HYUNDAI TIES PASSION OF SOCCER FANS WITH OWNER LOYALTY IN FIFA WORLD CUP™ ADVERTISING BLITZ

Hyundai, a global sponsor of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, will connect with the worlds most passionate sports fans through a new ad campaign titled Loyalty breaking on ABC and ESPNs wide ranging coverage of sports largest global event. Loyalty ads will unite soccer fans zeal for their team with Hyundais top owner loyalty ranking … Read more

HYUNDAI ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF RETAIL OPERATIONS AND WESTERN REGION GENERAL MANAGER

Hyundai Motor America Vice President of Sales Dave Zuchowski announced two organizational changes in Hyundais sales operations. Derrick Hatami, director of retail operations responsible for national incentives, certified pre-owned (CPO) programs, extended service plans and sales planning activities, has been named regional general manager for the Western Region, replacing Sam Brnovich. Brnovich, who has been … Read more

HYUNDAI TUCSON AND SANTA FE RECOGNIZED FOR AFFORDABLE INSURANCE

Hyundais 2010 Tucson and 2010 Santa Fe both received Insure.coms Low Cost Car Insurance Award, extending Hyundais value story beyond purchase price, and into the overall cost of ownership. Insure.com surveyed average rates for more than 2,400 vehicles for the 2010 model year, awarding the 10 least expensive vehicles to insure in each of four … Read more

HYUNDAI OFFERS ASSISTANCE TO FLOOD VICTIMS IN SOUTH CENTRAL REGION

Hyundai Motor Americas South Central Region will offer a $750 coupon to flood victims in Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi affected by this months flooding along the Mississippi river. The program is available from May 20 through June 30, 2010 to Hyundai customers whose vehicles were damaged as the result of the floodwater. The coupon is … Read more

HYUNDAI ELANTRA TOURING NAMED A 2010 TOP 10 COOLEST NEW CAR UNDER $18,000 BY KBB.COM

Kelley Blue Books kbb.com named the 2010 Elantra Touring one of its 2010 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000. The Elantra Touring with its modern, sleek styling and fun-to-drive qualities was developed by Hyundai in response to the growing demand for stylish and functional five-door vehicles. The Elantra Touring is the first five-door compact … Read more

HYUNDAI GENESIS AND TUCSON TOP AUTOPACIFIC VEHICLE SATISFACTION AWARDS

The Hyundai Genesis sedan and all-new 2010 Tucson crossover topped their respective categories in the 2010 AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards. Genesis, a repeat winner, took home the honor in the Aspirational Luxury Car Class which includes strong competitors from brands like Mercedes, BMW and Lexus among others. The new Tucson, which launched late last year, … Read more

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA NAMES CHRIS PERRY NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING

Hyundai Motor America President and Chief Executive Officer John Krafcik today announced that Chris Perry has been named Vice President of Marketing for the company. Perry will be responsible for all Hyundai marketing communications and brand development in the United States. He will report to John Krafcik. Perry, with 25 years of leadership in key … Read more

HYUNDAI SONATA WINS CARS.COM $25,000 FAMILY SEDAN SHOOTOUT

Hyundais all-new 2011 Sonata topped a field of eight popular midsize sedans to win the Cars.com $25,000 Family Sedan Shootout. The Cars.com analysis consisted of six automotive journalists (including Jim Healey and Chris Woodyard from USA Today and Brian Robinson from PBS’s MotorWeek), a family of four and three days to determine: What’s the best … Read more

HYUNDAI RISES IN FORBES LIST OF THE WORLD’S LEADING COMPANIES

Hyundai Motor Company climbed eight spots to become the 188th leading company in the world, and third among automakers, according to an annual list of the top 2000 leading global companies published by Forbes magazine. Hyundai has gained ground in the past two rankings, rising from 245 in 2008 and 196 in 2009. Ford Motor … Read more