conditions or in sudden cornering scenarios. The system can deliver up to 8 Newton-meters of counter-steering effort when required to assist the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle.

A key safety element for any vehicle is its braking system. Accent is the only car in the subcompact segment to offer four wheel disc brakes as standard. An Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) featuring Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA) is also included. EBD examines the effect of vehicle load on weight distribution and apportions the braking force between front and rear axles so as to maximize stopping ability. In the event of a panic stop, BA ensures that maximum braking force is applied.

SMALL OUTSIDE, BIG INSIDE

Accent rides on a 2,570 mm wheelbase and is 1,700 mm in width, representing an increase of 70 mm and 5 mm respectively over the outgoing model. As a result, Accent enjoys superior interior volume and passenger space. Total length of the new model is 4,370 mm for 4-door versions and 4,115 mm for the 5-door. While the car’s exterior dimensions are consistent with those of traditional subcompacts, Accent is classified by Transport Canada as a compact sedan thanks to its interior volume. To provide perspective, Accent 4-door features more total interior volume than the Honda Civic.

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Convenient storage spaces are included throughout the cabin, including bottle holders in each door and a storage tray at the base of the centre console. A deluxe centre console is available, a feature not seen on Fit, Aveo, Fiesta, or Mazda2. Split and fold 60/40 rear seats are available for increased cargo flexibility when transporting longer items.

FEATURES AND AMENITIES WORTHY OF MORE EXPENSIVE VEHICLES

Choosing a subcompact sedan no longer means foregoing comfort and convenience features. A standard 6-way adjustable driver’s seat and standard tilt steering wheel work in conjunction to provide a comfortable driving position. Power door locks, standard on all Accent models, can be paired with the convenience of available power windows, remote keyless entry, and power heated mirrors. A 4-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system with iPod / USB / AUX ports is standard equipment. Those seeking added listening enjoyment can opt for a 6-speaker, 172 watt AM/FM/XM/CD audio system featuring Bluetooth® hands-free phone connectivity and steering wheel audio controls. Cruise control, air conditioning, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, and a power sunroof are all available.

CONFIDENT HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS

The first step toward confident handling dynamics is a rigid structure. To this end, the 2012 Accent employs high-tensile strength steel for a structure which is 22 percent stiffer than the previous generation and 38 percent stiffer than the Toyota Yaris. Increasing the stiffness of the structure allowed Hyundai engineers more flexibility in terms of suspension tuning. The end result is a better balance between handling precision and ride comfort. Accent employs a MacPherson strut front suspension with coil springs, twin-tube gas shock absorbers, and a 21 mm stabilizer bar. The rear suspension is a torsion axle setup with coil springs and monotube shock absorbers.

ATTRACTIVE DESIGN

The 2012 Accent joins the Hyundai line-up sporting the company’s increasingly popular Fluidic Sculpture design. The vehicle’s exterior lines are intended to be futuristic, dynamic, and sleek. In a segment typically associated with staid designs, Accent stands out from the crowd. While the styling provides an attractive form, it’s also functional, featuring a slippery 0.30 coefficient of drag. Five-door models include a sporty trunk lid-mounted spoiler. For an assertive stance, 16” alloy wheels are available.

HYUNDAI AUTO CANADA CORP.

Hyundai Auto Canada, established in 1983 and headquartered in Markham, Ontario, is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout Canada by Hyundai Auto Canada and are sold and serviced through more than 195 dealerships nationwide.

Monday, January 17, 2011

SNEAK PEAK AT EH NEW HYUNDAI ACCENT HAPPY HYUNDAI OAK LAWN

Saturday, January 15, 2011

2012 Hyundai Accent Gets Surprise Unveil at Montreal Auto Show

Posted by William Lee at 8:11 AM

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Hyundai Sonata Most Researched New Vehicle Happy Hyundai

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA SOARS IN KBB.COM’S “MOST RESEARCHED NEW VEHICLES” REPORT
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 12/28/2010

The all-new Hyundai Sonata, a North American Car of the Year finalist, was deemed the “most noteworthy success story” of the year in kbb.com’s “Most Researched New Vehicles of 2010” report. Sonata leapt 24 places to number five overall. Because Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com is one of the most-trafficked automotive research sites, visitation to specific vehicles has become a leading indicator of sales patterns for manufacturers. Hyundai will sell approximately 200,000 Sonatas in calendar year 2010 and volume is up 65 percent year-to-date (through November).

