Archive for the ‘Genesis’ Category

The good times for Hyundai keep on rolling: J.D. Power and Associates has given top marks in its Vehicle Launch Index to the 2009 Hyundai Genesis. The Index "quantifies how well new vehicle models -- including new entries to the market and all new redesigned models -- perform during the first eight months after launch." Among the many criteria that J.D. Power considers during the evaluation process are vehicle revenue, dealer gross profit, residual value, and data imported from the company's Initial Quality Study. In short, the Vehicle Launch Index offers a kind of holistic assessment of the vehicle, measuring how well it performs for the...

When Hyundai rolled out its Hyundai Assurance plan on January 3 of this year, it was a little surprising that more automakers didn't follow suit.

And now it's clear that the program, which recognized the economic plight of consumers by promising to set them free of financial obligations if they became jobless, did a lot for the company and its image.

According to Hyundai spokesman Chris Hosford, less than ten people nationwide have returned new vehicles so far under the agreement.

"The good news is that among our buyers, only a few have lost their jobs," said Hosford. "What we knew is that there are a lot of people concerned who will likely...

America’s in the midst of a deep recession--and no industry's suffered like the auto industry. Even so, the need for a new family car is still pressing on folks who may be readying for a new arrival, or ready to move out of a smaller car into one that’s more teen-friendly.

Which family car is the best for you? Most likely, you’re thinking of safety first—five-star ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a full complement of safety features. You might also be thinking beyond that box and beyond the typical family hauler. Maybe you want better styling than you’d typically get from a minivan—or a little...