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Encyclopedia > Hyundai Motor Company
Hyundai Motor Company
현대자동차
Type Public (KSE: 005380,
LSE: HYUD)
Founded 1967
Parent Hyundai Kia Automotive Group
Location Flag of South Korea Seoul, South Korea
Key people Chung Mong-Koo, Chairman and CEO
Industry Automobile manufacturer
Products Automobiles
Revenue 27.384 Trillion (Approx USD $29.5 billion)
Net income 2.315 Trillion (Approx USD $2.5 billion)
Employees c.68,000 worldwide
Website Hyundai-Motor.com
Korean name
Hangul 현대자동차
Hanja 現代自動車
Revised Romanization Hyeondae Jadongcha
McCune-Reischauer Hyŏndae Chadongch'a

The Hyundai Motor Company, a division of the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, is South Korea's largest and the world's Sixth Largest Automaker.[1] Its headquarters are in Seoul, South Korea. In Ulsan, South Korea Hyundai operates the world's largest integrated automobile manufacturing facility which is capable of producing 1.6 million units annually. The Hyundai logo, a slanted, stylized 'H' is said to be symbolic of two people (the company and customer) shaking hands. Hyundai means "modernity" in Korean. Image File history File links Hyundai_logo. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Korea Stock Exchange is the traditional stock market division of Korea Exchange. ... The Source by Greyworld, in the new LSE building Paternoster Square. ... Year 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. ... Hyundai Kia Automotive Group was formed through the merging of South Koreas largest car company, Hyundai Motor Company and the nations 2nd largest car company, Kia Motors in 1999 and is the worlds 6th largest car company. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_South_Korea. ... Short name Statistics Location map Map of location of Seoul. ... Chung Mong-koo (b. ... “Chief executive” redirects here. ... Automakers are companies that produce automobiles. ... Car redirects here. ... Look up revenue in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... ISO 4217 Code KRW User(s) Republic of Korea Inflation 2. ... Net income is equal to the income that a firm has after subtracting costs and expenses from the total revenue. ... ISO 4217 Code KRW User(s) Republic of Korea Inflation 2. ... Employment is a contract between two parties, one being the employer and the other being the employee. ... A website (alternatively, Web site or web site) is a collection of Web pages, images, videos and other digital assets that is hosted on one or several Web server(s), usually accessible via the Internet, cell phone or a LAN. A Web page is a document, typically written in HTML... Jamo redirects here. ... Hanja is the Korean name for Chinese characters. ... The Revised Romanization of Korean is the official Korean language romanization system in South Korea. ... McCune-Reischauer romanization is one of the two most widely used Korean language romanization systems, along with the Revised Romanization of Korean, which replaced (a modified) McCune-Reischauer as the official romanization system in South Korea in 2000. ... Hyundai Kia Automotive Group was formed through the merging of South Koreas largest car company, Hyundai Motor Company and the nations 2nd largest car company, Kia Motors in 1999 and is the worlds 6th largest car company. ... Short name Statistics Location map Map of location of Seoul. ... Ulsan, a metropolitan city in the south-east of South Korea, facing the Sea of Japan (East Sea). ... “Car” and “Cars” redirect here. ...

Contents

History

Chung Ju-Yung founded the Hyundai Engineering and Construction Company in 1947. Hyundai Motor Company was later established in 1967. The company's first model, the Cortina, was released in cooperation with Ford Motor Company in 1968. In 1975, the Pony, the first Korean car, was released, with styling by Giorgio Giugiaro of ItalDesign and powertrain technology provided by Japan's Mitsubishi Motors. Exports began in the following year to Ecuador and soon thereafter to the Benelux countries. In 1991, the company succeeded in developing its first proprietary gasoline engine, the four-cylinder Alpha, and transmission, thus paving the way for technological independence. Chung Ju-yung (November 25, 1915—March 21, 2001) was along with his brothers, the founder of Hyundai Group, at one time South Koreas largest multinational conglomerate (chaebol). ... The Ford Cortina was a medium sized family car sold by Ford of Britain in various guises from 1962 to 1982. ... “Ford” redirects here. ... The Hyundai Pony (Hangul: 현대 포니), was a small rear-wheel drive automobile produced by the Hyundai Motor Company from 1975 to 1988. ... Mitsubishi Motors Corporation ) is the fifth largest automaker in Japan and the thirteenth largest in the world by unit sales. ... Benelux is the region of Europe comprising Netherlands, and Luxembourg. ...