“Hyundai’s popular all-new Sonata helped to re-shuffle the deck among the top 20 most-researched new cars of 2010, knocking a few vehicles further down on the list compared to where they were last year,” said James Bell, executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com.

“The research from Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com validates a trend we’ve been following throughout the year. Sonata is clearly making more consumers’ shopping lists than ever before,” said Mike O’Brien, vice president, product and corporate planning, Hyundai Motor America. “Data from Compete shows that Sonata was the most-shopped vehicle on the Internet six of the last seven months, proving that as awareness and availability of the 2011 model increased, shopping patterns quickly followed suit.”

The 2011 Sonata represents a modern approach to the traditional mid-size sedan segment by using only advanced four-cylinder engines, emotional design and luxury features offered with Hyundai’s strong value proposition. In addition to the standard 2.4-liter, gasoline direct injection powertrain making 35 miles-per-gallon highway, Hyundai added a 2.0-liter, 274-horsepower turbo and first-ever hybrid to the Sonata lineup. The Sonata Turbo went on sale in September and Sonata Hybrid, achieving 40 miles-per-gallon highway, will reach showrooms in January.

The all-new Sonata was the first mid-size car to receive a five-star crash test rating under National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s new, more stringent 2011 system and an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick honor, placing it in a safety position unsurpassed in the industry.

“The site traffic on Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com clearly demonstrates which models are resonating with today’s new-car shoppers, especially when we examine the most-researched new vehicles of 2010,” said Bell. “Hyundai’s homerun Sonata was not only the darling of the industry this year, but also made a strong impression in the minds of new-car shoppers by leaping ahead to the fifth most-researched new car of 2010.”

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

AMERICAS MOST FUEL EFFICIENT CARS.. HAPPY HYUNDAI OAK LAWN

Happy Hyundai has done it again with a line up for 2011 that will keep you driving past the gas station and not stopping. With gas prices on the rise and again with talk of seeing fuel at $4.00 plus a gallon Happy Hyundai is thrilled to announce a line up cars with a new look new motors along with a Hybrid which will make other manufactures stand up and take notice. The all new Hyundai Elantra with a 40 MPG plus will be a trend setter for the new year. Its sleek design and the price to match this is sure to be a winner for 2011. The all new Hyundai Sonata with its 3 different models and 2 different power plants available has had a huge success this year. With runner up honors for Car of the Year and a 30 MPG it has help break every record for Hyundai in the US market. The all new Sonata Hybrid which is to be released in Jan 2011 with a starting price $25,000.00 and a 42 MPG is going to make all the Green cars turn Red with fear. Its Bio friendly lithium batteries and self charging brake system how could you not want a Sonata Hybrid in your drive way. You friends at the local gas station will miss you. With Hyundai commitment to better fuel efficient within the next few years you will start to see Hyundai separate themselves from the rest with a new outlook at customer care and service Happy Hyundai will be there to help you not only drive in Luxury but show you how you can save $$$$$ with your New Car. For more information please visit out website @ http://www.myhappyhyundai.com or call us at 708-422-9300

Thursday, December 23, 2010

HYUNDAI VELOSTER DEBUT IN CHICAGO HAPPY HYUNDAI

Hyundai Veloster Countdown Begins as Detroit Show Debut Nears

Hyundai is excited — and Honda might be scared — about the Veloster’s Detroit Auto Show reveal. There’s a countdown timer on Hyundai’s Web site (we’re currently 19 days away from a reveal) and a teaser video you can view below.
We know the Veloster will have a direct-injection engine, possibly some form of the 2011 Elantra‘s new Nu 1.8-liter four-cylinder. In that compact sedan, output is 148 horsepower. The sporty Veloster will get a dual-clutch gearbox and, in the teaser video, Hyundai maintains the 40-mpg claim. If the Veloster is rated 40 mpg on the highway, it would surpass the fuel economy of the Honda CR-Z with the CVT and six-speed manual. However, it’s not clear whether combined mileage would come close to the CR-Z’s 37 and 34 mpg with the CVT and manual, respectively.
The Veloster will also have Blue Link Connectivity, undoubtedly a competitor to Ford’s SYNC system. With the rumored non-hybrid Honda CR-Z turbo possibly on the way, it looks like muscle cars aren’t the only sporty automotive segment to be receiving more interest lately from automakers.
Source: Hyundai

