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HYUNDAI GAINS NINE PERCENT IN GLOBAL BRAND VALUE
* 72nd most valuable brand in the world according to BusinessWeek/Interbrand Best Global Brands study
* Hyundai ranks eighth among global automakers, ahead of prominent competitive brands including Porsche, Lexus and Nissan
HYUNDAI EARNS TOP HONORS IN J.D. POWER CONSUMER FINANCING SATISFACTION STUDY
* Hyundai Motor Finance Company (HMFC) earned the highest ranking in the non-luxury loan category among auto lending institutions in the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Consumer Financing Satisfaction Study
HYUNDAI'S NEW TAU V8 ENGINE NAMED TO WARD'S 10 BEST ENGINES LIST
* Hyundai's all-new 4.6-liter Tau V8 engine, in the premium Genesis sedan, has been named one of the Ward's 10 Best Engines for 2009 by Ward's Auto World. The engine's velvety power delivery, competitive performance and attainable price epitomize the Korean auto maker's drive for world-class engineering. Ward's Auto World editors
HYUNDAI RECEIVES KEY AWARDS FROM CONSUMER REPORTS
* The Elantra SE was awarded a Top Pick in the "Best Small Sedans" category for the second consecutive year
* Elantra SE was included among the "Best Value Small Cars"
* 4-cylinder Sonata was included in the "Best Value Family Cars" class
* Santa Fe was named one of CR's "Best Value Midsized SUVs"
MOTOR TREND NAMES GENESIS AND SONATA TWO OF AMERICA'S TOP 40 NEW CARS
* The Sonata SE was called a standout among standouts in the family car category
* The Genesis 4.6 was selected a top new pick in the premium sedan category
2009 HYUNDAI GENESIS NAMED "TOP SAFETY PICK" BY INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY
* The Hyundai Genesis earned the highest ranking awarded by the Institute
HYUNDAI GENESIS NAMED 2009 CARS.COM "NEW CAR OF THE YEAR"
2009 SONATA RECOGNIZED AS ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY VEHICLE BY ACEEE
* The 2009 Hyundai Sonata was recognized for the fourth consecutive year by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) on its annual Greener Choices 2009 list
NADAGUIDES.COM NAMES THREE HYUNDAI MODELS "BEST CAR BUYS" FOR 2009
* Genesis (Top Luxury Cars under $35,000)
* Accent (Top Sub-Compacts under $15,000)
* Tucson (Top Crossovers under $21,000)
Hyundai is making the car buying process easier than ever by offering the biggest bang for the buck in a variety of segments. Michael Caudill, spokesperson, NADAguides.com
FOUR HYUNDAI MODELS HONORED WITH "BEST BET" AWARDS FROM THE CAR BOOK 2009
* Genesis  * Accent  * Entourage  * Tucson
During these most challenging times for the auto industry, the fact that Hyundai vehicles have the quality and features most important to today's car buyer is a testament to their desire to meet customer needs. Jack Gillis, author, The Car Book
HYUNDAI ELANTRA NAMED BEST COMPACT CAR FOR THE MONEY BY U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT
* The 2009 Hyundai Elantra was named Best Compact Car for the Money by U.S. News and World Report
The Hyundai Elantra, as the Best Compact Car for the Money, proves what many have been saying for years Hyundai is making not just economical cars, but very good ones, Jamie Page Deaton, editor, U.S. News and World Report
THREE HYUNDAI MODELS EARN TOP SAFETY PICK AWARDS FROM IIHS
* Veracruz  * Santa Fe  * Entourage
* All three vehicles also earned five-star crash test ratings, the highest government rating under NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program, for both frontal and side impact

Hyundai Motors recently passed the Ford Motor Company to take over fourth place in the number of vehicles sold globally. Hyundai is the fastest growing automaker in the world and is expanding at a rapid pace in the United States, China and in select emerging markets including India.

Though Toyota, General Motors and Volkswagen are locked in a heated battle for top honors, Hyundai's goal is eventually to become the top selling car maker in the world. Based on its current line up, upcoming Equus and price advantage, Hyundai's reach for the number one spot may soon be well within their grasp.

J.D. Powers and Associates Initial Quality Survey (IQS3) named Hyundai the No. 1 nonpremium automaker for quality.

Finishing ahead of Toyota, Honda and Nissan, Hyundai was first among nonpremium nameplates and fourth overall behind only Lexus, Porsche and Cadillac.

It was recently announced that Hyundai outsold Dodge in June, taking sixth best-selling brand in the United States.

"This is the second time in four years that Hyundai has beaten all other non-premium nameplates," said Katherine Johnson Cannata, dealer, Wyatt Johnson Automotive Group. "The quality, design and value continue bringing customers in."

Hyundai gained additional ground in the industry with the following models and their achievements, according to the release:

Genesis was named No. 1 status with the "All New/Re-Designed Model," tying with Lexus.

Elantra was named No. 1 in the Compact Car Segment, beating Prius, Civic and Corolla.

Elantra is a "Top 10 Industry Leading Model" (out of 245 models).

Accent is No. 2 in the Sub-Compact Car Segment, (missing No. 1 by just one point).

The Hyundai Equus, the largest and most expensive vehicle built by Hyundai Motors, will be sold in the US market beginning late 2010. Successful stateside testing of the sedan this summer means that the Equus will supplant the Genesis as the automaker's flagship model in the American market.

Fresh off of successfully introducing its premium Genesis sedan and sporty Genesis coupe, Hyundai Motors is planning to turn everything up a notch by introducing its largest sedan, the Hyundai Equus, to the US market. Hyundai has been testing the sedan in the US all summer to gauge dealer and customer reaction, deciding that the market for the Equus is favorable, thus its planned introduction. Hyundai expects to begin shipment of the sedan late next year.

Hyundai first introduced the Equus to American consumers at this year's New York International Auto Show (NYAIS) and claims that visitor reaction to the sedan was highly favorable. Soon thereafter, Hyundai decided to import one hundred copies of the big sedan to the US market for testing. The automaker says that the  Equus was well received, a model that many expect will compete against the BMW 7-Series while priced thousands of dollars less than its German competitor.

The Hyundai Equus shares the same rear wheel drive platform that underpins the successful Genesis sedan. Stretched by 4.3 inches, the larger Equus offers a more limousine look and room than the Genesis, though it will likely also be powered by the same 4.6L V8 offered optionally in the Genesis.