In 1986, Hyundai began to sell cars in the United States, and the Excel was nominated "Best Product #10" by Fortune magazine, largely because of its affordability. The company began to produce models with its own technology in 1988, beginning with the midsize Sonata. The Hyundai Excel (Hangul:현대 엑셀), also known as the Hyundai Pony, Hyundai Presto and the Mitsubishi Precis, was a small front wheel drive automobile produced by the Hyundai Motor Company from 1985 to 1994. ... Categories: Magazines stubs | Time Warner subsidiaries | Business magazines ... The Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size sedan built by the Hyundai Motor Company. ...


In 1998, Hyundai began to overhaul its image in an attempt to establish itself as a world-class brand. Chung Ju Yung transferred leadership of Hyundai Motor to his son, Chung Mong Koo, in 1999. [2] Hyundai's parent company, Hyundai Motor Group, invested heavily in the quality, design, manufacturing, and long-term research of its vehicles. It added a 10-year or 100,000 mile warranty to cars sold in the United States and launched an aggressive marketing campaign. Chung Mong Koo is the leader of the Hyundai Motor Group. ... The Hyundai Motor Group refers to a group of affiliated companies. ...


In 2004, Hyundai was ranked second in "initial quality" in a survey/study by J.D. Power and Associates. Hyundai is now one of the top 100 most valuable brands worldwide. Since 2002, Hyundai has also been one of the worldwide official sponsors of the FIFA World Cup. J.D. Power and Associates is a global marketing information services firm founded in 1968 which provides consumer ratings on goods from cars to restaurants. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... For the club competition, see FIFA Club World Cup. ...


In 2006, the South Korean government initiated an investigation of Chung Mong Koo's practices as head of Hyundai, suspecting him of corruption. On April 28, 2006, Chung was arrested, and charged for embezzlement of 100 billion won (US$106 million), [3] with Hyundai Vice Chairman and CEO, Kim Dong-jin taking over as head of the company. Chung Mong Koo is the leader of the Hyundai Motor Group. ... is the 118th day of the year (119th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... World Opponent Network or WON was an online gaming service, created by Sierra Games as the Sierra Internet Gaming System (SIGS). ...


Business

In 1998, after a shake-up in the Korean auto industry caused by overambitious expansion and the Asian financial crisis, Hyundai acquired rival Kia Motors. In 2000, the company established a strategic alliance with DaimlerChrysler and severed its partnership with the Hyundai Group. In 2001, the Daimler-Hyundai Truck Corporation was formed. In 2004, however, DaimlerChrysler divested its interest in the company by selling its 10.5 percent stake for $900 million. The Asian financial crisis was a financial crisis that started in July 1997 in Thailand and affected currencies, stock markets, and other asset prices in several Asian countries, many considered East Asian Tigers. ... “Kia” redirects here. ... DaimlerChrysler AG (ISIN: DE0007100000) is a German car corporation and the worlds eighth largest car manufacturer. ... The Hyundai Group, founded by Chung Ju-yung in 1947 as a construction company, was once South Koreas biggest conglomerate (chaebol). ... The Daimler-Hyundai Truck Corporation is a joint venture established between DaimlerChrysler and Hyundai Motor Company in 2000 to produce high-tech middle-range trucks and buses in the Korean market beginning in 2004. ...


Hyundai has invested in manufacturing plants in the North America, China, India, and Turkey as well as research and development centers in Europe, North America, and Japan. North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ... The phrase research and development (also R and D or, more often, R&D), according to the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development, refers to creative work undertaken on a systematic basis in order to increase the stock of knowledge, including knowledge of man, culture and society, and the use... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ...


In 2004, Hyundai Motor Company had $57.2 billion in sales in South Korea making it the country's second largest corporation, or chaebol. Worldwide sales in 2005 reached 2,533,695 units, an 11 percent increase over the previous year. Hyundai has set as its 2006 target worldwide sales of 2.7 million units (excluding exports of CKD kits). Chaebol is a South Korean form of business conglomerates. ... The World in Plate Carrée Projection In English, world is rooted in a compound of the obsolete words were, man, and eld, age; thus, its oldest meaning is Age of Man. ... The World in Plate Carrée Projection In English, world is rooted in a compound of the obsolete words were, man, and eld, age; thus, its oldest meaning is Age of Man. ...