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Friday, December 17, 2010

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Happy Hyundai Oak Lawn

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Balancing Highway and City MPG

Unlike hybrid systems from Ford and Toyota, the Hyundai system does not use a continuously variable transmission with integrated electric motors and generators. Instead Hyundai is using its new six-speed automatic transmission with an electric motor that takes the place of the torque converter. What’s the difference? It means that Hyundai is trying to address the common complaint that hybrids provide great mileage for city driving conditions, but not so much for highway driving.

“Unlike traditional [power-split] hybrids that trade off highway fuel economy for higher city ratings, the Sonata Hybrid delivers best-in-class highway fuel economy, while still delivering about a 40 percent improvement in city fuel economy compared to a Sonata equipped with the Theta II GDI engine,” said Krafcik. “We think this is a better balanced approach for the majority of car buyers.”
The full hybrid architecture allows the vehicle to operate on an electric motor only, a gasoline internal combustion engine only, or a combination of the two depending on driving conditions and driver demands. The approach also results in a total combined output of the engine and motor of 209 horsepower—beating out the Camry Hybrid (187 hp) and the Ford Fusion Hybrid (191 hp).
The hatchback Toyota Prius, with its combined 50-mpg rating, is still way ahead of the pack on both highway and city efficiency numbers—but shoppers are more likely to put the Sonata Hybrid in the larger mid-size sedan (with trunk) category along with the Camry and Fusion.

Lithium Polymer Batteries and Lighter Weight

Hybrid critics have complained that the need to tote heavy batteries means one step forward and two steps back. Hyundai deals with that issue by using lightweight lithium polymer batteries. The lighter batteries, and other weight reductions make the Sonata Hybrid the lightest vehicle in the segment, at just 3,457 pounds—263 pounds lighter than the Fusion Hybrid. Combined with Sonata’s best-in-class horsepower rating, Sonata Hybrid has a significant advantage in power-to-weight ratio.

The Sonata Hybrid’s 1.4 kilowatt-hour pack battery pack weighs just 95.9 pounds versus the Camry Hybrid’s 123.9 pounds. The compact battery pack resides in the forward portion of the trunk to maximize cargo space. Compared with nickel metal hydride batteries, lithium polymer batteries deliver the same power with 20 to 30 percent less weight, 40 percent less volume and 10 percent greater efficiency over the nickel metal hydride batteries found in today’s hybrids. The battery cells, supplied by LG Chem, are similar to the cells that General Motors are using in the Chevrolet Volt.

Slick and Slippery

If Hyundai can undercut the price of the Fusion and Camry hybrids, it will deliver a more powerful and efficient vehicle at a better value. But what does it look like? On that front, Hyundai puts form in service of function—better aerodynamics. The most dramatic design flair is an all-new front fascia, with anthropomorphic lizard-eye headlights. New wheels and extended rocker panels improve airflow across the flanks. In the back, the bumper cover has been reshaped with sharp creases at the corners to minimize drag. These changes drops the hybrid's projected drag coefficient from the standard Sonata's already slippery 0.28 to just 0.25—matching the 2010 Toyota Prius’s drag coefficient.
Keep your eye on the new kid on the hybrid block.

2011 Hyundai Sonata named Automobile Magazine "ALL STAR" Hyundai Chicago Dealer

ANN ARBOR, Mich. , 12/15/2010

The all-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata has been named to Automobile Magazine’s annual “All Stars” list as one of the most outstanding cars of the year.

“The critical acclaim and recognition from experts like the editors of Automobile Magazine is gratifying,” said John Krafcik, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor America. “Sonata is a game-changing car that has surpassed everyone’s expectations. The All Star award is recognition that the record number of customers who chose Sonata this year made a great choice.”

Each fall, Automobile Magazine tests new model cars and its reigning All Stars before selecting 10 vehicles that stand out among all others in the market.

