Saturday, 28 January 2012

Hyundai...It’s not just about how we build cars. It’s why

It’s not just about how we build cars. It’s why.

There’s a reason why Hyundai cars are so frequently praised for their standard safety equipment. There’s a reason why our designers spend so much time driving and testing our vehicles. And there’s a reason why we’ve invested so heavily in processes and equipment that ensure the quality of our cars.
Why hyundai - Safety

Safety

A number of years back, Hyundai made the decision to invest in safety. Take Electronic Stability Control (ESC). We took note of studies done by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which found that ESC reduced crashes and fatalities by as much as 43%. Knowing how many lives could be saved made our goal clear: to make ESC standard on nearly every car we build.
Why hyundai - design

Design

We believe in exterior design. Making it dynamic and fluid and utterly head-turning. But, more important, we believe in ergonomic design—the science of making our cars intuitive and comfortable. And, with the introduction of the Genesis, we’ve taken our study of ergonomics to a whole new level.
Why hyundai - quality

Quality

Designing is only half the equation. Which is why Hyundai invests millions of dollars in its assembly plants around the world. The Hyundai plant in Montgomery, Alabama, was built from the ground up to be efficient, quality-focused, and mindful of the people who work there. Every car is put through a series of checks by both uncompromising machines and humans alike, with an eye on making every Hyundai the very best one we can build.

Saturday, 21 January 2012

HYUNDAI IS #1 IN CUSTOMER RETENTION ACCORDING TO J.D. POWER AND ASSOCIATES

HYUNDAI IS #1 IN CUSTOMER RETENTION ACCORDING TO J.D. POWER AND ASSOCIATES: COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 17, 2012 – Hyundai is highest among all automotive brands in J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Customer Retention Study(SM). Now in its ninth year, the study measures the rate at which automotive brands retain their existing customers and examines the reasons why customers remain loyal. Hyundai earned the top spot in the study, improving its retention rate by four percentage points from 2010 to 64 percent in 2012.

Friday, 20 January 2012

VELOSTER NAMED ONE OF ABOUT.COM’S BEST NEW CARS FOR 2012

VELOSTER NAMED ONE OF ABOUT.COM’S BEST NEW CARS FOR 2012: COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 18, 2012 – The 2012 Hyundai Veloster earned a spot on About.com Cars’ annual Best New Cars list. This marks the fourth year in a row that Hyundai has earned a place on the esteemed list as the Sonata, Elantra, Genesis Coupe and Genesis sedan were recognized in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Thursday, 19 January 2012

VELOSTER NAMED “BEST UNDER $20,000” BY WINDING ROAD MAGAZINE

VELOSTER NAMED “BEST UNDER $20,000” BY WINDING ROAD MAGAZINE: COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 18, 2012 – The all-new 2012 Hyundai Veloster earned the title of “Best Under $20,000” in Winding Road’s 2012 Best Car Of The Year Awards. Each year, Winding Road seeks out and honors the best vehicles, across every level of size, form, and functionality, selected from the hundreds of vehicles they review annually.

Friday, 13 January 2012

More SNOW on the way...How's your tires?

Proper tire applications for Hyundai vehicles during summer and winter driving conditions, as well as
the industry’s move toward the use of low-rolling resistance tires.
Having the right tire installed for the existing road and weather conditions is essential for a vehicle to handle correctly, achieve maximum fuel efficiency, and provide safety to its driver and passengers. Hyundai vehicles are equipped from the factory with all-season tires, with the exception of the Genesis Coupe GT which is equipped with high performance summer tires. The all-season tire is designed to provide adequate handling and performance for most driving conditions.
However, the handling characteristics of all-season tires diminishes dramatically in cold and snow/slush road conditions during the winter months. The high performance summer tire on the Genesis Coupe GT is not suitable or recommended for winter driving conditions.
It is estimated that up to 15% of a vehicle’s fuel consumption is used to overcome rolling resistance in the form of vehicle weight, aero-dynamic design, and tire friction with the road.
Low-rolling resistance tires enhance fuel efficiency by minimizing the resistance caused by the various aspects of the tire’s construction. They are engineered with slightly thinner sidewalls and low-rolling resistant tread compounds, most notably silica. They also have a lower tire weight and a more efficient contact patch between the tread and the road.
All these factors mean that low-rolling resistance tires improve a vehicle’s fuel efficiency over regular all-season tires by up to an estimated 5%.
Keep in mind the same is true for regular all-season tires as well. After all, Transport Canada maintains
its position that winter tires (designated with the mountain snowflake symbol ) are necessary on all wheels of a vehicle during winter driving months. When the temperature drops below 10°C rubber tread compounds on both regular all-season and low-rolling resistance all-season tires begins to stiffen. Even if
the vehicle is not driven in snow or ice, the more flexible rubber compounds in winter tires provides the
driver with increased traction at lower air temperatures.
Like regular all-season tires, in cold weather the rubber compounds used in low-rolling resistance tires become harder. In icy or snow covered road conditions, the shallower tread depth may result in a reduction of the tire’s ability to grip the road surface, particularly during heavy acceleration. When all factors are taken into consideration, low-rolling resistance tires are not suitable for all driving conditions in Canada.
Hyundai’s commitment to providing Customers with the best fuel economy possible is a multi-facetted approach. Engine technologies such as CVVT and direct injection, coupled with 6-speed transmissions and motor-driven power steering units, lighter suspension and engine components, low-rolling resistance tires, and aerodynamic vehicle designs all combine to ensure that Hyundai Customers are driving the most fuel efficient vehicles possible.
Please ensure your Customers are aware of the limitations and benefits of low-rolling resistance tires so that your
dealership can advise them on the best tire selection for the area in which they drive.
Regular all-season tires are made with tread patterns and carbon compounds which provide a balance of wet traction, dry traction, ride quality, road noise, and tread wear. This allows all-season tires to perform adequately on most road surfaces and in most conditions. Recently many auto manufacturers, including Hyundai, have made a move toward a new design of all-season tire known as the low-rolling resistance tire.

