Hyundai/Kia will place first among foreign car companies in US sales, only after domestic brands, GM and Ford for the month of May.



http://www.thecarconnection.com/news/10605...ahead-of-toyota

http://www.egmcartech.com/2011/05/25/truec...011-in-the-u-s/

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Mark my words, Hyundai is the new Samsung. I predict Hyundai will be the world's leading car manufacturer within 5 years.

and u're proud of this??? do u think this is going to benefit korea??? mark MY WORDS, hyundai/kia will suffer the same fate as toyota (i.e. the media uproar over recalls) when south korea doesn't do as they're told by the US. i suspect the US is deliberately trying to promote hyundai sales in america so that south korea economy will become dependent on the US which they will take advantage of to pull strings on SK foreign policies. learn from japan, and avoid the trap that the US have laid for u. and remember that right now the world's most dangerous and insane man is in charge of the US and his name is brzezenski.

my advise to south korea government: i'm not sure exactly how much influence the government has over hyundai, but make sure ur policy-makers discourage hyundai sales in america and transfer those efforts to some other markets with NEUTRAL foreign interests and involvement (like china or brazil or even europe). US is not a safe market. do not be too thrilled about trading with the americans. i hope all the best for hyundai and the korean people. take heed of my sincere advise and u'll be rewarded.

^ bunch of nonsense. You need your head examined.

Going back to the thread, yes, it's good to see this. But it's not really a fair fight due to Japan's production cuts due to the Tsunami and Nuclear disaster effects. The real numbers, we won't know until Japan gets back on its feet. I've read that Japan had a first trade deficit in 33 years, for the month of April - as their exports have shrunk considerably while their imports have climbed due to high oil prices.

But I think Hyundai/Kia will use this opportunity to establish themselves further at the expense of the Japanese who are currently hobbled. And I do believe Hyundai/KIA will overtake Toyota within about five years, it's only a matter of time. Look at Japanese maker's products - they're very stale with same old conservative styles. I think it mirrors their aged society. Old engineers will not take chances, they like sticking to the old ways. Where as, Hyundai/KIA have hired young guns from all over the world - it's a hungry company with big ambitions. Unlike Toyota and Honda who are isolated from the rest of the world, and comfortable sitting back and turning out the same machines that they made for years.

No worries, Hyundai has been kicking @$$ in other markets for a long time now. America is the only place that continues to hold "bias" against Hyundai cars. Hyundai is already the second largest in China and India and has already surpassed Toyota in Europe and Russia. Hyundai / Kia have been outselling Toyota in Canada for a couple years already.

Hyundai / Kia had surpassed Honda and Nissan in the world market for awhile now. They will possibly pass Toyota this year.

Deja vu.
I swear I read this article three times now...

Hyundai is also going to expand Alabama plant.

May 18, Automotive News

Hyundai To Invest $173 Million To Expand Alabama Auto Facility

Hyundai plans to expand engine production capacity by investing $173 million in its Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama facility. The expansion will increase engine capacity by 300,000 units annually and create 214 new jobs.

The Montgomery, Alabama factory will add production of the “Nu” 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, which is used in the 2011 Hyundai Elantra. It will also provide increased capacity for assembly of the “Theta” 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine used in the Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, and Kia Sorento. The expansion should be completed by fall 2011 and Nu-series engine production should begin by March 2012

HMMA currently builds the Elantra and Sonata, as well as the “Theta” series of engines. The Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, and Kia Optima are built at the Kia Motor Manufacturing Georgia plant in West Point, Georgia.

The move will help Hyundai keep up with demand for its fuel-efficient vehicles. According to AN, Hyundai may consider opening a new plant somewhere in the southern U.S. to provide even more capacity. Possible locations include sites in Alabama, Mississippi, and South Carolina.

I think that Hyundai will definitely join the groups of world class cars pretty soon.

Previouslly, Hyundai's and even Kia's were considered to be junk cars. Now they are pretty good.

It's just that Americans in general have a bias against Korean guys, and still buy into the stereotype.

I drive a Hyundai Sonata, and it sure drives better than any American car or a Toyota Camry.

KraterosHellas doesn't realize Hyundai cars are No.1 selling imported cars in Iran right now.

Isn't it too obvious?