“The Sonata has emerged as an unquestioned leader in a segment that’s bursting with excellent automobiles. Painstakingly conceptualized, designed and engineered by Hyundai, the Sonata meets and exceeds the varied needs and wishes of demanding American buyers,” writes Automobile Magazine. The editors conclude, “The Sonata is a car that sells purely on its merits rather than on its warranty, and increasing numbers of savvy Americans are beating a path to Hyundai’s door."

The 2011 Hyundai Sonata was introduced earlier this year. Sonata brings to the market a number of breakthroughs previously unheard of in the mid-size family sedan segment including standout design, a standard gasoline direct injected engine that delivers 35 miles per gallon on the highway, an optional 274-horsepower 4-cylinder turbo and a hybrid model that will go on sale in the U.S. in January.

Through the first 11 months of the year, Sonata sales are up 65 percent over last year on the strength of the new model, which, is manufactured at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. Sonata’s breakthrough 2.4-liter gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine, 2.0-liter turbo GDI and 6-speed automatic transmission also are manufactured in the United States. Hyundai Motor America sold 500,000 new vehicles in the U.S. for the first time ever, this year. Sonata has been the most “shopped” midsize car in the market for six of the past seven months as measured by Compete, an automotive market analysis firm.

The complete story on the “Automobile All Stars” is available in the February 2011 issue of Automobile Magazine and at http://www.automobilemag.com/. The February issue will be available on iPad on December 20 and on newsstands on January 4, 2011.

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA NAMED AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE “ALL STAR”

Friday, November 19, 2010

Happy Hyundai Sonata and Genesis wins Best Buy Consumer Digest

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 11/17/2010

Consumers Digest Magazine named both the 2011 Hyundai Sonata and 2011 Hyundai Genesis sedan a “Best Buy.” The ratings are based on behind-the-wheel assessment, safety ratings, ownership costs, warranty, price, comfort, ergonomics, styling and amenities. The Sonata is a Best Buy in the Family Car category and the Genesis sedan is a Best Buy in the Luxury Car segment.

“Value, as we see it, is based on purchase price and ownership costs relative to quality, performance and subjective factors like comfort and design,” said Randy Weber, publisher, Consumers Digest. “Few purchases are more important, or require more research, than buying a new vehicle. Our analyses ensure that consumers are as satisfied with their auto purchase years after making it as they were on the day they drove off the lot.”

The Automotive Best Buy Awards reflect Consumers Digest's view of which 2011 vehicles offer exceptional value for the money. A panel of six automotive experts evaluates the vehicles from behind-the-wheel on an ongoing basis, both under real-world conditions in their own test-drives and at manufacturers' new-model introductions. They assess design factors including styling, accessories and amenities, cargo space, and fit and finish, as well as performance characteristics including starting and acceleration, steering and handling, ride quality and fuel economy.

“The Genesis has provided ground-breaking value among its luxury competition with lavish appointments and impressive driving performance,” said Mike O’Brien, vice president, Product and Corporate Planning, Hyundai Motor America. “The all-new Sonata also upholds Hyundai’s legacy of value with exciting design, best-in-class fuel economy and outstanding residual value. Both cars continue to exceed expectations for consumers in their respective segments.”

For more information and a complete list of award winners, visit http://www.consumersdigest.com/award_page.html.

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA AND GENESIS SEDAN AWARDED AN AUTOMOTIVE BEST BUY AWARD FROM CONSUMERS DIGEST

Monday, November 15, 2010

Green Car of the Year Hyundai Sonata Happy Hyundai

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 11/11/2010

Green Car Journal has named the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid as a finalist for the 2011 Green Car of the Year award. Each year, five finalists are considered for the Green Car of the Year award, an honor that recognizes fuel-efficient vehicles and the environmental leadership they bring to the auto industry. The 2011 Green Car of the Year will be announced at the Los Angeles Auto Show during the show’s second press day on Nov. 18.

“What we’re witnessing today is an auto industry that’s rising to the challenge of providing vehicles that meet increasingly stringent emissions and fuel economy goals, while listening to the voice of the customer and offering these attributes in vehicles they want to buy, “ said Green Car Journal editors. “These nominees rise above the crowd as outstanding examples that forward environmental performance in meaningful and quantifiable ways.”