Hyundai motor vehicles are sold in 193 countries through some 5,000 dealerships and showrooms. After a recent survey of global automotive sales by Automotive News, Hyundai is now the sixth largest automaker in the world, surpassing Nissan, Honda, and many other major brands, selling 3,715,096 units in 2005. Typical car dealership selling used cars outside, new cars in the showroom, as well as a vehicle entrance to the parts and service area in the back of the building. ... The word showroom has several distinct meanings including: A showroom is a large space used to display products for sale, such as automobiles, furniture, carpet or apparel. ... Nissan Motor Co. ... This article is about the Japanese motor corporation. ...


Hyundai Motor Company's brand power continues to rise as it was ranked 72nd in the 2007 Best Global Brands by Interbrand and BusinessWeek survey. brand value estimated at $4.5 billion. Public perception of the Hyundai brand has been transformed as a result of dramatic improvements in the quality of Hyundai vehicles. [4] [5]


Hyundai in the United States

Hyundai entered the United States market in 1986 with only one model, the Hyundai Excel. The Excel was offered in a variety of trims and bodystyles. That year, Hyundai set a record of selling the most automobiles in its first year of business in the United States compared to any other car brand (a staggering 126,000 vehicles). The Hyundai Excel (Hangul:현대 엑셀), also known as the Hyundai Pony, Hyundai Presto and the Mitsubishi Precis, was a small front wheel drive automobile produced by the Hyundai Motor Company from 1985 to 1994. ... The Hyundai Excel (Hangul:현대 엑셀), also known as the Hyundai Pony, Hyundai Presto and the Mitsubishi Precis, was a small front wheel drive automobile produced by the Hyundai Motor Company from 1985 to 1994. ...


Initially well received, the Excel's faults soon became apparent. Also, efforts to bring costs down made reliability suffer. With an increasingly poor reputation for quality, Hyundai sales plummeted, and many dealerships began abandoning franchises. At one point, Hyundai became the butt of many jokes and even made David Letterman's Top Ten Hilarious Mischief Night Pranks To Play In Space: #8 - Paste a "Hyundai" logo on the main control panel.[6] David Michael Letterman (born April 12, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA) is an award-winning American comedian, late night talk show host, television producer, philanthropist, and IRL IndyCar Series car owner. ...


Rather than drop out of the world's largest automotive market, the parent company of Hyundai began investing heavily in the quality, design, manufacturing, and long-term research of its vehicles. It added a 10-year or 100,000 mile powertrain warranty to its vehicles sold in the United States. In 20 years, both quality and sales dramatically increased, and the reputation of Hyundai cars improved. In 2004, Hyundai tied with Honda for initial brand quality (quality of engine parts not factored in) in a survey/study from J.D. Power and Associates, for having 102 problems per 100 vehicles. This made Hyundai second in the industry, only behind Toyota, for initial vehicle quality. The company continued this tradition by placing third overall in J.D. Power's 2006 Initial Quality Survey, behind only Porsche and Lexus.[7] J.D. Power and Associates is a global marketing information services firm founded in 1968 which provides consumer ratings on goods from cars to restaurants. ... This article is about the automaker. ... This article is about the auto company. ... Lexus is the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation. ...


Hyundai continues to invest heavily in its American operations as its cars grow in popularity. In 1990, Hyundai established the Hyundai Design Center in Fountain Valley, California. The center moved to a new $30 million facility in Irvine, California in 2003, and was renamed the Hyundai Kia Design and Technical Center. Besides the design studio, the facility also housed Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI, established in 1986), a subsidiary responsible for all engineering activities in the U.S. for Hyundai. Hyundai America Technical Center moved to its new 200,000-square-foot, $117 million headquarters in Superior Township, Michigan (near Ann Arbor) in 2005. Later that same year, HATCI announced that it would be expanding its technical operations in Michigan and hiring 600 additional engineers and other technical employees over a period of five years. The center also has employees in California and Alabama. Location of Fountain Valley within Orange County, California. ... Motto: Innovation. ... “Kia” redirects here. ... Superior Township is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Michigan: Superior Township, Chippewa County, Michigan Superior Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... “Ann Arbor” redirects here. ... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Largest metro area Metro Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 491 miles (790 km)  - % water 41. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ...


