Hyundai Sales Soar With A C4C Boost - Up An Astounding 47% In August

"August was a shot-in-the-arm for the industry, and a great month for Hyundai and our dealers, with all-time sales records for the Hyundai brand, Elantra and Genesis," said John Krafcik, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America. "U.S. car buyers responded in record numbers to high-quality, award-winning Hyundai products and our industry-leading Hyundai Assurance programs - the 10-year warranty, vehicle return program, and Gas Lock price protection. Elantra was well-positioned to take advantage of the CARS program with its fuel-efficiency and J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey award, while Genesis, the North American Car of the Year and the most-awarded new car of 2009 with over 20 awards, continues to attract smart consumers looking for outstanding value and quality in premium market segments."

These awards and this sales performance are examples of how Hyundai's quality and brand awareness continue to set new standards, thanks to a corporate-wide determination and focus on quality improvement.

"The successful Cash for Clunkers program stimulated the auto industry in time for the summer selling season, and we will work to continue that momentum through the fall," said Dave Zuchowski, vice president of sales. "Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama has returned to a five-day work week, our inventories are replenished and our dealers' lots are filled with a broad lineup of high-value, fuel-efficient vehicles."

Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, 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 by more than 790 dealerships nationwide.


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NewBeginning - 9/1/2009 2:51:14 PM

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Trust me, Hyundai Will be the biggest automaker in the world.

dumpsty - 9/1/2009 2:51:18 PM

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I would assume so their sales were going to skyrocket in that period.

I forgot that Hyundai was also offering a year's worth of gas for $1.50/gal too. CFC and cheap gas is a pretty good value on top of their already low prices and incentives.

sdcarguy - 9/1/2009 4:14:00 PM

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Ten years from now, all clunkers will be Hyundais.

LexSucks - 9/1/2009 5:36:56 PM

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Sales up 47%

What the hell is Obama thinking? How dare he attempt to recover the Economy? Increased sales could only mean one thing. It means that Obama is failing. He should be only looking out for the Corporations, Not the consumer. Making both the corporation and the Consumer Happy is unacceptable. Get him out of here before he ruins everthing. Just look at what he did with Hyundai sales.

0to60 - 9/1/2009 9:36:28 PM

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Look at what sold the most. Moaybe they should stick to small efficient cars. Someone has to

Joe_Limon - 9/1/2009 9:52:13 PM

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small efficient cars is a nice way of saying econo boxes.

0to60 - 9/2/2009 12:30:08 PM

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right, and look what sold the most! There is a market for econoboxes. A big one. Not everyone can afford to go upmarket

Joe_Limon - 9/1/2009 11:38:13 PM

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Driving the kia or driving a Scion? I've only seen young women driving the soul.

PerformanceGuy - 9/2/2009 1:22:11 PM

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Not really surprised at this. In a recession people will buy cheaper lower quality products.