Green Car Journal editors consider vehicles employing all fuels and technologies in the effort to raise the bar in environmental performance, including high efficiency gasoline internal combustion, advanced diesel, hybrids, electrics, and vehicles capable of running on alternative fuels.

“Making the cut to become a finalist for the 2011 Green Car of the Year among many other noteworthy models is an honor,” said Mike O’Brien, vice president, Product and Corporate Planning, Hyundai Motor America. “Hyundai is firmly committed to leading the auto industry in fuel efficiency and with the introduction of the Sonata Hybrid, we are offering consumers a fun-to-drive vehicle with a best-in-class highway fuel economy, a combination that is missing from hybrids in this vehicle category.”

Finalists will be considered by the following jurors: Carl Pope, chairman of the Sierra Club; Frances Beinecke, president of the Natural Resources Defense Council; Jean-Michel Cousteau, president of Ocean Futures Society, Matt Petersen, president of Global Green USA; auto enthusiast and comedian Jay Leno, and automotive icon Carroll Shelby. For more information about the finalists, visit http://www.greencar.com/.

HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID NAMED FINALIST BY GREEN CAR JOURNAL FOR 2011 GREEN CAR OF THE YEAR AWARD

Friday, November 5, 2010

Happy- Hyundai is a Hit at SEMA this year.

Happy Hyundai, Kia Cars Picked as Best Buys in U.S.

Hyundai, Kia Cars Picked as Best Buys in U.S.
Four cars by Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors were named 2011 Automotive Best Buys by U.S. magazine Consumers Digest on Thursday.

Hyundai's Genesis and Sonata sedans were picked in the family car and luxury car categories, and Kia's Sorento R and Soul in compact SUVs and compacts.

The Genesis has won the award for three years in a row and the Soul two, while the new Sonata and Sorento R have been honored in their debut year in the U.S.

/Courtesy of Hyundai Motor
Consumers Digest evaluates vehicles based on design, performance, amenities, and motoring costs and selects a couple of winners in 12 categories. This year some 250 cars were considered.

Meanwhile, Hyundai ranked first in the automotive category and sixth overall among 501 brands on the 2010 Customer Loyalty Leaders list. The ranking was released last month by Brand Keys, a New York-based market researcher that specializes in customer loyalty.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Nothing Says ‘American’ Like A Happy Hyundai

Nothing Says ‘American’ Like A Hyundai?

by Hyundai in the News on October 25, 2010

Which automaker is the most ‘American?’ You might instinctively think of brands like Chevrolet or Ford. But the most American brand may soon become Hyundai.
By next year, the Korean automaker will manufacture 80 percent of the vehicles it sells in the United States domestically. That will be more than any other automaker. By comparison, General Motors says between 60 and 70 percent of vehicles sold in the United States are built here. Ford’s exact figures aren’t available, but it’s estimated to be below 80 percent as well.

“I’m going to build my three best selling cars in the U.S.,” said Hyundai Motor America chief John Krafcik. “Ford builds its best selling car in Mexico.”

Technically, a greater percentage of Hyundai’s lineup will soon be produced in the U.S. compared to the Big Three, but the numbers don’t paint the whole picture. The Big Three produce a far greater volume of cars in the U.S. than Hyundai. For example, if GM only built about 66% of the vehicles it sold in the U.S. domestically in 2009 that would mean that GM would have more than tripled the 400,000 cars Hyundai expects to build in the U.S. next year.
There are two reasons why foreign brands like Hyundai are eager to build in the U.S. For starters, it protects them against changes in the value of their own currency relative to the dollar. Secondly, it makes it easier to address rapid shifts in consumer demands. For example, if gas prices suddenly increase and more consumers demand Elantras over Sonatas, domestic factories can alter productive and deliveries to dealers quickly.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Hyundai's New TV spot for the 2011 Sonata Turbo Happy Hyundai Oak Lawn

for more information or to order your 2011 Turbo Sonata please visit http://www.myhappyhyundai.com/

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Hyundai earns top honors again.. Happy Hyundai Oak Lawn