2012 Sonata Hybrid | Battery | Hyundai Canada

Thursday, 12 January 2012

Re. Google Reviews

Dear Valued Customers,

Once again, we would like to thank you for purchasing your new vehicle from us here at Jim Pattison Hyundai Nanaimo. We really do appreciate your business, and we hope that we both met and exceeded your expectations. Don’t forget to “Like” your picture, and automatically you’ll receive notice of any Sales or Specials.
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As we may have previously mentioned, it makes us very proud to be a member of the Jim Pattison Hyundai Nanaimo sales team. Our business model has been structured to eliminate much of the hassle traditionally associated with purchasing a vehicle. Hopefully, we have lived up to our promise which was to deliver you with a simple, honest, and hassle free vehicle purchasing experience.
In closing, would it be too much to ask that you write a quick paragraph or two on our Google Places review page? We would love for you to summarize your experience you had here with the Jim Pattison Hyundai Nanaimo team. We would very much appreciate it.

To write us a review, please visit:
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Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Regards,
The sales team
Jim Pattison Hyundai Nanaimo
4123 Wellington Road
Nanaimo BC V9T 2H2

Phone: 250-758-6585
Fax: 250-729-4145

Tuesday, 10 January 2012

HYUNDAI TECHNICAL CENTER INVESTS $15 MILLION AND STIMULATES EMPLOYMENT IN SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN

HYUNDAI TECHNICAL CENTER INVESTS $15 MILLION AND STIMULATES EMPLOYMENT IN SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN: SUPERIOR TWP., Mich., Jan. 10, 2012 – Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) today announced it will further its commitment to the State of Michigan and Washtenaw County by building a world-class Hot/Cold Weather Dynamometer Test facility at its Superior Township location, just south of Ann Arbor, MI.

2013 GENESIS COUPE REVEALS MORE AGGRESSIVE DESIGN COUPLED WITH SERIOUS PERFORMANCE CREDENTIALS

2013 GENESIS COUPE REVEALS MORE AGGRESSIVE DESIGN COUPLED WITH SERIOUS PERFORMANCE CREDENTIALS: DETROIT, Jan. 9, 2012– Hyundai Motor America today introduced the significantly redesigned 2013 Genesis Coupe in a North American debut at the Detroit North American International Auto Show. In keeping with impressive performance upgrades, Genesis Coupe now sports more aggressive coupe styling, complemented by improved interior materials and design. Both 4-cylinder and V6 engines benefit from significant technology enhancements, with the 3.8-liter V6 engine receiving sophisticated direct-injection technology and the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine upgrading to a more precise twin-scroll turbocharger and larger intercooler. Automatic transmissions for these two models now have 8-speeds, with paddle-shift SHIFTRONIC® manual-shifting capability. Hyundai’s proprietary telematics platform, Blue Link®, is now available, providing Genesis Coupe owners with a variety of infotainment services to meet their individual connectivity needs.

Monday, 9 January 2012

HYUNDAI INJECTS STREET CREDIBILITY INTO VELOSTER WITH NEW TURBOCHARGED ENGINE

HYUNDAI INJECTS STREET CREDIBILITY INTO VELOSTER WITH NEW TURBOCHARGED ENGINE: DETROIT, Jan. 9, 2012 – Hyundai Motor America today introduced the all-new 2013 Veloster Turbo armed with 201 horsepower in a world debut at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Veloster Turbo is one bookend to Hyundai’s turbocharged sports coupe line-up, paired with the refreshed 274 horsepower, rear-wheel drive 2013 Genesis Coupe 2.0T (Turbo) also debuting at the show today.

HYUNDAI ELANTRA NAMED 2012 NORTH AMERICAN CAR OF THE YEAR

HYUNDAI ELANTRA NAMED 2012 NORTH AMERICAN CAR OF THE YEAR: DETROIT, Jan. 9, 2012 – The 2012 Hyundai Elantra took top honors in the most exclusive award in North America when it was named 2012 North American Car of the Year today.

Friday, 6 January 2012

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA UNVEILS DETAILS ABOUT NEW U.S. HEADQUARTERS BUILDING IN FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA UNVEILS DETAILS ABOUT NEW U.S. HEADQUARTERS BUILDING IN FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA: COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 3, 2012 - Today Hyundai Motor America released a rendering of its proposed new U.S. headquarters building in Fountain Valley, California, its U.S. base of operations for the past two decades. The new building will represent more than a $150 million investment, the largest amount ever committed to an office building in the U.S. by Hyundai Motor Company.

Thursday, 5 January 2012

2012 HYUNDAI TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS KICKS-OFF PGA TOUR SEASON

2012 HYUNDAI TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS KICKS-OFF PGA TOUR SEASON: Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii, Jan. 5, 2012 – The Hyundai Tournament of Champions, the PGA TOUR’s traditional season-opening event, starts today at the Plantation Course, Kapalua Resort. The winners-only tournament, featuring champions from the previous PGA TOUR season, includes a field of the world’s best golfers looking to make a strong start to their season.

Wednesday, 4 January 2012

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA REPORTS RECORD DECEMBER AND FULL-YEAR SALES

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA REPORTS RECORD DECEMBER AND FULL-YEAR SALES: COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 4, 2012 – HyundaiMotor America today announced sales of 50,765 vehicles in December, a 13 percent total sales increase and 18 percent retail sales increase compared with the same record-setting period a year ago.