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COURTESY HYUNDAI OPENS IN ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA
Miles Johnson Senior Manager, Quality, Service and Technology (714) 3661048
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Courtesy Hyundai Becomes Latest Dealership to Join Forces With One of the Fastest Growing Car Companies in America FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 18, 2008 – Hyundai Motor America is pleased to announce the newest addition to its growing family of dealerships, Courtesy Hyundai. Courtesy Hyundai officially opened for business on November 7 in Elizabeth City, NC, and offers the full line of Hyundai vehicles, including the all new Veracruz Crossover. “Hyundai is coming on strong with stylish, highvalue vehicles, backed by the best warranty in the business,” said Kevin Bernard, vice president and general manager of Courtesy Hyundai. “There's a lot of interest in the brand among smart shoppers and we’re excited to offer Hyundai's expanding lineup along with outstanding service support to car buyers in Elizabeth City.” Courtesy Hyundai will boast a large selection of new vehicles, a bright new showroom and a parts and service center with an advanced, Internetbased automotive diagnostic system. Hyundai established a new alltime annual sales record in 2006, with 455,520 vehicles sold. In 2007, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the Sonata and Tucson five star crash test ratings, the government’s highest ratings, for front and side impacts. The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) recognized the 2007 Hyundai Accent and Elantra as two of the top 12 “Greenest Vehicles of 2007,” and Consumer Guide® Automotive named the Elantra, Sonata and the Tucson “Recommended” in their 2007 Editor’s Picks awards. In addition, the Hyundai Entourage was recognized as the “Best Minivan” in MotorWeek’s 2007 Editors’ Choice Awards, and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance named the Hyundai Sonata GLS and Azera Limited “Best in Class” in the annual buyer’s guide “Best of 2007 Cars” awards. The Hyundai vehicle lineup for 2008 includes: the allnew Veracruz crossover. The Veracruz is equipped with standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC), upscale amenities and more cargo volume than the fullsize MercedesBenz GL; Veracruz uniquely blends substance with style. Veracruz rounds out Hyundai’s growing line up of vehicles, which now includes three crossovers, four sedans, one threedoor compact and one sporty coupe, offering vehicle options for all types of consumers. Each Hyundai vehicle is backed by The Hyundai Advantage – America’s Best Warranty, offering a 10year/100,000mile power train warranty, a 5year/60,000mile bumpertobumper warranty, a 5year/100,000mile antiperforation warranty and 5 year/unlimitedmile roadside assistance protection.
Hyundai Motor America, based inFountain Valley,Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company ofKorea. Hyundai cars and sport utility vehicles are distributed in theUnited Statesby Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 770 dealerships nationwide. ###