Korea is becoming next Japan I guess. Dunno how Japan will be like in the future.

i didn't know that. i'm GLAD hyundai is doing so well over the world, i hope they continue to suceed and make records. what i'm NOT happy about is the fact that they're doing well in america. i think this is a dangerous gamble. reread my previous post and think caefully, it will make sense to u folks soon enough.

banned

Welcome back Spearman. The same old things. You are so predictable.

Why Do I doubt you're even Korean?


As to the OP; that's cool news. It's obvious that Hyundai has really stepped up its game over the past few years. Good on 'em.

When Toyota was first introduced to the U.S. market 50 years ago, it used to be called "TOY" car by most consumers until Toyota tremendously improved the quality.

The Excel, The first Hyundai car introduced to U.S. in 1986 was the second cheapest car after YOGO which doesn't exist any more. When that cheap image stuck in to consumers' memory, it takes some time to change their mind.

Although Hyundai now makes luxurious cars such as Genesis and EQUUS, they are still focused on fuel efficient mid size cars in U.S. market at the moment because they are more competitive.

Most Korean cars such as Sonata, Elantra, Tucson, Sorento, Optima all got high ratings from JCPowers, Consumers Guide and Motor Trend review based on safety, value, fuel efficiency, quality, styling etc.

Check out 2012 Hyundai Genesis Prada

http://www.insideline.com/hyundai/genesis/...-in-the-us.html

Hyundai's Success in U.S. Fueled by Aggressive Marketing
A new Lexus sedan sold in the U.S. comes with an 1,100-page user's manual. But a new Hyundai Equus sedan comes with an electronic user's manual on a free iPad, which can also be used to book free service pickups and deliveries. And while the Equus is being fixed, Hyundai lends the owner a Genesis sedan at no cost.

Hyundai's aggressive marketing is playing a huge role in the carmaker's sizzling performance in the U.S. market. Its assurance buy-back program, which was launched in 2009 and allowed customers to return their new cars if they lost their jobs, was an entirely new idea.

Aimed at soothing the fears of U.S. consumers hit by the global financial crisis, the program was chosen as one of the best advertising efforts of the year by the Wall Street Journal in 2009. Only 350 customers returned their cars under the program by the time it ended last month. It was a major advertising success that significantly boosted Hyundai's image at very little cost.

Beth Comstock, the chief marketing officer of GE, called Hyundai's efforts during the financial crisis "fearless." She wrote on her Internet blog that while most companies cut back on marketing costs during crises, Hyundai succeeded through very aggressive marketing, and recommended others to benchmark the automaker.

I know that quite a few Korean companies do this as well like Samsung. That's how they came to dominate the Russian and Indian market. They invest when competitors flee during a down economy and dominate the market. When the economy recovers, they receive the great benefits of such strategic planning. They are the first non-Japanese electronics company to have good selling products in Japan.

my mom has a hyundai

Learn from the past. Do not celebrate a neighbors suffering - even if they are Japanese. Most likely you will have the same fate. Do not think that Koreans won't be faced with the same unfairness and racism that the US gave to Japan.

That's why I'm so frustrated with Asians - we constantly pull each other down and sellout for the West. It's like a bunch of lobsters in a bucket pulling other lobsters down trying to crawl up.

Stop with the QQing. The reason South Korea has been given the opportunity to achieve so much is partially because of the West. There's no reason why Korea has anything to feel but appreciation. China, on the other hand, has done nothing but hold Koreans down... I mean, just look at the $hithole of North Korea, that's what you get for allying with China.

Come on guys, let's not derail another thread.

I NEVER once brought up China in this thread. You're the one who CONSTANTLY BRINGS UP CHINA. No wonder everyone thinks Koreans are obsessed with China. This is why I think you are a troll. Also, you promoted AF/WM relationships.

YOU are the one who is celebrating the demise of Japan. I am simply stating that Asians are willing to sell each other out for the White man. We asians have no loyalty or unity and that is and was our downfall.

I never brought up Japan or its demise. I am praising Korea's achievement, nothing more.

Also, you're anti-Western statement is the same Chinese "blame the west" rhetoric we see over and over again from the Chinese nationalist perspective. Through your words, you were obviously IMPLYING that the West is evil and Asians should align with China. Don't pretend that wasn't what you meant.

No, you are twisting my words to once again to bring up China. And why are you so upset if I criticize the west? Are you white? Why should you care? Unless you're an uncle tom or a troll.

