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Hyundai Motor America And Autism Speaks Partner To Raise Awareness During National Autism Awareness Month

Hyundai Motor America joined Autism Speaks on Saturday, April 21, 2012 for the annual Walk Now for Autism Speaks that brought together more than 30,000 participants at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. to raise awareness about the prevalence of autism and the need for increased research funding to combat this complex disorder. 

Showing Hyundai's support during National Autism Awareness Month in April and its dedication to the health and well-being of its local communities, Ruth Eisen, Executive Director and Associate General Counsel for Hyundai Motor America, kicked-off the event with opening remarks touching on her own family's challenges with autism and the need to increase funding for research.  A 2012 Hyundai Tucson then paved the way for runners and walkers as the 5K's official pace car.

"As the mother of a child with autism, I am proud to work for Hyundai and to see its commitment and compassion for children's health," said Ruth Eisen, Executive Director and Associate General Counsel for Hyundai Motor America.  "Hyundai and I are honored to have been a part of the 2012 Walk Now for Autism Speaks and to help increase research for, and awareness of, autism to better the quality of life of the kids and families dealing with autism every day."

Hyundai's participation at the Walk for Autism Speaks is part of its larger corporate social responsibility program that runs under the mantra of "doing good things together."  Hyundai is committed to being a responsible member of the community and giving back to its neighbors while focusing on health and education for children nationwide.

"We are so proud to have company sponsors like Hyundai involved with Autism Speaks," said Matt Asner, Executive Director for Autism Speaks Los Angeles.  "They are leading the way in corporate social responsibility, showing families like the ones we serve at Autism Speaks that they are here for us, and support us, and support autism awareness in our community."

For more information about Hyundai Motor America's CSR initiatives, please visit http://www.hyundaiusa.com/new-thinking/csr.aspx.

 

Source:Sacramento Bee

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Hyundai Dealers to Offer Three-Month SiriusXM Subscription on Pre-Owned Vehicles with Factory-Installed Satellite Radios

Sirius XM Radio and Hyundai Motor America today announced that participating Hyundai dealers will give customers across the United States a three-month SiriusXM subscription when they purchase a pre-owned vehicle, regardless of manufacturer, equipped with satellite radio.

 

"Hyundai is dedicated to its dealers and customers and this is just one more way for us to go one step beyond by offering customers not only an attractive selection of Certified Hyundai, pre-owned Hyundai and non-Hyundai vehicles, but to include a three-month subscription for SiriusXM," said Jose Froehlich, Manager, Hyundai Certified Pre-Owned, Hyundai Motor America.

"We are proud that Hyundai dealers want to demonstrate SiriusXM for their pre-owned vehicle customers," said Joe Verbrugge, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Automotive Remarketing and Retail Sales, SiriusXM. "By including a three-month SiriusXM subscription, customers buying any pre-owned vehicle from Hyundai can be assured that when they start up their vehicles they are getting best-in-class technology and can enjoy our unparalleled audio entertainment lineup."

Customers purchasing pre-owned vehicles with satellite radio from participating Hyundai dealerships will get automatic access to commercial-free music, and premier sports, news, talk, entertainment plus traffic and weather information delivered by SiriusXM.

Hyundai will continue to offer customers a three-month SiriusXM subscription with the purchase of new and Certified Pre-Owned vehicles that are factory equipped with satellite radio.

Hyundai dealers interested in enrolling in this program can enroll online at www.siriusxmpreownedtrial.com .

For more information on SiriusXM, please visit www.siriusxm.com .

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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.

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About Sirius XM Radio

Sirius XM Radio is America's satellite radio company. SiriusXM broadcasts more than 135 satellite radio channels of commercial-free music, and premier sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, weather, and data services to over 21 million subscribers. SiriusXM offers an array of content from many of the biggest names in entertainment, as well as from professional sports leagues, major colleges, and national news and talk providers.

SiriusXM programming is available on more than 800 devices, including pre-installed and after-market radios in cars, trucks, boats and aircraft, smartphones and mobile devices, and consumer electronics products for homes and offices. SiriusXM programming is also available at siriusxm.com, and on Apple, BlackBerry and Android-powered mobile devices.

SiriusXM has arrangements with every major automaker and its radio products are available for sale at shop.siriusxm.com as well as retail locations nationwide.