Hyundai America Technical Center completed construction of its Hyundai/Kia proving ground in California City, California in 2004. The 4,300-acre facility is located in the Mojave Desert and features a 6.4-mile oval track, a Vehicle Dynamics Area, a vehicle-handling course inside the oval track, a paved hill road, and several special surface roads. A 30,000-square-foot complex featuring offices and indoor testing areas is located on the premises as well. The facility was built at a cost of $50 million. An aerial view can be found here.[8] California City, incorporated in 1965, is a city located in the northern Antelope Valley in Kern County in the U.S. state of California. ... For the indigenous American tribe, see Mohave. ...


Hyundai completed an assembly plant just outside Montgomery, Alabama in 2004, with a grand opening on May 20, 2005, at a cost of $1.1 billion. It is Hyundai's second attempt at producing cars in North America (The Hyundai Auto Canada Inc. plant in Quebec closed down in 1993). At full capacity, the plant will employ 2,000 workers. Currently, the plant assembles the Hyundai Sonata and the Hyundai Santa Fe. Coordinates: , Country State County Montgomery Incorporated December 3, 1819 Government  - Mayor Bobby Bright Area  - City  156. ... North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ... , Motto: Je me souviens (French: I remember) Capital Quebec City Largest city Montreal Official languages French Government - Lieutenant-Governor Pierre Duchesne - Premier Jean Charest (PLQ) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 75 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area  Ranked 2nd - Total 1,542,056 km² (595... The Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size sedan built by the Hyundai Motor Company. ... Facelifted Hyundai Santa Fe (US) The Hyundai Santa Fe is a mid-size crossover SUV based on the Hyundai Sonata platform. ...


In 2003, According to Consumer Reports, Hyundai's reliability rankings tie Honda's. [9] Consumer Reports is an American magazine published monthly by Consumers Union. ... This article is about the Japanese motor corporation. ...


In 2005, Hyundai allowed Ed Voyles Hyundai in Smyrna, Georgia to become the first "deaf friendly" dealership in the entire world. The staff in this dealership are able to accommodate deaf customers with the use of American Sign Language and video conferencing phones. Atlanta from southern Smyrna on a clear day; the large nearby tower is Plant Atkinson. ... The word deaf can have very different meanings depending on the background of the person speaking or the context in which the word is used. ... It has been suggested that ASL Grammar be merged into this article or section. ...


In 2006 JD Power and associates quality ranking, overall the Hyundai brand ranked 3rd, just behind Porsche and Lexus, and beating long time rival Toyota.[10] The brand overall is ranked much higher than the average industry and resale value continues to improve, a comparable 2003 Hyundai Sonata sedan ranks just $2200 below a similarly equipped Honda Accord according to Kelley Blue Book Pricing 2006. This article is about the auto company. ... Lexus is the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation. ... This article is about the automaker. ... The Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size sedan built by the Hyundai Motor Company. ... The Honda Accord is an automobile manufactured by Honda since 1976, debuting as a compact hatchback and evolving into a intermediate vehicle. ... Kelley Blue Book (KBB), headquartered in Irvine, California, is the United Statess largest appraiser of automobiles. ...


In 2006, Hyundai's minivan Entourage earned a five-star safety rating — the highest honor the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration bestows — for all seating positions in frontal and side-impact crashes. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety also rates “Good” — its highest rating — in front, side and rear impacts. The IIHS(Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, US), in fact, has christened the 2006 Hyundai Entourage and Kia Sedona a “Gold Top Safety Pick,” making the safest minivan ever tested. [11] [12] [13] The Entourage will be a minivan sold by Hyundai Motor Company in the North American market for the 2006 model year. ... The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is a U.S. non-profit organization funded by auto insurers. ... United States may refer to: Places: United States of America SS United States, the fastest ocean liner ever built. ... The Entourage will be a minivan sold by Hyundai Motor Company in the North American market for the 2006 model year. ... 2005 Kia Sedona The Kia Sedona is a minivan produced by the Kia Motors company. ...