MOST FUEL-EFFICIENT AUTOMAKER IN AMERICA, HYUNDAI, SAYS LINEUP TO AVERAGE MINIMUM 50 MPG BY 2025

• Since 2008 Hyundai has been the most fuel-efficient manufacturer in the U.S.
• Since becoming the leader in fuel economy, Hyundai market share is up 50 percent
• Hyundai’s next goal: Average at least 50 mpg by 2025 through innovative Blue Drive™ technologies

Hyundai Motor America, the leading fuel economy auto manufacturer in the U.S., announced plans to maintain its leadership and achieve a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rating of at least 50 miles per gallon (mpg) by 2025 for its lineup of passenger cars and light duty trucks.
Current National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulations require automakers to achieve a CAFE rating of 35.5 mpg by 2016. Before those rules were enacted last year, Hyundai had already announced its own plan to reach 35 mpg by 2015. Hyundai’s announcement of this longer-term goal of delivering a minimum 50 mpg CAFE rating by 2025 is consistent with its philosophy of setting stretch objectives that align its resources, challenge its team members, and delight consumers and society.
“We’re committed to setting the pace in this industry on fuel economy, and we’re inspired by the possibilities that our advanced Blue Drive technologies afford,” said John Krafcik, Hyundai Motor America president and CEO. “Getting to 50 mpg and beyond seems like a huge leap, but by making this commitment and aligning our R&D initiatives now, we know we can get there.”
Hyundai has shown that customers will flock to high-quality, stylish products offering high fuel economy. The game-changing all-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata is the first mid-size family sedan to offer only 4-cylinder engines. Sonata achieves an EPA highway rating of 35 mpg, yet leads competitors in power output through the use of advanced gasoline direct injection (GDI). Sonata’s sales were up 48 percent in the first half of 2010, while its transaction prices and residual values now exceed those of most mid-size competitors. The Sonata and its 2.4-liter Theta II GDI engine are built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama.
“This is our simple formula for success in the automobile industry,” said Krafcik. “Rather than fighting fuel economy regulation, we encourage our Hyundai engineers to deliver more fuel efficiency, faster, accelerating the benefits to our customers, society, and the planet.”
Since becoming the fuel economy leader in the 2008 model year, Hyundai Motor America market share is up more than 50 percent.

A Global Research and Development Effort
Hyundai’s plan to achieve an average of 50 mpg or better encompasses a full line of products, from small cars to larger family haulers. It leverages Hyundai’s global Blue Drive strategy, aligning R&D resources at its engineering centers in California, Michigan, Korea, India and Germany to develop more fuel-efficient vehicle technologies. Key enablers are improvements and innovation in powertrains including gasoline direct injection, turbocharging, electric hybrids, plug-in hybrids, light-weight materials and design, and more.

2011 Sonata Leads the Way
The 2011 Sonata, which went on sale earlier this year, features a 2.4-liter Theta II GDI 4-cylinder as its base engine, offering up to 200 horsepower and 35 miles per gallon on the highway. By offering only 4-cylinder engines and through other weight optimization efforts, Hyundai engineers were able to reduce the weight of the Sonata by 130 pounds.
This fall, Hyundai will launch the 2.0T 4-cylinder turbo option for the 2011 Sonata and the company’s first hybrid in the United States. The Sonata Hybrid features a 2.4-liter Theta II 4-cylinder gasoline engine mated to an electric motor-boosted 6-speed automatic transmission. The Sonata Hybrid incorporates an industry-first lithium polymer battery, which packs greater power density and stability into a smaller, more package-efficient space.
Sonata’s Hybrid Blue Drive system eschews the typical continuously variable transmission for a more consumer-friendly step-shift 6-speed transmission, which makes the system more cost-effective and more readily adaptable to other future applications. Sonata exemplifies Hyundai’s efforts to bring advanced power train technologies to the mainstream.

Fuel Economy Leadership Since 2008 Model Year
Hyundai achieved fuel economy leadership by topping the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fuel economy report for the 2008 model year. The EPA 2009 Light-Duty Automotive Technology and Fuel Economy Trends Report indicates that Hyundai has the highest 2008 model year laboratory 55/45 fuel economy at 30.9 mpg. Hyundai passed all major manufacturers in combined passenger car and light duty truck fuel efficiency including traditional leaders like Honda and Toyota. The report demonstrates the effectiveness of Hyundai’s value-driven fuel-efficiency strategy, which focuses on the intelligent application of cost-effective technologies.