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Hyundai Azera perfectly parked in large sedan segment

In a quiet, forgotten corner of the automotive landscape there is a segment of vehicle called the large sedan. These cars tilt toward luxury but have a foot firmly planted in practicality and economics.

They are for cheap hedonists. Or penny-pinching gourmands. They are for people who fly coach but upgrade to the exit row, favor Macaroni Grill over Olive Garden or see movies only when they hit video on demand but then spring for the HD version.

After several years of neglect, Hyundai is now paying this segment some attention with its 2012 Azera. Slotting above the company's everyman Sonata but below the European-hunting Genesis sedan, the relaunch of the $32,875 Azera foretells of a battle in the large sedan segment.

Both Chevrolet and Toyota brands used the recent New York auto show to introduce heavily redesigned and rethought versions of their large sedans, the Impala and Avalon, respectively. Those models arrive in 2013 and look to shake up current competitors such as Buick's stout LaCrosse, Ford's improving Taurus and Nissan's sporty-but-aging Maxima.

Thus, Hyundai's new Azera is tasked with a challenge; beat the cars available now at their own game while anticipating what's ahead.

The Azera, which was last made in 2010, has all the trademarks of the large sedan class. It has a V-6 engine routing power to the front wheels via an automatic transmission. The 3.3-liter engine is direct-injected for efficiency and has 293 horsepower and 255 pound-feet of torque.

The engine is also one of the highlights of the Azera; power is smoothly modulated and is more than enough for a car this size, with zero to 60 mph coming in 6.6 seconds, according to Motor Trend.

The engine is quiet under nearly every circumstance, but like that shy kid in the back of chorus, it really sings when encouraged. Meanwhile, the six-speed transmission does its job ably, though slipping it into manual mode reveals some hesitancy to shift gears.

Fuel economy on the Azera is rated at 20 miles per gallon in the city and 29 on the highway. Over 300 miles of testing in slightly more city driving than on the highway, it revealed an average of 19 mpg.

The rest of the driving experience is pleasantly subdued. The suspension is comfortable yet firm; the body rolls around corners in an expected yet not alarming manner, and wind and road noise are nicely hushed.

The Azera's biggest drawback for drivers is the car's electric power steering. This isn't the first time Hyundai has brought to market a new model with a steering system that feels unnecessarily synthetic and removed from what the front wheels are really doing. A similar fault plagued the recent Hyundai Veloster; and it haunts this Azera, especially in tight, last-second maneuvers when you want all the control the car can possibly muster.

Given that Hyundai relentlessly tweaks even the minutiae of its cars' engineering, this repeated oversight is surprising.

But what Hyundai has taken the time to engineer is an interior and exterior worth showing off.

The Azera's body challenges the engine for title of this car's best feature. Even the harshest critics of Hyundai's "fluidic sculpture" design theme should admit that this is arguably the best-looking vehicle in the automaker's showroom.

It takes that design language and applies it in a mature, complete manner. The flowing style is confident without resorting to superfluous embellishments to get attention.

This car should have no trouble standing out from the rest of the large sedan crowd, both now and when those 2013 models roll into the ring. The sleek rear of the Azera and its horizontally oriented taillights are oddly similar to that of the 2013 Toyota Avalon, but with a flourish of style conspicuously absent from the Toyota.

The interior doesn't match the panache of the exterior, though not for lack of trying. The cabin wins plaudits for its excellent construction. Quality materials abound, and they're held together with tolerances usually reserved for a higher class of vehicle. That upscale feel is supplemented by the standard touch-screen navigation system that is still one of the easiest to use in the industry.

Buyers who find solace in a warm interior replete with (usually fake) wood trim should note that Azera's take on budget luxury errs on the more modernist side and uses faux carbon fiber and faux brushed metal trim instead.  

While everything is held together nicely, the layout of the buttons is a bit discombobulated, with symmetry and aesthetics favored over logic. This sends the driver in search of a button that isn't where reason says it should be, and this can be a frustrating distraction.

Additional consternation may result as well from the lack of a dedicated display screen for the climate control. You can call it up on the navigation screen, but if you're using that display for something like directions or for the stereo, you have no idea how and where the climate control is functioning.

But interior gripes end there, as the Azera stays true to its large sedan coterie with an abundance of passenger and cargo space. Passengers 6 feet and up can easily sit behind an equally tall driver; heck, cross your legs if you'd like and enjoy the standard heated leather seats throughout.