In 2006, Hyundai was awarded 'Top-rated 2006 Ideal Vehicle' by Autopacific, Marketing research and consultancy firm for the automobile industry.[14]


In 2007 Strategic Vision Total Quality Awards, Hyundai Motors leads the most vehicle segments in Strategic Vision's Total Quality Index, measuring the ownership experience. They attempt to measure more than just the number of problems per vehicle. Hyundai tops in Strategic Vision Total Quality Awards. For the first time ever, Hyundai has risen to share the position of having the most models leading a segment. three models with the top Total Quality Index (TQI) score in their segments, including the Hyundai Azera, Entourage, Santa Fe.[15] [16]


In 2007, Hyundai's midsize SUV Santa Fe earns 2007 TOP SAFETY PICK award by IIHS. [17] [18] This article or section may be confusing or unclear for some readers, and should be edited to rectify this. ... Facelifted Hyundai Santa Fe (US) The Hyundai Santa Fe is a mid-size crossover SUV based on the Hyundai Sonata platform. ... The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is a U.S. non-profit organization funded by auto insurers. ...


2009, Hyundai has announced the five-door hatchback variant of the Elantra compact sedan will carry the name Elantra Touring when it goes on sale in the spring as a 2009 model. [19] The Hyundai Elantra (sold in South Korea as the Avante) is a compact car from Hyundai of South Korea launched in 1991. ... 2009 (MMIX) will be a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Bribery scandal

In May 2006, prosecutors in South Korea indicted Hyundai's chairman, Chung Mong Koo, on charges of embezzling company money to create a slush fund for bribing lobbyists. In late June 2006, the courts permitted Mr. Chung to be released on bail at USD 1M. Chung was convicted of embezzlement and breach of fiduciary duty on 5 February 2007 and sentenced to three years of prison. Chung plans to appeal the sentence and remains free on bail. On September 6, 2007, Chief judge Lee Jae-Hong ruled to suspend the sentence of Chung Mong-koo (in consideration of the huge economic impact of imprisonment, ordering instead of a 3-year jail term, the performance of community service).[20] Chung Mong Koo is the leader of the Hyundai Motor Group. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Economics (deriving from the Greek words οίκω [okos], house, and νέμω [nemo], rules hence household management) is the social science that studies the allocation of scarce resources to satisfy unlimited wants. ... A prison is a place in which people are confined and deprived of a range of liberties. ...



In June 2006, prosecutors ordered the arrest of a former head of the financial-policy bureau of the country's Ministry of Finance, Byeon Yang Ho, on allegations of taking bribes from that fund.


Model lineup

The Hyundai Equus, known as the Hyundai Centennial in export markets, is a large luxury car produced in South Korea by the Hyundai Motor Company. ... Mitsubishi Motors Corporation ) is the fifth largest automaker in Japan and the thirteenth largest in the world by unit sales. ... Previous Hyundai Getz The Hyundai Getz (also sold as the Hyundai Click or Hyundai TB) is a supermini produced by the Hyundai Motor Company. ... The Hyundai Accent (sold in some regions as the Verna) is a subcompact car produced by Hyundai in South Korea, India, Russia, Pakistan, Turkey, and Iran. ... The Hyundai Tiburon (a. ... The Hyundai Elantra (sold in South Korea as the Avante) is a compact car from Hyundai of South Korea launched in 1991. ... The Hyundai Matrix (known in Australia as the Lavita) is a 5-door 5-seater passenger car, in the body form of a minivan, sold mainly in Europe by Hyundai Motor Company. ... The Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size sedan built by the Hyundai Motor Company. ... The Hyundai Grandeur (Hangul:현대 그랜저) is a Hyundai automobile introduced in 1986. ... Mitsubishi Motors Corporation ) is the fifth largest automaker in Japan and the thirteenth largest in the world by unit sales. ... The Hyundai Grandeur (Hangul:현대 그랜저) is a Hyundai automobile introduced in 1986. ... The Hyundai Grandeur (Hangul:현대 그랜저) is a Hyundai automobile introduced in 1986. ... The Hyundai Dynasty is produced since 1996. ... The Hyundai Santamo, also known as Galloper Santamo is a minivan, built by Hyundai Precision & Ind. ... The Mitsubishi Chariot is a minivan built by Mitsubishi Motors Corporation of Japan, from 1983. ... This article needs copyediting (checking for proper English spelling, grammar, usage, tone, style, and voice). ... The Hyundai i30 is a small family car due to be released in the European market by the Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Company in Summer 2007. ...

