Hyundai Adds Investment, Jobs To Support U.S. Production

Some really good news coming from Hyundai! With the all-new, Hyundai Elantra off to a red-hot start in this country, the automaker already has announced a new investment of $173 million in its U.S. manufacturing facilities—located in Montgomery, Ala.—to keep up with demand. And notably, this investment also will mean an additional 214 new jobs for the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama complex, which builds both the Elantra and the Hyundai Sonata. The primary focus of the new investment will be production of the Elantra’s high-tech, high-efficiency I4 engine. This 1.8-liter powerplant is an amazing 73 lbs. lighter than the previous...

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Hyundai Hope On Wheels

  A wonderful program beginning in September. Read below for more details: Hyundai Hope on Wheels, a partnership of Hyundai dealers across the U.S. and Hyundai Motor America, today announced a new nationwide initiative to raise funds to fight childhood cancer. Hyundai dealers have pledged to donate a total of $3 million dollars to Hope on Wheels based on vehicles sold during the month of September (National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month). This will be matched by a $3 million contribution from Hyundai Motor America so that through this effort, Hyundai will donate a minimum of $6 million in the month of September to children's...

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The Red-light Camera Quiz

  Red-light cameras may seem technologically cut-and dry, but that's far from reality. They've saved lives, but they've also stirred up more controversy that most other traffic control devices on the roads to date. See how knowledgeable you are about some of the more picayune and esoteric aspects of this growing debate. Follow the link to get started: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/red-light-camera-quiz.htm...

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Hot Weather Tips For Your Car

Check out these hot weather tips for your car. The prolonged hot weather we've been having is hard on vehicles, but a little preventive maintenance can go a long way toward ensuring that you don't wind up stranded on the side of the road withering in the heat while waiting for a tow truck. Cars are complicated beasts and, of course, anything can go wrong at any time. But experts say there are four main problem areas that crop up as the mercury rises: batteries, tires, radiators and air conditioners. "The extreme heat makes the acid and the fluid inside of them (car batteries) expand, which can cause them to start leaking," says Jim...

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Hyundai Accent Best-Selling Sub-Compact Car For July

According to Korean auto maker Hyundai, its new Accent vehicle was the best-selling sub-compact car for the month of July. July was the first full month of sales for this vehicle, which combines modern style and good fuel economy for the road. In an August 8 press release, Hyundai presented a very minimal chart showing the Hyundai Accent at the top of the list of small cars, with a figure of 6,938 that, while not labeled, is probably supposed to represent units sold per month. The Nissan Versa comes in next with just over 5000 units, followed by the Ford Fiesta and Honda Fit. In discussing why the Hyundai Accent beat the Honda Fit and...

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Child Safety Seat Inspection Station Locator

  While installing and using child safety seats may appear to be easy enough, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has estimated that close to 3 out of 4 parents do not properly use child restraints ... and if you are one of them, that child safety seat may not protect your child the way it should. Use this locator to find a child safety seat inspection station nearest you. Certified technicians will inspect your child safety seat and show you how to correctly install and use it.               http://www.nhtsa.gov/cps/cpsfitting/index.cfm            ...

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Tips On How To Properly Wash and Wax Your Car

Check out the tips below on how to properly wash and wax your car. More than one-third of car owners use damaging non-automotive products when washing their cars-products that could contain harmful detergents, abrasives and additives. And almost half of motorists don't ever wax their vehicles. "Waxing at least twice a year is recommended for maximum protection, yet surveys show that 48 percent of motorists don't wax their vehicles at all," said Jeffrey Webb, director of retail marketing at Turtle Wax, Inc. Motorists should avoid dish detergent, which contains harsh chemicals that, intended to cut through grease, will strip away...

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