Other standard features include a backup camera; dual climate control; stereo system with iPod, Bluetooth and XM Satellite radio; and push-button start. Safety comes in the form of nine air bags, ABS, stability and traction control and a tire-pressure monitoring system.

My test car added the $4,000 Technology package, which includes 19-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, Xenon headlights, an excellent Infinity audio system, ventilated front seats and a power rear sunshade. Total damage at the dealership: $36,875.

Although that price tag is a bit spendy compared with the older Azera, it still keeps the 2012 model fiercely competitive for its segment. Thus, value joins a commendable list of reasons this Hyundai is in an excellent position to challenge both current and future rivals.

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Car review: 2013 Genesis Coupe

What it is: The Genesis Coupe is a premium, rear-wheel drive coupe from the Korean manufacturer Hyundai. The Genesis Coupe landed on American shores in early 2009 as a 2010 model, and the 2013 model is a significant refresh. Hyundai’s popular “fluidic sculpture” design lines are integrated into a new front bumper and hood that give the car a much sportier and modern appearance. The interior has been taken up a few notches as well with a smokin’ hot red leather interior that comes with the R-Spec trim. The interior as a whole feels very upscale, even with the base cloth materials.

The Genesis Coupe is offered in six different trims; there are three trims for each of the two engine choices. The two engine choices should be familiar, as they are a carryover from last year, a 2.0 liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine and a 3.8 liter six-cylinder naturally aspirated engine. What has changed is the power rating for each of the engines. The 2.0T went from 210hp to 271hp and the 3.8 V6 went from 306hp to 345hp. Those aren’t the usual nominal increases, but significant improvements. There are two transmissions offered, a 6-speed manual and a new 8-speed automatic and both were fantastic. The auto carries a $1,250 price premium.

The trims offered vary slightly by engine. The 2.0T has a base trim (that is unnamed), the R-Spec trim and Premium trim. The 3.8 offers R-Spec, Grand Touring and Track. The prices range from $24,500 for the 2.0T base in manual to $34,250 for the 3.8 Track in automatic. I really hate calling the base trim ‘base’ because it does offer a significant amount of features like 18” alloy wheels, steering wheel audio controls, daytime running lights, etc. The $2,250 step-up to the R-Spec gets you the red leather interior, 19” alloy wheels, Brembo brakes, and a Torsen limited slip differential. That is an insane amount of value. You can look at Hyundai’s website to compare all of the trims, but I feel like the R-Spec trim is the way to go if you want a manual transmission (with either engine). If you want the automatic, then the premium (2.0T) or Grand Touring (3.8) is the trim for you. If you want a manual and navigation, then your only choice is the 3.8 V6 Track, which is kind of a shame.

All four combinations of engine/transmission choices are brilliant matches. The new 8-speed auto works great while just cruising or for spirited driving. The 6-speed manual is my preference, and it offers silky smooth control. The engines themselves have a significant power difference (271hp vs 345hp) but didn’t feel too different off of the line, mostly due to the torque coming much earlier on the turbocharged four cylinder. If you are doing a full on drag race, then yes, the V6 is significantly faster from 0-60 (6.8 seconds vs 5.7 seconds), but the 2.0T doesn’t feel sluggish at all, and you still get the full sports car experience. The difference in torque tells the tale with the 2.0T producing 275 lb-ft at 2,000 RPM and the 3.8 producing 295 peak at 5,300 RPM. Gotta love turbochargers!

MPG: 21/30 for 2.0T. 18/27 for 3.8

Upsides: Great value, fun to drive, looks great

Downsides: Availability. Cars have recently been released, but it will be tough finding one in the near future.

Wrap-up: I really liked the Genesis Coupe. In the car world, the product itself is what sells cars and Hyundai has delivered a killer product. It is fun to drive, great to look at and at a very reasonable price. The Genesis Coupe, in this iteration, will never be as prevalent as the Mustang or Camaro, as it is designed to have a little more finesse. Hyundai continues to produce some fantastic cars and are on path to become a juggernaut in the car industry. The 2013 Genesis Coupe is just the next domino to fall.