Hyundai is poised to maintain its fuel-economy leadership as projected data for the 2009 model year shows Hyundai retaining its edge over the industry. Forecasts show a 2009 model-year fuel economy rating of 30.1 mpg for passenger cars and light duty trucks. Hyundai is also the only automaker to top 30 mpg in the 2009 projections.^[1]

Environmental Protection Agency Fuel Economy Reports

*From EPA Table A-7 2009 Trends Report (Appendix A) http://www.epa.gov/otaq/cert/mpg/fetrends/420r09014-appx-a.pdf
**Includes ten highest-volume manufacturers. Based on sales projections for the ten highest volume manufacturers. EPA Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975-2009 Report. Honda includes combined Honda and Acura brands. Hyundai excludes Kia brand.

Hyundai To Build A Pick Up truck for North America Happy Hyundai Oak Lawn

Once known only for tiny, cheap economy cars, Hyundai has grown in recent years to build everything from midsize SUVs to luxury cars – but a pickup? That’s the rumor.
PickupTrucks.com reports, “The Korean automaker, which has made major inroads recently into the American car and crossover markets with critically acclaimed new products, recently held research clinics with truck buyers in California and Texas using a [Dodge] Ram 1500 customized with a Hyundai-style grille and interior tweaks.” Prospective customers reportedly showed enough interest “to keep the project moving forward.” Automakers considering moving into a new type of product will often modify a competitor’s version first, to test ideas.
A spokesman Hyundai’s American arm told PickupTrucks.com “pickup trucks are not a high priority for us.” But that doesn’t explain the focus groups.
Autoblog sees too much risk in the project to make it worthwhile. “Nissan never made a significant dent in the big truck segment with the six-year-old Titan,” they note. Meanwhile, “The enormous resources that Toyota has poured into the development and production of the Tundra are considered by some analysts to be one of the causes of the automaker's recent spate of quality problems and recalls.”
But few analysts thought Hyundai could pull of a luxury car or a legitimate rear-wheel drive sports car, either – so the success of the Genesis sedan and coupe took many critics by surprise.
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Hyundai Motor Aims to Boost U.S. Sales Gains With New Turbo, Hybrid Sonata

Hyundai Motor Co., headed for record U.S. sales, said new turbo-charged and hybrid-electric versions of the Sonata midsize sedan may help boost deliveries of the model to at least 200,000 as early as next year.
South Korea’s largest automaker may sell about 190,000 Sonatas in the U.S. this year, said John Krafcik, chief executive officer of Seoul-based Hyundai’s U.S. unit. That’s 58 percent more than last year and 27 percent more than its previous record. Capacity constraints make it tough to expand much beyond 200,000 units, Krafcik said.
“If we had more capacity, I’d be comfortable in saying the Turbo is going to generate remarkable” incremental sales, he said in an interview yesterday in La Jolla, California. The Montgomery, Alabama, plant that makes the car begins building Elantra compacts late this year, moderating production of the Sonata.
Hyundai’s push to overhaul model designs, boost quality and maintain 10-year/100,000 mile warranties on U.S. models, which typically sell for less than rivals Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co.’s vehicles, has fueled a 19.8 percent expansion this year through September. U.S. deliveries should top 500,000 this year and grow further in 2011 with the added Sonata models, Equus luxury car and revamped Elantra, Krafcik said.
Hyundai was unchanged in Seoul trading as of 12:02 p.m. The stock has gained 33 percent in 2010.
274-Horsepower Sonata
The 2.0-liter, 274-horsepower Sonata Turbo sedan, which began shipping to U.S. dealers this week, has a base price of $24,145, or about $1,500 more than the 2.4-liter engine Sonatas already on sale.
“This is extending Sonata into a little bit richer segment, so there will be a little bit more profit for the Turbo,” Krafcik said, without elaborating.
The hybrid Sonata, which will be built in South Korea, arrives in “late November or early December,” and has “a bit more of a premium” price than the Turbo grade, Krafcik said. He declined to give a volume goal for the car, which uses a lithium-polymer battery pack rather than the nickel-metal hydride type used in Toyota and Honda hybrids.

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