Hyundai looks to branch out

Hyundai has completely revamped their line of vehicles in the last 2 years, and the sales are proof of it. Hyundai has pulled customers away from the competitors with vehicles like the Hyundai Sonata and Hyundai Elantra, both of which have received numerous awards and the highest safety ratings. The success of these cars has given Hyundai dealerships the courage to take a chance with the soon-to-be-released three-door Veloster and six-cylinder Azera. … Continue Reading

4 X 40 strategy saves gas, not style

Hyundai is leading the automotive industry in fuel economy with 4 standard vehicles that achieve over 40mpg on the highway. Hyundai’s “4 x 40” strategy includes the hot-selling Elantra, Sonata Hybrid and all-new 2012 Accent, released in June 2011. The fourth model, Hyundai’s hip and hot Veloster, will hit the roads this fall. The company shattered records, selling 100,000 vehicles achieving 40 miles per gallon highway fuel economy by Fourth of July weekend.

“Hyundai aims to be the fuel economy leader and our ‘4 x 40’ strategy is accelerating our overall fuel economy improvement, which now tops 35 mpg across the entire lineup,” said John Krafcik, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America. “But we really see 40 mpg as a starting point. We committed to at least 50 mpg corporate average fuel economy by 2025 and remain the only automaker to set our sights so high. Using a mix of technologies to improve the efficiency of our standard, internal combustion engine vehicles, combined with the smart application of hybrid technology, we believe we are on the right path.”

Hyundai is driven to improve upon the current technology of the Gasoline Direct Injection engines and hybrid technology. They feel that driver experience and affordable pricing don’t have to be compromised to achieve greater fuel efficiency. Besides engine technology, Hyundai also looks for other innovative ways to improve fuel efficiency, like aerodynamics.

Hyundai enthusiast, Steve Kelleher commented, “All of our recent vehicle introductions display our striking visual style, which we call ‘Fluidic Sculpture.’ It was developed at our five global design studios, who all worked together so it would have universal appeal. The style creates the impres-sion of constant, graceful motion which, at the same time, helps cut through the air with ease. The Elantra, with an incredibly low drag coefficient and a fuel-economy rating of 4.9L/100km on the highway, is an excellent example of how big a contribution design makes to fuel efficiency.”

Ft. Myers car dealer, O’Brien Hyundai has a wide variety of these more green-friendly vehicles.  Soon the Veloster will be one of Ft. Myers new cars.

Hyundai is taking the lead in the fight against Pediatric Cancer

As the official car for Hyundai’s major pediatric cancer program, Hope on Wheels, Hyundai FCEV Tucson will travel more than 4,500 miles coast to coast for kids with cancer. During the month of September, National Childhood Caner Awareness Month, the Hope on Wheels Program will award $7.1 million to children’s hospital’s nationwide. On its trek across the country, the Hyundai team will stop at various children’s hospitals to collect colorful handprints of cancer survivors from around the United States. … Continue Reading

Back to school style on wheels

This year back to school cool comes on 4 wheels. The 2012 Hyundai Accent was voted the number 1 back to school vehicle by car aficionado Kelly Blue Book.

“Like its bigger brothers the Sonata and Elantra, the 2012 Hyundai Accent appeals to a finely-tuned sense of value, putting a lot of equipment into a stylish, roomy package that competes more than favorably with competitors. While not pavement-ripping, the 138-horsepower engine will deliver 30 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the open road. And at a price that’s a bargain, the 2012 Accent demands to be on your back-to-school shopping list.” … Continue Reading

After a great year, Hyundai is already looking ahead

Hyundai will continue to innovate their line up of vehicles to enter new product segments, while still keeping their current cars fresh and stylish. And the next car to debut this fall is the sporty coupe, Hyundai Veloster. New versions of the Elantra, Azera and Sante Fe will also be premiering throughout this year and the next. … Continue Reading