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Hyundai to add 100,000 cars to public inventory

Hyundai is aiming to provide its U.S. dealers with about 100,000 additional cars to sell to retail customers this year, John Krafcik, the company’s president and CEO of North America said today.
As it stands, the Korean automaker is almost at full capacity at its U.S. plants.
But the company expects to gain as many as 100,000 additional cars and crossovers for its U.S. dealers by reducing the percent of vehicles it sells to fleet customers from about 10% to between 5% and 6%, Krafcik told reporters at an event today in Birmingham.
Hyundai also should gain “incremental” capacity from new models it is introducing that are produced in Korea from models such as the redesigned full-size Azera sedan, which just went on sale, and the redesigned Genesis Coupe, which went on sale last month. Both the Azera and the Genesis Coupe are built in South Korea.
That’s good news for dealers because in March, Hyundai had just 55,000 cars available in inventory but sold nearly 70,000.
“We are literally selling cars off the transporters,” Krafcik said.
The Korean automaker’s chairman has decided that Hyundai, which is coming off of several years of rapid sales growth, should focus now on improving the quality of its cars, customer service and supplier relations before adding additional capacity or new plants in North America.
“We are driven by this goal to be the most loved car company, that is our over-riding goal,” Krafcik said. “It’s not about volume.”
Still, Krafcik said he expects Hyundai’s overall sales to outpace the industry this year and predicted the company will sell more than 700,000 vehicles. In 2011, Hyundai sold 645,691 vehicles in the U.S.
“There is this idea that you can grow too fast,” Krafcik said.

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Hyundai Rated First in Fuel Economy by the EPA

Automaker's Vehicles Get the Most MPGs, Emit the Least CO2

Automakers make a lot of claims about their vehicles' fuel efficiency and environmental merit, but ultimately it is the EPA that has the final say in legitimizing those claims. In that respect, fuel-conscious buyers may want to head to a Hyundai dealership for their next vehicle, as the brand was rated best in fuel economy and lowest in CO2 emissions in the EPA 2011 Light-Duty Automotive Technology and Fuel Economy Trends Report.

Analyzing 2010-model-year vehicles, the EPA report found that Hyundai models averaged an adjusted fuel economy of 27.0 mpg and CO2 emissions of 329 g/mi, placing the brand first among the 13 highest-selling automakers in the United States. Though it earned the top spot over past winners like Honda and Toyota, Hyundai had been ranked first previously as well for the 2008 model year. The EPA also forecasts that the fuel-efficiency crown will stay with Hyundai for 2011-model-year rankings, estimating an adjusted fuel-economy rating of 27.5 mpg.

"We expect to continue to see high gas prices this summer, but Hyundai makes it easy for drivers to save at the pump," said Bob McCullen, general sales manager of Bow, New Hampshire Hyundai dealer Grappone Hyundai. "Hyundais are built with lightweight materials, innovative engines and smooth-shifting transmissions that allow drivers to return impressive fuel-economy numbers that other automakers just can't deliver."

The EPA report also notes that Hyundai is the only manufacturer to have four models achieving 40 mpg on the highway, including the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, Accent, Veloster M/T and Elantra. Currently, a 1.6-liter GDI engine provides the 2012 Veloster and Accent with 138 horsepower and 40 mpg on the highway. Meanwhile, the 2012 Sonata Hybrid adds more power to the mix, thanks to a 2.4-liter gas engine, an electric motor and a lithium polymer battery that combine to deliver a total of 206 horsepower.

As the only vehicle in its segment with a standard 40-mpg highway rating across all trim levels, the Hyundai Elantra has a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that returns 148 horsepower. That efficiency gives Hyundai's compact car a highway driving range of up to 500 miles, making it well suited for long summer road trips.

Hyundai is currently rolling out its 2013 Elantra, which offers new standard and optional equipment to buyers. The base 2013 Elantra GLS M/T sports a number of newly standard features like cruise control and a telescopic steering wheel, both of which previously had to be purchased in the Comfort Package. Meanwhile, the Elantra GLS A/T's Preferred Package includes heated seats to make chilly New England mornings more bearable. A power driver's seat with lumbar support is now a standard feature on Limited trim models.

"The Elantra is as ready for your morning commute as it is for your weekend getaway," added McCullen. "Great fuel economy, high resale value and Hyundai's signature styling make the Elantra a smart investment that will keep owners satisfied for the life of their vehicle."

Source: readme.readmedia.com