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City of Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed attends Hyundai's coat donation ceremony at Bethune Elementary aimed to help service families below poverty line ATLANTA, March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America donated 1,000 coats to the community organization Park Pride, the City of Atlanta's Mayor's Office, and the City of Atlanta's Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. The coats were distributed to underprivileged youth from Atlanta Public Schools and children...
COSTA MESA, Calif., March 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America announced an all-time February sales record of 52,311 units; up two percent over last year's all-time record February and up a similar amount for the year. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20091001/HYUNDAILOGO) "February was another record month for Hyundai - we had a terrific President's Day weekend event to kick off the spring selling season, much improved inventory levels, and great access to...
Aggressive Slate of New Product Introductions to Continue with Three World Debuts in New York IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported February sales of 41,505 units. The U.S.-built* Optima midsize sedan led sales for the 15(th) consecutive month with 13,195 units sold, while the Sorento CUV also built in West Point, Georgia, posted strong sales of 7,945 units as the significantly redesigned 2014 model began arriving in showrooms....
Nic Jönsson and Mark Wilkins To Pilot Grand Touring Sport (GTS) Class Turbocharged Optimas In Kia's Sophomore World Challenge Campaign IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Racing and its racing partner Kinetic Motorsports today announced its driver line-up for the 2013 Pirelli World Challenge (PWC) season. Veteran Nic Jönsson, who scored Kia's first professional road racing championship behind the wheel of a Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge (CTSCC)...
COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America recently delivered the first of its new Veloster RE:MIX limited edition models to its excited new owner at Sterling McCall Hyundai in Houston, Texas. Hyundai began selling its special edition production Veloster in mid-February alongside a comprehensive offering of stylish, well-equipped and efficient sedans, coupes and crossovers, including the all-new 2013 Santa Fe SUV and the stylish and fun-to-drive 2013...
COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On Hollywood's biggest night, Hyundai takes center stage for the fifth consecutive year as the exclusive automotive sponsor of the Oscars broadcast on February 24 on ABC. A total of nine ads will air: seven 30-second spots during the ceremony and two 30-second ads during pre-show coverage. The commercials highlight seven different Hyundai models and focus on Hyundai's growing premium line up. Three new spots, "Equus the Trailer",...
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With its impressive list of safety features, dynamic styling and advanced technology, the 2013 Sportage has been named a "Best Bet" by The Car Book 2013. "We are very proud to have the 2013 Sportage recognized as a "Best Bet" by The Car Book," said Michael Sprague, executive vice president of marketing and communications, KMA. "As Kia's longest running nameplate, the Sportage offers sleek styling, modern amenities and fun-to-drive...
COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai is an automotive big winner in this year's Super Bowl as consumers ranked "Team" the fifth best commercial, and number one 30-second automotive ad, in the YouTube Ad Blitz. In addition, "Team" cracked the top 10 on USA Today's all-important Ad Meter, and was the top-performing automotive 30-second ad overall. "Team" also ranked as the third most re-watched Super Bowl ad out of all advertisers according to TiVo. (Photo:...
Hyundai wins Canada's top automotive prize for second consecutive year TORONTO, Feb. 14, 2013 /CNW/ - The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) today announced that the Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0T SUV has been named 2013 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year during a press conference at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. Over 70 of Canada's top automotive journalists chose the Santa Fe over its primary rival, the Ford Escape. Following victories in 2009 with...
COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai's Sonata received the distinct honor of most dependable midsize car by J.D. Power and Associates in their 2013 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS). Released today, the annual Vehicle Dependability Study shows Sonata ranked highest in its class, beating out leading competitors. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20091001/HYUNDAILOGO) The Sonata offers striking fluidic design, high fuel efficiency and comes equipped with...