In this case China has NOTHING to do with it but you brought it up for no reason. I think Asians should allign with ourselves and that we need soveriegnty and self-determination. I want Asia for Asians and I want the west to get out. This has nothing to do with China - but Asia as a whole (more specifically Japan and Korea). So quit projecting your China obsession over me!

This whole thread is about the Korean industry overtaking the Japanese industy. Obviously, you are happy about Japan's economic demise and Korea taking advantage of that.

And no, I don't constantly bring up China. I only talk about China if it pertains to North Korea, or if Chinese are spreading misinformation about Asian history or geopolitics.

I care because I've lived in both the US and Canada. I care because despite me being Asian, I have been welcomed with two arms into Western culture while being allowed to practice my own. I care because the West still holds the moral high-ground and has changed the world for the better thus far. I care because the West has created much of modern society and I acknowledge how much they have achieved for humanity. I care because the West has helped South Korea develop to where it is today. Finally, I care because your Anti-Western slander is bull$hit.

I find it funny that you accuse someone who has been on this forum since 2006 of being "troll" and a "white" impostor. Especially considering how consistent I have been about my background, how open I have been about my personal life, and the fact that I even post my actual picture in my avatar.

Of course you can't accept what I'm saying because you're stuck behind your biased Sino-centric perspective. For me, despite not being perfect, the West has made the world and Korea a much better place. China, on the other hand, has done nothing but annex ethnic states and support tyrannical regimes across Asia; it does whatever it sees are in its interests. The fact that you think you can bad-mouth the West without even glancing at the actions of China, to me, is ridiculous. Until China develops the credibility of the West, China doesn't deserve to be held in the same light.

Again, you just copy pasted something you just said.

OMG, you should be getting paid by the US/EU for that post! Unless, you already are....

It's too hilarious I'm not even going to reply!

For fu-k's sake, China has already bullied Korea using its economic leverage multiple times. The US is the premium market - that's where the money is. It's great to hear that Korean carmakers are doing well there.




It's because it's usually Chinese nationalists who feel the need to antagonize the West.

Doesn't China also get huge trade surplus with the West?

we are NOT telling u guys to align with china (actually i wouldn't want that, it will only inflame america and drive them to desperate measures). we just want u to be NEUTRAL and kick out US military that threaten destruction of entire east asia peace. china doesn't want war in the region, it only wants economic cooperation and growth. please understand that.

Again, bringing up China. This thread was China-free until Chan-Ho brought it up. Please stop trolling, flaming, and making unsubstantiated claims. This is a warning.

Hyundai Elantra wins comparison test against all other compacts including new civic and focus:

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans...ison/index.html

http://www.insideline.com/hyundai/elantra/...rison-test.html

wow and these are not even korean sites. koreans aren't even involved with these evaluations. only the americans are. u have to ask urself WHY are americans doing this.

p.s. refer to post #2 for answers

You will be happy to read this article.

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/busi.../c_13901589.htm

2011-05-30 17:11:45 Xinhua

Samsung Electronics expands presence in China's LCD market

SEOUL, May 30 (Xinhua) -- Samsung Electronics, the world's largest flat-panel maker, said Monday it held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new plant in China in a bid to expand its presence in the liquid crystal display (LCD) market in the world's most populous nation.

According to an emailed statement sent by Samsung to Xinhua, it broke grounds Monday for a new 7.5-generation assembly line in Suzhou Industrial Park, which will be constructed by Samsung Suzhou LCD (SSL).

The SSL is a joint venture set up last month by Samsung Electronics, Suzhou Industrial Park and TCL Corp., one of China's leading TV makers. Samsung holds a 60 percent stake in SSL capitalized at 3 billion U.S. dollars, with the Suzhou Industrial Park and TCL Corp. having interests of 30 percent and 10 percent respectively.

Samsung said it expects the new plant to begin mass production in the first half of 2013, adding the plant will be capable of producing 100,000 units of glass substrate per month.

The tech giant aims to carry out an integrated LCD manufacturing process within China by building the plant along with the existing LCD module production line which has been operating in Suzhou since late 2003.

glad to see this. keep it up.

KIAs have been getting extremely popular. A lot of my neighbors get their kids KIAs as their first car instead of the civic and camry like back in the day.