SUVs and Vans

The Entourage will be a minivan sold by Hyundai Motor Company in the North American market for the 2006 model year. ... 2005 Kia Sedona The Kia Sedona is a minivan produced by the Kia Motors company. ... The Hyundai Galloper, also known as Galloper Exceed, Galloper Innovation and in Germany Mitsubishi Galloper is an SUV, built by Hyundai Precision & Ind. ... The Mitsubishi Pajero (IPA: ) is a sport utility vehicle manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors. ... This article needs copyediting (checking for proper English spelling, grammar, usage, tone, style, and voice). ... 1995 Hyundai Grace The Hyundai Grace, also known as the Hyundai H-100 is a minibus/van produced by Hyundai. ... This page meets Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ... 1995 Hyundai Grace The Hyundai Grace, also known as the Hyundai H-100 is a minibus/van produced by Hyundai. ... The Hyundai Porter (Hangul: 현대 포터), also known as Hyundai H-100 is a pickup truck produced by Hyundai. ... The Hyundai Porter (Hangul: 현대 포터), also known as Hyundai H-100 is a pickup truck produced by Hyundai. ... This page meets Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ... Facelifted Hyundai Santa Fe (US) The Hyundai Santa Fe is a mid-size crossover SUV based on the Hyundai Sonata platform. ... The Hyundai Trajet (Hangul: 현대 트라제 ; pronounced as tra-jay, derived from the French word, meaning travel from one point to another), ) is a 7-seater multi-purpose vehicle that is manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company. ... Hyundai H-1 is a name used by Hyundai Motor Company in European manufactures and export markets for three related models: Hyundai Starex, a minibus/van Hyundai Satellite, a minibus/van Hyundai Libero, a pickup truck Categories: | ... Hyundai Terracan is a SUV produced by Hyundai Motor Company since 2002. ... The Hyundai Tucson is a compact crossover SUV launched in 2005 by the Korean automaker Hyundai. ... The Hyundai Veracruz is a new mid-size crossover SUV to be sold by Hyundai on the US market and its home market. ...

Commercial Vehicles

The Hyundai Mighty (hangul:현대 마이티) is a line of light-duty commercial vehicle by Hyundai Motor Company. ... A Mitsubishi Fuso Canter in Hong Kong Police Force The Mitsubishi Fuso Canter (kana:三菱ふそう・キャンター) is a line of light-duty commercial vehicle by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation. ... The Hyundai Mighty II (hangul:현대 마이티 투, 현대 마이티 II) is a line of light-duty commercial vehicle by Hyundai Motor Company. ... The Hyundai e-Mighty (hangul:현대 이 마이티, 현대 e-마이티) is a line of light-duty commercial vehicle by Hyundai Motor Company. ... The Hyundai Chorus (hangul:현대 코러스) is a line of light-duty commercial vehicle by Hyundai Motor Company. ... The Hyundai County (hangul:현대 카운티) is a line of light-duty commercial vehicle by Hyundai Motor Company. ... The Hyundai 4. ... The Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter (kana:三菱ふそう・ファイター) is a line of medium-duty commercial vehicle by Mitsubishi Fuso. ... The Hyundai 8 to 25-ton truck (hangul:현대트럭) is a line of heavy-duty commercial vehicle by Hyundai Motor Company. ... Mitsubishi Fuso Super Great FV Mixer Truck The Mitsubishi Fuso Super Great (kana:三菱ふそう・スーパーグレート) is a line of heavy-duty commercial vehicle by Mitsubishi Fuso. ... The Hyundai Super Truck Medium (hangul:현대 슈퍼중형트럭) is a line of medium-duty commercial vehicle by Hyundai Motor Company. ... The Hyundai Super truck (hangul:현대 슈퍼트럭) is a line of heavy-duty commercial vehicle by Hyundai Motor Company. ... The Hyundai Mega Truck (hangul:현대 메가트럭) is a line of medium-duty commercial vehicle by Hyundai Motor Company. ... The Hyundai New Power Truck (hangul:현대 뉴파워트럭) is a line of heavy-duty commercial vehicle by Hyundai Motor Company. ... The Hyundai Aero Town (hangul:현대 에어로타운) is a line of medium-duty commercial vehicle by Hyundai Motor Company. ... The Hyundai Aero City (hangul:현대 에어로시티) is a line of heavy-duty commercial vehicle by Hyundai Motor Company. ... Hyundai Aero is a name used by Hyundai Motor Company for four related buses: Hyundai Aero Space: A short wheelbase bus. ... The Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Bus (kana:三菱ふそう・エアロバス) is a line of heavy-duty commercial vehicle by Mitsubishi Fuso. ... This article needs copyediting (checking for proper English spelling, grammar, usage, etc. ... This article needs copyediting (checking for proper English spelling, grammar, usage, etc. ... The Hyundai Universe (hangul:현대 유니버스) is a heavy-duty luxury bus built by Hyundai Motor Company. ... The Hyundai Trago (hangul:현대 트라고) is a line of heavy-duty commercial vehicle by Hyundai Motor Company in luxury commercial vehicle. ...

