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Hyundai Motor America announced sales volumes for August 2010 of 53,603, down 11 percent compared with the all-time sales record set in August 2009, when the successful “Cash for Clunkers” program was in place. Still, August marked the third best volume month in company history, saw a 5.3 percent retail market share -- the highest market share ever achieved -- and delivered the 20th consecutive month of retail market share gains. For the year, Hyundai has reported cumulative sales of 363,491, up 17 percent versus the same period in 2009, and remains on track to establish an all-time sales record for the full year. “Even with an erratic stock market, sluggish home sales and faltering consumer confidence over the past several months, Hyundai continues to significantly outperform the industry and gain market share,” said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America’s vice president of national sales.
On a year-over-year basis, Elantra, Sonata and Tucson sales increased 21 percent 50 percent and 139 percent, respectively. Genesis set another all-time sales record in August and is up 27 percent for the year – this marks the 14th consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains for Genesis. The strength of this broad product lineup and the overall reduction in incentive spending is continuing to have a positive impact on residual values. Automan discovers the all-new 2010 Tucson as one successful new chapter in transformation of Hyundai from a maker of cheap econoboxes to a bonafide manufacturer of first-class quality global carsAuthor: Chandan B Mallik | Photography: Shakeel Al Balushi _fmt.jpg "2010 Hyundai Tucson") 2010 Hyundai Tucson After Tucson’s successful long run, the challenge of the LM project team was to conceive an even better C-class SUV than the already great original
Hyundai’s new “fluidic” design language finds confident expression in the sweeping, gently curved lines of the Tucson. The hexagonal grille previewed on the ix-onic concept at the 2009 Geneva Auto Salon moves into mass production on the Tucson/ix35, a defining look that will serve to unify the family of future Hyundai products. To achieve the desired dynamic and sporty image, Tucson gets an aggressive belt line coupled with a low-to-the-ground feel which is enhanced by the optional 225/55 R18 wheels. Aerodynamic tweaks include the addition of a rear spoiler which aids fuel efficiency. |
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Starting with a clean slate, the LM development team moved away from the two-box off-roader look in favor of a sleeker, more reformed profile while aiming for a roomier cabin, extra storage capacity and fuel economy leadership.