See also

Hyundai Motor Company has produced the following families of automobile engines. ... South Korean business tycoon Chung Ju-yung, founder and honorary chairman of Hyundai Group, 1998 Hyundai refers to a group of companies founded by Chung Ju-yung in South Korea, and related organizations. ... Hyundai Kia Automotive Group was formed through the merging of South Koreas largest car company, Hyundai Motor Company and the nations 2nd largest car company, Kia Motors in 1999 and is the worlds 6th largest car company. ... Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (commonly called HMMA) is an automobile factory in Montgomery, Alabama. ... The Bering Truck Corporation is a United States manufacturer of trucks and buses. ... “Kia” redirects here. ... This article needs copyediting (checking for proper English spelling, grammar, usage, tone, style, and voice). ... The Hyundai Group, founded by Chung Ju-yung in 1947 as a construction company, was once South Koreas biggest conglomerate (chaebol). ... In 1998, Dewan Mushtaq Group diversified its business activities by entering into the automobile industry. ... Korean car Photos Hyundai Motor Company Kia Motors Company GM Daewoo Auto & Technology SsangYong Motor Company Renault Samsung Motors Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle Company Daewoo Bus Corporation Proto Motors Pyenghwa Motors (North Korea) Tokchon Motor plant (North Korea) Asia Motors, Ltd Dong A Motors Shin Jin Motor Corporation See also...

Notes

  1. ^ car-reviews.automobile.com news
  2. ^ Chung Mong Koo. Business Week.
  3. ^ Sang-Hun, Choe. "South Korea Arrests Head of Hyundai Motor", New York Times/International Herald Tribune, 2006, April 28. 
  4. ^ Hyundai's Global Brand Value Rises. PR News Wire (2007).
  5. ^ Best Global Brands 2007 Report. Interbrand and BusinessWeek (2007).
  6. ^ CBS News Latenight Lateshow
  7. ^ [1]
  8. ^ [2].
  9. ^ http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2003-03-11-cr-picks_x.htm
  10. ^ http://www.motortrend.com/features/news/112_news46/
  11. ^ http://www.iihs.org/news/rss/pr112106.html
  12. ^ http://www.hyundaiusa.com/abouthyundai/news/2006_04_17/2006_04_17.aspx
  13. ^ http://minivans.about.com/b/a/000054.htm
  14. ^ http://www.autopacific.com/index/news-app/story.357/title.2006-ideal-vehicle-awards
  15. ^ http://www.strategicvision.com/auto_tqa_winners.php?year=2007
  16. ^ http://www.autoindustry.co.uk/news/05-06-07_2
  17. ^ http://www.iihs.org/news/rss/pr061107.html
  18. ^ http://www.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/2007/112_0706_2007_hyundai_santa_fe_safety
  19. ^ http://blogs.motortrend.com/6213664/car-news/hyundai-announces-elantra-hatchback/index.html Hyundai announces Elantra hatchback
  20. ^ BBC NEWS, Guilty Hyundai boss escapes jail
  21. ^ [3]

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